by Kurtis Workman Press Staff Writer Operations at the Simplot Foods Aberdeen plant will continue until at least Thursday, July 31. Simplot spokesman David Cuoio said the extension is based on an unexpected increase in demand for Simplot products. “The…
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Picture of the week: Graduation
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Graduating twins Ryan and Robert “Bo” Hohenfield take the walk to graduation. More pictures from graduation can be found on page six of this week’s Press. Pictures taken by Emily Wright.
ConAgra Foods/Lamb Weston files appeal
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Claims not enough time given to review Magnida plans by Kurtis Workman Press Staff Writer ConAgra Foods/Lamb Weston has taken their opposition to the proposed Magnida fertilizer plant to the next level by filing an appeal of the air permit…
Annen and Packer move forward after primary
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Jensen’s bid for superintendent comes to an end by Kurtis Workman Press Staff Writer The 2014 Idaho primary election saw two races of strong interest to Power County voters. William Thomas Middle School Principal Randy Jensen was facing three opponents…
ConAgra Foods/Lamb Weston remains firm
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Potato processor insists Magnida should move by Kurtis Workman Press Staff Writer Local potato processor ConAgra Foods/Lamb Weston is taking a firm stance that the proposed Magnida fertilizer plant should be moved. ConAgra Foods/Lamb Weston spokesperson Shelby Stoolman summarized the…
Power County Primary Results
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Here are the election results from Power County, straight from the county clerk’s office: http://www.press-times.com/legals/POWER%20COUNTY%20ELECTION%20ABSTRACT.pdf
Magnida fertilizer plant on track despite concerns
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by Kurtis Workman Press Staff Writer Editor’s note: ConAgra LambWeston did make comments to The Press, but not in time for the print edition. The print edition article appears below. ConAgra’s comments will appear in next week’s edition of The…
Annen, Thornton square off for place on November ballot
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Editor’s note: this article on the assessor’s office race was cut off in the print edition of the paper. The full article appears below: The primary election is only a few days away and in the races for Power County offices only…
American Falls Library Board changes library directors
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Munk takes reigns as top librarian by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer American Falls Library Director Havilah Lyon resigned after the American Falls Library Board asked her to on Tuesday April 29. Library board members had no comment on why…
Livestock-at-large ordinance discussion draws crowd
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by Kurtis Workman Press Staff Writer Power County’s livestock-at-large is still causing discussion more than a week after courtroom comments by Power County Prosecutor Ryan Petersen caused heated discussion between Petersen and Power County Sheriff Jim Jeffries. The conversation has…