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In today's newsletter:

  • Idaho Falls moving job vanished with $13,000—what court records reveal
  • How one Idaho Falls leader helped reshape College of Eastern Idaho
  • How Idaho Falls roared back from 2-0 down at Blackfoot

Also on today's calendar: Gravity and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 81 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Saturday: Not as warm, temps: high: 69, low: 42.
  • Sunday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, with a high of 73 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. $13,000 No-Show: Local Moving Company Owner Faces Felony Theft Charge (localnews8.com) — An Idaho Falls woman's complaint has led to a felony grand theft charge against a local moving company owner, accused of taking more than $13,000 to move her parents' belongings to California and never doing the job. Court records detail missed moving dates, shifting excuses, and a stalled refund, with the case now moving toward an arraignment on September 28.
   

2. Building a college, leaving a legacy: Park Price helps transform College of Eastern Idaho (localnews8.com) — College of Eastern Idaho in Idaho Falls is celebrating Park Price for nine years of leadership as its first Board of Trustees chair, crediting him with helping drive major campus growth. His tenure includes the opening of the new $52 million Future Tech Building, adding labs and classrooms that will expand opportunities for local students.
   

3. Idaho Falls boys soccer rallies for intense win at Blackfoot (postregister.com) — Idaho Falls High School's boys soccer team pulled off a gritty 4-3 comeback win at Blackfoot, strengthening their top spot in the 5A High Country Conference. After falling behind 2-0 early, the Tigers stormed back with four unanswered goals, then held off a late Broncos push despite playing down a man.
   

4. Pickup truck driver saves elderly man from burning car in Bonneville County (dailydispatch.com) — A quick-thinking pickup driver rescued an elderly man from a burning car on U.S. Highway 26 in Bonneville County Monday afternoon, just west of Poplar. Swan Valley's fire chief says the bystander turned around after spotting smoke, pulled the trapped driver out moments before flames engulfed the vehicle, and crews later reopened all lanes after clearing the scene.
   

5. GoFundMe campaigns started for families of Idaho Falls natives Robert Saad and Austin Green (idahopress.com) — Two families with deep Idaho Falls roots are seeking community help after separate crashes claimed the lives of Robert Saad and Austin Green earlier this month. Friends have launched GoFundMe campaigns to cover funeral costs and ongoing bills for their spouses and young children, emphasizing that even small or recurring donations can ease financial strain while they grieve and adjust.
   

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