by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer With some hard work by project managers and employees, the new J.R. Simplot Elementary was ready to be open to the public, said American Falls School District Superintendent Randy Jensen at the ribbon cutting…
Work continues on Fremont Avenue
All of the paving will be done on Fremont Avenue and Fifth West before the first football game in Aberdeen on Friday, Aug. 30, according to Mayor Larry Barrett. He reported to council members Mary Leisy, Brian Schneider, Alan Summers…
A.F. eyes nearly $9 million budget
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…