The City of Boone, Iowa

Boone County Economic Growth Corporation

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Location One - Site/Building Search

The Library Board of Trustees meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 5:00 pm. 

The Boone Fire Department was officially organized on June 8, 1877 when The Daniel Boone Hook and Ladder Company, No. 1 was formed. Equipment consisted of ladders and a bucket cart pulled by hand. Later a hose cart and hand pumper was purchased and any horses available were commandeered off the street to pull the cart to the fire.

In 1904 the career department was organized and a team of horses were purchased. The first motorized equipment was placed in service in 1919.

The original location of the fire department was at 815 Keeler Street, where the VFW building is currently located. The fire department was moved to its present location of 923 Eighth Street in 1939 and an annex was added in 1979.

During its history the fire department has be led by Fire Chiefs: John Snell 1904-1907, L.E. Lillie 1907-1908, William West 1908-1941, Eric Kolb 1941-1951, Robert Robertson 1951-1964, Jack Mustapha 1964-1975, Clyde Neely 1975-1984, Richard Littell 1984-1986, Ed Knight 1986-2009 and Justin Adams 2009-Present.

The Boone Airport Commission is comprised of five members who have varied aviation experience and live within the City limits of Boone. The Airport Commission Chair is Joe Pundzak. The commission represents the city in airport matters and meets at the airport the second Monday of each month. The public is welcome.

Meeting Schedule

The Airport Commission meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 5:30 pm at the Airport. 

Contacts

General Description: 

State of Iowa - IDNR - PWSID #08-19-0-33

The City of Boone has a 6.9 MGD Lime Softening Water Treatment Plant constructed in 1998-2000. This facility is classified as a Grade IV Treatment Plant and consists of the following units:

• Aeration
• Two upflow solids contact clarifiers
• Recarbonation tank
• Four gravity single media filters
• Chlorine contact basin
• Fluoridation
• Two MG ground storage reservoir
• High service pump station with three pumps with a capacity of a pumping rate of 1750 gpm each.
• Diesel generator for emergency use
• 14 shallow wells located along the east bank of the Des Moines River

The Boone Water Works also provides water to Xenia Rural Water and Logansport Water District .

More Information Coming Soon.

The Zoning Board of Adjustment meets on Thursdays at 3:30 pm, on as needed basis. Please contact the Building Department for more details. 

Commander Sloter is originally from Illinois where he graduated high school in 1980.  He attended Illinois State University and graduated in 1985 with bachelor’s degrees in Criminal Justice and Psychology. Sloter started his law enforcement career in 1985 for the Lakewood, Colorado Police Department where he worked as a patrol agent for 12 years. In 1997 he accepted a position as police officer with the Boone, Iowa Police Department and has since risen to the rank of Administrative Commander. During his 32 years serving the public, he has received specialized training in the deployment and training of police service canines, collection of crime scene forensic evidence, public speaking, as well as other administrative and tactical training. Sloter looks forward to continuing to serve the citizens of Boone and its visitors.

• Commander - John Sloter
• Administrative Assistant - Annette Westberg
• Parking Clerk - Ann Crutchfield

Patrol:

Patrol is the backbone of all law enforcement.  Within the Boone Police Department, patrol is overseen by the four shift supervisors:

• Sgt. - Nathan Kester
• Sgt. - Ryan Palmer
• Sgt. - Michael Frazier
• Sgt. - Joseph Slight

Patrol Officers:

• Officer - Josh Olsen
  
• Officer - Nathan MacDougall
• Officer - Marshall Moore
• Officer - Kaden Sherrard
• Officer - Tina Lair-Van Meter
• Officer - Chase Smith
• Officer - Rylie Bryant
• Officer - Alexis Clark
• Officer - Samuel Rengert
• Officer - Shaw Sobolik
• Part-time Officer - Steve Naeve
• Part-time Officer - Ethan Bailey

