AMES, Iowa—Crop farmers have until March 15 to make their annual election for Price Loss Coverage or Agriculture Risk Coverage (at the individual or county levels) under the 2018 Farm Bill. This annual decision impacts the 2022 crop year, consistent with the 2018 Farm Bill. Similar annual decisions, for the 2023 crop year, will coincide […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service in Des Moines is updating information about the next round of potentially dangerous wind chills. At this time, north central Iowa is more likely to see the coldest weather.                                         […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is responsible for tracking weekly fuel prices and this week reports that retail diesel prices in Iowa were up 6 cents with a statewide average of $3.49.Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by […]

BOONE, Iowa—The committee working on a proposed Rec-Wellness Center for the City of Boone will host a Public Forum Thursday evening at the Boone City Hall Auditorium. The Forum has been rescheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. due to the amount of information expected to be presented, according to Boone City Council member Terry Moorman. […]

BOONE, Iowa—Boone County Hospital is excited to make some updates to the main floor of the Hospital.  It’s been over 20 years since we opened the new wing of the Hospital.  The new has become dated and worn, so it’s time to refresh! The update will include painting the walls, new flooring and new waiting […]

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone County Board of Supervisors will consider personnel matters at their regular meeting Wednesday, including some pay adjustments and consideration of the retirement of Roger Zimmer, Boone County Conservation Golf Course Superintendent. The Board will also discuss budget matters for Boone County Health and Sanitation including visiting with Debi Pestotnik for Public Health. […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service in Des Moines continues to caution about dangerous cold and bitter wind chills. The latest information was released Tuesday morning:                                                           […]

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone County Community Foundation reminds all 501(c)(3), not-for-profit, 107b unit of government and any potentially qualifying nonprofit civic organizations operating for the benefit of Boone County that the 2022 grant application deadline of 4 pm on February 4th is drawing near. The Boone County Community Foundation has received a $145,443 state award for countywide grantmaking and endowment building.  […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—In celebration of National Unclaimed Property Day, held annually on February 1, State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is sharing the newest report of Boone County residents who are in the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. “This past year, there was a total of $49 million reported to the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt,” said Fitzgerald. […]