DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship monitor fuel prices and this week released a report that shows a decline in crude oil prices. The price of global crude oil on the West Texas Intermediate fell $5.89 per barrel, currently priced at $51.78. Brent crude oil fell $8.35 per barrel, currently priced at […]

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone Farmers Market will begin their new season Thursday afternoon in downtown Boone.  A couple of years ago, the Farmers Market began setting up on 7th Street on the east side of Story Street.  This will be the first market of the new season which is scheduled to last until October 24th.  No […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—Thursday is one of several days used by the National Weather Service to promote weather awareness and this time it’s Heat Awareness.  The following information is made available by the National Weather Service: It is NEVER safe to leave a toddler, disabled person or pet locked in a car, even in the winter. If you […]

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone City Council has approved a contractor for the construction of a new lift station on Park Avenue on the south side of Boone.  Mayor John Slight on KWBG Tuesday said the project has been planned for sometime.  Five bids were received for the project with the low bid submitted by King Construction […]

BOONE, Iowa—The Pufferbilly Days™ 2019 Parade will be held on September 7th at 9:30 a.m.  This year the Pufferbilly Days™ will be celebrating the groovy 70’s with this year’s theme as “Peace, Love, and Trains”. Organizations, businesses and individual entries are being sought.  The deadline for parade applications is Friday, August 23rd.  Information including the […]

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone City Council has decided to withhold approval of the annual cigarette and tobacco permits for two Flashmart locations in Boone.  The complete list of applications up for renewal was presented on the Council’s consent agenda Monday, but Council member Greg Piklapp asked that the permits for Flashmart be acted on separately.   Piklapp […]

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone Municipal Band, under the direction of Chris Truckenmiller, will take to the Herman Park Pavilion Wednesday evening for their regular, weekly concert.  Here is the play list for Wednesday, June 5. “Anthem for Winds and Percussion,” “Miss Liberty,” “October,” “The Fairest of the Fair” a small group will perform, “Gabriel’s Oboe,” Blue […]