IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Snacks, crafts, and pottery, oh my! The Idaho Falls Farmers Market is back in full swing this spring Hundreds of people filled Memorial Drive in downtown Idaho Falls on Saturday to buy and sell various products from baked goods "I find a lot of pleasure in people buying something that reminds them of their grandmother," said "The Wandering Kiwi" Owner With the fabric retailer "Joann's" closing down some craft makers are losing an outlet to buy material Local News 8 talked with a vendor about how she will keep getting fabric for her business going forward I'll go over to Hobby Lobby," said "Apron Theory" Owner There are a lot of online stores that you can use Stricker says some of her custom fabrics are bought online but she tries to buy her materials in person as much as possible to make sure she gets the best quality The Idaho Falls Farmers Market will be in downtown Idaho Falls each Saturday from May to October KIFI Local News 8 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here Do Not Sell My Personal Information IDAHO FALLS — Calakas Tacos and Miches owners are hosting a Cinco de Mayo event this Sunday for the first time The event is open and will start at noon at the Waterfront on the Snake River Landing The Waterfront is located at 1220 Event Center Drive Co-owner Liliana Sanchez told EastIdahoNews.com there will be music and a raffle with Downtown Bridal and Dress Shop have been hosting events in Idaho Falls for the past 20 years but have always wanted to host their Cinco de Mayo event Mito said he has wanted to do something different and better than what’s been done since he was younger and going to this event He said they had attempted to do a Cinco de Mayo about 15 years ago They joked that they chose to host the event at The Waterfront in case it rained “It’s a characteristic of the day It has to rain a little bit,” Liliana said they plan to have some of the vendors outside and inside and open the stage Discussing the event’s entertainment four bands will play throughout the day: Nueva Generacion 2000 The truck and car show will feature over 100 cars Mito and Liliana anticipate a decent showing with the weather forecast clear of any rain or snow Liliana hopes to see around 3,000 community members pass through the event while it allows Latinos to share their culture has become a common holiday for everyone in the United States She said many Latinos don’t celebrate it that much but offer the community a day to come together For more information, visit Calakas’s Facebook page SUBMIT A CORRECTION We hope you appreciated this story.  A small team of local journalists runs EastIdahoNews.com – not a big business or corporation Our stories are produced to inform and serve the public We don't have a paywall or require a subscription to use EastIdahoNews.com but there is a cost associated with bringing you stories every day Please consider supporting us just once for $1 or contribute a little more monthly or annually We sincerely appreciate your consideration © 2015 - 2025 EastIdahoNews.com LLC IDAHO FALLS — The popular Idaho Falls Farmers Market is back for another vibrant season at its usual location on 600 Memorial Drive The market will run every Saturday from 9 a.m the market is bigger and more community-focused than ever with 173 vendors—up from 141 last season—expanding the space to six blocks the event draws about 8,000 to 9,000 visitors “Our theme this year is ‘Bringing Unity to the Community,’” said Poston “We want the farmers market to be a place of togetherness and positivity where friends and family want to linger and have a good time.” Opening day will feature live entertainment from 11 a.m with performances by local musicians Kaylee Lee and Keagan Park and Clark encourages those who use these services to stop by the information booth for guidance “Our goal is to bring fresh and healthy foods to everyone’s table,” he said Poston also credited the Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department for their essential support “They’ve been incredible about helping us clean and prepare the roads weekly Their work behind the scenes makes this market possible.” the market has more in store for the season A special farmers market night at the Idaho Falls Chukars baseball game is scheduled for May 30 and plans are underway to launch another indoor winter market for the colder months For weekly updates and vendor spotlights, follow the Idaho Falls Farmers Market on Facebook or visit Idaho Falls Farmers Market SUBMIT A CORRECTION We are learning additional information about a Thursday evening crash that killed seven people in Idaho The Fremont County Coroner’s Office has identified the driver of the Dodge Ram pickup involved in the U.S Highway 20 as 25-year-old Isaih Moreno of Humble the identification of all individuals involved and notification of their next of kin will take time," a news release states ISP reports the pickup truck was heading westbound while the Mercedes van was traveling eastbound toward Yellowstone National Park All of the people involved in the crash were transported to area hospitals ISP reports three were flown by air ambulance — one to Bozeman and two to Idaho Falls The remaining people were taken by ambulance to area hospitals with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening Seven people died in a Thursday evening crash in Fremont County The Idaho State Police reports troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on U.S Highway 20 near Henry’s Lake at approximately 7:15 p.m which was reportedly transporting a tour group Six of the 14 people in the van died in the crash ISP reports emergency responders treated at least 16 patients "Due to the magnitude of the incident and the ongoing process of notifying the next of kin or nationalities have been released," a news release states We will have additional information as it becomes available we announce the passing of a great man with a big heart Born to John and Sharon Gilbert October 20 He was always inquisitive and headstrong; he loved to find out how anything and everything under the sun worked he would covertly reassemble his projects so they looked functional only to have them fall apart upon first use he would not be within sight when this would happen The tools that he would use for these “dastardly deeds” would be his dad’s which were not returned to their original places.  Eric’s dad was a long haul truck driver Eric learned what it was like to work on a cold doc at four in the morning His phrase “nothing like working on a cold doc at four in the morning” will echo in our minds forever.  He was an intelligent individual and loved working with numbers he became “a spreadsheet kind of guy,” who loved analysis After graduating from Bonneville High School in 1990 he married Stacie Lynn Heston in July 1991 They were blessed with three amazing and wonderful children He took his family to different duty stations all over the country He reflected positively on his years of service he worked as an agricultural machinist for several years until suffering from an industrial accident causing a third degree burn that required hospitalization.  His injury created further medical complications that left him physically disabled and with a brain injury and was redeemed by his Savior when he “turned his life over to Him.”  and helping others rehabilitate in the process He was an active advocate for the disabled community working many years for Developmental Workshop Industries (DWI) as well as volunteering for Champ’s Heart and Civitan’s Russell and Mildred Steele; and his paternal grandparents and diligence to make himself the person that he envisioned.  