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🌱 Could Boone get a new, larger recycling drop‑off site soon?

Boone, Iowa Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello again Boone! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could Boone get a new, larger recycling drop‑off site soon?

Also on today's calendar: Sunday Music Series | Opus Taylor | The Cellar Winery and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 62.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Boone County Recycling, August 5, 2026 (kwbg.com) — Boone County landfill administrator John Roosa outlines how local recycling and household hazardous waste collection are evolving, including a new August 15 event in Jefferson for Greene County and western Boone County residents. He explains talks with Boone’s city council about replacing rented space at Coe’s with a city‑provided recycling site, plus major landfill projects to manage leachate and extend landfill life.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 6
  • Mah-Jongg at the Library
    Madrid Public Library Madrid Library, 100 West 3rd St., Madrid, IA, 50156, United States
    9:30 am
  • Horse Day Camp, August 6 →
    Girl Scout Camp Sacajawea, 638 L Ave, Boone
    9:30 am
    • Tuesday August 11
  • Library Board Meeting
    Madrid Public Library Madrid Library, 100 West 3rd St., Madrid, IA, 50156, United States
    5:30 pm
    • Thursday August 13
  • Tech Help Thursdays at the library
    Madrid Public Library Madrid Library, 100 West 3rd St., Madrid, IA, 50156, United States
  • Adult craft night - cardboard and book page sunflowers
    Madrid Public Library Madrid Library, 100 West 3rd St., Madrid, IA, 50156, United States
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Spectra Experiences posted a job opening for Guest Services Staff | Part Time | ISU - Stephens Auditorium in Ames. Apply here.
  • Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Management Associate in Ames. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Boone here.

🗞 Nearby News

Madrid

Ames

  • Ames, Iowa, Community Members Invited to Tour Solar Farm (publicpower.org)
  • Book Child Care Services in Ames, IA with Kendra L. from $20/hr (care.com)
  • How Central Iowa's Mustard Seed Farm is growing its community impact (amestrib.com)

Ok Boone! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Boone

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Boone

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.