Mitchell and Tromblay win events for Ogden
The Ogden boys’ track team finished 3rd in the Davis Relays Thursday, April 17, in Perry. Treyton Mitchell finished 1st in the 110-meter hurdles in 17.61, and Myles Tromblay won…
Boone boys’ golf competes at Woodward
The Boone boys’ golf team traveled to Woodward for an 18-hole tournament Thursday, April 17. Calvin Overton was low scorer for the Toreadorswith an 81, and Max Roelfs and Austin…
Boone girls’ tennis sweeps North Polk
The Boone girls’ tennis team swept North Polk, 11-0, Thursday, April 17, at McHose Park. “It was a great team win up and down the board,” said head coach Shawn…
State Representative Chad Behn, Legislative Review, April 18, 2025. Behn talks about this past week in the Iowa House. He said there was quite a bit of activity on the floor with several different bills moving ahead. He talked about the bill that increased the number and type of cancer cases facing First Responders. He also talked about the House vote on the Civics Test Bill that now goes to the Governor. And he passed on his thoughts on the Natural Disaster Recovery Bill sent to the Governor. Aired Friday, April 18, 2025.
https://www.kwbg.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/State-Representative-Chad-Behn-Legislative-Review-041825.mp3 State Representative Chad Behn, Legislative Review, April 18, 2025. Behn talks about this past week in the Iowa House. He said there was quite a bit of activity on…
State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review, April 18, 2025. Green talks about the activity of the Senate this past week. He talked about the Governor’s announcement about not seeking another term. He also brought up the bill requiring a Civics Test for students graduating from High School. Green also took a look at the status of property tax reform. Aired Friday, April 18, 2025.
https://www.kwbg.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/State-Senator-Jesse-Green-Legislative-Review-041825.mp3 State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review, April 18, 2025. Green talks about the activity of the Senate this past week. He talked about the Governor’s announcement about not seeking…
Boone CSD, EDGE Program Featured in National STEM BEST® Video
BOONE, Iowa—BOONE, IA — The Boone Community School District and its EDGE program have been recognized at a national level for their innovative approach to STEM education and work-based learning.…
Boone FFA Competes at State Convention
BOONE, Iowa—33 members of the Boone A&M FFA Chapter at Boone High School attended the 97th Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference held at Iowa State University on April 14-15, 2025.…
Dry Conditions Expand in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa—This week’s drought monitor shows an increase in Abnormally Dry conditions in Iowa, up about 7% from the previous week. The increase occurred over Southern Iowa, southeast of…
Sgt. Ryan Palmer and Det. John Mayse, Boone Police Department are guests and talk about April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month. Mayse has investigated many cases in the past several years. He talked about some of the changing issues that investigators have to deal with, and not just in Boone County. He also talked about the impact of technology and in particular some of the challenges dealing AI (artificial intelligence). Aired Thursday, April 17, 2025.
https://www.kwbg.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Boone-PD-Public-Safety-Sgt-Ryan-Palmer-and-Det-John-Mayse-041725.mp3 Sgt. Ryan Palmer and Det. John Mayse, Boone Police Department are guests and talk about April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month. Mayse has investigated…
Weather Service Updates for Severe Weather Potential
DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service Office in Des Moines has released updates for the potential for severe weather. There is an Enhanced Risk (3 out of 5) for severe…
Weekly Fuel Report, Gasoline Continues Downward Trend
DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship monitors fuel prices and this week’s report shows that the price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 9 cents, averaging $2.98…
Dr. Allen Goben New Executive Campus Dean, DMACC Boone Campus
BOONE, Iowa—DMACC is pleased to announce Dr. Allen Goben as the new Executive Campus Dean for the Boone Campus, effective April 15. Dr. Goben brings a wealth of leadership experience…
Weather Service Expects Possible Severe Thunderstorms Thursday
DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service Office in Des Moines has released updated information on possible strong to severe thunderstorm activity Thursday. Scattered morning storms could have an isolated hail…
Associated Builders & Contractors of Iowa make Donation to EDGE Program
BOONE, Iowa—The Boone School Board formally accepted a donation to the Boone School District’s EDGE program on behalf of Kruck Plumbing and Heating. The contribution was made because of Kruck’s…
Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District reviews information from Monday’s School Board Meeting. The first part of the meeting was the Public Hearing on the District’s Budget for the next fiscal year. There were no comments and the Board adopted the budget as published. During the Board meeting, formal action was taken to accept a donation for the EDGE program, made by the Associated Builders & Contractors of Iowa on behalf of Kruck Plumbing and Heating. The contribution was made because Kruck’s working with the committee developing a Boone County Veterans Center. Aired Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
https://www.kwbg.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Dr-Julie-Trepa-Superintendent-BCSD-041525.mp3 Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District reviews information from Monday’s School Board Meeting. The first part of the meeting was the Public Hearing on the District’s Budget…