A celebration of Life is planned for Saturday in the fellowship hall of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here The following is a news release from the city of Idaho Falls IDAHO FALLS – A contractor will be implementing a detour on a section of North Pioneer Drive beginning Monday Traffic will be detoured around Pioneer Drive between Snake River Parkway and the Arctic Circle entrance on Utah Avenue It’s anticipated that the temporary road closure will last until the weekend of April 18 The detour is to allow the developer of a private project to connect to utilities and complete additional roadwork as required to finish the development and watch for construction crews throughout work zones SUBMIT A CORRECTION IDAHO FALLS – Several people made the choice to not be silent as they joined together for a rally in a Idaho Falls Saturday Around fifteen people marched along the Snake River past the crowded Idaho Falls Farmers Market and then crossed Broadway Street They stopped along the bridge and held signs raising attention to a group of people who often go overlooked when they go missing – indigenous people Many of the people at the rally had red handprints on their faces “They don’t want to be silent anymore,” said Michelle Perez that’s showing that… indigenous people have (gone) missing and (been) murdered The rate at which indigenous people experience violence far exceeds the national average, according to “Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Crisis,” from the Bureau of Indian Affairs there were 5,712 reports of missing American Indian and Alaska Native women and girls according to the National Crime Information Center The BIA states that indigenous women are often misclassified in a different racial category on missing-person forms After hearing about the murder of Emily Pike a San Carlos Apache teenager whose remains were found nearly a month after she disappeared in late January Perez decided she needed to organize an event that would make more people aware of the decades-long crisis RELATED | Arizona teenager’s brutal death reverberates throughout Indian Country and beyond which is a nationally recognized day of awareness for missing and murdered indigenous people “When everybody’s out celebrating Cinco de Mayo… I want everybody to think of that one person that’s out there that’s missing and (those responsible) don’t get arrested because they don’t have justice,” Perez said a resident of Idaho Falls since 2018 who is descended from the native Alaskan Tlingit tribe took part in the rally in honor of her mother’s memory and her mom was found dead after around six months Conley said that indigenous women experience fear in their daily lives because of how often they’re overlooked by the rest of society “Indigenous women get overlooked all the time It makes it really hard to just live,” Conley said said that people can start to understand the fear indigenous people feel if they think of them like family “Treat indigenous people like they were your sisters and you were a protective older brother and that will give you the same feeling of fear that everyone fears for these people,” Armenta said feels that people who aren’t affected by the crisis don’t pay much attention to it but she hopes that more people who saw the rally will decide to learn more about it “It’s always a good thing to be aware of the problems that are going on,” Juleymi said “It is always a good thing to acknowledge that there is a problem and you understand that it could be better.” SUBMIT A CORRECTION IDAHO FALLS — Around 300 martial artists converged on Idaho Falls and the Bonneville High School gym last month for an annual Taekwondo tournament — the “Battle at the Falls.” has hosted one of the Pacific Northwest’s three annual regional tournaments each of the past 12 years according to gym owner and chief instructor Joshua Schultz is an important part facet of growth for any youngster “Competition helps the students see themselves to see what they are capable and what they can overcome,” he said Because the Battle at the Falls is “classified as a regional tournament,” Schultz explained the majority of its competitors were from Idaho and surrounding states But there were also competitors who came from as far as California and Texas for the event As part of the Pacific Northwest region — which includes Idaho Wyoming and Utah — Ferocity competes every Taekwondo season for the right to host one of three tournaments in the region It has earned that right each of the past 12 seasons “That’s something that we’ve worked hard every year to earn Along with some individual accomplishments including first and second place — for their “A Team” and “B Team,” respectively — in Team Sparring and Team Combat Sparring have always been where his students find their greatest success though he plans on focusing a bit more on presentation events Schultz is a firm believe in the benefits of competition Through competitions like the Battle at the Falls his students learn to overcome adversity — they develop self-confidence self-worth and a greater self-esteem — while creating friendships with fellow competitors from well outside of their bubble “Competition can bring out the worst in people explaining that growth is limited when kept in a limited environment … “When you get into a competitive environment and that’s driving that edge — making you push boundaries.” The Battle of the Falls does not mark the end of the Taekwondo season which qualified for the Pacific Northwest District Championships will not compete for a spot in the world championships — which will be held in July RELATED | Idaho Falls taekwondo team qualifies for World Championships One of Schultz’s team qualified for worlds last year Ferocity will look to return even more of their competitors this year SUBMIT A CORRECTION IDAHO FALLS – A motorcyclist was hospitalized after a crash in Idaho Falls Friday night according to Idaho Falls Police Department spokeswoman Jessica Clements Details about how the crash occurred are unclear The motorcyclist’s name and gender were not specified The driver was not wearing a helmet at the time The motorcyclist was taken by ambulance to a local hospital EastIdahoNews.com will provide additional information as we receive it SUBMIT A CORRECTION ISLAND PARK — Police have released more details about a deadly crash that occurred Thursday evening in Island Park near Henrys Lake which involved a Dodge Ram pickup truck and a Mercedes van Three of the van occupants were airlifted to hospitals – one to Bozeman and two to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls The passengers included 12 Chinese nationals and one of Italian nationality according to a news release from Idaho State Police RELATED | Identity released of truck driver killed in fiery Island Park crash The group was traveling to Yellowstone National Park on an excursion organized by Ctour Holiday a large-scale tour operator that provides international travel services “Next-of-kin notifications are ongoing and coordinated with appropriate local and international authorities Due to the international nature of those involved the process is complex and will take additional time,” the police release says RELATED | 7 people dead following fiery crash in Island Park Those who died in the crash will be transported to the Ada County Coroner’s Office for autopsies and formal confirmation of identity ISP troopers are working closely with Ctour Holiday and remain in contact with the Consulates of China and Italy as the investigation progresses GALLERY | Photos from East Idaho News Chopper show massive burn scar, aftermath of fiery crash SUBMIT A CORRECTION the Idaho Falls Regional Airport will begin offering seasonal non-stop flights to Chicago O’Hare International Airport the managing director of Government Affairs at American Airlines announced the news during a news conference at the Idaho Falls terminal Wednesday morning The flight will be available once a day between Aug It will depart the Idaho Falls airport at 12:30 p.m Airport Director Ian Turner tells EastIdahoNewsw.com this flight has been in the works “far longer” than he was hired in December 2023 He says it’s been a conversation with multiple airlines for at least a decade and is thrilled it’s finally coming to fruition RELATED | An airport director in Wisconsin has been selected to manage the Idaho Falls Regional Airport “It’s