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Council Extends Offer for City Administrator

Council Extends Offer for City Administrator

Posted on 27 April 2025 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone City Council voted Saturday to extend and offer for the Boone City Administrator position to one of the three candidates interviewed. The three finalist were Ondrea Elmquist, the current Assistant City Administrator/Clerk for Boone, James Freneau, former City Manager in Burlington and most recently the owner of JAF Services, Inc., and Donovan […]

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Zach Stier, Ronda Kelley and Candy Noelck from the Ericson Public Library talk about programs as they wrap up April and move into May. The past couple of years, the library has supported informing the public about Mental Health Awareness and this year they will participate with proclamations for the City of Boone and Boone County Supervisors the first week in May. By the end of the month, the campaign to get people signed up for the Summer Reading Program will be in full swing. Aired Friday, April 25, 2025.

Zach Stier, Ronda Kelley and Candy Noelck from the Ericson Public Library talk about programs as they wrap up April and move into May. The past couple of years, the library has supported informing the public about Mental Health Awareness and this year they will participate with proclamations for the City of Boone and Boone County Supervisors the first week in May. By the end of the month, the campaign to get people signed up for the Summer Reading Program will be in full swing. Aired Friday, April 25, 2025.

Posted on 25 April 2025 by KWBG

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Kris Blocker, Visit Boone County and BJ McGinn, Athletic Director, DMACC talk about the inaugural NJCAA Division II Women's Golf Championship to be played at Cedar Pointe Golf Course in Boone in mid-May. They visit about the work that's gone into the first ever National Championship event held in Boone County. Blocker talked about the number of businesses and individuals that have stepped up to help with sponsorships. Both Blocker and McGinn talked about the number of people that have volunteered to help with the event. Aired Thursday, April 24, 2025.

Kris Blocker, Visit Boone County and BJ McGinn, Athletic Director, DMACC talk about the inaugural NJCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championship to be played at Cedar Pointe Golf Course in Boone in mid-May. They visit about the work that’s gone into the first ever National Championship event held in Boone County. Blocker talked about the number of businesses and individuals that have stepped up to help with sponsorships. Both Blocker and McGinn talked about the number of people that have volunteered to help with the event. Aired Thursday, April 24, 2025.

Posted on 25 April 2025 by KWBG

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Weekly Fuel Report

Weekly Fuel Report

Posted on 23 April 2025 by KWBG

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has released the weekly fuel report and the price of regular unleaded gasoline held steady, averaging $2.98 across Iowa according to AAA.Crude Oil SummaryThe price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $.65 per barrel over last week, […]

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John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Boone County Recycling. Roosa talks about landfill and recycling operations. He addresses the recent decision to have an increase in the tipping fee. He also talks about the cost of operations. Things like the hidden cost of offering free yard waste and what the hidden costs are for the operation. Aired Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Boone County Recycling. Roosa talks about landfill and recycling operations. He addresses the recent decision to have an increase in the tipping fee. He also talks about the cost of operations. Things like the hidden cost of offering free yard waste and what the hidden costs are for the operation. Aired Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

Posted on 23 April 2025 by KWBG

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City Announces Public Meet and Greet for City Administrator Candidates

Posted on 22 April 2025 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—Boone Mayor Eli Stines on the KWBG Tuned In Program Tuesday morning announced that the public is invited to a Meet and Greet event for the three finalist for the Boone City Administrator position. The three candidates that will go through the final interview process Saturday are Ondrea Elmquist-City of Boone Assistant City Administrator/Clerk; […]

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Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report

Posted on 22 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.“Last week brought another round […]

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Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the recent City Council meeting. Stines said the Council officially adopt the Budget for the 2026 Fiscal Year. There were a couple of protests to the budget, one written and the other verbal at the Public Hearing. The Council was also updated on a potential change for fuel service from FS Fuel Sales. The City plans to remove their current fuel tanks and their fuel management system. The Council agreed to a budget amendment to the current fiscal year budget and allow the Parks Department to use money being saved for a sand filter for the swimming pool and purchase a new heater. The hopes of getting another season out of the current heater did not work out. These are only a couple of highlights from the meeting. Aired Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the recent City Council meeting. Stines said the Council officially adopt the Budget for the 2026 Fiscal Year. There were a couple of protests to the budget, one written and the other verbal at the Public Hearing. The Council was also updated on a potential change for fuel service from FS Fuel Sales. The City plans to remove their current fuel tanks and their fuel management system. The Council agreed to a budget amendment to the current fiscal year budget and allow the Parks Department to use money being saved for a sand filter for the swimming pool and purchase a new heater. The hopes of getting another season out of the current heater did not work out. These are only a couple of highlights from the meeting. Aired Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

Posted on 22 April 2025 by KWBG

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Secretary Naig Invites Horticulture Producers to Join Choose Iowa

Posted on 21 April 2025 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Choose Iowa program is expanding to promote a vibrant array of Iowa grown horticultural products, such as Christmas trees, cut flowers, bedding plants, and ornamental trees and shrubs. Secretary Naig made the expansion announcement in conjunction with Iowa Horticulture Week (April 20-26) during a […]

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Unidentified Individual Rescued After Falling into the Des Moines River

Posted on 20 April 2025 by KWBG

MADRID, Iowa—Multiple agencies were sent to the iconic High Trestle Trail Bridge over the Des Moines River Saturday night after a report of an individual falling into the river from the bridge. The calls were reported at 9:21 p.m. for Boone County Conservation, Boone County Sheriff’s Department, Madrid Fire and the Boone County Hospital Ambulance. […]

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