BOONE, Iowa—Boone fire fighters were on the scene early Monday morning in the 1100-block of West Fourth Street for a house fire that sent two-people to the Boone County Hospital.  Fire Chief Justin Adams says fire fighters responded to the call at 4:25 a.m. Two-unidentified people were taken by ambulance to the Boone County Hospital […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Utilities Board issued an emergency order today extending the end of the winter moratorium from April 1 to May 13, 2019. This emergency extension applies to all investor-owned, municipal, and cooperative utilities providing electric and natural gas service. The extension will assist and protect energy assistance customers impacted by severe flooding who reside […]

ANKENY, Iowa—National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) has been observed in Iowa and across the country each April since 1981, to raise awareness about crime victims’ issues and rights, and introduce the community to the important resources and services available. According to the most recent Bureau of Justice Statistics’ National Crime Victimization Survey, U.S. residents […]

BOONE, Iowa—Last weekend, Dr. Rudy Daniels, Railroad Author, Teacher and Historian presented a program at the James H. Andrew Railroad Museum and History Center about Orphan Trains.  The presentation was expected to draw a pretty good crowd and it was probably one of the biggest since Mike Wendel began scheduling programs.  Daniels has presented programs […]

BOONE, Iowa—Boone Public Works announced Wednesday morning that South Tama Street, between Garst and Aldrich Streets will be closed for sewer repairs.  Residents should plan their travel accordingly.

ANKENY, Iowa—Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Veterinary Technology students recently recorded a 100 percent pass rate when taking the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE), the test used by most state and provincial agencies to evaluate the competency of entry-level veterinary technicians. A passing score on the VTNE is required for a veterinary technician to be […]