a huge step for people connecting eastbound,” he said “It offers people the opportunity to not only reach one of our top 15 destination markets in Chicago but also have easy one-stop service to another four of our top 15 destinations.” This is the Idaho Falls airports’ newest route with American Airlines since 2021 There are now 11 non-stop flights available to customers three of which are offered through American Airlines Turner says the airport’s daily year-round service to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is its top-performing flight There’s also a seasonal service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Turner says there’s a lot of demand for flights to Los Angeles and the airport is working to accommodate that demand in the future The Idaho Falls Regional Airport has grown continuously over the last five years the terminal has been expanded multiple times to keep up with population increases Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper said airport traffic has increased 73% since 2018 and projected “an additional 20% of available seats for our airline partners over 2024.” “As we keep beating records year after year we’re going to see this airport have some growing pains,” Casper told the crowd A $45 million expansion project that was announced in 2023 will get underway in June Turner says it will address numerous issues with infrastructure and utilities to accommodate growth RELATED | Baggage system, ticketing and other ‘essential functions’ at Idaho Falls airport to undergo expansion project The project will significantly expand and replace the outbound baggage system and other spaces for essential airport functions Construction will also include significant upgrades to the terminal’s mechanical The 2023 news release indicated this expansion would last about two years but Turner says the “complete buildout” of a new terminal building will happen over the next decade WATCH THE NEWS CONFERENCE IN THE VIDEO ABOVE SUBMIT A CORRECTION IDAHO FALLS – Tagg-N-Go Car Wash is the new owner of Rubber Ducky Car Wash according to Rubber Ducky founder Matt Cardon Cardon tells EastIdahoNews.com the sale of his car wash has been an ongoing conversation since 2023 He felt the timing was right to finally make it happen “I think they’re a great group of guys and are going to bring a new energy and some fun changes to the market I’m optimistic for the future,” Cardon says There are four Rubber Ducky Car Wash locations Three of them are in Idaho Falls and a fourth one is on Yellowstone Highway in Pocatello Tagg-N-Go took over operations of all four locations RELATED | What’s it like to work at a car wash? I found out at Rubber Ducky in Idaho Falls. Tagg-N-Go recently acquired Snake River Car Wash in Idaho Falls as well along with a Rigby and Rexburg location last year there are now 10 Tagg-N-Go locations throughout eastern Idaho The company is looking forward to serving thousands of new customers with enhanced wash experiences A news release about the sale says some locations will temporarily close in the coming weeks for remodeling and improvements New vacuums and technology will be installed to provide a “smoother guest experience.” Free car washes will be offered at participating locations to celebrate the transition that initially reached out to him about buying the car wash The company has not responded to multiple calls but Tagg-N-Go co-founder Quinn Allgood says in an April 24 news release it’s “an exciting milestone to grow our footprint further in Idaho.” “We’re honored to serve these new communities and deliver the same people-first experience our guests have come to love,” Allgood says Allgood launched Tagg-N-Go with Conner Atkin in 2016 The company is proud to partner with the Utah Jazz and operate the only fully indoor car wash facility in the Western United States Atkin’s ties to Idaho is one reason why he wanted to expand the brand in the Gem State I used to do rodeo in Idaho,” Atkin writes in an email to EastIdahoNews.com “The way of life — hardworking down-to-earth and community-driven — has always felt like home to me.” Cardon is a lifelong auto enthusiast and has fond memories of building a car with his buddy in college He opened his first car wash in 1997 when he realized what a lucrative business it was He launched Car Wash Express on Northgate Mile in 2014. It later grew to have four locations, including its newest building on Broadway in 2021. The company rebranded under the name Rubber Ducky Car Wash in 2023 Monthly memberships are now available at Tagg-N-Go which gives customers an unlimited car wash pass Tagg-N-Go invites all former Rubber Ducky and Snake River customers — as well as new guests — to stop by any of its 10 locations and experience its unique approach to serving patrons “There is a ton of value being added for our Unlimited Pass holders in Idaho Not only can they wash as often as they would like but they now have access to 10 locations in Southeast Idaho as well as our other 20 locations in Utah and Nevada,” Tagg-N-Go’s senior director of marketing Mitch Kunzler says SUBMIT A CORRECTION IDAHO FALLS – The City of Idaho Falls is pleased to announce the launch of its new Resident Discount Card a benefit program designed exclusively for residents living within city limits eligible residents can obtain their discount card and begin enjoying reduced rates at select Parks and Recreation facilities and programs throughout the city “Our residents directly contribute to the quality of life in Idaho Falls through their property taxes,” said PJ Holm “The discount card is our way of recognizing those contributions while also ensuring the city’s amenities are accessible to those who help fund them.” The Resident Discount Card allows cardholders to receive exclusive discounts at the following Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation facilities: Residents are encouraged to check with each facility for full details of what is included Families need to obtain only one discount card The discount will apply to all individuals included in a single transaction Cards must be obtained in person at the Recreation Center The Recreation Center Office will be open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m Only those living within the official city limits of Idaho Falls are eligible An Idaho Falls mailing address or business location does not guarantee residency for the purpose of this program Residents can verify whether they live within City of Idaho Falls limits by visiting this interactive map and typing in their address For more details about the Resident Discount Card, including full terms, conditions, and exclusions, please visit the Resident Discount Page or contact the Recreation Center at (208) 612-8580 SUBMIT A CORRECTION IDAHO FALLS — The city of Idaho Falls will assist residents with spring clean-up efforts during the annual Clean and Green Citywide Cleanup beginning May 1 Sanitation Division and Code Enforcement staff will be available the first four weekends in May at different locations in Idaho Falls to help collect and dispose of unwanted items “This service provides residents with the option to simply toss most of their unwanted items,” said Idaho Falls Sanitation Superintendent Jordan Rechenmacher so our sanitation and city code enforcement staff will lend a hand to our residents by helping them sort out waste items appropriately while offering the convenience of a one-stop drop location.” unwanted items will be collected between 9 a.m are required to be disposed of differently Idaho Falls Sanitation staff are unable to accept these limited items; however appropriate disposal locations are listed below will collect and safely dispose of household hazardous waste on May 10 Metal and large appliances without Freon can be brought to Pacific Recycling or the Bonneville County Transfer Station Tires and large appliances with Freon can be brought to the Bonneville County Transfer Station for a fee All demolition material must be disposed of at the Bonneville County Hatch Pit The Idaho National Laboratory and E Cyclers of Idaho will host several electronic waste collection events at the Idaho Falls Public Library Participants can bring unwanted e-waste materials to the library drop-off location We will ensure these items get recycled and processed in an environmentally safe manner To find out more about acceptable items and collection event instructions SUBMIT A CORRECTION surrounded by his wife and children.  