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A New Name For IdahoFallz.com

If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to the newsletter or RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!IdahoFallz.com has a great history. I have been looking for ways to continue to improve the site and I have some big ideas that are in the works.
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Teacher’s Union President, Peggy Christensen, Wants District 93 to Stop Rewarding Teachers.

District 93 has finally started to recognize the great hard work that many teachers are doing. The district has recently given special recognition to dozens of teachers who have done outstanding at their job.
Forty one teachers were honored and received cash rewards from $500.00 to $4,000.00 for going above and beyond and […]


IdahoFallz.com - New Ownership Information (it’s about TIME!)

O.K., here it is, finally - Information on the sale and new owner of idahofallz.com.
Some months ago I was researching some information on the internet, and I came across a website dedicated to discussion in our home town of Idaho Falls. I was very impressed with the some of […]


How you can help solve the 1996 Angie Dodge murder

We are going to solve Idaho Falls’ 1996 Angie Raye Dodge murder. This is an extremely ambitious goal, but solving this murder is vital for a local family to get closure, for our community to finally know what happened, and possibly to expose official misdeeds at that time. The stakes are high to solve the […]


Prostate Cancer Treatment Delayed by Conflict of Interest

I provided this link so that those who are concerned might voice an opinion. The delay has already cost lives and the comfort of thousands of men suffering from prostate cancer. Instead of chemotherapy, this type of drug attacks the cancer cells. The knowledge gained from […]


Kudos to Officer Kenny Yellen

I think kudos are in order for Police Officer Kenny Yellen. I realize this happened down in Montpelier, but I want to highlight the important story that does not seem to have been widely reported.
This is the case where Kevin Buttars (who used to serve in our local Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office) was accused of […]


Misconduct Charges Part 1: Police, Prosecutors, and a Judge Accused

This article is about recent incidents and current lawsuits that our local media outlets have failed to report. This first part informs you about the lawsuits, the second part raisees questions about why our local media have chosen not to report these lawsuits.
At least six local residents are suing numerous local government entities for gross […]


Conversation with Idaho Falls Mayor Jared Fuhriman

I had a chance to speak with Idaho Falls Mayor Jared Fuhriman this morning. I have met with him a couple times previously, but did not want to make a big deal about it, and definitely do not want to imply he endorses IdahoFallz.com or anything like that. Usually a mayor would not have any […]


Why the angst between Ammon and Idaho Falls?

It seems there is some underlying angst between residents and city governments of Idaho Falls and Ammon. For outsiders or those new to the area, Ammon historically was pretty much a suburb of Idaho Falls, tucked into our southeast corner. When you cross over from the Grand Teton Mall to say the Target store area, […]


Frank Vandersloot Will Launch News Organization and Website

This is one of those posts where I will be a champion or a fool. Better to live than regret, ehh?
Frank Vandersloot is reportedly about to launch his own news organization.
I have twice heard this information in the past seven months, the more recent and firmer information just seven weeks ago.
Based on who […]


Do You Want a 13-14 Story Marriott Residence Inn Hotel/Condo at Taylor’s Crossing?

Last summer we were introduced to photos and story regarding the 13 story Marriott Residence Inn to be built at Taylor’s Crossing. As you have probably noticed, there aren’t cranes and workers building what would be the tallest building in Idaho Falls. I’ve added the “14th” floor, as I’ve never stayed in a […]


Otter was rude, but people ate it up.

Tuesday afternoon I staffed Jerry Brady (I work for him) as he attended the Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce Luncheon.
The previous night was spent at the debate in Twin Falls where Jerry just shined. It was great.
At the luncheon, Otter spoke first. He’s an excellent speaker. I guess that’s what comes with 30 years of […]