WASHINGTON, D.C.—Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) signed a letter led by U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad (R-MN) – alongside 60 of his Republican colleagues – conveying to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) the importance of the Farm Bill to rural communities and advocating for its swift passage.“The Farm Bill is must-pass legislation that supports our producers, […]

BOONE, Iowa—It took a lot of patience for Trick or Treaters to make a complete round of the Boone County Chamber of Commerce’s Downtown Trick or Treat event Thursday afternoon and evening. Hundreds in costume joined the parade, some occasionally moving from one block to another rather than standing in line. Businesses and groups providing […]

BOONE, Iowa—Two weeks ago, KWBG hosted a Conversation with the Mayoral Candidates in the City of Boone, live on the air. The program has been available as a Podcast at www.kwbg.com. It will be rebroadcast Thursday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. on KWBG FM 101.5, AM 1590 and on the KWBG Stream at www.kwbglive.com. Mayoral candidates […]

BOONE, Iowa—Over the past couple of years, the participation of parents and children and local businesses and organizations has been on the increase and 2023’s Downtown Trick or Treat from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. is expected to continue the trend. Story Street will be closed to traffic between 6th Street and 9th Street, so […]

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BOONE, Iowa—KWBG will be broadcasting the interviews done with the candidates running for the two open seats on the Boone Park Board at 5:00 this afternoon. There are 5-candidates for the two seats, they include Alex Grimes, Marsha Moorman, Sarah Nizzi, David Sherry and Susan Thorngren. The interviews will also be posted online as Special […]

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued the following statement after the U.S. House Republican Conference voted to officially confirm U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) as the 56th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives:“Today, I proudly voted for Mike Johnson to serve as the 56th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Mike is a […]

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DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has released the weekly report on fuel prices and the decline in gasoline prices did not continue. The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 1 cent, averaging $3.30 across Iowa according to AAA.Crude Oil SummaryThe price of global crude oil fell this week on the […]

BOONE, Iowa—There’s one city council race in Boone this election cycle. In the 4th Ward, incumbent council member Terry Moorman is being challenged by Patrick Shaw. Both agreed to sit down for individual interviews with KWBG. Those interviews will be broadcast Tuesday afternoon at 5:00 on KWBG FM 101.5, AM 1590 and on the live […]