BOONE, Iowa—Today, Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced that a development-ready site, located in Boone, is the latest industrial site to achieve certification through the Iowa Certified Site Program.  The Boone Industrial Park-Phase II is the 24th site in the state to receive this project-ready designation. Kurt Phillips, Executive Director of the Boone County Economic […]

Des Moines, Iowa—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for most of Iowa for this week.  The announcement was made Monday afternoon. Flood Watch National Weather Service Des Moines IA 316 PM CDT Mon Mar 11 2019 …Fast Snowmelt and Rainfall Bringing Increased Flooding Risk Later This Week… .Milder air in the coming […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—Variety – the Children’s Charity has raised $4,082,628 to support children who are at-risk, underprivileged, critically ill or living with special needs. The funds have been raised throughout the year culminating with this weekend’s 45th annual Telethon. “I want to thank all those who support Variety and its mission,” said Sheri McMichael, Executive […]

BOONE, Iowa—Boone Public Works will be working on a watermain break that occurred over the weekend at 8th and Story Street.  The public is encouraged to use an alternative route while repairs are being made. Public works has already placed a ban on garbage trucks in alleyways, effective today, due to soft ground conditions.

BOONE, Iowa—The forecast for the next several days has led the city to institute its ban on garbage trucks in the alleys.  The warmer temperatures and the the possibility of rain into next week is expected to result in some pretty messy conditions.  Boone Public Works will usually post the alley’s in an effort to […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—Senior leaders from DMACC and Drake University have signed off on a new Athletic Training 2+1+2 agreement in Cline Hall at Drake University this week.  Participating students can earn their Associates Degree in Fitness and Sports Management at DMACC and then transfer to Drake to complete their Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Athletic […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The price of retail diesel in Iowa rose $.06 this week, closing at $2.93 a gallon. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $1.01 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $56.15. Brent crude oil fell $.63, and it is […]