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Hello Idaho Falls! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Idaho Falls Tigers shut out Skyline in the soccer Emotion Bowl
  • How will an Idaho Falls leader reshape PRSA's reach across Idaho?
  • How Idaho Falls' growing K-9 team is changing local policing

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 78 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Sunday: Very warm, temps: high: 83, low: 43.
  • Monday: Very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Idaho Falls boys' soccer improves to 14-1 with victory over Skyline Grizzlies (localnews8.com) — Idaho Falls soccer fans just saw the Tigers boys improve to a dominant 14-1 record with a 2-0 shutout of rival Skyline in the soccer Emotion Bowl. The girls' matchup that followed ended in a 1-1 draw, capping a big rivalry night for local high school players and families.
   

2. Statewide communication association appoints eastern Idaho man as president (eastidahonews.com) — An eastern Idaho communications pro based in Idaho Falls, Tony Lima of Melaleuca, has been named president of PRSA Idaho and plans to expand programs across the state. Recent and upcoming events, including a session at the Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls, aim to help local communicators keep up with changing media and ethical best practices.
   

3. 'Superheroes': Police increasingly turning to K-9s to fight crime and more in Pocatello, Idaho Falls (idahostatejournal.com) — Idaho Falls residents are seeing more four-legged officers on local streets as the police department has expanded its K-9 unit from three to 11 dogs in recent years, including wellness and specialized detection dogs. The story also compares Idaho Falls' innovative approach with Pocatello's more traditional but active K-9 team, highlighting how both departments use dogs to fight crime and build community trust.
   

4. Secret Santa 2026 Frequently Asked Questions (eastidahonews.com) — If you know someone in eastern Idaho with a serious need, you can nominate them for Secret Santa's 2026 gift program, which has given over $6.6 million since 2015. Nominations, handled through East Idaho News in Idaho Falls, must be submitted online by Dec. 15 and should explain why your nominee truly needs help.
   

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  • If you haven't had Franklins cheesesteak…you are missing out!
    Absolutely the best food I've had in a while!! (Nextdoor Reinhart Park)
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    Always have great selections all over the store. (Nextdoor Cornerstone)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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