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Weekly Fuel Report

Posted on 30 April 2025 by KWBG

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship released the weekly fuel report today and the price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 1 cent, averaging $2.97 across Iowa according to AAA.Crude Oil SummaryThe price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $3.41 per barrel over last […]

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Ondrea Elmquist, Boone Assistant City Administrator and City Clerk talked about the last Boone City Council Meeting and also the process the city went through to select a new City Administrator. Elmquist was offered the position and has accepted the offer and the Council will consider her contract at the next Council meeting Monday. She also talked about the number of capital projects included in the recently approved budget for the city. Millions of dollars in infrastructure work for the water works northwest of Boone and the water environment plant in McHose Park. She also explained that timing will be important to have debt for the projects, coming due as the Daisy Project comes on line and begins paying water and sewer bills. Aired Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

Ondrea Elmquist, Boone Assistant City Administrator and City Clerk talked about the last Boone City Council Meeting and also the process the city went through to select a new City Administrator. Elmquist was offered the position and has accepted the offer and the Council will consider her contract at the next Council meeting Monday. She also talked about the number of capital projects included in the recently approved budget for the city. Millions of dollars in infrastructure work for the water works northwest of Boone and the water environment plant in McHose Park. She also explained that timing will be important to have debt for the projects, coming due as the Daisy Project comes on line and begins paying water and sewer bills. Aired Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

Posted on 30 April 2025 by KWBG

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Ondrea Elmquist Selected as New City Administrator

Ondrea Elmquist Selected as New City Administrator

Posted on 29 April 2025 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—Deputy city administrator and city clerk Ondrea Elmquist was selected Saturday to succeed William Skare, wo recently retired as city administrator. The city council voted on March 4 to retain Hinson Consulting, LLC, a Mason City firm, for a human resources search and interview process. Ultimately, the council chose three finalists: Elmquist; James Ferneau, […]

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Joshua Heyer, Superintendent, Ogden Community School District visits about what's happening in the Ogden School District. Heyer reviews the District's budget and budget amendment public hearings in April. He talks about the District's plan for the Instructional Support Levy and the process of purchasing a 12 passenger van and why districts across the state are searching for similar vehicles. Aired Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

Joshua Heyer, Superintendent, Ogden Community School District visits about what’s happening in the Ogden School District. Heyer reviews the District’s budget and budget amendment public hearings in April. He talks about the District’s plan for the Instructional Support Levy and the process of purchasing a 12 passenger van and why districts across the state are searching for similar vehicles. Aired Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

Posted on 29 April 2025 by KWBG

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Weekly Crop Progress and Condition Report

Posted on 28 April 2025 by KWBG

DES MOINES, Iowa—Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this time.“Widespread rainfall across the state […]

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Heart of Iowa Habitat Groundbreaking for 33rd Home Build

Posted on 28 April 2025 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—Ground has been broken for the construction of the 33rd home build for Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity. Last year, Heart of Iowa Habitat built their 32nd home in Ogden. The project this year returns to Boone to 1115 College Street. The Brett and Daniele Schmidt family with daughters Hunter, Mattilynn and Lucy […]

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Boone County Escapee Captured

Posted on 28 April 2025 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone County Sheriff’s Department was seeking a 20 year old prisoner that escaped custody about 12:30 this afternoon. The department had posted a photo and announcement on social media. Ethan Seals was taken into custody this afternoon about a quarter to four and was returned to the Boone County Jail.(contributed information, BCSO)

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Elmquist Accepts Administrator Appointment

Elmquist Accepts Administrator Appointment

Posted on 28 April 2025 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone City Council voted Saturday to extend an offer for the Boone City Administrator position to Ondrea Elmquist the current Assistant Administrator/Clerk for Boone and one of the three finalist interviewed for the job Saturday morning. Besides Elmquist the other finalists were James Freneau, former City Manager in Burlington and most recently the […]

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Nate Osmundson, Boone Rec Director talks about Nights on the Green. The first one of the year will be Friday, May 2nd. He talks about what’s coming up for the rest of the season. The July Night on the Green will be the second Friday because of the July 4th Holiday. Nights on the Green end in September. Osmundson did say that Kris Blocker of Visit Boone County has a new activity that will be announced soon. Osmundson also talked about the work he’s doing for activities and events and how that’s developing. Aired Monday, April 28, 2025.

Posted on 28 April 2025 by KWBG

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Drought Monitor Last Week Improved, More Improvement Expected This Week

Posted on 28 April 2025 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—Last week saw improvement in drought conditions across the state. Last week also saw measurable rainfall, at least locally for several consecutive days. This week’s drought monitor information is expected to show more improvement. Last week, locally, Boone County was 90% Abnormally Dry and 10% Drought Free in the Northeast corner of the county. […]

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