Public hearing set to discuss rate increase for utilities by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer The City of American Falls is looking at a budget increase of 9 percent, from $8.2 million to $8.8 million, for the 2019-2020 fiscal year.…
U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo meets with Power County residents
by VaLonna Wardell Press Staff Writer U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) is holding meetings across Idaho during the months of August and September. Crapo is continuing his plans to visit unincorporated areas of the state as well as towns. He…
Beck signs with Colorado Mesa University
Kawehi Beck is the first Lady Tiger wrestler to sign to wrestle at college. She signed her letter of intent on Monday, Aug. 5. She will be wrestling for Colorado Mesa University located in Grand Junction, CO. She ……
Roundabout construction set for 2022
by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer American Falls’ first roundabout should be online in 2022. The Idaho Transportation Department shared final plans for a roundabout slated for Highway 39 and Pocatello Avenue in American Falls. They shared the plans at…
Crapo will hold town meetings in Springfield, Pingree Aug. 9
U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) announced town meetings will be held in Springfield and Pingree on Friday, Aug. 9. Crapo, who has previously held town meetings in all 200 of Idaho’s incorporated cities, is continuing his plans to visit unincorporated…
Chamber prepares for A.F. Day events
The Greater American Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing for American Falls Day on Saturday, Aug. 3. The 2019 American Falls Day theme is “Rockin’ the Falls!” There will be a variety of activities, vendors, food and entertainment. Park…
City close to using biosolids as fertilizer
by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer After years of planning, the city of American Falls is close to being able to use biosolids from its wastewater treatment plant on local farmer’s fields. In other words, your poop—after a lot of…
Fifth Street will be paved through joint effort
Aberdeen School District Board of Trustees met in their regular meeting Wednesday, July 17, in the district boardroom. Present at the meeting were Elaine Blik, Todd Lowder and David Wahlen. Trustees Mike Shackelford and Sherrie Mauroner were absent. The trustees…
Rockland transfer station closed after communication issues arise between Rockland City and Power County
by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer A communication breakdown between the city of Rockland and Power County officials resulted in the closing of the Rockland transfer station. The transfer station, where local residents can drop off garbage, is run by…