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Spotted on the Idaho Falls calendar: Experience The Night
Hey there, Idaho Falls! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a $40 million tech hub could reshape Idaho Falls careers
- Crash near Idaho Falls claims life of Rigby mother of four
- Idaho Falls angler's monster trout helps rewrite Idaho's record books
Also on today's calendar: Experience The Night and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 52 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 53.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. $40 million tech hub aims to build Eastern Idaho's nuclear workforce (idahostatejournal.com) — Idaho Falls residents are getting a major boost as a new $40 million Intermountain-West Nuclear Energy Corridor Tech Hub and CEI's Future Tech Building focus on training local students for high-demand nuclear and advanced energy jobs. With up to 1,000 high school and college students expected to use the new Idaho Falls-based STEM Institute, leaders say the effort could attract companies, expand the workforce, and grow the region's economy for years. 
2. Idaho mother of 4 dies from injuries after severe crash near Idaho Falls (ksl.com) — A Rigby mother of four has died from injuries after a serious two-vehicle crash at North 3900 East and County Line Road near Idaho Falls, underscoring safety concerns on local rural intersections. Idaho State Police say her minivan entered the intersection without stopping and was hit by a pickup, and the Bonneville County coroner has now publicly identified her while the investigation continues.
3. A year of record fish in the Gem State (lmtribune.com) — An Idaho Falls angler is back in the record books after Dylan Smith landed a 43.25-inch lake trout at Payette Lake, reclaiming a state catch-and-release title he briefly held in 2018. His catch highlights a banner year of record-setting fish across Idaho, from monster trout to burbot, showcasing how Gem State anglers are rewriting the record lists.
4. U of I, USDA launch crop nitrogen calculator, update barley nitrogen guidelines (postregister.com subscription) — Idaho growers now have access to a free online nitrogen calculator designed to fine-tune fertilizer use and boost profits, and one longtime Idaho Falls farmer plans to test it on his barley acres. Developed by University of Idaho and USDA researchers, the tool uses years of field trial data and updated barley guidelines to help farmers avoid overspending on fertilizer while protecting yields.
📸 Around Idaho Falls
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Idaho Falls
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★ Featured events ★
- Experience The Night →
Honalee Farm Event Center, 7010 W Moon Valley Rd, Eagle
5:00 pm
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- Teacher Workday
Bonneville Joint District #93 Idaho Falls, ID 83401 - Back to School Night (All Schools)
Idaho Falls District #91 Idaho Falls, ID 83401 - City Council Work Session →
Idaho Falls City Meetings - Council Chambers 680 Park Ave Idaho Falls ID 83402
3:00 pm - Teacher In-service
Bonneville Joint District #93 Idaho Falls, ID 83401 - First day of School K-6th, 7th, 9th & Emerson
Idaho Falls District #91 Idaho Falls, ID 83401 - How do you know if you're watering too much or too little? →
UI Extension, Bonneville County
7:00 pm - River Concert Series: Mike Banks Jazz Quartet →
Greenbelt Stage, 755 Memorial Dr, Idaho Falls
7:00 pm - First day of School 8th and 10th-12th
Idaho Falls District #91 Idaho Falls, ID 83401 - Rick Springfield →
Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce Mountain America Center, 1690 Event Center Drive, Idaho Falls, ID, 83402
7:00 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Back to School Night (All Schools)
Idaho Falls District #91 Idaho Falls, ID 83401 - Teacher Workday
Bonneville Joint District #93 Idaho Falls, ID 83401 - First day of School K-6th, 7th, 9th & Emerson
Idaho Falls District #91 Idaho Falls, ID 83401 - Teacher In-service
Bonneville Joint District #93 Idaho Falls, ID 83401
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
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💬 Chatter
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- LOOSE DOG ALERT
Two dogs just West of Skyline HS off of Grizzly. One medium size black long hair with bob tail. One small short hair dark muddy brown with light… (Nextdoor Skyline-Eagle Rock) - Hi neighborhood friends!
My cousin told me that his dream job would be in medical device sales. I would love to help him find some work in that field. Does anyone have… (Nextdoor S Holmes Ave)
- HCA Healthcare posted a job opening for Housekeeping Associate PT Eves in Idaho Falls. Apply here.
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Team Member in Idaho Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Idaho Falls here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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