🌱 Patch AM: Body recovered in Snake River as Idaho Falls search continues

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In today's newsletter:

• Body recovered in Snake River as Idaho Falls search continues
• How Idaho Falls volleyball turned a slow start into a statement win
• How two Idaho Falls firefighters earned the state's top bravery medal

Also on today's calendar: 26-27 Season Preview Street Party and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 46 degrees.
• Sunday: Lots of sun, a shower; breezy, temps: high: 84, low: 51.
• Monday: Showers around; windy, cooler, with a high of 68 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Divers recover one man's body from Snake River in Idaho Falls as search for second continues (idahopress.com) — Divers in Idaho Falls have recovered the body of an 88-year-old Arizona man who fell into the Snake River near the Broadway Bridge late last month, while the search continues for a Louisiana man who disappeared there in June. Local authorities and the coroner are now investigating, underscoring ongoing safety concerns along this busy stretch of river in Idaho Falls.
   

2. Energy, versatility and memes: Idaho Falls volleyball keeps churning out wins (postregister.com) — Idaho Falls High School's volleyball team rallied after dropping the first set at Bonneville, using depth, energy, and some quirky TikTok-inspired motivation to win three straight frames. Coach Jayde Jenkins is still experimenting with lineups, but credits the Tigers' deep, versatile bench and vocal leaders like libero Oakley Parker and outside hitter Leah Thomas for their strong early-season record.
   

3. Four East Idaho first responders receive state's Medal of Honor (idahostatejournal.com) — Two Idaho Falls Fire Department senior firefighters have received the Idaho Medal of Honor for rescuing four people from an overturned car in a Bingham County canal while off duty, highlighting the department's courage and commitment. Alongside two decorated Pocatello officers and other Idaho responders, they were honored at the State Capitol for risking their lives to save others.
   

4. Raven-Flint U conversion plans land on NRC docket, in Launch Pad (ans.org) — An Idaho Falls–based nuclear technology company, Raven-Flint, is seeking NRC approval to dramatically increase the amount of uranium it can handle at its local research lab as it scales up a new conversion process. The firm, which works closely with Idaho National Laboratory, aims to move from bench-scale experiments toward a pilot plant and eventually a full commercial facility by 2030.
   

5. Festival of Trees Will Hit Milestone This Year (localnews8.com) — Idaho Falls' beloved Festival of Trees is gearing up for its 60th anniversary, and organizers are already recruiting volunteers and sponsors to help pull off this nostalgic celebration. Residents are invited to share favorite memories and photos from past festivals, pitch in with decorating, crafts, or baking, and connect through the event's Facebook page before the holiday rush begins.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Idaho Falls

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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 12
• Art of Golf Tournament
  Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce Pinecrest Golf Course, 701 E Elva Street, Idaho Falls, ID, 83401, United States
  8:00 am
• Dia De Los Indepencia Encia De Mexico
  Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce ID
  8:00 am
Saturday September 19
• 26-27 Season Preview Street Party →
  The Colonial Theater, 450 A St, Idaho Falls
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

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

• What does Reinhart neighborhood think about going all in for Halloween and make our neighborhood the safe, fun, spooky Halloween for the kids again.
  These fun holidays have gone to the wayside. Let's pump it back up. Be inviting for kids of all ages and make it fun, like it used to be. (Nextdoor Reinhart Park)
• Love's Travel Stop is hosting the CMN Fall Craft Fair on September 12-13 from 8 am to 4 pm at 6737 S 45th Rd W, Idaho Falls.
  All event proceeds go to Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City UT. (Nextdoor Mill Run)

• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep (7306) in Idaho Falls. Apply here.
• Community Council of Idaho posted a job opening for DENTAL RECEPTIONIST (Communtiy Family Dental) Blackfoot, Idaho Falls in Idaho Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Idaho Falls here.

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