The Power County commissioners, on Monday, Sept. 14, passed a resolution that residents are strongly encouraged to wear masks in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Southeast Idaho Public Health Department says Power County has high transmission of the…
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Wind storm tears through county
A wind storm with what some are describing as hurricane force winds rolled through Power County late Labor Day, on Monday, Sept. 7. The wind storm left Power County’s emergency responders busy through the night as they dealt with multiple…
Council stops short of mask requirement in the face of possible COVID-19 spread
by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer On Thursday, Sept 3, the Southeastern Idaho Public Health Department moved Power County… Read the full story and more in the paper edition of The Power County Press! Subscribe Today!
A.F. council holds hearing on $9.1 million budget
Public hearing set for utility fees by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer The American Falls City Council held two public hearings during its meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 19, and scheduled a third. The council had no public comment on a…
Rockland council increases wastewater rates 4.99 percent
by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer The Rockland City Council approved a 4.99 percent increase in wastewater rates in the budget hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 11. An increase in water rates is expected during next month’s meeting. The current wastewater…
City fathers consider another grant for more playground equipment
by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer The City of American Falls just completed the replacement of playground equipment at Lee Street Park using a grant. However, the city is already in the process of seeking another grant to replace equipment…
Power County Hospital board looking for new logo after Blue Cross complains
Hospital construction continuing by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer The Power County Hospital is looking for a new logo. Their current logo, a gradient blue and white cross, is too close to the logo of Blue Cross of Idaho, said…
City eyes new credit card, phone systems
by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer New American Falls Mayor Rebekah Sorensen presided over her first meeting as mayor on Wednesday, July 15, where the council discussed a new phone system and credit card system. The council stopped short of…
American Falls School District releases draft plan for reopening schools this fall
by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer The American Falls School District has released a draft plan for returning to school in the fall of 2020 while trying to limit the spread of COVID-19. According to the plan, whether or not…
Hospital won’t seek bond in November election
by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer The Power County Hospital board is not planning to ask for a bond in the November election, said hospital director Dallas Clinger. The hospital had asked for a bond in the May election. The…