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  • Hang up or listen? Campaigning by phone – Robo calls.

    Number of comments: 7
    A few weeks ago, several of us received automated phone calls asking us to vote one way or the other – most recently during School District 91’s bond election asking us to vote NO. Supporters of the bond seemed almost irate that someone would dare organize an opposition to the [...]
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    Posted: November 30, 2009, 1:47pm EST
    by Joe Plumber

  • We the People – An Educated Electorate

    Number of comments: 3
    Today, public esteem for politicians is generally pretty low. A recent Rasmussen survey found that 73% of Americans trust the judgment of the American people more than the judgment of political leaders. Their surveys also found that “by a two-to-one margin, voters believe that no matter how bad things are, [...]
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    Posted: November 30, 2009, 11:05am EST
    by Chick Heileson

  • I’m Confused

    Number of comments: 2
    I’ve been sitting here for the past few days trying to comprehend some events that have happened recently. Yet no matter how hard I try, I can’t seem to come to any clear understanding. Perhaps you can help me out? Lets start off with what happened on August 6th of this [...]
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    Posted: November 30, 2009, 9:36am EST
    by Phil Damon

  • Business Week Ranks Idaho Falls Among The Best Place To Raise Your Kids

    Number of comments: 6
    Business Week has ranked Idaho Falls number 13 among the best places to raise your kids. Cities were ranked based on school performance, number of schools, household expenditures, crime rates, air quality, job growth, family income, museums, parks, theaters, other amenities, and diversity, with affordability, safety, and school test scores given [...]
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    Posted: November 24, 2009, 1:40am EST
    by Joe Eagle

  • Nampa Charter School Could Be Shut Down For Bible

    The Napma Classical Academy charter school could see its doors closed because a reading list included the Bible. KIFI TV 8 reported Monday: The charter school’s administrators said earlier this year they would use the Bible as a primary source of teaching material, but not to teach religion. The plan prompted the [...]
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    Posted: November 24, 2009, 12:48am EST
    by Guest Writer

  • Mens Clothing Stores Give Best Gifts

    Number of comments: 4
    On special occasions for the special men in our lives, there is a myriad of shops and bazaars that we could check out. Depending on what gift you decide to give him, there will always be one to suit your gifting needs. There are specialty mens clothing stores where you [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 6:30am EST
    by tifannypark

  • ANNOUNCEMENT: 2nd Annual Masquerade Ball

    Number of comments: 1
    Enjoy an evening of Romance in time for Valentines’ day at our annual Masquerade ball held Saturday February 13, 2010! Live entertainment, refreshments, professional photographer, dance instruction, and prizes. Cost is $15.00 a ticket or two tickets for $20.00. All money goes to the Artistique Ballroom Company Performance Team (ages 13-18years) [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 3:17pm EST
    by nonstopsmiler

  • Old Glory

    Number of comments: 14
    This is going to get me flack from some of my readers, I know it.  Yet at the same time I have to ask: “What is Sarah doing?” Dailyfinance.com recently ran a story where the picture [left] taken for “Runners World” was sold against contract orders to Newsweek. Questions of “sexism” and [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 10:55am EST
    by Phil Damon

  • Should A Jury Be Allowed To Make Someone An Instant Millionaire?

    Number of comments: 20
    (submitted by Olie) An Idaho Falls man was just awarded nearly $2 MILLION in a recent lawsuit.  KPVI  reported that Levon Babakhanian was just awarded $1.8 million in a lawsuit involving a traffic accident he was involved in three years ago.  Babkhanian was on a motorcycle in Bonneville County when he [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2009, 2:30pm EST
    by Guest Writer

  • The Name is Bond…Failed Bond

    Number of comments: 15
    [Originially posted at LarsonShow.com] A friend texted me the results of the District 91 $84.5 Million bond election last night. With all due respect to those supporting the bond, I was far more elated than I expected. I must have been more emotionally invested in this one than I thought, because I [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2009, 9:35am EST
    by Neal Larson

  • Meteor Lights Up Southeast Idaho Sky

    Number of comments: 13
    (play videos below) A Meteor reportedly lit up the Southeast Idaho Sky just after midnight last night according to one IdahoFallsToday.com guest who witnessed the event first hand. “Manybees” a user on the local community site wrote, “did anyone see the meteor that just lit up the sky a few minutes ago?” “[It [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2009, 1:47am EST
    by Joe Eagle

  • IdahoFallsToday.com Brings Back The Largest List Of LINKS in Southeast Idaho!

