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Good morning Idaho Falls! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Idaho Falls firefighters found after a blaze on Daffodil Place
  • What Idaho Falls wants you to do before the heavy rain hits
  • How Idaho Falls bookstores say your reading habit can help the town

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

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 49 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 53, low: 31.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 56 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Resident escapes house fire in Idaho Falls; damage estimated at $20K (ksl.com) — A resident escaped a Saturday morning house fire on Daffodil Place on Idaho Falls' south side, where flames caused an estimated $20,000 in damage. Idaho Falls firefighters searched the home after reports someone else might be inside, but found no additional occupants before knocking down the kitchen fire, which remains under investigation.
   

2. City of Idaho Falls asks residents to monitor storm drains (eastidahonews.com) — Idaho Falls officials are asking you to keep an eye on the storm drains near your home as heavy rain and a flood watch move into the area. If you can safely clear leaves and debris from a grate without stepping into traffic, you're encouraged to do so; otherwise, call the city's after-hours dispatch so crews can respond and help prevent street and property flooding.
   

3. Local bookstores offer ways to combat declining national literacy (localnews8.com) — In Idaho Falls, local bookstores like The Book Shelf and Winnie and Mo's are stepping up to fight declining literacy by encouraging residents to read what they love and shop locally. Owners explain how reading boosts economic, social, and emotional outcomes while every dollar spent at neighborhood shops keeps more money and jobs in the Idaho Falls community.
   

4. CEI Foundation awards $350,000 in scholarships to 250 students (eastidahonews.com) — College of Eastern Idaho's foundation has awarded $350,000 in scholarships to 250 students, including an Idaho Falls Civitans Scholarship that supports a Rexburg student studying at CEI. With one simple application, more than 90% of eligible students typically receive aid, easing financial strain for local families and helping residents pursue nursing, engineering, and other in-demand careers in eastern Idaho.
   

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    We're setting the mood with Halloween decorations, we've built a display that's hard to miss, we're keeping things inclusive with non-food treats, we… (Nextdoor Belmont)
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Ok Idaho Falls! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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