🌱 Dora Erickson Receives $10K Donation + Sully's GastroPub Opens

Hello, neighbors. Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Idaho Falls Patch newsletter, filled with all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Sunny and comfortable. High: 87 Low: 48.
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 81 Low: 57.

Here are the top three stories today in Idaho Falls:

1. Wackerli Subaru made a generous donation of $10,000 and supply kits to Dora Erickson Elementary School, benefiting over 25 teachers and 480 students. The donation was part of Subaru's nationwide effort to support education through its partnership with adoptaclassroom.org. The teachers and students expressed gratitude for the donation, which helps alleviate financial stress on teachers and the school while showing strong community support for education. (Post Register)
2. After months of being missing, an SUV was found submerged in the Snake River in Idaho Falls by the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Aquatic Rescue Team. The discovery was prompted by a man who found a license plate near the vehicle and contacted the authorities, leading to the recovery of the GMC Envoy. The SUV had been driven into the river by an intoxicated man about a year ago, and its location remained unknown until now. (East Idaho News)
3. Sully's GastroPub is taking over the space previously occupied by Happy Chinese Restaurant in downtown Idaho Falls. The former Chinese restaurant closed on Jul. 29, and now Jeff and Kristina Sullivan, who previously operated a food truck called Sully's Lunchbox, have moved in. Their new establishment offers a diverse menu of 11 burgers, four sandwiches, Japanese and Asian dishes, and other items, aiming to bring a variety of unique flavors to the community while preserving the historical feel of the early 1900s building. (East Idaho News)

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Today and tomorrow in Idaho Falls:

Thursday, August 24

• City Council Meeting At City Council Chambers (7:30 PM)

Friday, August 25

• Live Music: Mcmurphy Bros. At Idaho Brewing Company (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Disney On Ice is set to make its debut in Idaho Falls with the "Mickey’s Search Party" show at Hero Arena in the Mountain America Center in spring, featuring performances from Mar. 14-17 that involve captivating storytelling and vibrant production numbers. Tickets go on sale on Aug. 29. (East Idaho News)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Idaho Falls area! Get all the property details at the link. (Idaho Falls Patch)
• Arby's at 17th Street and Channing Way has reopened after a six-week closure for major renovations, including a full interior and exterior makeover, following the company's 20-year renovation requirement. The revamped location now offers a brighter and more open atmosphere. (East Idaho News)

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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.