    Number of comments: 2
    It’s back! Over the years we have collected the largest list of links for Idaho Falls and the surrounding area. Some time ago, that list was lost, but after some work, and a few boxes of twinkies, it’s back online with some new features: List by Category – Previously links were [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2009, 1:26am EST
    by Joe Eagle

  • Whats the deal with the sandbar?

    Number of comments: 10
    Has anyone else noticed the monster sandbar and the rocks out in the Snake just off the Pancheri bridge? I have seen the sandbar before, but in the 20 plus years I have lived in Idaho Falls I have never seen it so big. It is big enough to walk out on [...]
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    Posted: November 17, 2009, 3:24pm EST
    by M.B. Jones

  • Whats the deal with the sandbar?

    Has anyone else noticed the monster sandbar and the rocks out in the Snake just off the Pancheri bridge? I have seen the sandbar before, but in the 20 plus years I have lived in Idaho Falls I have never seen it so big. It is big enough to walk out on [...]
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    Posted: November 17, 2009, 3:24pm EST
    by M.B. Jones

  • ANNOUNCEMENT:Weekly Friday Night dances

    Number of comments: 1
    Weekly Friday Night dances BY ARTISTIQUEBALLROOM Couples and Singles welcome. 1st Friday of the month is Ballroom night, 2nd Friday is Country night, 3rd Friday is Swing Night, and 4th Friday of the month is Salsa Night. You can learn to dance with the instruction at 8pm and dances last until 10pm. Cost is only $3.00 a [...]
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    Posted: November 17, 2009, 3:22pm EST
    by nonstopsmiler

  • ANNOUNCEMENT:Weekly Friday Night dances

    Weekly Friday Night dances BY ARTISTIQUEBALLROOM Couples and Singles welcome. 1st Friday of the month is Ballroom night, 2nd Friday is Country night, 3rd Friday is Swing Night, and 4th Friday of the month is Salsa Night. You can learn to dance with the instruction at 8pm and dances last until 10pm. Cost is only $3.00 a [...]
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    Posted: November 17, 2009, 3:22pm EST
    by nonstopsmiler

  • Live Big Band Dance

    January 16 2010 8-11:30pm. Features the Jazz House Big Band, dance performance, Dance Instrution and prizes. Cost is $10.00 a ticket. Proceeds go towards costumes for the Artistique Ballroom Performance team(ages13-18 years) email artistiqueballroom@gmail.com or visit www.artistiqueballroom.com Admin Note: Location: Iona City Building 3548 N Main, Ammon, Id Their website says “Dance Instruction Included at [...]
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    Posted: November 17, 2009, 3:15pm EST
    by nonstopsmiler

  • Idaho Couple Uses New Social Networking Sites To Promote Sale Of House

    Number of comments: 5
    In this difficult economy many people are taking selling their home into their own hands. Instead of using the standard “For sale by Owner” sign in the yard, one Idaho couple has turned to the internet to get the word out. By using popular sites like Facebook, Twitter, Craig’s List and [...]
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    Posted: November 17, 2009, 2:55pm EST
    by Guest Writer

  • ANNOUNCEMENT: A Christmas Stroll 2009 At Snake River Landing

    Number of comments: 4
    (Submitted via email) (IDAHO FALLS) ID – Snake River Landing and Ecliptic Marketing & Consulting are pleased to present the holiday event A Christmas Stroll, which will take place at Snake River Landing on Friday, December 4th from 6 to 9 pm. This FREE traditional holiday event will feature free horse-drawn [...]
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    Posted: November 17, 2009, 2:48pm EST
    by Guest Writer

  • ANNOUNCEMENT: Weekend Women’s Retreat Brings Nauvoo to Rexburg, Idaho

    Number of comments: 1
    (submitted via email) The second annual Nauvoo West Women’s Retreat, inspired by the women’s retreat held each March in Nauvoo, Ill., will be held at the new Springhill Suites Marriott in Rexburg, Idaho, on March 25-26, 2010. Proceeds to Help Disabled Stroke Survivors The retreat is sponsored by The Monte Foundation, a non-profit [...]
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    Posted: November 17, 2009, 2:40pm EST
    by Guest Writer

  • VOTE “NO” On The New School Bond! INSTEAD, Merge The Two Local School Districts Into One!!!

