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In today's newsletter:
- Why part of the Snake River near Broadway Bridge is now restricted
- See how Idaho Falls teams fared in a packed prep sports weekend
- See where Idaho Falls high schools rank statewide this year
Also on today's calendar: Experience The Night and 7 more events.
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- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, a shower; windy, temps: high: 75, low: 45.
- Thursday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 76 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Search continues for Arizona man who fell off rocks near Broadway Bridge in Idaho Falls (localnews8.com) — Emergency crews are still searching the Snake River in Idaho Falls for an 88-year-old Arizona man who slipped off the rocks near the Broadway Bridge Sunday afternoon, prompting river restrictions between Broadway and South Tourist Park. Officials say difficult water conditions are complicating the dive effort and are asking residents to avoid the area while teams continue working and chaplains support the family. 
2. PREP ROUNDUP: Sugar-Salem's win streak hits 35, Owyhee sweeps East Idaho soccer (postregister.com) — Idaho Falls High athletes had a busy weekend, with the girls soccer team rolling past Blackfoot 5–1 and junior Pablo Barbosa starring in a Tigers match at the Old Butte Soccer Complex. The roundup also highlights Sugar-Salem's remarkable 35-game win streak and strong showings from Thunder Ridge, Rigby, Skyline and other East Idaho programs across soccer, cross country and volleyball.
3. Best high schools in Idaho (localnews8.com) — Families in Idaho Falls will notice Compass Academy and Alturas Preparatory Academy both ranked among the top 25 high schools in Idaho, with strong academics and favorable student–teacher ratios. The statewide list compares public and private schools using Niche data, giving local parents a snapshot of how nearby options stack up against Boise, Meridian, and other districts.
4. City of Ammon to begin charging 3% convenience fees for electronic payments (localnews8.com) — If you pay Ammon utility bills electronically, expect a new 3% convenience fee starting today, while Idaho Falls continues charging a flat $4.50 per card transaction. Ammon officials say rising processing costs forced the change and encourage residents to use alternative payment methods if they want to avoid the added charge.
📸 Around Idaho Falls
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Idaho Falls
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- 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 - Labor Day - No School
Bonneville Joint District #93 Idaho Falls, ID 83401 - City Council Work Session →
Idaho Falls City Meetings - Council Chambers 680 Park Ave Idaho Falls ID 83402
3:00 pm - Small Spaces Gardening - Idaho Home Garden Tips →
UI Extension, Bonneville County
7:00 pm - Ribbon Cutting - YMCA Indoor Sports Arena
Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce YMCA Indoor Sports Arena, 3500 S Ammon Rd, Ammon, ID, 83406, United States
11:30 am - City Council Meeting →
Idaho Falls City Meetings - Council Chambers 680 Park Ave Idaho Falls ID 83402
6:30 pm - Westmark Credit Union Golf Tournament
Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce Sand Creek Golf Course, 5200 S 25th E, Idaho Falls, ID, 83404
8:00 am - Sippin' Safari Concert Series →
Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park - 2725 Carnival Way Idaho Falls ID 83402
5:30 pm - Experience The Night →
Honalee Farm Event Center, 7010 W Moon Valley Rd, Eagle
5:00 pm - 26-27 Season Preview Street Party →
The Colonial Theater, 450 A St, Idaho Falls
6:00 pm
Saturday September 5
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Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Saturday September 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Girls Volleyball @ Hobbs vs Sandcreek. 7th at 4:30 pm, 8th to foll
Hobbs Middle Shelley, ID 83274
4:30 pm - Rigby – Veteran Coffee Get-Together →
Cafe et Amour, 190 E Main St #186, Rigby
2:00 pm - Labor Day - No School
Bonneville Joint District #93 Idaho Falls, ID 83401 - Girls Volleyball @ Rigby. 7th at 4:30 pm, 8th to follow. Bus time
Hobbs Middle Shelley, ID 83274
4:30 pm
Thursday September 3
Saturday September 5
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
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