Sewer Management 

How to Report a Backup

If you have a backup in your basement please follow these steps:

1. Call the City first (this is critical to prevent an unnecessary service charge by a plumber contractor) - call 515-432-4211 ext 1129.
2. If you are calling after business hours, during a holiday or staff is unavailable to take your call, you can call the non-emergency number for County Dispatch at 515-433-0527
3. City personnel will then be dispatched to inspect the sewer main servicing your property. City personnel will then inform you if a plumber needs to be contacted. (please note that all costs associated with work performed by a plumber is the responsibility of the property owner)
4. If a plumber is needed City Personnel will continue to be a resource to assist with research of the issue.

Information for Residents:

The sewer system is a complex system of underground pipe and streets. The key is the difference between a sanitary sewer and a storm sewer. Both systems are designed to transfer water/wastewater from a source to an outlet point yet the two are very different.

The sanitary sewer system is what hauls water from your home when you flush the toilet. This water is referred to as wastewater. Wastewater is high in bacterial content and must be treated prior to release. The treatment process is complex and requires constant monitoring at the Boone Water Environment Facility. The sanitary sewer system IS NOT intended to handle storm water or water from sump pumps or perimeter drains; however, this is a chronic problem for our system.

The storm sewer system is designed to handle rain from storm events and some groundwater. Often times the storm sewer system includes roads to transfer water from one location to another. When you see a stream of water traveling along the curb realize that this is the intended purpose of the road. In some cases that storm water enters storm intakes and is transferred to underground pipes that lead to a ravine or stream. This water is NOT treated.

Both of these systems within Boone need repair and both of these systems are being stressed by system users. In many cases this “stress” on the system is inadvertent and not intentional.

Below are some examples of what causes the stress:

Storm Sewer:

• Tree roots
• Leaves, grass and other material in the street
• Broken pipe or damaged pipe

Sanitary Sewer:

• Illegal sump pump connections
• Illegal foundation drain connections
• Illegal downspout connections
• Tree roots
• Grease
• Towels, toys, turtles or other items flushed down the toilet

Iowa One Call

Citizens needing to request locates for private projects should contact Iowa One Call before digging. Iowa law requires that any person, homeowner, professional, public or private entity, planning to engage in any form of excavation within the State of Iowa, must notify the Iowa One Call notification system at 1-800-292-8989 at least 48 hours prior to excavating. The Iowa One Call notification system is a free call and a free service to all persons planning an excavation within the State of Iowa. The required 48 hours advance notice does not include Saturdays and Sundays or legal holidays.

CALL BEFORE YOU DIG!!!

Contacts

General Description

State of Iowa - IDNR - #08-19-0-01

The City of Boone has a Vertical Loop Reactor (VLR) activated sludge wastewater treatment plant construction in 1994-1996. This facility is classified as a Grade IV Treatment Plant and consists of the following units:

• Traveling bar fine - screening
• 12" and 36" parshall flumes with sonic head flow sensor
• Two 20,000 gallon capacity aerated grit chambers
• Four VLR activated sludge aeration basins
• Two 110 ft. final clarifiers
• Post aeration basin
• Four aerobic digesters
• One 2 meter belt filter press
• Diesel generator for emergency use

Receiving Stream: 

Honey Creek, tributary to Des Moines River

Design Capacity:

• 7.0 MGD
• 4,000 lbs/day of BOD
• 4,500 lbs/day of TSS
• 600 lbs/day of NH3-N

Farnham Aviation offers introductory flights for folks who want to try out our flight services or for others who just want to give the gift of small aircraft flight.  Dale Farnham, CFII-ASE, provides flight and ground instruction for light sport pilot, private pilot, commercial pilot, and instrument rating. Dale also offers biennial flight reviews, IFR refresher training and instrument proficiency checks, and can provide tailwheel checkout and spin training. Lucas Wiste, CFI-ASE, provides flight and ground instruction for light sport pilot, private pilot, and commercial pilot. Lucas also can provide biennial flight reviews, tailwheel checkout, and spin training.

