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Where will you spend the 4th of July?

At home with family and friends (39.0%, 13 Votes)
Downtown I.F. at the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration (30.0%, 10 Votes)
Friend's house (3.0%, 1 Votes)
On vacation (12.0%, 4 Votes)
Other (15.0%, 5 Votes)

Total Voters: 33

Start Date: June 24, 2009 @ 12:38 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Now that summer is here, what are a few of the primary things your kids do to keep busy? (You may select up to 3 answers)

Watch TV (17.0%, 4 Votes)
Play video games (17.0%, 4 Votes)
Play outside (71.0%, 17 Votes)
Play inside (17.0%, 4 Votes)
Participate in sports (17.0%, 4 Votes)
Attend camp (0.0%, 0 Votes)
Youth/scout program (13.0%, 3 Votes)
Summer chores/work (38.0%, 9 Votes)
Hang out with their friends (33.0%, 8 Votes)
Read (21.0%, 5 Votes)
Summer school/educational programs (8.0%, 2 Votes)
Other (25.0%, 6 Votes)

Total Voters: 24

Start Date: June 17, 2009 @ 9:59 am
End Date: No Expiry

Referring to the June 5 Post, what area of budget cuts will be most controversial?

Law Enforcement (20.0%, 5 Votes)
Education (60.0%, 15 Votes)
Health and Welfare (16.0%, 4 Votes)
Roads - Infrastructure (4.0%, 1 Votes)
I'll leave a comment under the post (0.0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 25

Start Date: June 11, 2009 @ 9:01 am
End Date: No Expiry

Do you believe the sentence Brooke Armstrong received for embezzling over $150k (4 months work release and 8 years probation) is fair?

Yes. (14.0%, 6 Votes)
No. (79.0%, 33 Votes)
Unsure. (If you are unaware of the case, you may refer to the two seperate posts/articles on this site.) (7.0%, 3 Votes)

Total Voters: 42

Start Date: June 3, 2009 @ 8:09 am
End Date: No Expiry

Should Nancy Pelosi step down as Speaker of the U.S. House?

Yes. (62.0%, 18 Votes)
No. (34.0%, 10 Votes)
Not sure. (3.0%, 1 Votes)

Total Voters: 29

Start Date: May 30, 2009 @ 12:19 am
End Date: No Expiry

What are your plans for this Memorial Day weekend? (You may select more than one answer)

BBQ with family and friends (39.0%, 14 Votes)
Camping (28.0%, 10 Votes)
Travel (3.0%, 1 Votes)
Attend the Memorial Day Rally and Tea Party (11.0%, 4 Votes)
Visit cemeteries (31.0%, 11 Votes)
Chores: Yard or house work (31.0%, 11 Votes)
Job/Work (3.0%, 1 Votes)
Couch potato (17.0%, 6 Votes)
Nothing special (11.0%, 4 Votes)
Other (14.0%, 5 Votes)

Total Voters: 36

Start Date: May 20, 2009 @ 10:10 am
End Date: No Expiry

Did you participate in last week's clean up effort for the Idaho Falls area?

Yes. (14.0%, 3 Votes)
No. (27.0%, 6 Votes)
Wasn't aware of it. (59.0%, 13 Votes)

Total Voters: 22

Start Date: May 18, 2009 @ 7:24 am
End Date: No Expiry

Would you vote or support Rex Rammell for any public office?

Yes. (4.0%, 1 Votes)
No. (71.0%, 17 Votes)
Who's Rex Rammell? (8.0%, 2 Votes)
Depends who's running. (17.0%, 4 Votes)

Total Voters: 24

Start Date: May 14, 2009 @ 7:42 am
End Date: No Expiry

Should the government abandon affirmative action?

Yes. (74.0%, 17 Votes)
No. (13.0%, 3 Votes)
Undecided. (13.0%, 3 Votes)

Total Voters: 23

Start Date: May 11, 2009 @ 8:03 am
End Date: No Expiry

Would you be willing to pay for YouTube or Google content?

Yes. (3.0%, 1 Votes)
No. (91.0%, 29 Votes)
Don't use either all that often. (6.0%, 2 Votes)

Total Voters: 32

Start Date: May 6, 2009 @ 2:40 pm
End Date: No Expiry

How concerned are you about the Swine Flu?

Very concerned. (12.0%, 5 Votes)
Somewhat concerned. (38.0%, 16 Votes)
Not concerned. (14.0%, 6 Votes)
I am more concerned with how the media and government have blown it way out of proportion. (33.0%, 14 Votes)
Haven't even paid it any attention - what Swine Flu? (2.0%, 1 Votes)

Total Voters: 42

Start Date: April 30, 2009 @ 2:23 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Would you support the legalization of non-medical Marijuana?

Yes, light 'em up. (6.0%, 2 Votes)
Yes, but regulate and tax it like tobacco and alcohol. (48.0%, 16 Votes)
Neutral. (0.0%, 0 Votes)
No. I view it is an addictive and harmful substance. (42.0%, 14 Votes)
Undecided. (3.0%, 1 Votes)

Total Voters: 33

Start Date: April 27, 2009 @ 10:33 am
End Date: No Expiry

Did you attend any of the Tax Day TEA Parties?

Yes. (25.0%, 13 Votes)
No. (55.0%, 28 Votes)
Wanted to attend, but was unable. (20.0%, 10 Votes)

Total Voters: 51

Start Date: April 16, 2009 @ 10:20 am
End Date: No Expiry

What do you think about local political parties endorsing non-partisan candidates for local offices such as school board, city council, or mayor?