to Charles Elmer Graves and DeAnn Drollinger Graves He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Skyline High School He also attended Idaho State University where he earned his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a full-time mission to Thailand On his mission he developed a deep love for the people of Thailand and for Thai food Jeff married Karen Arbon in 1986 and they later divorced he married Tamara Louise Hutchens in Idaho Falls They were later sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple Jeff and Tamara made their home in Idaho Falls where Jeff worked at Smith’s and Heartland Pharmacy.  He wrestled in junior high and in high school His passion continued as he coached Grizz Kid Wrestling and went on to be an assistant coach at Eagle Rock Jr High and an assistant coach at Skyline High School He was always proud to be a part of the coaching staff that lead the 2002 Grizzlies to a state wrestling championship He loved to watch college wrestling with his sons His excitement and passion for wrestling was contagious Jeff loved supporting his children and grandchildren in all that they did He adored his grandchildren and took every opportunity to spend time with them He loved helping the younger grandkids climb “Grandpa Mountain.” He loved having his kids and grandkids tickle his neck His laugh was contagious and his hugs really were the best.  they were inseparable and their devotion to and love for one another were an example to anyone who knew them usually followed by an evening watching the “Hallmark Channel," “Expedition Bigfoot,” or “Homestead Rescue.” Jeff was close to his brothers and loved spending as much time as he could with them Jeff loved his extended family and always looked forward to the annual Drollinger Reunion where his real talent as an auctioneer shined through.  everything was “Awesome!” His love of life his positive attitude in spite of all his medical challenges and his cheerfulness will be dearly missed ID; brother Steve (Peggy) Graves of Pocatello ID; 17 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Burial will be in the Annis-Little Butte Cemetery to Troy Johnson and Laurie Kay McFarland Johnson He grew up and attended school in Idaho Falls and he graduated from Skyline High School They had many plans for the future including getting married He was so incredibly loved by Cami and Francis Francis would wait by the window every evening for Ryan to arrive home from work They will forever hold Ryan in their hearts.  He could pick up any instrument and know how to play it Some of his favorite bands were Sleep Token The last song played on his Spotify was “Fall Into Sleep” by Mudvayne.  He was a food connoisseur and he would happily taste test any new recipe He could name almost any player and their stats He shared this love with a close group of friends whom he would play fantasy football with every season.  In the words of Ryan’s mother “This is the hardest post I've ever had to write We've been living in a nightmare since early Saturday morning when we lost our youngest son He is and always has been the most selfless human being I've ever known sliding his fingers effortlessly up and down the strings drums and any instrument that he picked up He started playing in bands in high school and never stopped which was not inherited from myself or his dad He loved all genres of music and when not playing music Shane and his friends was another of his favorite things to do Ryan had an incredible sense of humor with a laugh that was hilarious and infectious Shane they would all feed off each other and we would all be laughing hysterically!  Ryan found his soulmate a little over 3 years ago He has been so happy since they came into his life We are all so grateful for the two of them and the happiness they brought into Ryan's life my blue eyed baby boy that I nicknamed Buzzy Boe when he was born My heart is beyond broken and a huge part of it has been torn out and I miss you so very much already and always will I appreciate all the love that everyone has been showing us and I'll reach out when I'm able Byron Johnson and Eddy McFarland; grandparents Burton and Alta Johnson and Bob and Carlene Kenney The family will visit with friends from 6-8 p.m Idaho (KIFI) — The Spud King's hometown and venue are proudly welcoming home Idaho Falls' junior hockey team According to a post on the Mountain America Center's Facebook page fan pictures with the Dineen Cup and Mountain Division trophies and a full-out welcome home celebration for your IDAHO FALLS SPUD KINGS!" The event kicks off at 6 PM at the Teton Auto Group Plaza at the Mountain America Center Fans are being asked to wear their best Spud Kings gear and bring their best signs Local News 8 will be streaming the event live on Facebook starting at 6:00 pm The celebration comes after the Idaho Falls Spud Kings defeated the South Shore Kings 2-1 to claim the Dineen Cup The win marks the first time in the Spud King's 3-year history that the Idaho Falls team has won the cup In recognition of the Spud King's achievement Mayor Casper has officially proclaimed Thursday The City of Idaho Falls and Mountain America Center are encouraging fans to wear their favorite Spud Kings merch and bring signs to celebrate the team Idaho Transportation Department as well as pavement replacement within the active roadway north of Rexburg The Idaho Transportation Department is urging travelers to be aware of equipment and crews through these particularly busy areas we had three near miss occurrences as we were drilling on US-20 near Idaho Falls,” ITD Geologist Shawn Enright said “We want people to be particularly aware so we can make sure everyone gets home at night and the work gets done too.” contractor partners will have drill rigs and traffic control in operation near the ramps overpasses and canal crossings from Interstate 15 Exit 119 in Idaho Falls to Rigby to gather data for potential future widening of US-20 Work will happen within the shoulder or roadside More efforts to improve US-20 from North Rexburg Exit 337 to Driggs/ Jackson Exit 339 are also beginning Monday and will continue throughout the next three weeks Contractor partners will be repairing the worst sections of roadway to provide a smoother ride for motorists The northbound ramp to access US-20 at Exit 337 will be closed through the day on Tuesday motorists will see closures of the northbound on-ramps at Sugar City/ Salem Exit 338 and Driggs/ Jackson Exit 339 Each closure is expected to last no more than a few days and will only remain through daytime hours This work will be noted on the Idaho 511 app and 511.idaho.gov Drive aware and drive safe while crews make Idaho’s roads better IDAHO FALLS — Contractors continue to make significant progress on the new Idaho Falls water tower and work will soon begin to connect the tower to the water supply system JM Concrete will install the water main in South Capital Avenue This will result in a detour of South Capital at Cliff Street and the west entrance of the Idaho Falls Public Library It’s anticipated that the detour will last approximately four weeks drivers will need to seek alternative routes access to the Idaho Falls Public Library and nearby Idaho Falls Power will remain open water line work must also be completed in the Idaho Falls Power parking lot off South Capital Temporary customer parking will be clearly signed in the already designated city-owned public parking in the adjacent Key Bank parking lot and watch for construction crews throughout the work zone SUBMIT A CORRECTION the loyal subjects of the Spud Kingdom welcomed their Spud Kings back to town