Utility Committee

The Utility Committee is made up of three (3) Council Members with the responsibility to review procedures and policies pertaining to the Water Treatment Plant, Waste Water Plant, Storm Water, the distribution system, and utility billing.  

Meeting Schedule: 

The Utility Committee meets the third Monday of every month on the second floor of the City Hall.

The Boone Fire Department provides fire protection, prevention and emergency medical services to the City of Boone, the communities of Luther and Fraser and approximately 160 square miles of rural townships.

The current fleet consists of: 

• Chief's car 8-60 - 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe
• Engine 8-61 - 2007 Pierce Pumper/Tanker
• Engine 8-62 - 1995 Pierce Saber Engine
• Tanker 8-63 - 2023 Pierce Tanker
• Command 8-64 - 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
• Engine 8-65 - 2020 Pierce Impel PUC Engine
• Truck 8-66 - 2007 Pierce 95' Aerial Platform
• Rescue 8-67 - 2000 Amtech Medium Rescue
• Attack 8-68 - 2011 Ford F250 Brush Truck
• Gator - 2011 John Deere Gator

It is the City Council's goal to enhance the community through the removal of blighted properties. Through the Demolition Program the City may obtain Real Estate that they wish to sell for development purpose. We ask that you do your due diligence by confirming that your plans meet the City's building and zoning requirements prior to submitting a bid.

Please note that the City will not provide an abstract of title to the Real Estate unless they currently possess one and any abstract cost shall be at the Buyers' expense. The City shall convey the property to Buyers by Quit Claim Deed only and makes no warranty as to the title to the property.

All bids will be reviewed at the time of the public hearing, with official approval and issuance of Quit Claim Deed to follow at the following Council Meeting.

We are currently accepting bids for the following properties:

No available properties at this time.

To bid on the above properties please email oelmquist@booneiowa.gov the following information:

Property Address                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Bidder Contact information (Name, address, phone number, and email address)                                                                                 Bid Amount                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Description of Structure to be Built (Square Footage, Number of Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Garage Stalls)                                Construction Begin Date and Completion Date

Farnham Aviation currently offers three general aviation aircraft for flight instruction and rental- a 1946 Aeronca 7AC Champ (VFR), a 1975 Piper Cherokee 140/160 (IFR), and a 1973 Piper Cherokee 140 (IFR).  FAS also offers three grades of aviation fuel- 100 LL, Auto (a blend of 75% 87-octane & 25% 100LL), and Jet A. Contact us for pricing information and availability.

ORDINANCE OVERVIEW

The ordinance limits the days that landscape wastes can be burned and the hours of the day it can be burned. Periods of open burning are restricted to April 15th—May 15th and October 1st through November 15th of each year. Any burning of landscape waste shall not commence before 8:00 am and must be completely extinguished each day by 7:00 pm for the period of April 15th –May 15th and not commence before 8:00 am and be completely extinguished by 5:00 pm for the period of October 1st-November 15th.

When burning landscape waste, common sense is your best ally, take note of wind direction, locations of fire in respect to exposures, dry conditions, what direction the smoke will travel, etc.. A minimum distance of 25 feet should be kept between the fire and any buildings. If the pile to be burned is larger than 3 foot in diameter and 2 feet in height, the distance should be increased to 50 feet. It is suggested that a source of water be available, such as a connected garden hose, a bucket of water or an approved fire extinguisher. The fire shall be ATTENDED AT ALL TIMES BY A COMPETENT PERSON until the fire has been extinguished.

A reminder that landscape waste cannot be burned on City property, this includes alleys, streets and parking. Please do not blow or rake your leaves into the street as they have a tendency to flow into the storm sewers inlets and clog the system. 

