The Boone County Cooperative Extension Office is offering a workshop designed to provide horse athlete conditioning tips. Horse athletes are defined as horses used to compete in equestrian and other similar events. Breakthrough Equine Center Manager Alexa Williams will serve as the guest speaker, offering information regarding varied horse athlete conditioning and exercise programs. The […]
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Florence Police Department seeking officer recruits
The Florence Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of police officer for recruit-level positions. Recruits must be at least age 21, a U.S. citizen, be a high school graduate or possess a GED. Additionally, recruits must meet at least one of the following requirements, officials said: Applicants can apply, review the job […]
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Learn about local farms at this agriculture education event
Residents can learn the ways in which farmers are responsible for food and fiber production and more during the Boone County Cooperative Extension Service Farm Frenzy program. The activity will feature animals, a hayride, food trucks and live music, according to the agency’s Facebook page. The event is set for 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. […]
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Experts offering fall lawn care advice to Boone residents
The Boone County Extension Office is offering a fall lawn care and renovation technique session on Sept. 7. Residents can learn about fall seeding and lawn maintenance techniques suited for local growing conditions from experts at the session. The session is slated from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Boone County Extension Enrichment Center, […]
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Stop by the Boone County Cooperative Extension Office for free seed packets
Stop by the Boone County Cooperative Extension service to grab free seed packets in April. Pick them up at 6028 Camp Ernst Road in Burlington. To celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day, the Boone County Public Library and the Enrichment Center will also be giving out seeds. Stop by the library on April 22 from […]