by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer They have been preparing for a pandemic ever since she started with the health department around 20 years ago, Southeastern Idaho Public Health director Maggie Mann told the American Falls Lion’s Club on Tuesday,…
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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…
Urban Renewal Agency for future growth, not attached to any specific project, A.F. council says
by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer The biggest misunderstanding about the vote on the American Falls’ Urban Renewal Agency is that the vote is attached to a specific project, said American Falls city council member Kristen Jensen during an online…
A.F. School District makes plans for summer as school year continues for students at home
by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer The America Falls School District hopes to beef up its summer school options since they have not been able to hold regular classes right now, Superintendent Randy Jensen told the school board during the…
Absentee ballots start being mailed this week
Election guide for contested elections in this week’s Press
by Daniel Moore
Press Staff Writer
The Tuesday, May 19, primary election will be moved entirely to absentee ballots, where voters can fill out their ballot at home and submit the ballot, to help limit the spread of COVID-19. The county is processing the requests, and will start mailing out absentee…
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Power County’s biggest employers take COVID-19 precautions
by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer Power County’s major employers are dealing with the spread of COVID-19 by taking precautions. For example, Simplot’s Don Plant, which makes fertilizer from phosphorus, remains open, but has limited visitors to the plant. They…
Power County Election Results
Results of the Power County election : 20200310 – ENR – Precinct Detail Note: the election results were released previous to canvassing and approval by the Power County Commissioners
A.F. Council stops short of creating Urban Renewal District
By Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer The American Falls City Council stopped short of approving an Urban Renewal District in American Falls in its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Members of the council were concerned, that with several new members…