by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer Airplane flyovers last October and November by a software company called EagleView helped create detailed mapping now used by Power County. The airplanes used an array of five cameras to take pictures of buildings…
High school teachers give views on sports eligibility for students
Aberdeen High School teachers turned out in force at the regular school board meeting held Wednesday, Jan. 16. Trustees present were Elaine Blik, Todd Lowder, Mike Shackelford, Sherrie Mauroner and David Wahlen. Before the teacher input began, the board was…
Governor Little pushes broadband improvements for rural communities
by Cheyenna McCurry Idaho’s 33rd governor, Brad Little, pushed his goals to increase economic growth throughout the state by implementing high-speed broadband connection in rural and tribal communities in his State of the State address on Monday, Jan. 7. “In…
City discuss recycle center
John Rivas from Western Recycling visited with the Aberdeen City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 8, to talk to council members about the recycling Western does in Pocatello. Present at the council meeting were Mary Leisy, Brian Schneider, Alan Summers, Karl…
A.F. council discusses water mainlines on Kingdom Hall Road
by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer The American Falls City Council has discussed the possible annexation of several areas outside American Falls for several months. But in the council meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 2, the council faced the annexation question…
“James and the Giant Peach, Jr.” will be performed by middle school
The very first event to be held in the new high school auditorium will be the Aberdeen Middle School musical of “James and the Giant Peach, Jr.” The musical, lasting around 60 minutes, will be presented to the public on…
County makes plans to oppose personal property tax repeal
by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer Power County officials are gearing up for what could be another fight on personal property tax. Getting rid of the tax is a priority of the Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry, a lobbying…
Wrestling program asks for sports grade qualification change
Aberdeen wrestling team assistant coach Julie Beck talked to school board members Elaine Blik, Todd Lowder, Mike Shackelford, Sherrie Mauroner and David Wahlen, about changing the way the wrestling team qualified to participate in the program. Currently, they, along with…
A.F. school board raises levy; election planned March 12
by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer The American Falls School District will ask taxpayers for an increase in the school district’s supplemental levy. The district will ask for $2.75 million, up from $2.53 million the district asked for two years…