The Power County Courthouse will soon get a facelift – if the commissioners can find a contractor that is. The Power County Commissioners have been working for about a year on a plan that would increase the security at the…
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Water issues top of mind for A.F. Council
American Falls water use continues to rise – and was already roughly double per resident what most Idahoans used in a year, members of the city council said in the city council meeting on Wednesday, July 7. Lawn irrigation seems…
Beitia new veterans service officer
Frances Beitia is the new veterans services officer for Power County, replacing longtime Veterans Services Officer Ray Henery, who recently passed away. Beitia’s job as the veterans services officer is to help veterans in the county find and utilize the…
Plenty on tap July 2, 3, for Independence Day
While the Fourth of July promises to be a quiet Sunday, there will be no shortage of events in Power County for the Fourth of July weekend. Starting the weekend off will be a fireworks show on Friday, July 2,…
Sheriff, fire chief, emergency director thank those who helped during Cold Creek Fire
Fire destroyed two local homes At least six different fire departments responded to a blaze near American Falls that burned down two homes and about 3,800 acres of privately owned and Bureau of Land Management ground on Monday, June 14.…
City forms American Falls Development Authority
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…
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