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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Mountain Home, Idaho with AmericanTowns Mountain Home Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Elmore County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Mountain Home organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Mountain Home is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:...

Weekend Activities in and around Mountain Home

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Mountain Home area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Idaho’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Mountain Home in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Idaho is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

An Invitation to our Mountain Home Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Mountain Home, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Idaho

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Idaho Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

Daniel Dopps Memorial RAM PRCA Rodeo

This rodeo would not happen if it were not for the outstanding corporate, private financial and volunteer support that we have received over the last five years. This event is a...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

Mountain Home Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers market around the Mountain Home area

Mountain Home ID Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers markets around the Mountain Home area. We have the complete listings to help you find the best markets and...

Mountain Home Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

The Power of a Single Vote - Mountain Home Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Mountain Home elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Idaho ID

Idaho Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Idaho. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Mountain Home and across the country. With...

Find Idaho Corn Mazes - Get lost in an Idaho haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Idaho corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have October...

Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Idaho ID

We have the best Idaho apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Idaho. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in and...

Back to School for Mountain Home - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Mountain Home! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

Make a difference in Mountain Home! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Mountain Home area and...

Elmore County Sheriff's Office, Activity Report for Feb. 9-15, 2011

February 9 • 01:27 Motorist Assist, I-84 WB MM121• 06:39 Vehicle Stop, Old GV Hwy/Airbase Rd• 07:42 Vehicle Stop, Hwy 30/Morris• 08:07 Vehicle Stop, I-84 WB...

Lady Tigers qualify for state -- the hard way

The Mountain Home Lady Tigers' loss to Middleton in the semi-finals of the District III 4A girls basketball tourney meant that if the Lady Tigers were to reach their goal of...

Tiger basketball team gets ready for district

The Mountain Home Tigers ended their regular season schedule with two wins last week -- nearly three -- as they lost another close one to Kuna to start the week off. Kuna 52,...

Tigers close out season with win

The Mountain Home Tigers closed out their regular season wrestling schedule with a 54-29 conference dual win at Emmett last Thursday. The Tigers picked up five wins by pins. They...

Adults need DUI awareness

Dear editor: Reading about how the DUI cases in Mountain Home have grown to a "record high" got me thinking about what actions are being taken to prevent such problems?...

We've got a great little town

Dear editor: Mountain Home is some place to live. One day, people fill church to mourn the loss of a beloved community leader and friend (Frank Hicks.) The next night, they gather...

Reject Mayfield developments

Dear editor: I am writing to warn the residents of Elmore County about the likely long-term "unintended consequences" of the two proposed new "planned...

Get involved in education

Last Friday, Sen. Tim Corder met with local teachers to discuss Supt. of Education Tom Luna's plans for the future of education in Idaho. Needless to say, the teachers left...

Council delays church proposal

A church's plan to convert an existing building into a new ministry headquarters faced a setback Monday evening as the city council voted to send the proposal back to the...

Dog demo planned at library

The Mountain Home Public Library will feature an Agility Dog Demonstration by Kayla Parsons and her dogs this Saturday at 1 p.m. as part of the Big Read events at the library....

Women's History Banquet to honor six for sports

The 11th Annual Women's History Banquet will be hosted by the Mountain Home Historical Society on Saturday, March 5, at the Elks Lodge in Mountain Home. The evening social...

GOP gather to hear challenges for Idaho

The state remains in a "turbulent storm" of economic turmoil, but one of the county's representatives in the state legislature said newly elected Republicans will...

Houston to be honored as Person of the Year

Cladis "C.D." Houston will be honored Friday as the Person of the Year during the annual Black History Banquet in Mountain Home. The 22nd Annual Black History Banquet...

UPDATE - Mercury spill forces school evacuation, closure

A mercury spill at Mountain Home High School prompted the evacuation of the main school building followed by the cancellation of all classes Tuesday morning.

Frank Hicks

Francis H. Hicks, 86, of Mountain Home, passed on peacefully in the company of his family and loved ones on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, at a Meridian hospital. A rosary will be held...

Meetings planned to discuss Luna education plan

Mountain Home School District officials will hold meetings over the next two weeks to discuss the state's proposed education budget. A meeting specifically for local teachers...

Jack Green

With his wife of 50 years, and Nurse Homer at his side, Jack peacefully completed his journey on February 5, 2011. Jack was born August 8, 1938, in Comstock, Nebraska to Ralph...

Elmore County Sheriff's Office, Activity Report for Feb. 2-8, 2011

February 2 • 06:20 Vehicle Stop, Airbase Rd• 06:22 Assist, Airbase Rd• 06:34 Vehicle Stop, Hwy 67• 06:47 Motorist Assist, Hwy 67• 08:01 Vehicle Stop, Old...

Time to change our terror war plan

Dear editor: War on terror is a long distance race. Our foes are running this race with a distant goal and long-term victory to attain. We are running like a short-distance...

Thanks for support of son

Dear editor: It's been one year since my son, Leonard Partida, was shot by a 5-year-old boy playing with a loaded gun. We once again wanted to thank the Lord and thank...

Lots of questions, no easy answers for county

How should Elmore County grow over the next 30 to 50 years? Does it need more factories and other industries, and what types are suitable for a high desert environment where water...

County delays Mayfield vote; additional public input possible

Elmore County's Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to delay its decision on whether to recommend the development of a new community on the county's western...

Black History Banquet scheduled for Feb. 18

The 22nd Annual Black History Banquet will be held Feb. 18 at the Elk's Lodge in Mountain Home. The theme of the event, sponsored by the Mountain Home Community Black...

Women's History Banquet to honor 6

The 11th Annual Women's History Banquet will be hosted by the Mountain Home Historical Society on Saturday, March 5, at the Elks Lodge in Mountain Home. The evening social...

City P&Z recommends approval of new church at Salvation Army site

On a split vote Monday, the Mountain Home Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approving plans to open a new church near the city's downtown area. The conditional use...

School board: Luna's plan 'a disaster'

The Mountain Home School District Board of Trustees has sent a letter to the legislature and state Department of Education condemning state Superintendent of Education Tom...

Tigers snap losing streak with win over Bulldogs

The Mountain Home Tigers snapped a four-game losing streak Friday night at Nampa after dropping a game at home to Middleton earlier in the week. Middleton 65, Mountain Home 52 The...

Talkin' Tigers win record-breaking competition

Facing a record number of competitors, the Mountain Home High School Talkin' Tigers roared to a first-place finish during the community's annual speech and debate...

'Titletown West' fandom

Green Bay, Wis., is known at "Titletown." Its professional football team, the Green Bay Packers, have won more NFL championships than any other team in the league....

Jack Green

Jack E. J. Green, 72, of Mountain Home, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, at his home, following an illness. Per his request, no service will be held. Cremation was under...