Thursday evening after winning the Dineen Championship Over 400 community members showed up outside of the Mountain America Center in a homecoming celebration and a proclamation marking May 1 RELATED | Spud Kings take early lead then hold off South Shore to win the Dineen Cup title Spud Kings’ general manager Eric Hudson told EastIdahoNews.com that going from winning six games to losing four brought them down to earth toward the end of the regular season he credits the coaches and the players coming together and going 38-10-4 during the regular season going on to win the Dineen Championship for the first time RELATED | Celebration scheduled for Kings’ return we wanted to be on a steady trajectory upwards … We wanted to progress every single year,” Hudson said we made it to the semifinals of the mountain; we lost (to) the eventual champions.” they faced one of the best teams in the first round The Pueblo Bulls were the only team to boast a winning record against Idaho Falls this year “They gave us the hardest run for our money in the playoffs,” Hudson said said seeing the community out and in support of the team was unreal “This is something that I know I’ve never experienced and I’m sure none of these guys have experienced,” he said “So it’s incredible to be able to come home and see how much support we have.” Echoing Hudson’s statements this year Bohn told EastIdahoNews.com that there were some hurdles the team handled them and kept moving forward Bohn spoke about Idaho Falls’ approach in defending the Dineen Cup: “we’re attacking the next trophy.” RELATED | Idaho Falls to become first non-East Coast city to host hockey’s Dineen Cup Championships “We’re looking forward to doing it in our building and having people outside of Idaho Falls get to experience what the city and what the product is here,” Bohn said but is grateful for the past year and a half being a Spud King “It just was a wild ride,” Donovan said “The culture and the hockey culture around here and the support that the fans who said he wouldn’t have believed it if he had been told a year ago there’d be a day named after them “It’s awesome,” Donavan said SUBMIT A CORRECTION He was never fond of celebrating his birthday and therefore decided he would just ditch this one entirely–very much to the irritation of Alma who had finally found the perfect gift The entire family recalls being so happy the day Ervin “lined up on mom’s bench,” becoming number four in the family Margaret and Vern’s house was always lively filled with neighborhood friends and joyful chaos Ervin’s infectious spirit and sense of humor were unmistakable His mischievous nature was evident early on and his unique relationships with each of his siblings remained strong throughout his life He later pursued his passion for healthcare by earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospital Administration and Business from Idaho State University His teen years were filled with mischievous adventures and lifelong friendships many of whom remained a central part of his life Those friends were often partners in trouble Ervin decided he wanted to buy a 1954 Chevy pickup sold by a man named Ted and was promptly told he could only buy it if he proved he could work for it He spent the rest of the summer clearing weeds from the property and his love for both Ted and cars was born a friendship which lasted a lifetime was forged and the two were thick as thieves to the very end Innumerable hours were spent building and rebuilding old cars Ervin never ran across an engine he couldn't fix and the faster he could make it the better There was not a gun he didn't want to shoot--and his collection is astounding began in 1995 when he finally met his match The two met at Johns Hole Forebay boat dock Ervin always said it was a dream come true to find a girl hanging out in her car This fateful meeting was the beginning of the power duo of Erma and Alma began Al had a job at JJ North’s and Ervin spent so much time there to be close to her Ervin always said it took me a full two minutes to fall in love with her They dated for three years and finally he sealed the deal on August 8 exactly three years to the date of their first date It was an ongoing joke that he married up and hoped she would never find out Both were happy to learn the next chapter began a short six years later when they learned their family would be expanding both were surprised when Maximus Dean decided to enter this world early–weighing barely over 3 pounds with flaming red hair Ervin instantly fell in love with being a dad and took his role very seriously eventually becoming a stay-at-home dad while he attended school Ervin would go out to play with his friends to ride motorcycles at night He cherished those nighttime hours he and Max spent time together Those nights built an unbreakable bond between the two of them Ervin’s contagious love of guns and old cars was adopted by Max Countless hours were spent looking at old cars and attending gun shows Max’s favorite memory is working on putting together an engine for his Senior project He said he loved doing something they both enjoyed and spending time together Samuel Gene better known as “Ging-Ging” joined the chaos right on time on May 7 Sam is his father’s child and learned early on that making someone laugh could get you out of a lot of trouble It didn't take him long to figure out getting dad to laugh prevented him from consequences His love of LEGOS was something he shared with his dad The house is covered to this day with intricate Lego creations the longer the instruction book the better Ging-Ging’s favorite memory with his dad was a trip they took to West Yellowstone The whole family was standing in the back of the truck watching the crowd head towards the buffalo in the distance when they realized a giant buffalo was laying just beside the truck on the side of the road He says they were “team buffalo” against the tourists Their childhood was full of cousins and adventures Board games were a favorite pass time of all the family They loved Halloween and would go buy full-sized candy bars and drive around on trail bikes handing them out all over the neighborhood One of Ervin’s non-negotiables for any work schedule was taking his boys to school and picking them up every single day–-and doughnut Fridays before school he took a welding class and found a new passion and a new circle of friends That was one thing Ervin was never short on was friends There wasn’t a person he couldn’t talk to–-going in public with him always required extra time for all the stops and chatting that would happen he loved you like you had been there forever He had the ability to make everyone around him feel valued and important Making friends with Erv was making a friend for life Ervin’s love for collecting extended beyond cars his “Italian girlfriend.” With a need for speed Ervin loved attending Spud Kings games with Alma and the boys he equally enjoyed socializing with friends and family in the stands Ervin found his passion project in healthcare He found a second family when he went to work at Mountain View Hospital Ervin served the community and all the patients who crossed his path with love and kindness Ervin made some of his closest friends within the walls of the hospital Ervin made an everlasting impact on the lives of so many– both patients and staff alike He was greeted in heaven by numerous loved ones including grandparents Earlene & Ray Campbell and Ruth & Earl Church; in-laws A huge hug was waiting for him from his sister-in-law and a slap on the back from brother-in-law Ervin’s life was a testament to love and everyone who was fortunate enough to know him to William “Bill” Y Gunnell and Florance Marilynn Jensen Gunnell He grew up and attended schools in Lake Havasu City and graduated from Bethany Christian High School He also has been attending Maharishi International University and planned to graduate June 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in Positive Psychology He was working extremely hard to meet very specific goals Those goals