Any other burning such as prescribed burns and the process of burning plant material from grubbing and clearing outside of these dates may be accomplished by permit only. We must emphasize that only landscape waste can be burned. As always it is illegal to burn garbage, paper, sawn wood, demolished components of any structure, tires or treated wood of any kind. Outdoor fires used for the preparation of food, and campfires for ceremonial and recreational purposes have been and still are exempt from this ordinance

HEALTH RISKS

While many individuals look forward to the pungent odor of burning leaves, for many these same smokey conditions can cause significant health problems. Smoke from the burning leaves is especially harmful to infants, young children, the elderly and those suffering from emphysema, bronchitis, and other lung and heart diseases. One of every six people is susceptible to the irritating effects of burning leaves.

Smoke from burning leaves contains fine particles that can bypass respiratory defenses and reach deep into lung tissue and cause acute and chronic medical problems. Breathing particulate matter can increase the chances of respiratory infection, reduce the volume of air inhaled and impair the lungs ability to use that air. Particulate matter can also trigger asthma attacks in some people. In addition to being an irritant, leaf smoke contains many hazardous chemicals, including carbon monoxide and benzo (a) pyrene. Carbon monoxide reduces the human bloods ability to carry oxygenated blood to the lungs and heart. Benzo (a) pyrene is a known carcinogen similar to what smokers inhale when smoking. 

Studies have shown that emissions created by leaf burning can create levels of pollution much higher than emissions from vehicles and industries combined. This is particularly evident in the autumn when thermal inversions keep the smoke low to the ground and does not allow it to dissipate. When wet or damp leaves are burned the resulting smoke contains a higher level of pollutants and toxic chemicals, up to four times higher than leaves that are not wet. 

Leaf burning can also reduce visibility, create safety hazards, cause a nuisance, soil buildings and other property and create demands on police and fire protection.

ALTERNATIVE DISPOSAL METHODS

Composting is a viable alternative to the burning of leaves. Not only does it reduce the pollutants in the air, it provides a free and extremely effective fertilizer for flower beds and vegetable gardens. The resulting compost is rich in moisture and nutrients and is very effective in promoting the growth and health of your plants.

The Boone County Landfill sponsors free yard waste disposal days in the spring and the fall. For further information on this program please call 433-0591. Local refuse haulers are also available to haul landscape waste away. Contact your hauler for costs and schedule.

IMPORTANT LINKS

• State Fire Marshall
• Boone County Landfill
• Boone Ordinances and Regulations

The Economic Development Committee encourages and promotes the establishment and development of industries, manufacturing, commercial and other interests to promote growth within the City. The Committee has the power to investigate, promote and do such things as may be deemed necessary to expedient transactions for the general welfare of the City.

Meeting Schedule

The Economic Development Committee typically meet prior to Council Meetings on the first and third Monday of every month when necessary and any other time as deemed necessary.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is made up of three (3) Council Members with the responsibility to approve certain applications and requests, such as:  

• Street Closures
• Noise Permits
• Parade Permits, etc.  

The Committee reviews procedures and policies and recommends ordinance changes pertaining to the police, fire, and streets.  

Meeting Schedule: 

The Public Safety Committee meets the last Wednesday of every month on the second floor of the City Hall.

More Information Coming Soon.

• Detective - John Mayse
• School Resource Officer - Chase Smith

 Boone Pool is hiring lifeguards, concessions staff and swim lesson instructors. Deadline  April 1st, 2024

Use the following link to apply:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3G-Ja2NnrU-88F0CGNaD_WPgVoNQTfZD4Ebz-nLcX-6yokw/viewform

Manager, Darci Newcomb

Pool Phone number: 515-626-0515

Pool Information

Swim Lessons Registration-  Opens May 1st or see Boone Municipal Pool Facebook page for link to registration.

https://ia.accessgov.com/boone/Forms/Page/boone/swimming-lesson/

Walk-In Registration -   at Boone Pool during open hours

Registration Form- print and use online form

Hours and Schedule

Boone Municipal Pool Opening: May 31, 2025 

Regular Season: 

