🌱 ISU Basketball To Play Two Games In Idaho Falls + 'Look Up Tour'

Hello there, Idaho Falls! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Hope you all have a great day.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Hot. High: 93 Low: 53.
• Wednesday: Sunny, windy and cooler. High: 76 Low: 47.

Here are the top three stories today in Idaho Falls:

1. Idaho State University has announced that two men’s basketball games will be played at Hero Arena in Idaho Falls this season. The first game, against Warner Pacific University, will take place on Nov. 6. The second, on Jan. 6, will be against the University of Nebraska-Omaha as part of the Big Sky Conference and Summit League Challenge. Presale tickets for these events begin today on Ticketmaster.com. (Idaho State Journal)
2. On Sunday, the Mountain America Center announced details for the "Look Up Tour with Will Graham" — a free, family-friendly event coming to Hero Arena on Sep. 23-24. The event will feature music from top Christian bands, special events for children, and teens, and speeches from evangelist Will Graham. The two-day event will feature a dedicated KidzFest, Family Night, and Student Night. (East Idaho News)
3. Five technologies created by Idaho National Laboratory have earned "2023 R&D 100 Awards," marking another prestigious year for the laboratory. Winning technologies included an open-source simulation software package, a scalable translated binary analysis platform, and more. The competition, now in its 61st year, celebrates technology innovations from across the public and private sectors. (East Idaho News)

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Today and tomorrow in Idaho Falls:

Tuesday, August 29

• Coding For Kids At Idaho Falls Public Library (4:00 PM)

Wednesday, August 30

• HerScan Breast Ultrasound Screening At 1160 Whitewater Drive (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• REMINDER: The Idaho Falls Public Library will be closed on Monday, Sep. 5 in observance of Labor Day. Regular hours and operations resume on Tuesday. (Idaho Falls Public Library)
• Looking to add a furry friend to your family? Check out local animals looking for a loving home at Idaho Falls area shelters. Cats and dogs of all sizes and ages are adoptable — click the link to learn more! (Idaho Falls Patch)
• Looking ahead for fun activities to do this fall and winter? Consider getting an East Idaho Aquarium VIP Annual Pass! VIP pass holders get free admission and discounts on birthday parties and gift shop purchases. (East Idaho Aquarium)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. See you all soon for another 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.