Support the idea as it would help us better understand the candidates leanings. (4.0%, 1 Votes)
Supportive, the parties have the right to endorse whomever they want. (13.0%, 3 Votes)
Neutral, the parties have the right to endorse whomever they want, but it doesn’t really influence my vote. (17.0%, 4 Votes)
No! The parties should keep their noses out of local, non-partisan elections. (54.0%, 13 Votes)
Undecided. (13.0%, 3 Votes)

Total Voters: 24

Start Date: April 13, 2009 @ 7:58 am
End Date: No Expiry

Which Republican would you like to see run for President in 2012?

Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House (4.0%, 2 Votes)
Gov. Bobby Jindal, Louisiana (0.0%, 0 Votes)
Gov. Sarah Palin, Alaska (8.0%, 4 Votes)
Congressman Ron Paul, Texas (10.0%, 5 Votes)
Gov. Tim Pawlenty, Minnesota (0.0%, 0 Votes)
Former Gov. Mitt Romney, Massachusetts (31.0%, 15 Votes)
Gov. Mark Sanford, South Carolina (4.0%, 2 Votes)
None, I'll be voting Democrat (35.0%, 17 Votes)
Not sure/don't care (6.0%, 3 Votes)

Total Voters: 48

Start Date: April 7, 2009 @ 8:45 am
End Date: No Expiry

The Fairness Doctrine is...

A violation of 1st Amendment free speech principles. (60.0%, 30 Votes)
Necessary for balance and fairness in broadcasting. (30.0%, 15 Votes)
Not sure (10.0%, 5 Votes)

Total Voters: 50

Start Date: March 20, 2009 @ 9:25 am
End Date: No Expiry

What do you think the city should do concerning Memorial Drive?

Close down Memorial Drive and redirect traffic, expanding the greenbelt and providing a civic plaza. (55.0%, 18 Votes)
Reduce traffic flow, still increasing green space and allowing for plaza development. (18.0%, 6 Votes)
Move the idea for a plaza elsewhere and keep Memorial Drive open as it is currently. (21.0%, 7 Votes)
Other, and please explain your alternative in the post. (6.0%, 2 Votes)

Total Voters: 33

Start Date: March 12, 2009 @ 9:12 am
End Date: No Expiry

Do you think Pharmacy's and/or Pharmacists should be allowed to refuse the sale of certain drugs because of their own personal and/or religous beliefs?

Yes (26.0%, 14 Votes)
No (70.0%, 37 Votes)
Unsure (4.0%, 2 Votes)

Total Voters: 53

Start Date: March 6, 2009 @ 6:50 am
End Date: No Expiry

If you could afford the time or money, which would you prefer your children attend?

Public School (8.0%, 2 Votes)
Private School (Non-religious) (42.0%, 10 Votes)
Private School (Parochial) (29.0%, 7 Votes)
Home School (21.0%, 5 Votes)
Charter School (0.0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 24

Start Date: March 4, 2009 @ 3:35 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Do you support a three-strike and you’re out rule for Idaho (meaning life w/o parole for three or more felony convictions)?

Yes. (13.0%, 5 Votes)
Yes, but only for certain crimes. (58.0%, 22 Votes)
No. (26.0%, 10 Votes)
Not sure. (3.0%, 1 Votes)

Total Voters: 38

Start Date: February 26, 2009 @ 6:43 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Do you support the firing of Dean Miller from the Post Register?

Yes. (27.0%, 10 Votes)
No. (57.0%, 21 Votes)
Who's Dean Miller? (16.0%, 6 Votes)

Total Voters: 37

Start Date: February 23, 2009 @ 5:14 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Should Idaho accept the federal "stimulus" money designated for Idaho?

Yes, Idaho needs the money. (50.0%, 13 Votes)
No, reject it - too many strings attached. (50.0%, 13 Votes)

Total Voters: 26

Start Date: February 18, 2009 @ 5:08 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Do you support a four-day school week?

No. (56.0%, 18 Votes)
Yes, having Mondays off. (6.0%, 2 Votes)
Yes, having Fridays off. (38.0%, 12 Votes)

Total Voters: 32

Start Date: February 12, 2009 @ 4:24 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Politically speaking: What do you consider yourself? Which party (or parties) do you align yourself with?

Republican (Party) (21.0%, 5 Votes)
Democrat (Party) (25.0%, 6 Votes)
Libertarian (Party) (13.0%, 3 Votes)
Constitution (Party) (8.0%, 2 Votes)
Green (Party) (4.0%, 1 Votes)
Independent (No party alignment) (42.0%, 10 Votes)
Other (Party not listed) (4.0%, 1 Votes)

Total Voters: 24

Start Date: February 9, 2009 @ 1:31 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Have you experienced any form of prejudice here in Idaho Falls?

No, never. (33.0%, 3 Votes)
Yes, only once though. (11.0%, 1 Votes)
Yes, at least twice. (11.0%, 1 Votes)
Yes, three times are more. (44.0%, 4 Votes)

Total Voters: 9

Start Date: February 6, 2009 @ 1:27 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Do you believe that school districts (and other government entities) should follow a set calendar for holding elections?

Yes, to limit the ability of holding stealth elections (odd dates outside normal, expected election dates such as May or November), thus protecting taxpayers and the right to vote. (71.0%, 15 Votes)
No, unexpected growth and financial strains require flexibility in order for government (especially schools) to operate effectively. (29.0%, 6 Votes)

Total Voters: 21

Start Date: January 22, 2009 @ 9:12 am
End Date: No Expiry

Do you support school districts conducting their own elections (bonds, levies, school board)?

