🌱 Firefighter Rescues Mother And Children + Field Of Honor Flags

Hello all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm. High: 71 Low: 49.
• Friday: Variable cloudiness. High: 71 Low: 44.

Here are the top three stories today in Idaho Falls:

1. A new firefighter with the Idaho Falls Fire Department, Dillon Chandler, rescued a mother and her three children as floodwaters rose outside their apartment in Cottage Place. The family was unable to escape due to the door being stuck by the water coming into the basement vestibule. The engine crew instead had to remove twin girls under the age of two, an infant, and the mother through a bedroom window. This call was just one of many for the fire department on Tuesday as heavy rain caused flooding across the city. (East Idaho News)
2. The Field of Honor flags to recognize veterans on Memorial Day will be set up in Freeman Park. One thousand American flags will line the grass of the park, and each one is sponsored by a member of the community. The flags will be set up this Friday and stay up until Monday, after which flags can be purchased for sponsorship next year. All the money that is raised during the event goes to local veteran organizations along with other organizations that prevent child abuse, domestic abuse, and bullying. The Field of Honor event begins at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. (Post Register)
3. A man has been arrested after allegedly pointing a gun at another driver who flipped him off, according to court documents. The victim was attempting to get on I-15 but missed the entrance ramp, so he followed Reynolds around a turn and down Saturn Drive where Reynolds then blocked both lanes and got out of his vehicle pointing a gun at him. When police asked Reynolds about the incident he said he became afraid when being followed, but would not answer when asked if he got out of his vehicle or not. After investigating, the detective deemed the victim's claim of a gun being pointed at them was credible, and Reynolds has been charged with aggravated assault, punishable by up to five years in prison. (Post Register)

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Today and tomorrow in Idaho Falls:

Thursday, May 25

• United Way's STEAM Day At The Idaho Falls Zoo - Tautphaus Park (9:30 AM)
• STEAM Club At Idaho Falls Public Library (3:00 PM)

Friday, May 26

• Eric Daw At Idaho Brewing Company (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Idaho Police Department has posted body camera footage of officers rescuing passengers from a vehicle that was submerged in flood waters. Within two minutes of a van entering the floodwaters, it was already halfway submerged. Officers pulled the driver and child to safety. (Idaho Falls Police Department via Facebook)
• The City of Idaho Falls is holding National Anthem auditons for the War Bonnet Round Up! Singers of all ages are encouraged to participate and share their renditon of the national anthem. Please submit audition videos to pholm@idahofalls.gov by Jul. 1. (City of Idaho Falls via Facebook)
• The Woodruff and 17th Street project is on track for completion. The gutter for the street has gone in, and the sewers and electrical lines are currently being worked on. While there is no set completion date, drivers can expect construction to continue throughout the summer. (City of Idaho Falls via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll see you soon!

— 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.