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Taking on the Swore Farms Corn Maze
With the arrival of fall, Swore Farms in Pocatello has officially opened its corn maze and pumpkin patch. Wendy Swore hand cuts the corn maze herself every year. "I freehand it with a weed whacker with no GPS and no map," she says. "My daughter says I'm a whimsical termite as I get in there and just cut it all out."
East Idaho News
Blackfoot farmers sue Idaho after state shuts off irrigation water
BLACKFOOT – A couple’s lawsuit against the Idaho Department of Water Resources alleges an arbitrary state law is denying them access to irrigation water and preventing them from watering crops. Jerry and Valerie Bingham own a 1,000-acre farm west of Blackfoot where they grow wheat, alfalfa and potatoes. The department shut off their water in May allegedly because they were not part of a state-approved mitigation plan. They filed a petition on Sept. 15 asking the court to review the department’s order. They also filed a motion to stay the order pending a review. The Binghams were not available ...
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BYUI alumna to open Rexburg bridal boutique
Ivory Lane Bridal, a BYU-Idaho alumna-owned business, will be hosting a grand opening celebration with a ribbon cutting at noon. on Friday, Sept. 25, the grand opening celebration will follow from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. As part of the celebration, the new bridal shop will provide free goodie bags...
KIFI Local News 8
Modern Home cuts the ribbon on new Pocatello location
A beloved furniture store from Idaho Falls has officially expanded to Pocatello. On September 23, members of the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce and employees and owners of Modern Home cut the ribbon on their new location.
Idaho State Journal
Idaho Farm Bureau insurer buys Wyoming-based Mountain West, expanding to multiple states
POCATELLO — Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho has acquired Mountain West Farm Bureau Insurance Company and its affiliates following a closing date of Sept. 1, expanding the Pocatello-based insurer into a multistate company. The combined company will be headquartered in Pocatello. Mountain West's longtime base in Laramie, Wyoming, will continue as a service center. The acquisition will also provide a financial lifeline to the Wyoming-based company following a difficult 2024. Todd Argall, president and CEO of Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho, said Mountain West policyholders will see little change on the surface. The Mountain West name will stay in Wyoming and Montana, where it is now used, and its agents and employees will remain in those states. Mountain West began looking for a partner in 2025. Inflation drove up costs in 2024, and years of severe weather strained property insurers across the industry, Argall said. Mountain West operated in several states, but its territory was relatively narrow, so repeated bad weather in the same region hit it especially hard. Its profit problems centered on homeowners and personal insurance lines, and FBIC of Idaho plans "corrective action" to restore its competitive position. Mountain West ultimately chose the Idaho company.
thenerdstash.com
Idaho Fun Center Owner Stays Just Minutes Longer and Ends Up Saving Business From Flood: ‘I Still Would’ve Clocked Out’
An Idaho fun center owner was just minutes away from leaving for the night when a violent storm caused a roof-drain pipe to break, sending water pouring into the building. Sidney “Sid” Davis had stayed behind to watch the storm outside Extreme Rush in Pocatello. That brief delay may have saved the business from significantly worse damage.
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The Pocatello Amy's Kitchen Location is Laying Off Nearly 50 Employees
Amy's Kitchen is permanently laying off 49 employees at its Pocatello plant. That is expected to happen by the end of the year, but the facility is expected to remain a major part of the company’s operations. The company will be closing its original manufacturing facility in Santa Rosa,...
East Idaho News
Amy’s Kitchen to cut 49 local jobs as company restructures
POCATELLO — Amy’s Kitchen will permanently lay off 49 employees at its Pocatello plant by the end of the year, but the facility is expected to remain a major part of the company’s operations as it consolidates manufacturing in Idaho and Oregon. The Petaluma, California-based organic food company announced Thursday that it will close its original manufacturing facility in Santa Rosa, California, in phases and shift production to its plants in Pocatello and Medford, Oregon. Amy’s opened its 479,000-square-foot Pocatello plant in 2014, while its 350,000-square-foot Medford facility opened in 2005...
East Idaho News
Rexburg pilot receives prestigious FAA award for more than 60 years of flight
REXBURG — The founder of a local museum received a prestigious award from the Federal Aviation Administration on Saturday, after more than 60 years of flight. The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award, one of the most prestigious awards in aviation, was given to John Bagley, founder of the Legacy Flight Museum in Rexburg. One of the award requirements is having at least 50 years of flight experience. The FAA joined the Rexburg man’s friends and family at the flight museum on Saturday night for a presentation and ceremony. The night began with a presentation led by Bagley, showcasing his 61 years ...
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The Overlooked Idaho Town Where Retirement Dreams Can Still Start Around $300,000
Retirement does not have to mean chasing the same famous towns everyone else already knows. In eastern Idaho, one farm-country community still offers the kind of slower pace that can make everyday life feel wonderfully manageable. The streets stay easy to navigate, errands do not eat up the afternoon, and...
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Idaho Fun Center Worker Sid Helps Save Pocatello Shop After Burst Pipe Floods the Building, and the Team Expects to Reopen Fast Monday
POCATELLO, ID — A closing shift at an Idaho fun center turned dramatic when a burst pipe sent water pouring through the building just as an employee named Sid was finishing up for the night. The moment might have sent many workers straight for the door, but Sid stayed long enough to limit the damage and help keep the business on track.
nwlaborpress.org
Idaho Laborers boom as Micron buildout takes off
Once a sleepy but stable local headquartered in Idaho Falls, Laborers Local 155 is booming. in Boise, the local nearly doubled its membership over three years, from 203 members at the beginning of 2023 to 387 at the beginning of this year. On Sept. 10, the local celebrated the graduation of an apprentice laborer, the first in a swelling cohort.
Idaho State Journal
Companies looking at taking over Heinz plant in Pocatello
POCATELLO — As the Heinz plant in Pocatello nears its June closure date, Bannock County Development Corp. director John Regetz said nine prospective industries have looked at taking over the Pocatello food-grade production facility. Some have taken tours. “It’s one of few food grade production facilities in the West,”...