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Mitchell and Tromblay win events for Ogden

Posted on 18 April 2025 by KWBG

The Ogden boys’ track team finished 3rd in the Davis Relays Thursday, April 17, in Perry. Treyton Mitchell finished 1st in the 110-meter hurdles in 17.61, and Myles Tromblay won the 1,600-meter run in 5:02.66. The 4×800-meter relay of Thomas Bergstrom, Landon Abbott, Gabe Klotz and Tromblay also finished 1st in 9:03.44. Abbott was 2nd in the 800-meter run in […]

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Boone boys’ golf competes at Woodward

Posted on 18 April 2025 by KWBG

The Boone boys’ golf team traveled to Woodward for an 18-hole tournament Thursday, April 17. 

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Boone girls’ tennis sweeps North Polk

Posted on 18 April 2025 by KWBG

The Boone girls’ tennis team swept North Polk, 11-0, Thursday, April 17, at McHose Park. 

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State Representative Chad Behn, Legislative Review, April 18, 2025. Behn talks about this past week in the Iowa House. He said there was quite a bit of activity on the floor with several different bills moving ahead. He talked about the bill that increased the number and type of cancer cases facing First Responders. He also talked about the House vote on the Civics Test Bill that now goes to the Governor. And he passed on his thoughts on the Natural Disaster Recovery Bill sent to the Governor. Aired Friday, April 18, 2025.

State Representative Chad Behn, Legislative Review, April 18, 2025. Behn talks about this past week in the Iowa House. He said there was quite a bit of activity on the floor with several different bills moving ahead. He talked about the bill that increased the number and type of cancer cases facing First Responders. He also talked about the House vote on the Civics Test Bill that now goes to the Governor. And he passed on his thoughts on the Natural Disaster Recovery Bill sent to the Governor. Aired Friday, April 18, 2025.

Posted on 18 April 2025 by KWBG

https://www.kwbg.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/State-Representative-Chad-Behn-Legislative-Review-041825.mp3State Representative Chad Behn (R-Boone)

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State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review, April 18, 2025. Green talks about the activity of the Senate this past week. He talked about the Governor's announcement about not seeking another term. He also brought up the bill requiring a Civics Test for students graduating from High School. Green also took a look at the status of property tax reform. Aired Friday, April 18, 2025.

State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review, April 18, 2025. Green talks about the activity of the Senate this past week. He talked about the Governor’s announcement about not seeking another term. He also brought up the bill requiring a Civics Test for students graduating from High School. Green also took a look at the status of property tax reform. Aired Friday, April 18, 2025.

Posted on 18 April 2025 by KWBG

https://www.kwbg.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/State-Senator-Jesse-Green-Legislative-Review-041825.mp3State Senator Jesse Green (R-Boone)

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Boone CSD, EDGE Program Featured in National STEM BEST® Video

Boone CSD, EDGE Program Featured in National STEM BEST® Video

Posted on 17 April 2025 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—BOONE, IA — The Boone Community School District and its EDGE program have been recognized at a national level for their innovative approach to STEM education and work-based learning. The district was one of three across Iowa featured in a video, produced by the National Science Teaching Association, showcasing the success of the STEM BEST® […]

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Boone FFA Competes at State Convention

Posted on 17 April 2025 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—33 members of the Boone A&M FFA Chapter at Boone High School attended the 97th Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference held at Iowa State University on April 14-15, 2025. Students competed in leadership and career development events, attended workshops, explored career and college opportunities, and attended the convention sessions hearing from keynote speakers along […]

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2025 04 17 US Drought Monitor 0415

Dry Conditions Expand in Iowa

Posted on 17 April 2025 by KWBG

DES MOINES, Iowa—This week’s drought monitor shows an increase in Abnormally Dry conditions in Iowa, up about 7% from the previous week. The increase occurred over Southern Iowa, southeast of the Des Moines Metro area and stretching into Missouri. Actual Moderate Drought conditions were only slightly affected up 2/10ths of a percent. Locally, Central Iowa […]

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Sgt. Ryan Palmer and Det. John Mayse, Boone Police Department are guests and talk about April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month. Mayse has investigated many cases in the past several years. He talked about some of the changing issues that investigators have to deal with, and not just in Boone County. He also talked about the impact of technology and in particular some of the challenges dealing AI (artificial intelligence). Aired Thursday, April 17, 2025.

Sgt. Ryan Palmer and Det. John Mayse, Boone Police Department are guests and talk about April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month. Mayse has investigated many cases in the past several years. He talked about some of the changing issues that investigators have to deal with, and not just in Boone County. He also talked about the impact of technology and in particular some of the challenges dealing AI (artificial intelligence). Aired Thursday, April 17, 2025.

Posted on 17 April 2025 by KWBG

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Weekly Fuel Report, Gasoline Continues Downward Trend

Weekly Fuel Report, Gasoline Continues Downward Trend

Posted on 16 April 2025 by KWBG

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship monitors fuel prices and this week’s report shows that the price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 9 cents, averaging $2.98 across Iowa according to AAA.Crude Oil SummaryThe price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $5.19 per barrel […]

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