by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer If you don’t reduce your water use, the city will install water meters, said a flyer encouraging water conservation in American Falls. The flyer was sent to residents as part of their water bill.…
Wahlen seeks donations for DYW project
Aberdeen Distinguished Young Woman Jennifer Wahlen is going to be participating in the State Distinguished Young Woman Program at the end of September. As part of the state program they are conducting a service project and are asking the girls…
A.F. Council talks about problem of dumping in others trash cans
Dumping garbage into another’s garbage container is not illegal in the city of American Falls, the American Falls City Council found out after a complaint during the city council meeting on Wednesday, July 21. The problem happens all over American…
Lamb Weston officially announces $415 million new french fry processing line in American Falls
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. announced an expansion of french fry processing capacity at its facility in American Falls “We continue to be confident about the long-term health and growth of the global french fry market,” said Tom Werner, President and…
School receives federal funds to help pay expenses incurred by pandemic
Aberdeen School District #58 has received federal ESSER 2 and ESSER 3 funds which are designed to pay for the expenses incurred by Covid 19 and assure the buildings are in good condition with appropriate ventilation. Some of the funds…
Fourteen speak on proposal for law enforcement partnership with Bingham County
A public hearing was held by the Aberdeen City Council Tuesday, July 13, on partnering with the Bingham County Sheriff’s Department for law enforcement services. If the city council decides to do that, it will dissolve the Aberdeen Police Department.…
Commission plans more secure courthouse access
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…
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…