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 […]

BOONE, Iowa—A number of residents reacted on social media when they received notices this week that Alliant Energy had proposed rate increases for both electric and gas service.  Alliant had proposed notices for distribution to the Iowa Utilities Board in December.  The IUB rejected the initial notices in early February, but did approve the most […]

Boone County Cattlemen gathered at TK’s Event Center on Tuesday evening for their annual banquet. After reviewing 2018 activities and recognizing The Beef Queen and Princesses, the group got down to the real business of the night: auctioning the Beef Trophies for the 2019 Boone County Fair. With the sale of 20 trophies, $22,500 was […]

The Boone County Chamber of Commerce hosted the 110th gathering of the Chamber membership on Tuesday at the Central Iowa Expo Admin Building. Outgoing President Michelle Kelly called the meeting to order. Treasurer Doug Lau reported that the Chamber’s financials were in good shape, due to increased event sponsorships and reduced Pufferbilly Days expenses. After […]

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone City Council was pleased to pass along the information during their council meeting Monday.  Boone Mayor John Slight said on Tuned In on KWBG Tuesday that it was “fantastic news”. Slight says the information is great because it shows the community is headed in the right direction with residential development and economic […]

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone City Council plans to fill a vacancy on the City Council by appointment.  4th Ward Council Member Kevin Hicks submitted his resignation.  Boone Mayor John Slight on Tuned In said Hicks indicated that he didn’t feel he could make enough time available to meet his council responsibilities.  Slight says the plan is […]

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone Noon Kiwanis hosted their annual pork chop dinner fund raiser Monday at the Community Building of the Boone County Fairgrounds.  Proceeds from the dinner support the club’s activities during the year.

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