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In today's newsletter:
- How could Idaho Falls' $393.5M budget change your services next year?
- Idaho Falls man faces 10 felony counts in child exploitation case
- Why one fighter says his Idaho Falls gym saves his sanity.
Also on today's calendar: Experience The Night and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 88 and low of 50 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 89, low: 52.
- Thursday: Hot, with a high of 95 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Idaho Falls City Council draws comments on proposed 2027 budget (postregister.com) — Idaho Falls is weighing a $393.5 million city budget for 2027, and one former mayoral candidate is urging the council to make the process easier for everyday residents to understand and influence. During Thursday's council meeting, Christian Ashcraft pushed for a simplified "administrative budget" released earlier in the year, while Councilman Jim Freeman defended current engagement and highlighted past projects shaped by public input. The council plans to adopt the final budget on Aug. 27. 
2. Idaho Falls man faces multiple felony child sexual exploitation charges (localnews8.com) — An Idaho Falls man has been charged in Bonneville County with 10 felony counts of sexual exploitation of a child after investigators say they found explicit images and video involving a 15‑year‑old girl on his phone. Authorities allege the material was discovered during a separate investigation, and a preliminary hearing is set for Aug. 26, while the defendant remains presumed innocent.
3. MMA fighter Ammon Harding's commute from Rexburg leads to a championship belt (rexburgstandardjournal.com) — An MMA fighter from Rexburg makes a daily drive to Idaho Falls to train at Team Lionheart MMA, turning a stressful commute into the best part of his day. At the Holmes Avenue gym, intense, disciplined sparring helps him manage life's frustrations and recently powered him to a championship win at a Fort Hall event. His story highlights how a local Idaho Falls gym is shaping regional fight talent.
4. 25 years after 9/11, Idaho Falls gala aims to reignite support for first responders (ksl.com) — Idaho Falls residents are being invited to a 9/11 Tribute gala on Sept. 5 at Mountain America Center and a free block party downtown on Sept. 4 to honor and support first responders. Organizer Travis Snowder hopes ticket sales and sponsorships will help fund a future first‑responder training center and veterans' home in Idaho Falls, keeping the community's promise to "never forget."
📸 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
- River Concert Series: Olivia Rose →
Greenbelt Stage, 755 Memorial Dr, Idaho Falls
7:00 pm - Aberdeen Integrated Pest Management Field Day
UI Extension, Bonneville County 42.952454, -112.828202
8:30 am - Dementia Friends information session
UI Extension, Bonneville County Greater Good Health Clinic3017 Eagle DriveAmmon, Idaho
11:00 am - Ribbon Cutting - Life
Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce Life – A Center for Independent Living, 985 N Capital Ave, Idaho Falls, ID, 83402, United States
12:00 pm - Live United Concert Series
Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce Snake River Landing, 2194 Snake River Pkwy Suite 300, Idaho Falls, Idaho Falls, 83402
6:00 pm - 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 - Chamber Night at the Chukars!
Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce Melaleuca Field, 900 Jim Garchow Way, Idaho Falls, ID, 83402, United States
5:30 pm - Teacher Workday
Bonneville Joint District #93 Idaho Falls, ID 83401 - Back to School Night (All Schools)
Idaho Falls District #91 Idaho Falls, ID 83401 - River Concert Series: Mike Banks Jazz Quartet →
Greenbelt Stage, 755 Memorial Dr, Idaho Falls
7:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
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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
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello neighbors I am a 19 years old and am ready for work.
I have ran a yard and landscaping business since I was 13 and am looking for some yard projects to do. Whether it is fall clean up, tree trimming or… (Nextdoor Stonebrook) - Price Appraisals / Looking for Vintage Items
Looking for vintage / antiques in Idaho Falls and would be happy to help clean your house or buy certain items. I also can help with price appraisals (Nextdoor Old Downtown)
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Idaho Falls. Apply here.
- Idaho Falls School District 91 posted a job opening for Substitute Teacher (2026-27 School Year) 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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