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On Sept. 14 the Daniel Dopps Memorial Rodeo Board gave out annual donations from the ticket sales during this year's rodeo. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition...

New this year, Parks & Recreation is planning Spootacular at the Park to replace the indoor "Super Safe Halloween Carnival." This free event is Oct. 27 at Carl Miller Park from 5:30 to 8 p.m. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition...

On Sept. 7 2017, Elmore County Sheriffs office stopped a vehicle traveling west bound on Highway 20 for speed, during which a drug bust occurred. For the full story, pick up the Sept. 27 edition of the Mountain Home News.

On Saturday, Sept. 23, the Mountain Home Animal Shelter will be holding an annual dog show at Carl Miller Park from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition...

It is estimated that approximately 40,000 people die from suicide each year-the third highest cause of death worldwide. September is a time for suicide prevention and for organizations to share resources. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition...

County Commissioners came together the morning of Sept. 1 to discuss issues such as the Cat Creek Energy development agreement and the Meadows trailer park workshop. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition...

The evening of Sept. 12, City Council members and County Commissioners gathered in City Council chambers to discuss the hookup fees for the redevelopment of Meadows Trailer Park. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition...

The so-called “praying/preying” mantid is an insect that is widely known by children to seniors in and around every community in the United States. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition...

At approximately 6:20 a.m. on Sept. 10, the Mountain Home Fire Department was called to a fire at 140 Main St. Fire Chief Mark Moore and Assistant Chief Corbus arrived on scene five minutes after receiving the fire page. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition...

On Sept. 11, City Council began the meeting by allowing audience members to address the room. Animals and ordinances concerning them were hot topics of the day. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition...

An effort that began in the 1990s, the lease between the Department of Defense and the City of Mountain Home for a parcel of rail currently owned by the U.S. Air Force has been finalized. While the lease is just a temporary solution, city officials are overjoyed to have accomplished this hurdle...

On Oct. 7, Cristena Drake will represent Mountain Home in the Mrs. Idaho Pageant. A native of Mexico who became a naturalized U.S. citizen at the age of 12, Drake describes herself as a would-be dreamer... For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition...

The Cottonwood Collective with Elmore Books & More, in partnership with the Mountain Home Arts Council, will host a reading, book signing, and art show featuring local children’s book authors and artists Jennifer Foreman de Grassi Williams, Bobby Kelly, Brenda Raub, and Eric Tautfest. This free event at The Cottonwood Collective with Elmore Books will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 16...

After serving the Gunfighters for over a year-and-a-half as 366th Fighter Wing Commander, Jefferson J. O’Donnell relinquished his post the morning of Sept. 8 for a job at the Pentagon. Taking his place is Joseph D. Kunkel, who previously served as the Vice Commander of the 325th Fighter Wing, Air Combat Command, Tyndall AFB, Fla and is truly honored to be here...

A Mountain Home native has found a way to bring agriculture education back to Mountain Home High School. Kya Vines, the agriculture program teacher, grew up surrounded by animals at home and through 4-H and optimist agriculture programs. She also learned welding and metal working from her father at an early age...

On Nov. 7, the citizens of Mountain Home will be asked to vote on a levy for roof repairs to the public library. The proposed two year override levy would cost $105,000 per year. The estimated cost per taxpayer is $1.82 per month for a home valued at $200,000...

From corn shucking to parade floats, this year's Air Force Appreciation Day had fun for the whole family. AFAD began the evening of Sept. 8 with the annual Fun Run and corn shucking event. City officials and community members gathered for a night of fun, including the new Commander of the 366th Fighter Wing Col. Joseph Kunkel and his family...

During this year's Air Force Appreciation Day parade, the Mountain Home Police outlines some safety tips to keep parade-goers safe. Each float's top priority in the parade is safety, due to past instances involving children and floats during the parade...

On Sept. 1, the Mountain Home Museum was awarded a $1,000 grant from Northwest Farm Credit Services for column renovation, including the portico columns which are severely deteriorating. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition...

