BOONE, Iowa—The Boone City Wide Clean-Up begins on the northside of the city Monday morning. Boone Public Works begins on the northwest side of the city and begins working their way to the south, usually traveling west to east. Only one pass is made. This year there are some new restrictions in place to help […]

AMES, Iowa—The science of weed control will be the main topic at the July 2 Weed Science Field Day at Iowa State University’s Curtiss Farm. The Weed Science Field Day is organized by the ISU Extension and Outreach Weed Science program. The event will feature field plot tours, presentations and demonstrations on weed management practices […]

The Ogden softball team split a road doubleheader Thursday, May 29, against Interstate 35, taking the opener 7-5 before falling in the nightcap 10-2, in Truro. 

The Ogden baseball team came up short in both games of a doubleheader Thursday, May 29, against undefeated Interstate 35. 

The Madrid baseball team earned its first win of the season Thursday, May 29, splitting a doubleheader on the road against Earlham.  

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Environmental Council provides a digital press release called the Weekly Water Watch which includes the data from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources testing for water quality state beaches. The information also includes data for county and city beaches. There are 3 beach advisories for the week of 5/30 3 Beaches with […]

The Madrid softball team came up short in both games of a road doubleheader Thursday, May 29, against Earlham, falling 9-0 in the opener and narrowly losing 10-9 in a high-scoring second game. 

BOONE, Iowa—Dale Ray Crouse went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 29, 2025. Dale was born July 6, 1935, in Boone, Iowa, the son of Howard and Dorothy (Wood) Crouse. Dale attended BHS and Boone Junior College. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1952. He served […]

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BOONE, Iowa—Christopher Frank Breon, 59, of Boone, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on May 24, 2025, with his beloved wife by his side. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Chris was born on October 17, 1965, in Des Moines, Iowa, the eldest son of Frank and Carole Breon. Known for his […]