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…
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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…
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…
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.…
A.F. Chamber presents awards at banquet
The Greater American Falls Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards banquet on Thursday, April 1. Receiving awards were Idaho Central Credit Union as business of the year, Falls Dental as new business of the year, Lisa Sneddon as…
Landfill Monday closing necessitates schedule change for A.F. garbage
The Power County Landfill, which has been open six days a week, Monday through Saturday, will start being open five days at the beginning of May. The landfill will be open Tuesday through Saturday. The first Monday that the landfill…
Chickens, rabbits still not allowed in A.F. after complaints, enforcement issues
Rabbits and chickens will not be allowed in the city limits, American Falls Mayor Rebekah Sorensen told attendees at a city council meeting on Wednesday, March 17. Current city code declares livestock illegal, and although the council considered an ordinance…
Houses completed in American Falls by NeighborWorks Pocatello
The housing nonprofit NeighborWorks Pocatello completed two homes in American Falls, its first housing project outside of Pocatello. Some American Falls residents, the Sanchez family, are already under contract to buy one of the… Read the full story and more…
Council hears opinions on chicken/rabbit ordinance; wants to make changes after public hearing
People, both against and in support of the city allowing rabbits and chickens within city limits, spoke during the American Falls City Council meeting on Wednesday, March 3. Enough people spoke out against the measure to prompt the city council…