May 31st and June 1st hours: 12-1 pm adult lap swim and tot time. 1-6 pm open swim

June 2nd and 3rd: 4-8:15 pm open swim

June 4 through August 24th: regular hours

POOL Events:  

Pool will close at 6 pm on July 4th 

Open Everyday

Monday thru Thursday
12:00-1:00 PM - Adult lap swimming and water walking
1:00-8:30 PM - Open swimming
8:30-10:20 PM - Reservations - Pool Parties

Friday thru Sunday
12:00-1:00 PM - Adult lap swimming and water walking
1:00-6:00 PM - Open swimming
6:15-8:15 PM - Reservations - Pool Parties
8:30-10:20 PM - Reservations - Pool Parties

The pool is available for private parties Friday - Sunday from 6:15 - 8:15 p.m. and every day from 8:30 - 10:20 p.m.

Contact the pool manager at dnewcomb@boone.k12.ia.us for details.

Admission Fees for 2025:
We can not accept Debit or Credit Cards

Daily $6.00 (Child 3 and under free with paid adult.)
Daily Observer $3.00 (NON-Swimmer adult with paid child) 

Daycare Admission $5.50

Annual - Family* $180.00
Family*- Nonresident $195.00
Single - $120.00
Single - Nonresident - $135.00

10 Punch Ticket $55.00

Parties:
1 to 15 - $140.00
16 to 30 - $170.00
31 to 60 - $220.00
61 to 90 - $270.00
91 plus - $320.00

*All children must be under 20 and live at home at least 9 months of the year. Family is limited to father, mother, son, and daughter relationships.

Children age 3 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult paying a daily admission or has a season pass (age 18 and over)

Special Pool Fees:

Groups of 10 or more receive $.25 discount per daily admission.

Admission Rules:

• No one under the influence of a controlled substance may enter the pool.
• Use of controlled substances within the pool complex will subject that person to removal and/or police action.
• All season pass patrons must sign in upon entrance.
• No one under 8 admitted unless supervised by a guardian at least 14 years old.
• No lifeguard is on duty at the wading pool. Parents/Guardians must watch their children.
• Wading pool is for pre-school age users only and their parents/guardians.
• All swimmers must shower completely before entering the pool.
• Swimming suits must be clean. No street clothes worn as suits. No thong swimming suits.
• Users with open sores are encouraged not to swim.
• Persons using "tanning oil" must shower before using the pool.
• Small toys will be allowed in the wading pool and training pool only. All types of balls, frisbees, and squirt guns are prohibited.
• Personal flotation devices, such as flotation rings, life vests and water wings, are permitted in the wading and training pools. Air mattresses and inner tubes are not allowed except as allowed by special events.
• Pool rules will be amended when deemed advisable for the protection of health, safety, and enjoyment of all pool patrons.
• If you are sick, STAY HOME. 

Ticket Use:

• Season tickets are nontransferable. Only listed family members may use the ticket.
• Punch passes are not replaced if lost. Punch tickets may be used by the holder and their guests.

General Rules:

• Food and beverages are allowed only in the concession area. No glass containers anywhere in the pool complex.
• Use of tobacco products will not be permitted anywhere in the pool complex.
• The pool is not responsible for lost articles.
• All injuries must be reported to the pool staff.

Behavior Rules:

• Non-swimmers must stay in the training pool
• Improper language will not tolerated.
• No object will be thrown within the pool complex.
• Use the toilets, not the pool.
• No running anywhere in the pool complex.
• No horseplay, pushing/pulling, splashing, or dunking allowed.
• No hanging on the ropes.
• Lifeguards should not be distracted or interfered with in any way.
• No diving in any area other than off diving boards.
• Bath House Rules
• Nothing is to be left in the dressing rooms unattended.
• No loitering in showers.