    Number of comments: 20
    (Updated: Tuesday, November 17, 2009) Tuesday there will be a vote on a bond for the school district. The cost will be high (to the tune of over $81 Million) for needed funding for the local schools, and there’s no question our schools are short on money. But we’re going about [...]
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    Posted: November 16, 2009, 11:13am EST
    by Guest Writer

  • Blake Hall – Police Report!

    Number of comments: 20
    I have read that Blake Hall plead guilty and has spent time in jail, or is spending some time in jail as we speak.  I’ve read discussion on this site that ranges from accusing Blake Hall of basically being a relentless stalker, to what someone might call a broken hearted [...]
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    Posted: November 15, 2009, 12:59am EST
    by Eavesdropper

  • Ski Season! Buying a pass? Where’s the best place to hit the slopes?

    Number of comments: 11
    (Sent via email) We are welcomed today with a fresh blanket of snow, and a much anticipated ski season approaching, there’s a question for some if they’re going to spend the hundreds of dollars necessary for a season ski pass, or back off a bit this year. The answer to that [...]
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    Posted: November 14, 2009, 5:11pm EST
    by Guest Writer

  • Christmas Shopping in a Broke New World

    Number of comments: 8
    It seems that the previous media doom and gloom has given way to a slew of stories that can’t seem to make up their minds. One says things are looking up, one says things are getting worse. One story scares us with a 10% unemployment rate, and the next claims [...]
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    Posted: November 13, 2009, 8:18am EST
    by Alice

  • Veterans Donation for Your Post – Happy Veterans Day Idaho Falls!

    Number of comments: 20
    Happy Veterans Day!!! Quick Summary: Ok here’s the Skippy- Write a decent post this month and a donation will be made to support the troops. The writing must be unique and not found anywhere else online. Throughout November 2009, when you write an interesting post (as many of you have been anyway) [...]
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    Posted: November 11, 2009, 4:44pm EST
    by Idaho Falls

  • NEW: Original Thai 2 Brings Spice Of Asia To Idaho Falls

    Number of comments: 4
    I didn’t see anything on this, so I thought I’d try my hand at actually writing an article. There’s a new restaurant in town that’s bringing a little culture and a new option to someone looking for a little variety for lunch or dinner. Original Thai 2 has opened on 17th [...]
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    Posted: November 10, 2009, 4:37pm EST
    by Perser

  • Sams Club Needs To Impove The Safety Of Their Lot

    Number of comments: 15
    If you enter the Sam’s Club parking lot, you won’t likely see a stop sign. There’s one there, but there’s a good chance you won’t notice it. That’s because the sign is so old it has faded to white. This creates for a dangerous intersection right out front of the [...]
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    Posted: November 10, 2009, 4:32pm EST
    by Perser

  • Post Register Gives Near Glowing Review of Daren Palmer, The Man Accused Of Running A Ponzi Scheme And Defrauding Millions

    Number of comments: 17
    The Post Register appeared to honor the man accused of running a Ponzi Scheme in Southeast Idaho in a front-page article Sunday entitled “Daren Palmer: Revealed”. About three-fourths of the article that ran as the feature storywent through Daren Palmer’s life holding him up and honoring him instead of bringing [...]
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    Posted: November 09, 2009, 1:08pm EST
    by For The People

  • Blake Hall In Handcuffs?

    Number of comments: 20
    The word around the water cooler is that the special prosecutor who was hired to review the allegations against Blake Hall is expected to submit his report as early as today.  Depending on what the report says, Blake Hall, who has worked as a Bonneville County Attorney, could end up [...]
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    Posted: November 06, 2009, 3:00pm EST
    by Eavesdropper

  • Idaho Soldier, George Stratton III, Shot And Wounded In Fort Hood Shootings – Who Is To Blame?

