🌱 32nd Annual Great Snake River Duck Race + Idaho City Falls Budget

Hello all. Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Idaho Falls Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Cloudy with a t-storm or two. High: 74 Low: 54.
• Friday: Times of clouds and sun. High: 80 Low: 51.

Here are the top three stories today in Idaho Falls:

1. The 32nd Annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race, sponsored by the Idaho Falls Rotary Club, is taking place in Idaho Falls at the Development Workshop Inc. (DWI). Over 20,000 ducks are being prepared for the race by DWI clients, who are cleaning and adding new ID stickers. DWI, a nonprofit organization, assists individuals with disabilities or disadvantages in achieving economic and social independence. The race is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 12, and is a significant event for DWI. (Local News 8)
2. The Idaho Falls City Council has unanimously approved a tentative budget for the fiscal year 2024, not to exceed $339,533,522. The budget includes $72,490,610 for the General Fund, covering various departments like police, fire, parks, and more. The preliminary budget will undergo a public hearing on Aug. 10, with possible changes based on feedback before adoption on Aug. 24. (Post Register)
3. Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies, Swan Valley Fire, and Idaho Falls Ambulance responded to an overturned drift boat incident near the Snake River Bridge at Spring Creek. The boat had capsized, pinning a dog named "Finn" against a cement pylon, while two individuals were found floating downstream without life jackets. The occupants were rescued by another drift boat and remained uninjured, while deputies managed to free the dog and highlight the importance of wearing life jackets and understanding river conditions when engaging in water recreation. (Idaho State Journal)

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Today and tomorrow in Idaho Falls:

Thursday, August 3

• Idaho Falls Art Walk At Colonial Theater Willard Arts Center (5:00 PM)
• Idaho Falls Chukars vs. Boise Hawks At Melaleuca Field (7:05 PM)

Friday, August 4

• Lunch & Learn: Storing & Preserving Your Garden Harvest At The Teton Event Center (11:45 AM)

From my notebook:

• Are you thinking about adopting a cat? Meet Tigress, Frost, Cupcake, and other cats who are looking for fur-ever homes. (Idaho Falls Patch)
• Photos don't always do a home justice, check out these open houses around Idaho Falls between Aug. 4-5. (Idaho Falls Patch)
• Sarah Palin is scheduled to appear in Idaho Falls as a guest of the Idaho Republican Party on Aug. 19. The event will be held at the Melaleuca Conference and Event Center, with general admission starting at 6:30 p.m. and a VIP reception at 5:30 p.m. (Idaho News)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! I'll be in your inbox soon with your next update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.