Yes, School Districts have the right to administer their own elections as they see fit. (43.0%, 6 Votes)
No, it is a conflict of interest and the County Elections office should oversee all elections. (57.0%, 8 Votes)

Total Voters: 14

Start Date: January 27, 2009 @ 9:09 am
End Date: No Expiry

What do you think of our new leadership in Washington?

Looks Promising! (33.0%, 2 Votes)
Same ol' - Same ol' (17.0%, 1 Votes)
We're really going down hill! (50.0%, 3 Votes)

Total Voters: 6

Start Date: January 21, 2009 @ 1:41 pm
End Date: No Expiry

How would you rate Idaho Falls in snow removal this year?

Outstanding (22.0%, 8 Votes)
Good (28.0%, 10 Votes)
Average (14.0%, 5 Votes)
Fair (14.0%, 5 Votes)
Poor (22.0%, 8 Votes)

Total Voters: 36

Start Date: January 2, 2009 @ 10:20 am
End Date: No Expiry

The Beatles or The Rolling Stones?

The Beatles (81.0%, 46 Votes)
The Rolling Stones (19.0%, 11 Votes)

Total Voters: 57

Start Date: October 21, 2008 @ 1:21 pm
End Date: No Expiry

What do you think of John McCain's choosing Sarah Palinfor a running mate?

Brilliant! This could be a BIG impact! (45.0%, 54 Votes)
I don't think his choice of running mate will make much of a difference (4.0%, 5 Votes)
I like McCain, but I'm less likely to vote for him now because I don't like his choice (8.0%, 9 Votes)
He must be desperate for media coverage (21.0%, 25 Votes)
I haven't decided yet, I don't know enough about her (4.0%, 5 Votes)
It doesn't matter who he chooses, I'm for Obama ALL THE WAY! (18.0%, 22 Votes)

Total Voters: 120

Start Date: August 29, 2008 @ 2:52 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Why do you enjoy coming to the Idaho Falls Water Cooler? (choose up to 3)

The chance to write a post that many will read (19.0%, 9 Votes)
To persuade people (0.0%, 0 Votes)
To debate ideas (13.0%, 6 Votes)
To win an argument (0.0%, 0 Votes)
Connect with others in the community. (17.0%, 8 Votes)
To get some intellectual/mental stimulation (26.0%, 12 Votes)
To learn what’s going on in our community (21.0%, 10 Votes)
Other (mention in the shout box) (4.0%, 2 Votes)

Total Voters: 47

Start Date: August 22, 2008 @ 9:28 am
End Date: No Expiry

Is Beautiful South-Eastern Idaho:

A great area to live (60.0%, 6 Votes)
The greatest area to live (0.0%, 0 Votes)
Somewhere between great and the greatest (40.0%, 4 Votes)

Total Voters: 10

Start Date: August 21, 2008 @ 11:36 am
End Date: No Expiry

How did you find out about this website?

Search engine (42.0%, 13 Votes)
Link from another website (16.0%, 5 Votes)
A friend/family memeber told me about it (19.0%, 6 Votes)
Received an email about it (0.0%, 0 Votes)
Heard it mentioned in the news (0.0%, 0 Votes)
Other (23.0%, 7 Votes)

Total Voters: 31

Start Date: August 4, 2008 @ 6:33 am
End Date: No Expiry

Do you support lowering speed limits to save on gas consumption?

Yes (21.0%, 11 Votes)
No (79.0%, 41 Votes)

Total Voters: 52

Start Date: July 11, 2008 @ 10:47 am
End Date: No Expiry

What is the best New Name for the website? (You can select more than one.)

IdahoFallsToday.com (43.0%, 26 Votes)
IdahoFallsChat.com (21.0%, 13 Votes)
IdahoFallsPost.com (2.0%, 1 Votes)
IdahoFallsCommunity.com (7.0%, 4 Votes)
InsideIdahoFalls.com (20.0%, 12 Votes)
IdahoFallsNow.com (8.0%, 5 Votes)

Total Voters: 61

Start Date: June 29, 2008 @ 1:03 am
End Date: No Expiry

The "Ding" notifying people of a new message in the chat box is a nice feature, but may be causing some trouble posting or duplicate comments. So, should we keep or remove the sound alert from the

KEEP IT! It causes some issues, but the benefit outweighs the challenges. (55.0%, 12 Votes)
Remove it, it causes too many problems. (45.0%, 10 Votes)

Total Voters: 22

Start Date: June 24, 2008 @ 9:35 pm
End Date: No Expiry

If the election were held today, who would you vote for?

John McCain (53.0%, 16 Votes)
Barack Obama (47.0%, 14 Votes)

Total Voters: 30

Start Date: June 19, 2008 @ 8:59 am
End Date: No Expiry

With gas prices increasing, will you be looking to downgrade your car for better gas mileage?

Yes, right away! (8.0%, 3 Votes)
Yes, but not till its time to get a new car. (18.0%, 7 Votes)
No, I already drive a great fuel-saving automobile. (29.0%, 11 Votes)
No, I'm not planning on any changes right now. (45.0%, 17 Votes)

Total Voters: 38

Start Date: June 9, 2008 @ 8:10 am
End Date: No Expiry

Do you like the New Look and Feel of Idahofallz.com?

Yes, Love it! (74.0%, 23 Votes)
NO, NO, NO! Bring Ol' Blue Back - FAST! (26.0%, 8 Votes)

Total Voters: 31

Start Date: June 5, 2008 @ 8:35 am
End Date: No Expiry

Do you regularly vote in the primary elections?

