The first DMACC Boone Food Pantry distribution was held on Thursday afternoon from 1:00-3:00.  This was a drive-up food pantry and was a great success.  Pictures courtesy DMACC Boone.  

Work continues at DMACC in Boone for the Athletic and Recreation Center and is currently on track for the scheduled opening in September.  (Photos courtesy BJ McGinn)    

Across Iowa, scam callers are preying on electric customers with new scams directly related to COVID-19.  Please be aware and protect yourself from the following: · 1. Scam caller advising customer that if they are experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19 they are eligible to pay a portion of their past due balance upfront and […]

Due to social distancing and group gathering restrictions, the polling locations for the upcoming Primary Election on June 2nd have been consolidated down to three from fifteen.  A new app has been created to help people find the correct voting location.  The app can be found by going to the Boone County website, in the […]

On Thursday afternoon, staff from the Boone branch of Vision Bank visited with volunteers from IMPACT Community Action Partnership to learn more about their needs and the crucial services they provide to Boone County.  These services are proving to be even more vital to the health of our local community in this time of rising […]

Before the show, you need to call 515-432-1590 to reserve a bid number for yourself. You may also email kwbg@kwbg.com to secure your bid number. Then, each Thursday, we will present items upon which you may purchase at a discount! These items may be purchased via phone call to 432-1590 or via Messenger on the […]

Construction is proceeding nicely on the Boone Athletic Addition project.   Underground utilities are mostly complete, footings are complete, structural steel erection has begun, precast concrete wall panel erection has begun, gym and weight room flooring has been ordered.  The project is on schedule, with a September 2020 completion date.    

Friday morning, May 8th, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the Boone Fire Department was dispatched to a mobile home fire on West 16th Street.  Upon arrival, bystanders reported to the fire crew that they believed the occupant was still inside the home.  Late the resident was reached and found to not be home.  The fire was […]

We are revisiting some of the area games from past years on the weekend in this time of “no sports”.  On Saturday, May 9th, at 1:00 pm we will air the softball game between Boone vs Dallas Center Grimes.  This game originally aired July 8, 2017.  On Sunday, May 10th, at 1:00 pm we will […]

The Boone City Wide Clean-up will begin on June 1st for the northside (north of Mamie) of the city.  Residents should have all allowed items on the curb no later than Sunday, May 31st.  Only one pass down each street will be made.   The southside (south of Mamie) will begin June 8th.  Allowed items should […]