by Kurtis Workman Press Staff Writer The New Year’s holiday is classically symbolized by champagne glasses and streamers. Ringing in the new calendar with revelry is a time-honored tradition. For many people around the world the celebration includes alcohol. For…
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New AA group starting
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A new Alcoholics Anonymous group is starting up in American Falls. The group will meet every Wednesday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the American Falls American Legion building at 235 Idaho St. The meetings will start Wednesday, Jan. 7.…
Lamb Weston, Magnida come to agreement
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by Kurtis Workman Press Staff Writer A Christmas Eve announcement from Magnida and ConAgra Foods/Lamb Weston brings an end to contention between the two companies. The two companies released a joint statement on Wednesday, Dec. 24, saying they had reached…
A.F. hires Howell to run golf course
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by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer The City of American Falls is in the process of hiring a new person to run the American Falls Golf Course. This is a major change from how the course was run—in the past…
IDEQ requests clarification of Magnida air permit ruling, project progressing despite delays
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Power County Commissioner calls on Gov. Otter to take interest by Kurtis Workman Press Staff Writer What seemed like the final word on the objections raised by ConAga/Lamb Weston over the proposed Magnida fertilizer manufacturing plant came from Idaho Department…
Large donation helps with tennis, basketball courts
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by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer The proposal to build new tennis courts and a basketball court in American Falls got a big boost. The Rockland Wind Farm donated $10,000 to be used as needed for the projects. There are…
A.F. Council discusses access to Willow Bay
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Prepares for upcoming discussions on the access by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer The American Falls City Council laid the groundwork in its meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 19, for several projects that will be discussed in upcoming meetings. Foremost on…
Community partners plan to Light the Spirit Within with Christmas kick-off on Saturday, Dec. 6
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The Greater American Falls Area Chamber of Commerce along with several local partners are bringing back the community Christmas festival on Saturday, Dec. 6, with the theme of Light the Sprit Within. The day of activities actually started Friday, Nov.…
Two Power County incumbents defeated in election
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by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer Power County Republicans won big in the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 4, ousting two county level seats long held by Democrats. Bill Lasley took the commissioner’s seat held by incumbent Norm Wright, and…
Bud Kelly taken prisoner of war in World War II
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by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer Power County has its fair share of veterans to honor this Veterans Day. One of those veterans is former Power County coroner Bud Kelly. Not only is he a veteran, but he was also…