DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship collects information and monitors the price of fuel and other petroleum products in Iowa.  The most recent report showed that heating oil prices in Iowa rose $.12 this week, closing at $2.40 per gallon. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose this […]

BOONE, Iowa—The Annual Membership meeting for the Boone County Historical Society was recessed in January, after the board and officers submitted their resignations.  A small group of volunteers agreed to serve as a temporary board in an effort to preserve the Society.  Tonight, the Annual Membership meeting will be reconvened at 7:00 p.m. in the […]

SIOUX CITY, Iowa—Monday, during a news conference at the Diocese of Sioux City offices, Bishop R. Walker Nickless released a list of 28 priests who have been credibly accused of the sexual abuse of minors while serving in the diocese. Joining Bishop Nickless were Father Brad Pelzel and Mark Prosser, Storm Lake’s Police Chief and […]

ANKENY, Iowa—Eight former DMACC students will be honored at a special dinner and recognition ceremony on Tuesday, April 23. Seven DMACC alumnus will receive the Outstanding Alumni Award.  They include: Betty Baker, Retired Program Chair, Surgical Technology, DMACC, Story City, IA  Amy Boeckmann, Director Clinical Education, Respiratory Therapy, DMACC, Johnston, IA Christine Branstad, Former First Lady of the […]

BOONE, Iowa—Boone Community Theatre will present the Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt Broadway hit, The Fantasticks February 28, March 1, 2, 7 and 8 at TK’s Event Center in Boone. The musical allegory will be presented with dinner beginning at 6 pm followed by a 7 pm show.  John Greiner of Boone’s Whistle Stop Restaurant will cater the […]

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone High School speech team traveled to ADM High School in Adel for the 2019 District Individual Speech Contest Saturday, February 23, 2019. Twenty-three of Boone’s thirty-six performances earned the highest rating (I). A single judge evaluated each performance, awarding students a rating on a scale of 1-4 as well as offering a […]

No School Boone Community Schools No School United Community School No School Ogden Community Schools Madrid School 2-hour delay, No AM preschool, No AM practices or activities Childcare Junction will open at 9am Boone County Courthouse will not open until 10:00 AM DMACC-Boone, Ames and Perry will open at 10:00 AM Ericson Public Library will […]

Washington, D.C. — The National Association of Broadcasters announced the 50 finalists for the 32nd annual NAB Crystal Radio Awards. Since 1987, the NAB Crystal Radio Awards have recognized radio stations for their outstanding year-round commitment to community service. Winners will be announced and the finalists honored at the We Are Broadcasters Celebration, held Tuesday, April 9 […]

BOONE, Iowa—The National Weather Service has upgraded this weekend’s weather advisories.  Boone County is now included in the a Blizzard Warning for Saturday night to Sunday evening.               URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 351 PM CST Fri Feb 22 2019 …Icy Tonight Into […]