BOONE, Iowa—The Boone County Sheriff’s Department has released statistics for the department for the 2018 calendar year. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office consists of the Sheriff, 12 full time Deputy Sheriff’s, 6 part time Deputy Sheriff’s. The Jail Division consists of 8 full time jailers, four part time jailers, four part time cooks, and a […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship monitors fuel prices in Iowa and reported an increase in the past week. Retail gasoline prices in Iowa rose $.05 this week, closing at $2.13 per gallon. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Healthiest State Initiative announced this month the winners of the 2019 Healthiest State Annual Awards. The winners were recognized for their efforts to improve the physical, social and emotional well-being of their students, employees and fellow Iowans. The winners in the six categories are: Community Algona Knoxville Mason City Individual Jessica Wegner […]

Due to inclement weather and deteriorated road conditions, HIRTA will have in-town only service in Ames, Boone, Indianola, Knoxville, Newton and Pella. No Meals on Wheels or Congregate Meals in Boone County. Snow ordinance in effect February 12th 11 pm business district ONLY (ticket and tow) Ogden Girls Basketball at Dike New Hartford has been postponed to […]

BOONE, Iowa—During the annual meeting of the Boone County Historical Society in January, the Board and Officers all submitted their resignations.  A temporary board was established and the annual meeting was recessed.  That meeting will reconvene on February 26th at the Historical Center.  Charles Irwin and Erin Canfield are among those stepping up to serve […]

Snow ordinance in effect February 11, 9 pm residential & 11 pm business district (ticket and tow) The Boone Airport Commission has postponed their regular meeting for Monday evening.  The meeting will be rescheduled for Monday, February 18th. Boone Schools:  The 7th grade boys basketball game @ home vs. Norwalk has been cancelled. The 8th grade boys […]