Yes (60.0%, 30 Votes)
No (24.0%, 12 Votes)
I vote in the Primary Elections only if there is a candidate of special interest. (16.0%, 8 Votes)

Total Voters: 50

Start Date: May 25, 2008 @ 7:40 pm
End Date: No Expiry

How aware are you as to what is going on in the world? (courtesy of user: Find Humor in Life)

I’m very aware! Nothing escapes my intense scrutiny. (20.0%, 11 Votes)
I’m generally aware of local and world news events (70.0%, 38 Votes)
I’m only concerned with what’s going on in my life. (6.0%, 3 Votes)
Huh? Where am I? How long have I been in this coma? (4.0%, 2 Votes)

Total Voters: 54

Start Date: May 19, 2008 @ 4:03 am
End Date: No Expiry

What type of service do you currently use to receive your tv signal?

Over the air (rooftop or rabbit ears) (10.0%, 5 Votes)
Cable (52.0%, 25 Votes)
Satellite (27.0%, 13 Votes)
I don't ever watch televsion (10.0%, 5 Votes)

Total Voters: 48

Start Date: May 15, 2008 @ 6:30 am
End Date: No Expiry

How Much Racism Exists in Southeast Idaho?

Little or none at all. (28.0%, 11 Votes)
It is fairly common. (43.0%, 17 Votes)
It is abundant everywhere you turn. (30.0%, 12 Votes)

Total Voters: 40

Start Date: May 12, 2008 @ 7:14 pm
End Date: No Expiry

What are your Summer Vacation Plans?

Taking vacation somewhere in Southeast Idaho. (9.0%, 5 Votes)
Traveling just outside Southeast Idaho (i.e. Yellowstone, Jackson Hole, Salt Lake City). (27.0%, 15 Votes)
Driving/Flying somewhere Farther than Salt Lake City. (36.0%, 20 Votes)
No summer vacation planned this year . (29.0%, 16 Votes)

Total Voters: 56

Start Date: May 5, 2008 @ 10:49 am
End Date: No Expiry

When going to vote at the polls how much preperation do you engage in deciding who you will vote for?

I thoroughly research each candidatesfor their strengths, weaknesses, political standings, etc before voting and make my voting decision based on who best fits the bill. (43.0%, 24 Votes)
I try to get a brief overview of what each of the candidates standings are before deciding. (45.0%, 25 Votes)
I typically vote down the line of my prefered party (i.e. (if they represent my party, that's good enought for me.") (9.0%, 5 Votes)
I don't vote. (4.0%, 2 Votes)

Total Voters: 56

Start Date: April 28, 2008 @ 9:22 am
End Date: No Expiry

How do you usually pay when you're out and about?

Cash (7.0%, 4 Votes)
Check (18.0%, 10 Votes)
Debit Card (including "visa check card", etc.) (60.0%, 33 Votes)
Credit Card (15.0%, 8 Votes)

Total Voters: 55

Start Date: April 24, 2008 @ 3:42 am
End Date: No Expiry

Does Hillary Clinton’s and Barack Obama’s ongoing fued help or hurt the Democratic party come election day?

HELPS (keeps their names/issues in the news, etc.) (14.0%, 5 Votes)
HURTS (they end up beating each other up and keep them from targeting their real opponent.) (76.0%, 28 Votes)
Neither helps nor hurts. (11.0%, 4 Votes)

Total Voters: 37

Start Date: April 22, 2008 @ 3:33 am
End Date: No Expiry

What will you do with most of your forthcoming economic stimulus check? (Pick 1 or 2 answers)

I plan to spend it on retail shopping, luxury items, overdue repairs, charity, and/or vacation spending (16.0%, 14 Votes)
I plan to pay down existing debts (44.0%, 40 Votes)
I plan to put it into savings or investment (28.0%, 25 Votes)
I will not get a stimulus check (12.0%, 11 Votes)

Total Voters: 90

Start Date: April 13, 2008 @ 10:09 am
End Date: No Expiry

Should Congress bail out homeowners during this recession and housing crisis?

Yes, to the same degree as lenders have already been bailed out (15.0%, 11 Votes)
Yes, but only homeowners in foreclosure should be helped (8.0%, 6 Votes)
No, homeowners should not be bailed out of their responsibilities (76.0%, 55 Votes)

Total Voters: 72

Start Date: April 6, 2008 @ 3:42 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Who are one or two people you could realistically vote for president? (Pick 1 or 2)

Barack Obama (31.0%, 43 Votes)
Hillary Clinton (24.0%, 34 Votes)
John McCain (45.0%, 62 Votes)

Total Voters: 139

Start Date: March 30, 2008 @ 10:34 am
End Date: No Expiry

Should the Teton Dam be rebuilt?

Absolultely Yes (19.0%, 9 Votes)
Possibly, but only if safety is foolproof (49.0%, 23 Votes)
Absolutely Not (32.0%, 15 Votes)

Total Voters: 47

Start Date: March 24, 2008 @ 10:20 am
End Date: No Expiry

Do we want Areva to build their uranium enrichment plant outside Idaho Falls?

I absolutely support it (60.0%, 49 Votes)
I support it, but I am concerned about the waste (7.0%, 6 Votes)
I need to hear their waste disposal plans before I can support it (26.0%, 21 Votes)
I absolutely oppose it (7.0%, 6 Votes)

Total Voters: 82

Start Date: March 16, 2008 @ 10:50 am
End Date: No Expiry

What do you think about Idaho Falls' proposed 35 square foot minimum per child daycare space requirement?