Diving Area Rules:

• No sitting or hanging on the diving boards.
• Only one person at a time off the boards. The person in front of you must be at the side of the pool before you go off the board.
• Go straight off the end of the boards and swim to the nearest side of the pool to exit.
• One bounce only on the diving boards.
• No swimming in the deep end.

Slide Area Rules:

• Only one person at a time off the slide. The lifeguard at the top of the slide will tell you when you can go down the slide.
• Go directly off the end of the slide do not stop and jump off.
• Only persons four foot tall and taller may use the slide.
• After entering the water, swim to the nearest side of the pool to exit.
• Use the slide only facing forward in the feet-first position. You must be sitting down or lying down on your back.

Deep Water Test:

• According to the manager's discretion, a child must be able to pass a deep water test to go off the boards.
• Deep water test The child must swim the crawl stroke across the length of the deep end and tread water for one minute. No dog paddling, back stroke or other form of swimming will be accepted ONLY THE CRAWL OR FREESTYLE.
• Upon passing the test, manager shall record the child's name for future reference should any question of competency arise.

Wading Pool Rules

• No running.
• Parents should not leave children unattended.
• The wading pool is intended for toddlers and young children. Older children should occupy other areas.

Lounge chairs are available or you may bring your own.

Policy and Administration Committee

The Policy and Administration Committee is made of three (3) Council Members with the responsibility to audit all invoices to be paid and to recommend payment; review, recommend and create general policies for the good of the overall City operations; and to provide direction to the Administrator on set policies.  

Meeting Schedule: 

The Policy and Administration Committee meets prior to Council Meetings on the first and third Monday of every month when necessary.

More Information Coming Soon.

Boone Park Commission

The Boone Park Commission is a five member board who are elected to serve a four year term by the citizens of Boone. They hire the Parks Director, set goals and advise on park operations. Parks provides you with facilities for your outdoor activities.

The departments work together to bring you recreation facilities that can bring you hours of enjoyment.

Park Commissioners

Meeting Schedule

Commission meets the second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Park Office 724 Lincoln Ave. 

Farnham Aviation offers A&P IA certified mechanics, with over 60 years of experience, who provide all-around maintenance on piston-powered single and multi-engine aircraft.  This includes but is not limited to 100-hour and annual inspections, piston engine repair and overhaul, fabric and metal work, minor paint work, interior replacement, and pre-buy inspections.

Meeting Schedule

The Planning & Zoning Commission meets the 2nd Monday of each month (when needed) at 8:30 AM in the Council Chambers at City Hall. 

Farnham Aviation offers a variety of amenities and encourages pilots and students alike to utilize them as needed:

• Full size courtesy car
• Free Wi-Fi hotspot
• Parking and hangars for transient aircraft
• Pilot’s lounge with computer access for flight planning
• Flight training room
• Conference room
• Kitchenette & coffee bar
• Hangar rental
• Restrooms
• Light snacks and beverages for purchase

Arts Advisory Board

The Arts Advisory Board is made up of five (5) members.  Each member shall be chosen by the Mayor and approved by the Council.

Meeting Schedule:

Policies:

Arts Advisory Board Bylaws

Arts Advisory Board Public Art Policy

Arts Advisory Board Events, Projects, Exhibits and Workshops Policy

Board Members:

Courtney Sisson, Chairperson - 2 Year Term, expiring December 31, 2025

Crystal Carman - 2 Year Term, expiring on December 31, 2025

Linda Williamson, Council Representative - 1 Year Term, expiring December 31, 2025

Vacant - 1 Year Term, expiring on December 31, 2025

Shana Rainey - 1 Year Term, expiring on December 31, 2025

Email : booneartsadvisoryboard@gmail.com

Per Iowa Code Chapter 400 a Civil Service Commission shall consist of three (3) members, appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council for staggered terms of four (4) years.  The Civil Service meets on a as needed basis.