The American Falls City Council met Wednesday, July 1, with several items on the agenda, but first and foremost was the naming of a new mayor, following the resignation of previous mayor Marc Beitia. Council President Gilbert Hofmeister, who many…
Spillway project has begun on A.F. Dam project
Construction repair has begun on the deteriorating concrete on the downstream portion of the American Falls Dam included in the spillway. Repairs started Monday, June 1, and the construction is planned through the end of the calendar year. Currently the…
Retirement plan insists mayor step down
In a tearful farewell, American Falls Mayor Marc Beitia read his resignation letter before leaving the room at the city council meeting on Wednesday, June 17. It was not his wish to step down – his position with the city…
Council will discuss American Falls Day, appointment of mayor
The American Falls City Council is meeting in its recessed meeting on Wednesday, June 17, at 7 p.m. at city hall. The meeting will start with a required public hearing on the status of the community development block grant which…
New Aberdeen police officer, reserve officer sworn in
The city of Aberdeen received more help when a new officer, Denton Christensen, and a reserve officer, Brook Ferro, took the oath of office at the city council meeting Tuesday, June 9. City council members were practicing social distancing, but…
Hospital bond fails, Urban Renewal District and Rockland School levy given the okay
Campbell wins GOP nod for sheriff by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer The results are in for the Tuesday, May 19, primary election, the first Idaho election held entirely over the mail. The results were calculated and released on Tuesday,…
Elizabeth Serna crowned as Aberdeen’s 2021 Distinguished Young Woman
Aberdeen High School junior Elizabeth Serna was crowned Aberdeen’s Distinguished Young Woman 2021 at the conclusion of the program held Tuesday, June 2, at 7 p.m. in the Aberdeen High School auditorium. The theme of the program was “007.” Because…
2020 Power County Primary Election Results
Results are in! In the 2020 Power County primary, Josh Campbell is the Republican candidate to square off against Democrat Max Sprague in the election for sheriff in November. Anson Call retains the prosecutor seat. The hospital bond, while gaining…
Schools announce graduation plans
Schools are closer to making graduation plans for students graduating in 2020, with the approval of the Southeast Idaho Public Health Department. The American Falls Academy will hold graduation on … Read the full story and more in the paper…