An election will take place on Tuesday, May 18, for a commissioner on the Power County Highway District. Longtime highway district commissioner Robert Wetzel will be taking on two challengers, Jesse Johnston and Kade Smith. Polls will be open from…
Homestead Cemetery improved
The Homestead Cemetery had some landscaping improvements made this spring on the north edge of the cemetery. Russian Olives and other plant overgrowth were removed last… Read the full story and more in the paper edition of The Aberdeen Times!…
A.F. trustees vote for four day school week
The American Falls School Board unanimously voted to go to a four-day school week on Monday, April 26 for the 2021-22 year, but there are still… Read the full story and more in the paper edition of The Power County…
Blood drive set at Lakeview church
A Red Cross Blood drawing will be held Wednesday, May 12, from noon to 6 p.m., at the Lakeview Ward building of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2120 West 800 South, Springfield. This spring as COVID-19 vaccines…
A.F. School District could go to four-day school week after survey shows popularity
American Falls School District superintendent Randy Jensen has prepared a proposal for the American Falls School Board to move the district to a four-day school week permanently. A survey sent out by the district found the four-day school week to…
School district zoning boundaries will change
School district zone boundaries have to be looked at and changed, if needed every 10 years. It is a requirement by the state that districts have to do the rezone. The cost will be around $6,000 to get it done.…
Jennifer Wahlen crowned as Aberdeen’s 2022 Distinguished Young Woman
Aberdeen High School junior Jennifer Wahlen was crowned Aberdeen’s Distinguished Young Woman 2022 at the conclusion of the program held Saturday, April 10, at 7 p.m. in the Aberdeen High School auditorium. The theme of the program was “Welcome to…
Funk becomes P.C. Junior Miss
Gracie Funk, daughter of Lance and Lisa Funk of American Falls, was recognized as Power County’s 2021 Junior Miss on Saturday, April 10. She received a $1,325 scholarship in the program. The first runner up was Makenzie Smith, daughter of…
Hospital celebrates 60th anniversary
The Power County Hospital is celebrating its 60th anniversary at a pivotal year for the hospital. The hospital has completed its expansion and remodel for now – the first complete remodel beyond paint and flooring in its 60 year history.…