I support this requirement, with grandfathering of existing daycares (27.0%, 14 Votes)
I support this requirement of all daycares (25.0%, 13 Votes)
I do not support 35 foot, but I could support 25 foot (25.0%, 13 Votes)
I do not support any minimum space requirements at all (22.0%, 11 Votes)

Total Voters: 51

Start Date: March 9, 2008 @ 9:54 am
End Date: No Expiry

Should young women's career aspirations be more than just motherhood?

Young women need to pursue a real career, which motherhood is not (27.0%, 17 Votes)
A secondary career should probably be pursued with more focus than motherhood (17.0%, 11 Votes)
Motherhood is probably enough but a secondary career should also be considered (30.0%, 19 Votes)
Motherhood is definitely enough of a career aspiration (27.0%, 17 Votes)

Total Voters: 64

Start Date: March 2, 2008 @ 10:29 am
End Date: No Expiry

Should concealed weapons be allowed on college campuses?

Yes (56.0%, 40 Votes)
No (44.0%, 31 Votes)

Total Voters: 71

Start Date: February 24, 2008 @ 11:48 am
End Date: No Expiry

Do you support taxpayer-funded college scholarships for students who meet drug-free standards?

Yes (21.0%, 12 Votes)
No (79.0%, 45 Votes)

Total Voters: 57

Start Date: February 17, 2008 @ 10:21 am
End Date: No Expiry

How much time do you spend weekly reading versus watching videos? (Pick one for each activity, two total)

Reading: 0-4 hours weekly (9.0%, 7 Votes)
Reading: 4-10 hours weekly (24.0%, 19 Votes)
Reading: 10-15 hours weekly (5.0%, 4 Votes)
Reading: 15+ hours weekly (16.0%, 13 Votes)
Watching Videos: 0-4 hours weekly (20.0%, 16 Votes)
Watching Videos: 4-10 hours weekly (15.0%, 12 Votes)
Watching Videos: 10-15 hours weekly (3.0%, 2 Votes)
Watching Videos: 15+ hours weekly (8.0%, 6 Votes)

Total Voters: 79

Start Date: February 10, 2008 @ 11:13 am
End Date: No Expiry

How do you like all the snow this year?

Bring it on (79.0%, 58 Votes)
What hath hell wrought upon us? (21.0%, 15 Votes)

Total Voters: 73

Start Date: February 3, 2008 @ 12:49 pm
End Date: No Expiry

How do you plan to spend your 2008 tax return money? (Pick up to 2 options)

I do not get a tax refund this year (12.0%, 8 Votes)
Save or invest it (26.0%, 17 Votes)
Spend on past due bills (30.0%, 20 Votes)
Spend on overdue repairs (12.0%, 8 Votes)
Spend on vacation (11.0%, 7 Votes)
Spend on luxuries (8.0%, 5 Votes)
Donate to worthy cause (2.0%, 1 Votes)

Total Voters: 66

Start Date: January 27, 2008 @ 10:03 am
End Date: No Expiry

What kind of music do you listen to most? (Pick up to 5)

Heavy/Alternative rock (12.0%, 26 Votes)
Classical/Symphony (5.0%, 11 Votes)
Techno/Electronic (4.0%, 9 Votes)
80s hair bands (11.0%, 24 Votes)
Classic Rock (17.0%, 37 Votes)
Heavy Metal (5.0%, 12 Votes)
Pop/Top 40 (10.0%, 23 Votes)
Mashups (3.0%, 7 Votes)
Country (11.0%, 24 Votes)
Spanish (0.0%, 1 Votes)
Reggae (3.0%, 6 Votes)
Hip Hop (3.0%, 7 Votes)
Gospel (3.0%, 7 Votes)
Latin (0.0%, 1 Votes)
Jazz (5.0%, 10 Votes)
Rap (2.0%, 5 Votes)
Other musical styles (5.0%, 12 Votes)

Total Voters: 222

Start Date: January 20, 2008 @ 10:20 am
End Date: No Expiry

Do you support Tom Luna's iStars teacher merit pay proposal?

Yes (38.0%, 13 Votes)
No (62.0%, 21 Votes)

Total Voters: 34

Start Date: January 13, 2008 @ 12:37 pm
End Date: No Expiry

What are your top 2008 New Year Resolutions? (Pick up to 3)

Lose Weight/Exercise More (25.0%, 19 Votes)
Stop Smoking/Drinking (4.0%, 3 Votes)
Decrease debt (16.0%, 12 Votes)
Increase family time (9.0%, 7 Votes)
Help others (3.0%, 2 Votes)
Start a business (0.0%, 0 Votes)
Write a book (4.0%, 3 Votes)
Travel more (4.0%, 3 Votes)
Learn something new (7.0%, 5 Votes)
Organize my spaces (9.0%, 7 Votes)
I don't bother with New Year's Resolutions (20.0%, 15 Votes)

Total Voters: 76

Start Date: January 6, 2008 @ 10:54 am
End Date: No Expiry

How was your 2007?

Best year ever for me (7.0%, 5 Votes)
A great year to remember (32.0%, 23 Votes)
Average (38.0%, 28 Votes)
A great year to forget (18.0%, 13 Votes)
Worst year ever for me (5.0%, 4 Votes)

Total Voters: 73

Start Date: December 30, 2007 @ 12:23 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Do you drive around to look at Christmas lights this year?

Not once (37.0%, 22 Votes)
Once or twice (49.0%, 29 Votes)
Once per week (12.0%, 7 Votes)
At least twice per week (2.0%, 1 Votes)

Total Voters: 59

Start Date: December 16, 2007 @ 1:58 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Is you a girl or is you a boy? (Just gauging IFz user base)

I is a Female (41.0%, 28 Votes)
I is a Male (59.0%, 41 Votes)

Total Voters: 69

Start Date: December 9, 2007 @ 2:53 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Which term (and philosophy) to you subscribe to?

