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Everybody's Racin' Vacation

Everybody’s Racin’ Vacation

Posted on 03 September 2019 by KWBG

During Super Nationals at the Boone Speedway, a whole city of campers sets up on the south side as well. A big Boone welcome to all our visitors!

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Do You Know This Man?

Do You Know This Man?

Posted on 30 August 2019 by KWBG

This image is a suspect who passed multiple bad checks at one of Boone’s local businesses. The name on the checks state they belong to a Charles Bowers of Indiana but there is reason to believe that may not be his real name.  If you have any information, please contact Investigator Ethan Bailey at ebailey@city.boone.ia.us, […]

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Feed the Need Event at HyVee

Feed the Need Event at HyVee

Posted on 29 August 2019 by KWBG

HyVee customers had the opportunity to round up at the register for the HyVee Feed the Need Event.  A total of $332.52 was raised for The Salvation Army.  

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Doing the Doggy Paddle!

Doing the Doggy Paddle!

Posted on 27 August 2019 by KWBG

This is Jimmy.  Jimmy loves people and loves to swim!!  Monday evening, August 26th, was the annual dog swim “Pooches in Paradise” at the Boone Municipal pool.  Over 130 dogs came to swim and brought their people with them.

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Let the Learning Begin!

Let the Learning Begin!

Posted on 26 August 2019 by KWBG

With Boone High School beginning on Monday, all three high schools in Boone County are now in session. Elementary school begins later this week in Boone.    

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School Back in Session!

School Back in Session!

Posted on 26 August 2019 by KWBG

Some area schools began the 2019-20 school year on Friday 8/23 and others will start on Monday 8/26, so please be careful and pay attention!  We wish all students and teachers a wonderful school year.   school

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Historic military convoy to cross Iowa

Historic military convoy to cross Iowa

Posted on 24 August 2019 by KWBG

The Transcontinental Convoy, with restored jeeps, trucks and other historic military vehicles will stop in Boone Saturday morning as they make their way to Jefferson for a lunch stop. The 100th anniversary convoy is a project of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association.      

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Boone Firefighters Association Fundraiser

Boone Firefighters Association Fundraiser

Posted on 22 August 2019 by KWBG

Friday evening from 5 to 9 the Boone Firefighters Association will be holding a fundraiser at Boone Valley Brewing Company.  They will be selling shirts featuring Truck 8-66, the 2007 platform aerial ladder truck that was custom built for Boone.  In honor of the Firefighters, the local brewery has created “Platform Pilsner.”  There will also […]

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8th and Story Green Space Work

8th and Story Green Space Work

Posted on 20 August 2019 by KWBG

The reconstruction of the green space at 8th and Story Streets has been moving very quickly.  The central area will have a band shelter, will accommodate the annual Christmas tree and will be available for rent for special occasions.

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Severe Weather Possible

Severe Weather Possible

Posted on 19 August 2019 by KWBG

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has produced a weather briefing concerning the increasing confidence of severe weather late this evening into Tuesday morning. The main concerns will be damaging wind gusts and localized flash flooding, but large hail may be possible early on in the event. Isolated brief tornadoes are also possible.

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