The Power County Hospital is celebrating its 60th anniversary at a pivotal year for the hospital. The hospital has completed its expansion and remodel for now – the first complete remodel beyond paint and flooring in its 60 year history.…
A.F. Chamber presents awards at banquet
The Greater American Falls Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards banquet on Thursday, April 1. Receiving awards were Idaho Central Credit Union as business of the year, Falls Dental as new business of the year, Lisa Sneddon as…
Four vie for 2022 Distinguished Young Woman title
Four Aberdeen High School juniors will be vying for the Aberdeen 2022 Distinguished Young Woman title on Saturday, April 10, at 7 p.m. in the Aberdeen Performing Arts Center. The theme for the program this year is “Welcome to the…
Landfill Monday closing necessitates schedule change for A.F. garbage
The Power County Landfill, which has been open six days a week, Monday through Saturday, will start being open five days at the beginning of May. The landfill will be open Tuesday through Saturday. The first Monday that the landfill…
Aberdeen youth softball, baseball signup begin
The Aberdeen youth softball and baseball sign-ups have begun with practices beginning May 11 and games beginning May 26. Cost to participate is $15 per player if registered by April 9. On April 10 … Read the full story and…
Chickens, rabbits still not allowed in A.F. after complaints, enforcement issues
Rabbits and chickens will not be allowed in the city limits, American Falls Mayor Rebekah Sorensen told attendees at a city council meeting on Wednesday, March 17. Current city code declares livestock illegal, and although the council considered an ordinance…
Ward contemplates how to gain more funds despite low enrollment
Aberdeen School District could lose around $85,000 next school year because of low enrollment. Superintendent Jane Ward has been trying to come up with some ideas to gain more funds for the district despite that low enrollment. She told school…
Houses completed in American Falls by NeighborWorks Pocatello
The housing nonprofit NeighborWorks Pocatello completed two homes in American Falls, its first housing project outside of Pocatello. Some American Falls residents, the Sanchez family, are already under contract to buy one of the… Read the full story and more…
Residents voice concerns about streets
Aberdeen residents were in attendance at the Aberdeen City Council meeting Tuesday, March 9, to voice their concerns with some of the city streets. Cora Kendall, spokesman for the three in attendance, asked why, last spring that a certain road…