Rebecca Casper, Former IF Mayor

Great article below—Make it required reading—even for the kids. Or, review it at the dinner table or in your staff meeting. A low water year impacts everyone, so every drop matters. 

Consider keeping the lawn yellow until May. Other ideas: water less, mow less often, only run full loads of laundry and dishes, don’t let the water run when brushing teeth or handwashing dishes, and NEVER let water from the hose or sprinklers flow down the gutter.

'Every Idahoan will feel the impact': Worst-ever winter signals 'rough' water year - East Idaho News BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — Idaho’s water supply is typically coded in industry acronyms: CFS, SWE, KAF. This winter, the grim facts were written plainly on the landscape — in brown hillsides, dry peaks and the early blooms of spring. Now, as Idaho’s irrigation season begins in earnest, expert...

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2026 MAYOR'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND RECIPIENTS!

Senior Legacy Award
Bonneville HS: Brooklyn H
Compass Academy: Madelyn L
Skyline HS: Cynthia M, Jayden P
Thunder Ridge HS: Ava R
MSF Senior Award
Bonneville HS: Aaliyah G, Abigail S, Mikaela C
CTEC: Diego C (IFHS), Noelle B (IFHS), Savannah B (IFHS)
Hillcrest HS: Raniell N, Kaeli H
Idaho Falls HS: Anilyn C, Hannah H
Skyline HS: Brooklyn B
Adams Foundation Award
Idaho Falls HS: MacKinsey O
Skyline HS/CTEC: Marely R
Thunder Ridge HS: Frankie A
College of Eastern Idaho Award
CTEC: Rachelle F
Skyline HS Brisia Z, Rashae G
Thunder Ridge HS Mickenzie G, Ashtynn H
MSF Promise Award
Black Canyon MS: Ashton D, Liam R
Bonneville HS: Brayden S, Caleb W, Karen P, Lydia P, Mason B, Paige R, Rosemary J, Tayah M
CTEC: Brayden R (SHS), Cage L (SHS), Lisbet M (IFHS), Ridge T (SHS)
Eagle Rock MS: Andrea C
Hillcrest HS: T.J. R
Idaho Falls HS: Hiro Q
Praxium Mastery Academy: Whitney S
Skyline HS: Caydence H, Gabriel S, Grant H, Tommy M
Thunder Ridge HS: Brooklyn D
Watersprings School: Laila R

Please join us as we celebrate the students at our annual awards ceremony April 1, 2026 @7:00pm at the Colonial Theatre.

NEW LOCATION for City Club this week:
CEI Boardroom #306 near the cafeteria

Noon—Thursday: Senator Dave Lent on Education

Dustin Cook--IFPD MVP. So well deserved! https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/02/idaho-falls-police-officer-dustin-cook-honored-with-mvp-award/?fbclid=IwY2xjawP5yV1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeCp-AJXkhLFdJCzQ2sDKb16P1sOFKJbfqzfuWa7M8j65t0wJQ-ruEDxAc8vA_aem_hkKQVmI9sY6G6_ViZ9uIoA

Idaho Falls police officer Dustin Cook honored with MVP award - East Idaho News IDAHO FALLS — Officer Dustin Cook was recognized Thursday with a Greater Idaho Falls Police Foundation MVP Award, an honor celebrating excellence, leadership and service within local law enforcement. RELATED | Local law enforcement officers honored during awards ceremony Cook, a veteran member of ...

Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science--a day to encourage and celebrate girls and women with curious minds. Idaho Falls is fortunate to have many businesses in the sciences sector. Support them and thank the great science teachers out there. You can read more about international efforts here.

International Day of Women and Girls in Science | United Nations The purpose of the day is to achieve full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls.

Linden Bateman was a gentleman, a scholar, an artist, a history buff, a self-educated expert on Abraham Lincoln, an educator, a public servant, a volunteer, an inspiration, and a friend. His well-spent life enriched so many others. Idaho Falls was just plain lucky that he lived here. Everyone who knew him can probably still hear the boyish excitement in his voice and the kindness that just poured out of him. I cannot visit the Lincoln auditorium in the Idaho State Capitol without smiling and remembering Representative Linden Bateman‘s efforts to to bring that project forward. Linden you are a treasure, and your positive influence will be felt for generations to come. Farewell

Your tree can become mulch. Please dispose of your trees this way.

Idaho Falls provides Christmas tree disposal sites citywide through Jan. 31 - East Idaho News The following is a news release from the City of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS — The City of Idaho Falls Sanitation Division is helping residents wrap up the holiday season by offering convenient Christmas tree disposal options throughout the city through Jan. 31. Because of processing requirements at ...

Big news for Idaho Falls and for Idaho’s energy future!

Today, I had the honor of attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Antares Industries as they opened their new office in downtown Idaho Falls. This was a historic moment for our community and for the future of advanced nuclear energy in America.

Antares is a leading company in micro-nuclear reactors, and they chose Idaho because of their strong partnership with the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). Earlier this year, Antares and INL signed a $40 million partnership, and now they have decided to make Idaho Falls a permanent home. This shows the confidence they have in our people, our talent, and our future.

The event included remarks from Congressman Mike Simpson, DOE-ID’s Bob Boston, and INL Director John Wagner. Antares CEO Jordan Bramble shared that Idaho is not only the birthplace of America’s nuclear energy—it is also becoming the center of its rebirth.

Antares has already raised $130 million in private investment. They expect to have a test reactor operating by July 2026, and by the end of 2027 they plan to produce clean electricity for private customers. Their micro-reactors are being designed for use here on Earth and even in space.

Idaho is truly on the nuclear fast track, and this momentum will bring new jobs, new technology, and new opportunities to our communities.

I was proud to be there today to witness this milestone. The future is bright—and it’s happening right here in Idaho Falls.

It's National Grandparents' Day--A sweet celebration of all who share love across generations!