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Thursday, January 23rd, 2025

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Good morning, Pocatello. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Pocatello's Bonneville Community Park has been renamed Purce Park in honor of John and Idaho Purce, a couple known for their significant contributions to the community.  East Idaho News
  • United Way and Subaru successfully held their second Operation Warm event, providing new winter clothing and free books to families in need, with a noted increase in community participation.  KPVI

CRIME NEWS

  • The Pocatello Police Department seeks public assistance to identify an individual, asking anyone with information to contact Corporal Anderson.  KPVI
  • A body was discovered by a passerby inside a parked vehicle on Sunnyside Road on Tuesday morning.  Post Register

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The D25 school board voted 3 to 2 to close Washington Elementary School in Pocatello, Idaho, affecting 30 staff and over 1,200 students due to safety, maintenance, and budget concerns.  Local News 8

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Bannock County reimbursed Idaho State University and the state for previously misallocated funds, amidst calls for increased accountability and transparency from public officials and institutions.  Pocatello-Chubbuck Observer

HEALTH NEWS

  • Idaho State University partners with local dentists to offer free dental care for kids in Pocatello on February 8th.  KPVI

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Potato Cup Pursuit Ski Race

    This cross-country skiing race features 2K, 5K, and 10K distances with a unique pursuit format where skate skiers start at staggered times based on their distance from the race leader.

    Sat, 1/25/25

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  • Children's Royal Ball: A Magical Experience for Young Dreamers

    Young princes, princesses, and knights can dress in royal attire and enjoy enchanting activities and refreshments at the Children's Royal Ball.

    Sat, 2/22/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

~ Carl W. Buehner

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