Illegal Alien (73.0%, 61 Votes)
Undocumented Worker (27.0%, 23 Votes)

Total Voters: 84

Start Date: December 2, 2007 @ 2:04 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Who of these could you vote for President in 2008? (Select up to 3 options)

Mitt Romney (21.0%, 70 Votes)
Hillary Clinton (13.0%, 42 Votes)
Rudy Guiliani (13.0%, 43 Votes)
Barak Obama (16.0%, 52 Votes)
John McCain (13.0%, 43 Votes)
John Edwards (6.0%, 20 Votes)
Ron Paul (10.0%, 33 Votes)
Dennis Kucinich (3.0%, 11 Votes)
Michael Bloomberg (4.0%, 12 Votes)

Total Voters: 326

Start Date: November 25, 2007 @ 11:48 am
End Date: No Expiry

Where do you get your digital music files? (select 3 biggest sources)

Ripped from my own CDs (27.0%, 25 Votes)
Ripped from friends or family CDs (14.0%, 13 Votes)
iTunes (17.0%, 16 Votes)
Amazon (1.0%, 1 Votes)
Urge (0.0%, 0 Votes)
Rhapsody (2.0%, 2 Votes)
Ruckus (0.0%, 0 Votes)
Yahoo (1.0%, 1 Votes)
Other legal online services (3.0%, 3 Votes)
Pirated (Kazaa, Limewire, bitTorrents, etc.) (18.0%, 17 Votes)
I do not use any digital music files (17.0%, 16 Votes)

Total Voters: 94

Start Date: November 18, 2007 @ 12:48 pm
End Date: No Expiry

What music format do you listen to usually?

Vinyl (1.0%, 1 Votes)
45’s (1.0%, 1 Votes)
8 tracks (4.0%, 3 Votes)
Cassette (0.0%, 0 Votes)
CD (11.0%, 9 Votes)
Digital Files (MP3/AAC/etc.) (42.0%, 34 Votes)
AM/FM Radio (20.0%, 16 Votes)
Satellite Radio (21.0%, 17 Votes)

Total Voters: 81

Start Date: November 11, 2007 @ 7:08 pm
End Date: No Expiry

What colleges did IFz visitors attend? (Select 2 if you attended more than one)

No college or Not old enough yet (4.0%, 5 Votes)
Eastern Idaho Technical College (13.0%, 16 Votes)
Idaho State University (23.0%, 29 Votes)
BYU-Idaho (12.0%, 15 Votes)
College of Southern Idaho (2.0%, 3 Votes)
Boise State University (5.0%, 6 Votes)
Albertson College (0.0%, 0 Votes)
Northwest Nazarene University (1.0%, 1 Votes)
Lewis-Clark State College (0.0%, 0 Votes)
University of Idaho (13.0%, 16 Votes)
North Idaho College (0.0%, 0 Votes)
U.S. college outside Idaho (28.0%, 35 Votes)
International college outside America (1.0%, 1 Votes)

Total Voters: 127

Start Date: November 4, 2007 @ 2:17 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Should Idaho Falls install video cameras in public right-of-ways?

Yes (52.0%, 44 Votes)
No (37.0%, 31 Votes)
Undecided (11.0%, 9 Votes)

Total Voters: 84

Start Date: October 28, 2007 @ 10:37 am
End Date: No Expiry

Do restaurant heath inspection reports cause you to change partonage?

Yes, almost always (21.0%, 17 Votes)
Sometimes, depending on violation details (49.0%, 39 Votes)
No, I rely more on my and my friends' experiences (11.0%, 9 Votes)
No, I forget which places had violations (5.0%, 4 Votes)
No, the inspections are too infrequent to be accurate (1.0%, 1 Votes)
No, need cumulative reports to see accurate trends (13.0%, 10 Votes)

Total Voters: 80

Start Date: October 21, 2007 @ 1:28 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Do you participate in area winter sports? (Select up to 9 options)

I downhill ski 1-5 times per year (3.0%, 4 Votes)
I downhill ski 6+ times per year (13.0%, 15 Votes)
I snowboard 1-5 times per year (2.0%, 2 Votes)
I snowboard 6+ times per year (5.0%, 6 Votes)
I snowmobile 1-5 times per year (7.0%, 8 Votes)
I snowmobile 6+ times per year (1.0%, 1 Votes)
I ice skate 1-5 times per year (4.0%, 5 Votes)
I ice skate 6+ times per year (2.0%, 2 Votes)
I play ice hockey 1-5 times per year (2.0%, 2 Votes)
I play ice hockey 6+ times per year (3.0%, 3 Votes)
I cross-country ski 1-5 times per year (7.0%, 8 Votes)
I cross-country ski 6+ times per year (5.0%, 6 Votes)
I sled 1-5 times per year (14.0%, 16 Votes)
I sled 6+ times per year (6.0%, 7 Votes)
I ice fish 1-5 times per year (4.0%, 5 Votes)
I ice fish 6+ times per year (0.0%, 0 Votes)
I snow shoe 1-5 times per year (3.0%, 4 Votes)
I snow shoe 6+ times per year (3.0%, 3 Votes)
I do not do any of these winter activities (16.0%, 18 Votes)

Total Voters: 115

Start Date: October 14, 2007 @ 11:31 am
End Date: No Expiry

Senator Larry Craig: Should he stay or should he go?

Larry Craig should go (75.0%, 119 Votes)
Larry Craig should stay (25.0%, 40 Votes)

Total Voters: 159

Start Date: October 7, 2007 @ 1:07 pm
End Date: No Expiry

What are your top three Idaho Falls pizza sources?

