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In today's newsletter:

  • What will Idaho Falls' new finance director change about city spending?
  • Which downtown Idaho Falls shops were hit in Saturday's vandalism spree?
  • Idaho Falls authorities respond after local man dies in Snake River

Also on today's calendar: 26-27 Season Preview Street Party and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 50.
  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Mark Hagedorn appointed director of Idaho Falls' new finance department (localnews8.com) — Idaho Falls has created a new Finance Department, and the City Council has confirmed longtime city employee Mark Hagedorn as its first director and treasurer. Hagedorn will act as the city's chief financial officer, overseeing financial strategy, reporting accuracy, and internal controls to support future decisions that affect local services and use of taxpayer money.
   

2. Downtown Idaho Falls businesses damaged in early morning vandalism spree (eastidahonews.com) — Several downtown Idaho Falls businesses are dealing with broken windows, smashed planters, and other damage after an early-morning vandalism spree Saturday around 5 a.m. Police say no formal reports have been filed yet, and they're urging affected owners and witnesses to submit damage details, photos, or video so an investigation can move forward and potential restitution can be pursued.
   

3. Man dies after being rescued from the Snake River (localnews8.com) — An elderly Idaho Falls man has died after being pulled from the Snake River along its west bank, despite rapid response and life-saving efforts from Idaho Falls Police and Fire EMS. Authorities are investigating the case as a possible suicide and are encouraging residents to seek help through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and regional mental health providers.
   

4. Idaho Falls hosting 21 nations for 45th World Fly Fishing Championship (eastidahonews.com) — Idaho Falls is welcoming anglers from more than 21 nations this week for the 45th World Fly Fishing Championship, with parades and ceremonies along the Snake River Greenbelt. Events run through Friday on nearby rivers and lakes, highlighting the region's renowned fisheries while conservation groups urge visitors to fish responsibly during a low-water year.
   

5. Former Nairobi resident attends Saturday's bake sale to help African girls (rexburgstandardjournal.com) — A couple who recently moved to Idaho Falls from Nairobi spent Saturday supporting a large local bake sale raising money for hygiene kits and training for African girls. They shared how limited access to sanitary supplies forces many girls to miss school, and encouraged Idaho Falls neighbors to keep donating so more kits, sewing machines, and job training can be provided.
   

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