The American Falls Development Authority – the official name of the city’s new urban renewal agency – held its first meeting ever on Wednesday, June 9, with a newly appointed board. American Falls Mayor Rebekah Sorensen indicated there are already…
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AFHS class of 2021 graduates with some big accomplishments
Just about 90 students graduated from American Falls High School on Friday, May 28. Principal Travis Hansen pointed out some outstanding statistics accomplished by the AFHS 2021 class during the ceremony. “The class of 2021 has accomplished a great deal…
Cemetery staff to remove flowers from Falls View
Replacing items on grass too much work for small staff; board looks at bond to improve roads Budget concerns have prompted Falls View Cemetery staff to crack down on artificial flowers and other artwork left permanently on graves there. Additionally,…
NeighborWorks Pocatello plans additional homes
The housing nonprofit NeighborWorks Pocatello, which built two affordable homes in American Falls last year, plans to expand their presence in American Falls. NeighborWorks Board President Larry Bell told the American Falls City… Read the full story and more in…
Bob Wetzel retains Power County Highway District seat
Bob Wetzel retains his Power County Highway District seat by a healthy margin. Election Results
Developer eyes A.F. for home building
Housing inventory remains low, and even with high construction costs, builders are increasing the amount of homes available in American Falls. Briscoe Builders is working on a development that, if all goes as planned, will start construction this week. The…
Three run for highway district job at May 18 election
An election will take place on Tuesday, May 18, for a commissioner on the Power County Highway District. Longtime highway district commissioner Robert Wetzel will be taking on two challengers, Jesse Johnston and Kade Smith. Polls will be open from…
A.F. trustees vote for four day school week
The American Falls School Board unanimously voted to go to a four-day school week on Monday, April 26 for the 2021-22 year, but there are still… Read the full story and more in the paper edition of The Power County…
A.F. School District could go to four-day school week after survey shows popularity
American Falls School District superintendent Randy Jensen has prepared a proposal for the American Falls School Board to move the district to a four-day school week permanently. A survey sent out by the district found the four-day school week to…
Funk becomes P.C. Junior Miss
Gracie Funk, daughter of Lance and Lisa Funk of American Falls, was recognized as Power County’s 2021 Junior Miss on Saturday, April 10. She received a $1,325 scholarship in the program. The first runner up was Makenzie Smith, daughter of…