The City Council meeting on Aug. 28 marked the beginning of the end of a 20-year-long struggle to gain use of the rail line owned by the Department of Defense. Director of Economic Development Paula Riggs informed city council members that evening of the finalization of the lease agreement between the City of Mountain Home and the Department of Defense, giving the city access to the rail line currently connected to the Mountain Home Air Force base and the hundreds of acres of open land surrounding it, waiting to be developed.. ...

In an attempt to aid those in Houston affected by the hurricane, students from Richard McKenna Charter High School hosted a diaper drive at B'riesta on American Legion the morning of Aug. 31, one of the school's humanitarian aid efforts this year.

On Aug. 31, at approximately 4:22 p.m., Mountain Home Police was dispatched to the intersection of North 10th East St. and East 10th North St. regarding a collision between a bicyclist and a Public Works dump truck. According to an Idaho State Police officer, the bicyclist, Juan Carlos Vasquez, failed to yield at the intersection, running into the back of the dump truck and was caught underneath the wheels. ...

The Cottonwood Collective and Elmore Books & More, in partnership with the Mountain Home Arts Council, will host a reading and book signing for Idaho author Merri Melde on Friday, Sept. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m., with a reading and questions at 6:30 p.m. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition...

The poplar petiole gall aphid, Pemphigus populitransversus, is unlike many of the aphid species of Idaho, in that it creates galls on the petiole portion of the leaf of poplar trees. As with most aphids their life cycle is quite complex and involves two host plants – poplar trees as their main host and cruciferous (cabbage, broccoli, mustard, canola etc.) as their summer host...

After 23 years in the U.S. Air Force, which took him to seven different bases, Randy Valley decided to settle down in Mountain Home when he retired. Shortly afterwards, he was asked to be a member of the Air Force Appreciation Day committee in 1995. The next year he was elected as chairman after the current chairman Bud Light asked Valley to take over...

On July 16, 2017, at approximately 3 a.m., the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office was notified of the arrest of Marissa S. Dempsey on two fugitive warrants in Tucson, Arizona. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition...

The morning of Aug. 18 got off to a rocky start at the County Commissioners meeting when a complicated taxing issue made itself know. Amy Davidson purchased a parcel of land in the county back in March, but then the previous owner decided to donate a portion of the land she bought at the beginning of June, even though Davidson never granted a property release and was unaware of this transaction...

The community's largest celebration will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday as F-15E Strike Eagles from Mountain Home Air Force base and A-10 Thunderbolts from Idaho Air National Guard soar over the town, officially marking the beginning of the annual parade...

Boys and girls were invited to participate in the American Girl Tea Party and Dangerous Days for Boys at the Mountain Home Public Library on Sept. 26, 2017. Girls were encouraged to bring their American Girl dolls as they dined indoors, while the boys were outdoors learning about woodworking and catapults...

The Aug. 14 council meeting got off to a quiet start as community members failed to comment on multiple agenda items. A representative from the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council awarded eight Road Master Certificates as well as complimentary Carhart jackets...

The afternoon of Aug. 23, a fire broke out on two properties that were backed up against each other on South 13th East St. and South 14th East St. "Before we left the station we could see a good column of black smoke," said Fire Chief Mark Moore. "We knew it was a large fire with a lot of fuel."...

After passing multiple resolutions and ordinances, the Aug. 11 county commissioner's meeting discussing a lien release request, the Buxton company and other county concerns were underway. Conflict attorney Mike Crawford took the hot seat to address his billing submissions, or lack thereof...

With Air Force Appreciation Day right around the corner, it's time to announce this year's Grand Marshal. Many Grand Marshals in the past have been couple, chosen for their teamwork skills, and this year is no exception. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition...

At approximately 7 PM, on Friday, August 25, 2017, the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a missing 71 year-old Mountain Home woman. It was reported that she had left work at a local business, at about 2 PM, and had not yet returned home...