Homemade (10.0%, 25 Votes)
Craigo's (8.0%, 20 Votes)
Dominos (9.0%, 24 Votes)
Godfather's (10.0%, 27 Votes)
Leo's/The Crossing (6.0%, 15 Votes)
Little Caesars (5.0%, 13 Votes)
Papa John's (11.0%, 28 Votes)
Papa Kelsey's (1.0%, 3 Votes)
Papa Murphy's (14.0%, 36 Votes)
Papa Tom's (7.0%, 17 Votes)
Pizza Hut (16.0%, 40 Votes)
Primo's (1.0%, 3 Votes)
Store Bought (3.0%, 7 Votes)

Total Voters: 258

Start Date: September 30, 2007 @ 12:02 pm
End Date: No Expiry

How many times in the last year have you been away from the Idaho Falls area and the state of Idaho?

IF area: 0 times, ID state: 0 times (10.0%, 7 Votes)
IF area: 1-5 times, ID state: 0 times (6.0%, 4 Votes)
IF area: 1-5 times, ID state: 1-5 times (6.0%, 4 Votes)
IF area: 6-15 times, ID state: 0 times (4.0%, 3 Votes)
IF area: 6-15 times, ID state: 1-5 times (14.0%, 10 Votes)
IF area: 6-15 times, ID state: 6-15 times (4.0%, 3 Votes)
IF area: 15+ times, ID state: 0 times (0.0%, 0 Votes)
IF area: 15+ times, ID state: 1-5 times (13.0%, 9 Votes)
IF area: 15+ times, ID state: 6-15 times (17.0%, 12 Votes)
IF area: 15+ times, ID state: 15+ times (25.0%, 17 Votes)

Total Voters: 69

Start Date: September 23, 2007 @ 11:52 am
End Date: No Expiry

How long have you lived in Idaho Falls (total)?

Never lived in Idaho Falls (10.0%, 10 Votes)
0-1 year (4.0%, 4 Votes)
1-2 years (4.0%, 4 Votes)
2-5 years (5.0%, 5 Votes)
5-10 years (2.0%, 2 Votes)
10-15 years (9.0%, 9 Votes)
15-25 years (25.0%, 25 Votes)
25+ years (40.0%, 40 Votes)

Total Voters: 99

Start Date: September 16, 2007 @ 11:35 am
End Date: No Expiry

What professional sports types would you like to see in Idaho Falls? (Pick up to two options)

Basketball (19.0%, 24 Votes)
Football (23.0%, 29 Votes)
Hockey (30.0%, 37 Votes)
Rugby (2.0%, 3 Votes)
Soccer (9.0%, 11 Votes)
UFC Fights (17.0%, 21 Votes)

Total Voters: 125

Start Date: September 9, 2007 @ 9:12 am
End Date: No Expiry

What show types would you like to see our Idaho Falls Arts Council bring in? (Select up to 3 options)

Speakers/Lecturers (8.0%, 16 Votes)
Broadway Productions (16.0%, 33 Votes)
Children's Productions (8.0%, 16 Votes)
Classic Rock (17.0%, 34 Votes)
Comedy (19.0%, 39 Votes)
Country (7.0%, 14 Votes)
Hard Rock (12.0%, 24 Votes)
Instrumentals (3.0%, 6 Votes)
Jazz (4.0%, 8 Votes)
Latin (2.0%, 5 Votes)
Pop (4.0%, 8 Votes)

Total Voters: 203

Start Date: September 2, 2007 @ 10:45 am
End Date: No Expiry

How much impact has the River City Weekly had in our community?

River City What? (Poor) (25.0%, 23 Votes)
It’s alright but nothing special. (Fair) (25.0%, 23 Votes)
Average, about as expected. (Average) (22.0%, 20 Votes)
It’s had a good impact. (Good) (19.0%, 17 Votes)
Outstanding, filled a crucial niche. (Excellent) (9.0%, 8 Votes)

Total Voters: 91

Start Date: August 26, 2007 @ 8:30 am
End Date: No Expiry

Of neighbors' homes you can see from your home, how many do you feel you really know?

Not a single neighbor (26.0%, 24 Votes)
10% of visible neighbors (28.0%, 26 Votes)
25% of visible neighbors (15.0%, 14 Votes)
50% of visible neighbors (13.0%, 12 Votes)
75% of visible neighbors (8.0%, 7 Votes)
90% of visible neighbors (11.0%, 10 Votes)

Total Voters: 93

Start Date: August 19, 2007 @ 10:58 am
End Date: No Expiry

What is your current favorite Idaho Falls news source?

Post Register Newspaper (28.0%, 21 Votes)
KIDK Channel 3 CBS (19.0%, 14 Votes)
KPVI Channel 6 NBC (12.0%, 9 Votes)
KIFI Channel 8 ABC (41.0%, 30 Votes)

Total Voters: 74

Start Date: August 12, 2007 @ 3:24 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Could you support a new law enforcement building with an $8-12 million price tag?

Yes (32.0%, 25 Votes)
No (51.0%, 39 Votes)
Need more informtion (17.0%, 13 Votes)

Total Voters: 77

Start Date: August 5, 2007 @ 9:37 am
End Date: No Expiry

Do you approve or disapprove of the job Larry Craig is doing as senator?

Approve (25.0%, 16 Votes)
Not Sure (18.0%, 12 Votes)
Disapprove (57.0%, 37 Votes)

Total Voters: 65

Start Date: July 29, 2007 @ 10:28 am
End Date: No Expiry

How much extra would you be willing to pay in your utility bill for curbside recycling?