    Number of comments: 20
    Station KIFI just announced that one of those injured in the Fort Hood shooting was Idaho man, George Stratton III. KIFI reports: His father, George Stratton, told reporters that he received a phone call from his 18-year-old son immediately after the shootings. He said his son is expected to recover. The younger [...]
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    Posted: November 06, 2009, 11:03am EST
    by For The People

  • Obama Cleaning up U.S. Image

    Number of comments: 20
    Obama has been scrambling to clean up a struggling U.S. economy, save the auto industry and banking industry, and provide better health care across the board for all United States Citizens. He faces uphill battles in several of these areas with opposition from republicans, radio talk show hosts, and opponents [...]
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    Posted: November 06, 2009, 9:28am EST
    by For The People

  • Crime pays

    Number of comments: 10
    Brian Heath had court today.  Very disappointing.  500 hours community service and 3 years probation.  What i want to know is why the so called “investigation” was not investigated!  Bonneville County looked at the tip of the iceberg.  Why weren’t the victims of the husband and wife theft team contacted?  When could we [...]
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    Posted: November 06, 2009, 9:02am EST
    by heathhater

  • ICP Show Cancelled… Discussion Imminent.

    Number of comments: 20
    I just read in the PR that the Insane Clown Posse concert has been canceled. My first reaction was not surprise, it was actually a smirk while I recalled a similar concert held a couple of years ago by a band called Kottonmouth Kings. That concert, by a band (IMO) whose [...]
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    Posted: November 05, 2009, 12:10pm EST
    by Alice

  • Post Register Newspaper – Can It Survive?

    Number of comments: 20
    The Post Register has been the de-facto print news source for years in southeast Idaho. They have touted themselves as the second largest newspaper in Idaho. It is likely one of the oldest media sources in Idaho. Now it looks as though the newspaper may be falling behind, losing out [...]
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    Posted: November 04, 2009, 4:51pm EST
    by Guest Writer

  • Meetings planned to discuss Idaho Falls School District 91 bond proposal

    Number of comments: 3
    The public will have a chance to learn more about the Idaho Falls School District’s $84.5 million bond (to be repaid over a 20-year period) proposal during two schoolhouse meetings scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Theresa Bunker Elementary School and 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at Ethel [...]
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    Posted: November 04, 2009, 3:14pm EST
    by Joe Plumber

  • Idaho Falls and Ammon City Election Results – November 2009

    Number of comments: 8
    Congratulations to all the winners of this election! Thanks so much to all the candidates who cared enough about our community to be willing to put themselves through this process. Idaho Falls: City Council Seat #2 4-Year Term Winner: Kenneth G. Taylor City Council #4 4-Year Term Winner: Ida Hardcastle City Council #6 4-Year Term Winner: Karen K. [...]
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    Posted: November 04, 2009, 12:00am EST
    by towelsnapper

  • Idaho Democrats Abandon Non-Partisan Politics in City Elections

    Number of comments: 12
    With all the attention “Non- Partisan” politics has gotten in Idaho Falls since the Bonneville County Republican Central Committee voted 23 to 3 for the option to endorse candidates in city races, I did some research. What I found was very enlightening. I did some research on the history of “non-partisan” [...]
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    Posted: November 02, 2009, 10:51am EST
    by Larry Lyon

  • Yellowstone Sonic Re-Opening!

    Number of comments: 6
    Local Idaho Falls television station KIFI TV8 has reported that the Yellowstone Sonic will reopen. The Sonic drive-in restaurant is said to have closed when the owner, Dave Hall, refused to pay the rent increase demanded by the California based land owner. The doors were closed unexpectedly to many in [...]
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    Posted: November 01, 2009, 8:16am EST
    by Guest Writer

  • ISU Professor, Habib Sadid, FIRED

    Number of comments: 5
    Local Television Station KIFI TV8 has reported that Habib Sadid has been fired from Idaho State University. There appears to be some controversy with the firing, as a Faculty Appeals Board said there was not enough evidence for the termination. The reason for the termination is reported to be “unprofessional [...]
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    Posted: November 01, 2009, 8:04am EST
    by Guest Writer
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