consisted of finishing his bachelor’s and traveling to graduate school in Oklahoma with his family he and his wife were making plans to open an inpatient substance abuse treatment center he married the love of his life Keshia Ann Miles in Firth Bill and Keshia made their home in Idaho Falls where Bill worked as a Behavioral Health Tech for Stewards of Recovery He is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Through his struggles he found solace through meditation He found much peace when out in nature and especially next to the river His hobbies always were intertwined with his family William “Will” Ray Gunnell and Louis “Loui” J Gunnell; mother Wendi “Nuni” Hayden (Daniel Hayden) Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 p.m In lieu of flowers please donate directly to Keshia and her boys at her Venmo account:  @Keshia-Gunnell Opera meets comedy in the Idaho Falls Opera Theatre’s production of “The Pirates of Penzance.” It tells the story of a young man named Frederic who celebrates his completion of an apprenticeship with pirates on his 21st birthday He falls in love before realizing his birth date of February 29 means he is indebted to the pirates another 63 years The opera is directed by BYU-Idaho alumna Allison Andersen “I think our area is really fortunate as we have a lot of talented people in the area that cross over between opera as in classical style singing and in the musical theater,” Andersen said “People can expect to also hear really great singing but then also see some really fun acting incorporated as well.”   The cast is composed of several BYU-Idaho students and alumni the opera will also include many detailed design elements to help enhance the comedic story “We actually built a ship that's on wheels that our pirate king tells his story on too,” Andersen said “The pirates are wheeling him around and they're going backwards and forwards The opera opens Friday at the Idaho Falls Frontier Center for the Performing Arts with two additional shows on Saturday and Monday The performance also includes a director’s chat at 6:30 before the show starts “Come and then just join a night with your friends and family see some really good acting and just being able to be entertained,” Andersen said Podcast to Robert Lynn Jenkins and Connie Chambers Jenkins Trent and Vickie made their home in Idaho Falls where Trent worked as a concrete finisher for 35 years alongside his brothers Trent held a strong will to help wherever he could He was the kind of person you could count on any time of day or night He would always have a snappy quip or pun to put a smile on your face Trent always managed a smile or helped others smile Burial will be in the Annis-Little Butte Cemetery at 2 p.m IDAHO FALLS — Several hundred people gathered at the Broadway Bridge in Idaho Falls on Saturday as part of the national “Hands Off!” rally The purpose of the rally was to oppose “the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce access to reproductive healthcare the right of LGBTQIA+ people to exist and the stripping of earned benefits,” according to a news release from local organizers The effort was among some 1,200 protests taking place in all 50 states similar protests were held on Saturday in Pocatello While most of the attendees were protesting the Trump administration a small number of pro-Trump counter-protestors showed up to hold a demonstration of their own RELATED | About 1,000 people attend ‘Hands Off!’ rally in Pocatello Idaho Falls Police spokeswoman Jessica Clements says that overall the rally was peaceful Officers were called to escort an inebriated counter-protestor from the event SUBMIT A CORRECTION the crashed aircraft had been removed from the runway and it is now reopened Anyone experiencing flight delays should contact their airline for the most up-to-date flight information IDAHO FALLS — A single-engine private airplane crashed on the main Idaho Falls Regional Airport runway Thursday night The crash occurred shortly before 7:50 p.m. The release says the crash occurred during landing City spokesman Eric Grossarth said there were no injuries or fatalities but there was significant damage to the aircraft the main runway at Idaho Falls Airport has been closed The airport is working to clear the scene as quickly as possible to minimize the impact on arriving aircraft EastIdahoNews.com will update this article as more details are released SUBMIT A CORRECTION REXBURG — A Brigham Young University-Idaho student is in critical condition after an industrial accident happened on campus Wednesday morning The 26-year-old was in a storage room of the machine fabrication shop in the Mark Austin Building when the incident occurred around 11 a.m. according to Madison Fire Department Deputy Chief Troyce Miskin “Several students were attempting to move some large steel beams when a stack collapsed on the patient causing significant injuries and trauma,” Miskin tells EastIdahoNews.com Rexburg police officers and university officials rushed to the scene of the accident The student was taken by ambulance to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls where he was in critical condition as of Thursday morning “BYU-Idaho invites the campus community and friends to join us in praying for the student and his family,” BYU-Idaho Public Affairs Director Brett Crandall says in a statement to EastIdahoNews.com We sure just hope and pray that all will be well,” Miskin says SUBMIT A CORRECTION Glacier Bancorp (NYSE: GBCI) has successfully completed its acquisition of Bank of Idaho Holding Co The acquired bank's operations will be integrated into three existing Glacier Bank divisions: Eastern Idaho operations joining Citizens Community Bank Boise operations merging with Mountain West Bank and Eastern Washington operations becoming part of Wheatland Bank Bank of Idaho reported total assets of $1.3 billion with both loans and deposits standing at $1.1 billion Glacier Bancorp (NYSE: GBCI) ha completato con successo l'acquisizione di Bank of Idaho Holding Co Le operazioni della banca acquisita saranno integrate in tre divisioni esistenti di Glacier Bank: le attività nell'Est dell'Idaho si uniranno a Citizens Community Bank quelle di Boise si fonderanno con Mountain West Bank mentre le operazioni nell'Est di Washington diventeranno parte di Wheatland Bank Bank of Idaho ha riportato attivi totali per 1,3 miliardi di dollari con prestiti e depositi entrambi pari a 1,1 miliardi di dollari Glacier Bancorp (NYSE: GBCI) ha completado con éxito la adquisición de Bank of Idaho Holding Co Las operaciones del banco adquirido se integrarán en tres divisiones existentes de Glacier Bank: las operaciones en el este de Idaho se unirán a Citizens Community Bank las de Boise se fusionarán con Mountain West Bank y las operaciones en el este de Washington pasarán a formar parte de Wheatland Bank Bank of Idaho reportó activos totales por 1.3 mil millones de dólares con préstamos y depósitos ambos en 1.1 mil millones de dólares Glacier Bancorp (NYSE: GBCI)가 Bank of Idaho Holding Co 인수된 은행의 운영은 Glacier Bank의 기존 세 부서에 통합될 예정이며 아이다호 동부 지역 운영은 Citizens Community Bank와 합쳐지고 2025년 3월 31일 기준으로 Bank of Idaho는 총 자산 13억 달러를 보고했으며 Glacier Bancorp (NYSE : GBCI) a finalisé avec succès l'acquisition de Bank of Idaho Holding Co Les opérations de la banque acquise seront intégrées dans trois divisions existantes de Glacier Bank : les opérations dans l'est de l'Idaho rejoindront Citizens Community Bank celles de Boise fusionneront avec Mountain West Bank et les opérations dans l'est de Washington feront partie de Wheatland Bank Bank of Idaho a déclaré des actifs totaux de 1,3 milliard de dollars avec des prêts et des dépôts s'élevant chacun à 1,1 milliard de dollars Glacier Bancorp (NYSE: GBCI) hat die Übernahme von Bank of Idaho Holding Co Die Aktivitäten der übernommenen Bank werden in drei bestehende Divisionen von Glacier Bank integriert: Die Geschäfte im östlichen Idaho schließen sich der Citizens Community Bank an die Geschäfte in Boise fusionieren mit der Mountain West Bank und die Aktivitäten im