🌱 Patch AM: What’s in Idaho Falls’ new $393.5 million city budget for 2027?

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In today's newsletter:

• What's in Idaho Falls' new $393.5 million city budget for 2027?
• What changes, if any, should Idaho Falls make along the Greenbelt?
• How Idaho Falls honored 180 neighbors lost to overdose Monday night

Also on today's calendar: 26-27 Season Preview Street Party and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny, a shower; windy, with a high of 74 and low of 44 degrees.
• Thursday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, temps: high: 76, low: 47.
• Friday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, with a high of 78 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Idaho Falls City Council approves $393.5 million budget for fiscal 2027 (postregister.com) — Idaho Falls leaders have approved a $393.5 million budget for fiscal 2027, funding street upgrades, new police vehicles, park development, zoo improvements, and expanded pathways. With much of the money coming from city-owned utilities like Idaho Falls Power and Fiber, officials say residents act as shareholders in community assets even as rising property values drive a sizeable overall tax bill.
   

2. Search ramps up for 88-year-old man missing in Idaho Falls Snake River (localnews8.com) — An intensive search continues along the Idaho Falls Greenbelt for an 88-year-old Arizona visitor who fell into the Snake River during a family outing, in the same area where another man drowned in June. Crews have lowered river flows near the Broadway Bridge to aid divers, while locals debate whether to add warning signs or fencing or leave the riverfront's natural look unchanged.
   

3. Honoring Lives Lost and Lives Rebuilt: Community Commemorates International Overdose Awareness Day (localnews8.com) — Idaho Falls residents gathered along the Snake River to honor 180 eastern Idahoans lost to overdose since 2018, reading each name during a candlelight vigil. Local recovery advocates shared personal stories of addiction and loss while highlighting nearby treatment and support options, urging anyone struggling in Idaho Falls to seek help and reminding families they are not alone.
   

4. Council president reminds community that pledge of allegiance is promise against hate (postregister.com) — Idaho Falls City Council President Jim Francis used last week's meeting to remind residents that the Pledge of Allegiance is a personal promise to reject hate and discrimination. Drawing on decades teaching at Idaho Falls High School, he urged locals to watch their words, resist divisive rhetoric from national leaders, and ensure city government upholds "liberty and justice for all."
   

📸 Around Idaho Falls

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Idaho Falls

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Saturday September 5
• Benefit your Body on Broadway
  Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce Broadway Plaza Downtown, 350 Memorial Drive, Idaho Falls, ID, 83402, United States
  8:30 am
Monday September 7
• Labor Day - No School
  Bonneville Joint District #93 Idaho Falls, ID 83401
Tuesday September 8
• City Council Work Session →
  Idaho Falls City Meetings - Council Chambers 680 Park Ave Idaho Falls ID 83402
  3:00 pm
• Small Spaces Gardening - Idaho Home Garden Tips →
  UI Extension, Bonneville County
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Ribbon Cutting - YMCA Indoor Sports Arena
  Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce YMCA Indoor Sports Arena, 3500 S Ammon Rd, Ammon, ID, 83406, United States
  11:30 am
Thursday September 10
• City Council Meeting →
  Idaho Falls City Meetings - Council Chambers 680 Park Ave Idaho Falls ID 83402
  6:30 pm
Friday September 11
• Westmark Credit Union Golf Tournament
  Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce Sand Creek Golf Course, 5200 S 25th E, Idaho Falls, ID, 83404
  8:00 am
• Sippin' Safari Concert Series →
  Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park - 2725 Carnival Way Idaho Falls ID 83402
  5:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• 26-27 Season Preview Street Party →
  The Colonial Theater, 450 A St, Idaho Falls
  6:00 pm

📣 Idaho Falls Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 3
• Girls Volleyball @ Hobbs vs Sandcreek. 7th at 4:30 pm, 8th to foll
  Hobbs Middle Shelley, ID 83274
  4:30 pm
Saturday September 5
• Rigby – Veteran Coffee Get-Together →
  Cafe et Amour, 190 E Main St #186, Rigby
  2:00 pm
Monday September 7
• Labor Day - No School
  Bonneville Joint District #93 Idaho Falls, ID 83401
Tuesday September 8
• Girls Volleyball @ Rigby. 7th at 4:30 pm, 8th to follow. Bus time
  Hobbs Middle Shelley, ID 83274
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi everyone, I'd like to ask you for your recommendations for a vet for our 2 cats.
  The place we've gone to is ok, but we're looking for a really good vet. Preferably in IF but we are willing to go a bit farther for the right vet… (Nextdoor Pinewood Estates)
• Hello, I'm just reaching out to my community.
  I'm in search of our kitty that's been missing. From our neighborhood, she is a three year-old diluted calico gray tortoiseshell, color, very fluffy… (Nextdoor BLVD Village)

• Kimco Facility Services, LLC posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Associate in Idaho Falls. Apply here.
• Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Idaho Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Idaho Falls here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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