DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service Office in Des Moines has provided updated information on the potential for strong storm activity Monday night and Tuesday. Severe thunderstorms with mainly large hail will be possible Monday night, and damaging wind, large hail, and some tornadoes possible Tuesday. (contributed information, NWS)

BOONE, Iowa—Contractors started the end of March on the initial site preparation for an extension of the existing boat ramp in the Lower Ledges. The newly created driveway will alleviate congestion of boaters and other visitors when turning around at the ramp. Work is expected to last approximately one month and the ramp may be […]

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA—For the second year in a row, the Boone Community School District had a candidate in the finals of “America’s Next Great Intern” contest. This year Boone Iowa’s own Gracie Gustafson is America’s Next Great Intern. The senior at Boone Community School District competed against nearly 200 hundred high school students nationwide and […]

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BOONE, Iowa—The City of Boone April Newsletter contains the information for the City-Wide Clean-up in June. Public Works has seen and increase in residents abusing the service and is emphasizing they will not be picking up house hold trash. This year Pickett Salvage will be participating with the collection of white metal (appliances). Please also […]

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DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship released the weekly fuel report on Wednesday and the price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 6 cents, averaging $3.33 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $.29 per […]

BOONE, Iowa—Boone Community School District is thrilled to announce that Ledges ElementarySchool has been honored with the Masonry Institute of Iowa (MII) Appreciation Award. This award recognizes Ledges Elementary’s outstanding contributions to the masonry industry andits impactful presence within the community. Seedorff Masonry, Inc. nominated Ledges Elementaryfor the award in recognition of their outstanding work […]

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BOONE, Iowa—The Boone County Hospital has announced that Dr. Lori Krome will be a new addition to the Boone County Hospitals Emergency Departments Medical Staff. Dr. Krome received her Medical Degree from the University of South Dakota School of Medicine, and is Board Certified in Family Medicine. She makes the move to Boone from Minnesota. […]