östlichen Washington werden Teil der Wheatland Bank März 2025 meldete die Bank of Idaho Gesamtvermögen von 1,3 Milliarden US-Dollar wobei sowohl Kredite als auch Einlagen jeweils 1,1 Milliarden US-Dollar betrugen today announced the completion of its acquisition of Bank of Idaho Holding Co the bank holding company for Bank of Idaho a community bank headquartered in Idaho Falls The Bank of Idaho operations will join three existing Glacier Bank divisions: the Eastern Idaho operations of Bank of Idaho will join Citizens Community Bank the Boise operations will join Mountain West Bank and the Eastern Washington operations will join Wheatland Bank total loans of $1.1 billion and total deposits of $1.1 billion is the parent company for Glacier Bank and its bank divisions: Altabank (American Fork Visit Glacier’s website at www.glacierbancorp.com This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “estimate,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “will,” and similar references to future periods Such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements regarding the potential benefits of the business combination transaction involving Glacier and BOID including future financial and operating results and other statements that are not historical facts regarding either company or the combination of the companies These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those projected including but not limited to the following: risks that the benefits from the transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected including as a result of changes in general economic and market conditions laws and regulations and their enforcement and the degree of competition in the geographic and business areas in which Glacier and BOID operate; uncertainties regarding the ability of Glacier Bank and Bank of Idaho to promptly and effectively integrate their businesses including into Glacier Bank’s existing division structure; uncertainties regarding the reaction to the transaction of the companies’ respective customers and contractual counterparties; and risks relating to the diversion of management time on merger-related issues Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date on which they are made and reflect management’s current estimates Glacier undertakes no obligation to publicly revise or update the forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date of this report see the risk factors described in Glacier’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31 Already have an account? Login IDAHO FALLS – The City of Idaho Falls will be closing Anderson Street between Boulevard and Holmes Avenue beginning Sat. to allow crews to access and replace a waterline near the intersection of Anderson & Holmes The closure is part of a critical infrastructure project aimed at ensuring the continued reliability of the city’s water system Local businesses will remain accessible from the Science Center during the closure and remain alert for construction crews working in the area The City of Idaho Falls thanks residents and businesses for their understanding and support during this necessary improvement to the city’s infrastructure contact the City of Idaho Falls Public Works Department at (208) 612-8250 SUBMIT A CORRECTION Idaho) — The Idaho National Laboratory and E Cyclers of Idaho will host several electronic waste collection events at the Idaho Falls Public Library in the coming months If you have electronics that no longer work or that you no longer use these events are the perfect opportunity to declutter your homes INL is joining E Cyclers in their mission to help Idahoans recycle and reuse e-waste because it closely aligns with the laboratory’s research goals to repurpose critical materials These materials are important for energy applications and national security E-waste also contains valuable metals such as gold E-waste refers to any waste that contains a circuit board Thanks to the expertise of New York-based partner Sunnking INL and E Cyclers can bring e-waste collection and recycling to eastern Idaho Both Sunnking and E Cyclers are Responsible Recycling certified to meet the global standard on e-waste recycling The first e-waste recycling event will take place Saturday A full schedule of future collection events can be found at E Cyclers’ website E-Cyclers of Idaho is a certified recycler so data protection is a significant aspect of their service Certification standards ensure that these recyclers effectively destroy any data contained in end-of-life technology E Cyclers is committed to upholding the highest standards of data security Participants can bring unwanted e-waste materials to the library drop-off location. We will ensure these items get recycled and processed in an environmentally safe manner. To find out more about acceptable items and collection event instructions, dates and locations, please visit ecyclersofidaho.com Battelle Energy Alliance manages INL for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy. INL is the nation’s center for nuclear energy research and development, and also performs research in each of DOE’s strategic goal areas: energy, national security, science and the environment. For more information, visit www.inl.gov GAIN and NASEO help states fast-track nuclear energy development Eleven.. Idaho) – The Idaho National Laboratory and its.. Idaho) — The Idaho National Laboratory has opened.. Battelle Energy Alliance manages INL for the U.S Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy ABOUT US PARTNERSHIPS CAREERS NEWSROOM Copyright © 2025 Idaho National Laboratory She was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice to Dale Robert Carter and Bonnie Goodrich Carter She grew up in Charlottesville and Winchester She continued her education at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg VA and later graduated from University of Tennessee.  she married Walker Fleming Howell in Nashville Anne taught 5th grade at Tiebreaker Elementary School for 15 years during which time she touched he lives of many students and staff and spending time with her children and grandchildren She was the bedrock foundation for her family which could count on her for a well-cooked meal While she had spent most of her life in the eastern US she heartily adopted the Intermountain West culture and absolutely loved her life in Idaho During many road trips with her family and husband you might find her listening to her favorite music en route to a new location and adventure She touched the hearts of many people throughout her life and her spirit is carried on by those whose lives were influenced by her love A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  the family suggests donations to Aspen Home Health and Hospice to Ervin Francis Hansen and Zenetta Roberts Hansen He grew up in Idaho Falls and attended Idaho Falls High School He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Alberta Vern met Margaret Ann Church at the old Paxton’s restaurant in Idaho Falls They were married later that year and were sealed in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple serving with the Army National Guard for 20 years he was a member of the American Legion Color Guard and enjoyed honoring Idaho’s Veterans He and mom served in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple for many years and he held several church and Boy Scout callings He toiled in the tire business for many years then was a truck driver for the Deseret Industries He volunteered as a docent at the Idaho Museum and spoke about it whenever he could He loved his kids and did not hesitate to tell complete strangers how proud he was of them He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and spoiled them as often as he could Vern was a good mechanic and enjoyed taking care of our home He was very curious and tried his hand at many things from gardening to CB radios (back in the day) He was a big fan of the Chukars (and all the earlier versions of them) he could be found completing the most complicated puzzle or working on a