$10 per month (19.0%, 17 Votes)
$6 per month (27.0%, 25 Votes)
$2 per month (16.0%, 15 Votes)
$0 - Do not support a city curbside recycling program (37.0%, 34 Votes)

Total Voters: 91

Start Date: July 22, 2007 @ 10:29 am
End Date: No Expiry

How often do you recycle?

Hardly ever (44.0%, 27 Votes)
Occasionally (18.0%, 11 Votes)
More often than not (15.0%, 9 Votes)
As much as possible (24.0%, 15 Votes)

Total Voters: 62

Start Date: July 15, 2007 @ 11:41 am
End Date: No Expiry

Do you think Idaho Falls Councilman Larry Lyons can effectively serve while suing the city for $500,000?

Yes (7.0%, 8 Votes)
Probably (3.0%, 3 Votes)
Probably Not (12.0%, 14 Votes)
No (78.0%, 89 Votes)

Total Voters: 114

Start Date: July 8, 2007 @ 1:36 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Which Republican is embarrassing their party more than helping?

George Bush (43.0%, 65 Votes)
Dick Cheney (16.0%, 24 Votes)
Ann Coulter (16.0%, 25 Votes)
Tom Delay (2.0%, 3 Votes)
Newt Gingrich (1.0%, 1 Votes)
Rudy Giuliani (2.0%, 3 Votes)
Michelle Malkin (1.0%, 1 Votes)
John McCain (11.0%, 17 Votes)
Bill O'Reilly (9.0%, 13 Votes)

Total Voters: 152

Start Date: June 24, 2007 @ 11:25 am
End Date: No Expiry

Which Democrat is embarrassing their party more than helping?

Joe Biden (1.0%, 1 Votes)
Hillary Clinton (19.0%, 18 Votes)
John Edwards (2.0%, 2 Votes)
Al Gore (11.0%, 11 Votes)
William Jefferson (9.0%, 9 Votes)
Rosie O'Donnell (44.0%, 42 Votes)
Al Sharpton (14.0%, 13 Votes)

Total Voters: 96

Start Date: June 17, 2007 @ 11:16 am
End Date: No Expiry

Do you think carbon offset credits have a substantial positive effect on CO2 emmissions?

Yes, absolutely (4.0%, 2 Votes)
Probably, more positive effects than negative (16.0%, 9 Votes)
Probably not, more negative effects than positive (21.0%, 12 Votes)
No, absolutely not (60.0%, 34 Votes)

Total Voters: 57

Start Date: June 10, 2007 @ 11:01 am
End Date: No Expiry

What is your most frequent Idaho Falls news source lately?

On-Air: KIDK Channel 3 CBS (9.0%, 7 Votes)
On-Air: KPVI Channel 6 NBC (7.0%, 5 Votes)
On-Air: KIFI Channel 8 ABC (21.0%, 16 Votes)
Paper version: Post Register Newspaper (14.0%, 11 Votes)
Website: KIDK Channel 3 CBS (1.0%, 1 Votes)
Website: KPVI Channel 6 NBC (5.0%, 4 Votes)
Website: KIFI Channel 8 ABC (14.0%, 11 Votes)
Website: Post Register Newspaper (9.0%, 7 Votes)
Other sources or combinations (18.0%, 14 Votes)

Total Voters: 76

Start Date: June 3, 2007 @ 6:52 pm
End Date: No Expiry

If you could only pick one, what do you think Idaho Falls needs most?

Larger Convention Center for bringing in nationally-touring music, theater, and ice skating shows. (24.0%, 24 Votes)
Major Sandy Downs re-investment to covert it into a huge outdoor arena for concerts and monster truck rallies. (5.0%, 5 Votes)
New amusement park, and/or water park, as a realistic local alternative to Lagoon. (20.0%, 20 Votes)
Safer dedicated bike paths criss-crossing Idaho Falls, essentially creating elongated strip parks. (19.0%, 19 Votes)
Children's Discovery Center providing creative learning spaces and enrichment activities for families. (13.0%, 13 Votes)
Second and/or third fireworks launch sites near Broadway and/or Pancheri to enhance our annual show and tourist draw. (1.0%, 1 Votes)
Forget all these and reduce our property taxes instead. (19.0%, 19 Votes)

Total Voters: 101

Start Date: May 27, 2007 @ 11:54 am
End Date: No Expiry

Do you trust EIRMC for your healthcare needs?

Absolutely 100% trust (32.0%, 28 Votes)
Mostly, depending on the department or time of day (31.0%, 27 Votes)
Very little, depending on the department or time of day (21.0%, 18 Votes)
Absolutely 0% trust (16.0%, 14 Votes)

Total Voters: 87

Start Date: May 20, 2007 @ 10:29 am
End Date: No Expiry

Do you trust current local Boy Scout leadership?

Yes (43.0%, 40 Votes)
Mostly (7.0%, 6 Votes)
Somewhat (9.0%, 8 Votes)
No (41.0%, 38 Votes)

Total Voters: 92

Start Date: May 13, 2007 @ 1:48 pm
End Date: No Expiry

What do you think about the War on Drugs?

I think it will eventually work, and just needs to continue or escalate (7.0%, 5 Votes)
I am concerned it's not working, but the strategy should be kept and tweaked rather than decriminalization (19.0%, 13 Votes)
I am concerned it's not working, and we should start looking at other alternatives, possibly decriminilaliztion. (26.0%, 18 Votes)
I think it has failed, and decriminalization should prioritize health treatments over criminal punishments. (49.0%, 34 Votes)