During your travels throughout Boone today, please be advised the 1600 block of Boone Street will be closed starting this morning and going through Wednesday at 6 in the evening.  The City is installing water and sewer lines.  During that same time, Monday through Wednesday, the City of Boone will also have the 200 block […]

Late Friday morning, Union Pacific workers were waiting for the opportunity to work on the Story Street tracks.

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone Firefighters Association has announced plans for a new fund raising effort. The Association released this statement: You’ve been asking for new Boone Fire shirts and the wait is almost over. Come support your local firefighters at the Boone Valley Taproom on August 23rd from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. where we will be releasing […]

The Boone cheerleader received first place against 14 teams at the National Cheerleaders Association competition in June.  The cheerleaders won a bid to go to the Nationals and the coaches received certification in The National Cheer Association coaching.  Congratulations!

The Boone County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on July 24, 2019 at 10:30 am, to consider action on Ordinance # 139, to increase setbacks for Commercial Wind Energy Systems and to require the applicant to provide a bond or other security for decommissioning costs. A second hearing will be held on […]

After storms passed through over this weekend, this tree near Fraser and the Big Eddy blocked the road. Photo courtesy of Amy Laube.  

The 2019 Fair Queen Coronation was held Thursday evening at 6:30.  The 2019 Fair Queen is Viatris Scott and the 2019 Fair Princess is Natalie Bretey.  Congratulations to the Royal Court!  

Dangerous heat conditions will prevail across the state today with heat index values ranging from 105 to 115 degrees. If you have outdoor plans, make sure to drink plenty of non-alcoholic beverages and take frequent breaks in the shade or indoors if possible. And remember to “Look Before You Lock” to check the backseat for […]

From the Boone County Fair Board:  Due to unfavorable arena conditions in the grandstand following the recent storms the Fair Board has decided to reschedule the Rodeo that was planned as the headline grandstand entertainment for tonight. Tickets already purchased for the rodeo will be able to be used at the rescheduled date, which will […]

Workers at the 4H Food Stand are ready to serve from the air conditioned Food Stand.  The Boone County Fair starts today, Thursday, July 18th, and goes through Sunday, July 21st.  Free gate admission.  Free parking. It’s “Picture Perfect”!