Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Reflecting on 25 years since 9/11, local leaders and community groups in Eastern Idaho honor unity by dedicating a permanent memorial at the downtown Idaho Falls Fire Station (a symbol of local resilience) and hosting remembrance events.
Local first responders and officials hoisted a 450-pound, 150-by-80 Patriot Flag at Twin Falls canyon for the Magic Valley 9/11 Memorial Friday afternoon.
The flag will be displayed for one week and its director said a fund is being launched to replace it when needed.
Twin Falls airport line service manager Randy Grubbs retired after 50 years on Friday with a water cannon salute, celebrating his 70th birthday as colleagues surprised him with a gift that includes NASCAR pit passes.
He will fly to Hawaii on Oct. 3 to fulfill a lifelong dream.
📰 Economy
Hot, dry weather has pushed the Driscoll brothers to begin the potato harvest early at their Hazelton farm, with yields estimated at 40-50 sacks lower per acre than usual.
The farm still expects to fill storage cellars and is already planning for next year's crop.
🌲 Environment
University of Idaho researchers are testing reduced irrigation for cover crops to help Magic Valley farmers cope with drought concerns + assistant professor Emily Bedwell leads a three-year experiment to provide crucial data for future water planning.
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