🌱 Which big Boone projects just got delayed—and which are moving ahead?

Hi Boone! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Which big Boone projects just got delayed—and which are moving ahead?
• What Shawn Bryant plans to do next for Boone County residents

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.
• Thursday: Variably cloudy, a t-storm, temps: high: 79, low: 66.
• Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Dave Casotti, Boone Mayor, June 2, 2026 (kwbg.com) — Boone’s mayor is outlining a busy summer of city decisions, from a modest Humane Society contract increase and delayed First Street reconstruction to new housing projects, downtown redevelopment, and a major water and sewer loan. He also highlights efforts to hire a new finance officer, improvements at the industrial park and water tower, pool hours for residents, and preparations for RAGBRAI and community events.
   

• Bryant beats Lynch in close Boone County supervisor primary election (amestrib.com) — Boone County Supervisor Shawn Bryant has won the Republican primary and is now unopposed for the November general election, effectively securing another term on the board. He says he’ll focus on keeping levy rates low, protecting local natural resources, and attracting new development and businesses that benefit Boone County residents. Challenger Wayne Lynch, a longtime Boone County Fair Board member, thanked supporters and congratulated Bryant.
   

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📸 Around Boone

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday June 4

• Tech Help Thursdays at the library
  Madrid Public Library Madrid Library, 100 West 3rd St., Madrid, IA, 50156, United States
• Mah-Jongg at the Library →
  Madrid Public Library, 100 W 3rd St, Madrid
  9:30 am
• Silent Book Club →
  Madrid Public Library, 100 W 3rd St, Madrid
  6:00 pm

Tuesday June 9

• Summer Reading Kickoff – A Dinosaur is Loose in... →
  Madrid Public Library, 100 W 3rd St, Madrid
  10:00 am
• Summer Reading Kickoff - A Dinosaur is Loose in the Library! - Free Library Event
  Madrid Public Library Madrid Library, 100 West 3rd St., Madrid, IA, 50156, United States
  10:00 am
• Library Board Meeting
  Madrid Public Library Madrid Library, 100 West 3rd St., Madrid, IA, 50156, United States
  5:30 pm

Wednesday June 10

• 6th-8th Book Club Summer Reading Event
  Madrid Public Library Madrid Library, 100 West 3rd St., Madrid, IA, 50156, United States
  1:30 pm

Thursday June 11

• Read to Aspen
  Madrid Public Library Madrid Library, 100 West 3rd St., Madrid, IA, 50156, United States
  10:00 am
• Adult craft night - cute concrete planters
  Madrid Public Library Madrid Library, 100 West 3rd St., Madrid, IA, 50156, United States
  7:00 pm

Saturday June 13

• Potato Derby – Free Summer Reading Event →
  Madrid Public Library, 100 W 3rd St, Madrid
  10:30 am
• Potato Derby - Free Summer Reading Event
  Madrid Public Library Madrid Library, 100 West 3rd St., Madrid, IA, 50156, United States
  10:30 am

Monday June 15

• Adult Book Discussion →
  Madrid Public Library, 100 W 3rd St, Madrid
  7:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Ames, Iowa in Ames. Apply here.
• Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Grimes. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Boone here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Ogden

• Ogden PD Report 5/25/2026 – 5/31/2026 (kwbg.com)
• ACGC upsets No. 14 Ogden, 6-5, travels to West Central Valley tonight (gctimesnews.com)

Madrid

• Madrid PD Report 5/26/2026 – 5/31/2026 (kwbg.com)
• The 13 Most Shocking Omissions from 2026 World Cup Rosters (mypanhandle.com)

Ames

• See Ames residents hit the polls for the 2026 primary election (amestrib.com)
• Man seriously injured in Ames assault; police seek persons of interest (who13.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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