🌱 What the next phase of Post Falls’ Montrose Sports Complex could include

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In today's newsletter:

• What the next phase of Post Falls' Montrose Sports Complex could include
• Family and community mourn teen lost in Spokane River near Post Falls
• Post Falls community remembers Scout Master and coach Bill Von Behren

Also on today's calendar: Lauren Daigle and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 84 and low of 54 degrees.
• Wednesday: Cooler with showers around, temps: high: 67, low: 51.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy, a shower; cool, with a high of 63 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• First phase of Montrose Sports Complex nears completion (krem.com) — Post Falls is moving closer to opening the first two baseball fields at the new Montrose Sports Complex, with city staff saying phase one should be ready next year. The Parks and Recreation and Urban Forestry Commission recently reviewed four layout options for the second phase, which could add adult softball and baseball fields, parking, a community center, and possibly a splash pad. The complex sits on 6.6 acres off Empire Way near Orgill.
   

• 'Nicklas was so loved'; Family shares grief over teen who drowned in Spokane River (929zzu.com) — A 13-year-old Spirit Lake boy drowned Saturday while swimming across the Spokane River near Ironhorse Circle in Post Falls, and his family is asking for privacy as they grieve. Loved ones describe Nicklas Beckstead as kind and deeply devoted to family, and a verified GoFundMe is helping cover time off work, funeral costs, and counseling. Emergency crews and medical staff were thanked for their efforts despite the tragic outcome.
   

• William Henry Von Behren Jr., 76 (cdapress.com) — Friends and neighbors are remembering William "Bill" Von Behren Jr., who recently passed away after decades of raising his family in North Idaho and serving youth in Post Falls. Bill was a Scout Master here and coached local kids in several sports, and he and his wife Sandy played co-ed softball and volleyball in Post Falls. His family recalls his humor, love of the outdoors, and deep devotion to his children and grandson.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Post Falls

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Riverstone Block Party & Brewfest →
  The Village at Riverstone, 2151 N Main St, Coeur d'Alene
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 2
• Middle School & NVHS Open Houses
  Post Falls District #273 PFMS and RCMS
  5:30 pm
Thursday September 3
• PFHS Freshmen LINK
  Post Falls District #273 Post Falls High School, 2832 E Poleline Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854, USA
  7:50 am
• Elementary Open Houses
  Post Falls District #273 all PFSD elementary schools
  5:00 pm
Monday September 7
• Labor Day (No School Students & Staff)
  Post Falls District #273 Post Falls, ID 83877
Tuesday September 8
• 1st day of school (2026-2027)
  Post Falls District #273 Post Falls, ID 83877
Saturday September 19
• Lauren Daigle →
  MØDE Stadium Stateline Speedway, 1349 N Beck Rd, Post Falls
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 26
• Stateline Speedway Weekly Racing →
  MØDE Stadium Stateline Speedway, 1349 N Beck Rd, Post Falls
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 1
• Back to School Open House & BBQ
  Lakes Middle School , 930 N 15th St, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814, U
  4:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Ramsey Meet and Greet
  Ramsey Magnet School of Science Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
  4:00 pm
• Back to School Night
  Lake City High School 6101 N Ramsey Rd, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815, USA
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• CLASSIC CAR SHOW & LUNCH
  Human Resource Network of North Idaho 506 W Appleway Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• To EVERYONE who comments and reacts to ALL my postings here..
  I want to thank yoi ALL for being courteous and not starting fights ..I enjoy seeing your toughts and comments...I enjoy the different perspectives… (Nextdoor E. 3rd St)
• City pools are now closed for the season, but the splash pads at Browns Park, Discovery Playground, Edgecliff Park, and Greenacres Park will remain open through October 15!
  Come out between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. any day of the week to cool off as the summer heat continues. (Nextdoor )

• McDonald's posted a job opening for $17.13 - ID Crew Team Member in Post Falls. Apply here.
• Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Shift Manager - Full Time in Post Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Post Falls here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rathdrum

• GROWTH: Shouldn't mean taxing those who stayed (cdapress.com)
• CONSERVATIVE: Are you or aren't you? (cdapress.com)
• Best high schools in Idaho (localnews8.com)

Coeur d'Alene

• Ground broken for Latter-day Saint temple in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho (deseret.com)
• License plate readers spark debate (cdapress.com)
• SPR News Today: August 31 2026 (spokanepublicradio.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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