Students, and their parents, came to support American Falls High School and William Thomas Middle School drama teacher Isaac Lowder as he requested more funding for the drama program at a school board meeting Monday, Jan. 31. Drama was not…
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City, Direct Communications hold ribbon cutting for project
The city of American Falls and Direct Communications held a ribbon cutting to mark the start of the installation of fiber optic cable, which will give residents a chance to purchase faster internet than what is currently on the market.…
Idaho Power reconstructs retaining wall at Trenner Park
Idaho Power is reconstructing a retaining wall at Trenner Park, which is located on the Snake River downstream from the… Read the full story and more in the paper edition of The Power County Press! Subscribe Today!
Last minute Christmas dinner proves successful
When American Falls resident Jill Nelson heard there might not be a community Christmas dinner at the Power County Senior Center, it did not take her long to decide she was going to put one on. Even with only two…
2021 – the year in review
Many accomplishments occurred and events took place in and around Power County and Aberdeen in 2021. In this week’s edition of The Aberdeen Times and The Power County Press, we take a look at some of the news that took…
Commissioners concerned legislation causes budget shortfall for counties
With a surplus of money in the Idaho state budget, the 2022 legislative session is shaping up to be a fight, State Senator Jim Guthrie told the Power County Commissioners in their meeting on Monday, Dec. 20. The commissioners invited…
PCHD receives photography art grant
The Power County Hospital District Foundation and the hospital are excited to see many photography prints finally being hung on the facility walls. The Foundation received $3,000 in grant funding from the F. M., Anne, and Beverly Bistline Foundation last…
Read Talk Play Everyday continues activities, is successful in third year
Read Talk Play Everyday continues activities, is successful in third year The American Falls School District’s Read Talk Play Everyday program, three years since it began, has been instrumental in helping parents think about early childhood education, said the district’s…
City of American Falls signs agreement with Direct Communications for fiber in residential neighborhoods
The American Falls City Council entered into an agreement with local internet provider Direct Communications in a deal that will provide access to fast, broadband internet to nearly all of American Falls. They authorized the mayor to sign the agreement…
Commissioners say no to rent youth center for private parties
Do not rent out the Gerald Fehringer Youth Center for now, the Power County Commissioners told youth center board chairman Bob Schreiber in their meeting on Monday, Nov. 22. The commissioners’ bad experience with renting out buildings for private parties…