latch-hook project UT; 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents; a son History comes to life onstage as the stories of the first women soldiers of World War I are told one telephone call at a time Presented by Idaho Falls High School ROAR Theatre Company and performed for the first time in eastern Idaho “Hello Girls” is a musical that features unique dance and design elements from the first female soldiers who served in France as bilingual telephone operators Students from the school’s musical theatre class comprise the cast and it’s directed by Megan Anderson “I think one of the most amazing things about the story is its focus on the courage of everyday people and what they are willing to go through and overcome in terms of challenge,” Anderson said “All of these women and these characters are real people who actually lived And it's amazing to see what these women sacrificed for their country.” The students began rehearsing just before Christmas break and have worked countless hours inside of class and out “The music in this show is particularly difficult because there's a lot of three-to-five-part harmony that makes it really difficult to sing learning the music and the dances and then the blocking,” Anderson said “The technical students have been doing an amazing job of building the set and creating costumes designing the lights and the sound for the show.” and shows run through Saturday at Taylorview Middle School in the auditorium and the story is absolutely wonderful and the students are doing an incredible job with their storytelling talents it's all coming together to make a really cool show,” Anderson said “There's something for everyone and it is absolutely a show you do not want to miss.” Idaho (KIFI) - Idaho Falls Residents can get a discount card from the city According to the Idaho Falls website residents should go to the Recreation Center at 520 Memorial Drive to receive their card A mailing address alone does not guarantee eligibility which is done with the documentation previously listed Some people may have already verified their address through other programs at the Aquatic Center or Ice Arena If already verified at one of these other locations The card will still need to be picked up at the Recreation Center "You must present your card at the Zoo, our 3 Golf Courses (Pinecrest, Sage Lakes and Sand Creek) and the Tautphaus Park Pickleball Courts to receive your resident discount.  All other locations do NOT need a card presented to apply a discount," according to the Idaho Falls website Idaho (KIFI) - Police are investigating a pair of allegedly counterfeit bills that were passed at two businesses in Idaho Falls The counterfeit money was reportedly being used by a man and woman at various businesses along 17th Street in Idaho Falls, according to a post on the Life in Idaho Falls Facebook page The Idaho Falls Police Department (IFPD) has confirmed that two suspected bills were found at two local businesses: one at O'Reilly's and the other at Starbucks counterfeiters will often make small purchases with large counterfeit bills to obtain real cash IFPD has proved the following tips for people handling money to help spot fake bills: For more details on how to spot counterfeit bills or "dummy money," click HERE IDAHO FALLS — Dylan Wormsbaker’s four children will remember him as a hero Dylan decided to buy his first bike at 18 years old you’ve got to be careful on a bike,” says his father during Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center’s Organ Donation Month Flag-Raising Ceremony on Wednesday “Ride like you’re invisible and always protect your head.” Dylan built a thriving plumbing business and continued to ride motorcycles as his pastime RELATED | “Now we’re family.” Neighbors describe life-saving organ transplant after 34-year-old’s tragic death almost 15 years ago On March 17, 2023, a woman driving a van failed to yield to 25-year-old Dylan on his motorcycle, and hit him, causing a traumatic brain injury, according to KMVT. Curtis received a call from one of Dylan’s employees at the plumbing company saying there had been an accident and Dylan was being taken to EIRMC “We got a call when we were about halfway (to the hospital) and he’s asking me for permission to open my son’s skull to release pressure.” went through unimaginable agony as doctors performed many tests and tried everything to save Dylan doctors told Dylan’s parents that he was not going to recover brain function and I just asked him straightforwardly,” says Curtis Dylan’s parents decided to take him off of life support and honor his wishes to donate his organs Little did they know just how many lives Dylan would change “We started getting stuff from Donor Connect, and we’re going “My son helped over 102 people change their lives.” EIRMC works with Donor Connect to dispel misconceptions about organ donation and make sure more patients can access life-saving organs By signing up as an organ donor and selflessly giving his organs to over 102 people Dylan saved and changed the lives of patients and their families nationwide Kim and Curtis Wormsbaker with Dylan’s son Sawyer at the organ donation event on Wednesday Dylan was able to donate his heart to a man who lives in the West Coast his left kidney was given to a retired father of one his lungs were gifted to a woman in the Midwest and he was able to contribute to a research project which aims to help men with infertility problems among countless other organ and tissue donations “I had no idea the extent of the impact that a donation like that can make to so many people,’ says Niemann the Wormsbakers say they began to hear from some of the people who had received their son’s organs “One of the gentlemen…he drew a picture on paper and set it to Donor Connect and Donor Connect sent it to us,” says Curtis “That was cool to hear from this gentleman having his story written out for us so we can get a glimpse into his life and what it did for him and his life Curtis and Kim say they are teaching their grandchildren that their dad was a hero and continues to impact lives across the country and Donor Connect made that happen,” says Curtis “We talk to my grandson and we tell him that his dad’s a hero.” one donor can save up to eight lives and heal dozens of others through tissue donation I’m not sure Dylan knew the full impact he would have when he registered as an organ donor,” says Anderson “But his gift of life continues to shine through every life he touched in laughter shared Click here to learn more about registering to be an organ donor in Idaho SUBMIT A CORRECTION IDAHO FALLS — The city of Idaho Falls Street Division will begin sweeping residential streets on Monday Work starts with arterial and collector streets as well as streets with striping to prepare them for repainting the street sweeping schedule is divided into zones The interactive map shows residents when their street is scheduled for sweeping and when the work has been completed Each zone is anticipated to be completed in one day working to avoid scheduled garbage collection days to avoid sweeping around the 95-gallon carts crews will take a week to sweep arterial and collector roads again and then begin the cycle over Exceptions to the schedule include the week of Independence Day when personnel are shifted to assist with traffic control and event cleanup Fridays are also an exception due to personnel schedules The schedule may vary due to unanticipated mechanical issues with equipment or inclement weather please contact the Street Division at (208) 612-8490 All interactive maps are located on the Idaho Falls Public Works Department webpage SUBMIT A CORRECTION IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Falls water tower will soon be replaced after serving the city for over 80 years In celebration of the water tower's history, the Museum of Idaho and City of Idaho Falls are inviting the community to a tribute to say goodbye to the Idaho Falls landmark and learn about its history and impact The free event will be at the Museum of Idaho on Monday