Buhl, ID
North Canyon Medical Center Nearing Completion
North Canyon Medical Center in Gooding is nearing completion with the ribbon cutting and public tours coming up on February 12th. The opening of this new state of the art medical center will benefit not only the community of Gooding, Idaho, but all of the communities in Gooding County and beyond. The communities who will [...]
Read More...Schedule for Twin Falls County Zoning and Code Update Sessions
The Twin Falls County has several open houses scheduled around the county to seek input from citizens. Two are occurring this afternoon and evening and one tomorrow. This is short notice, but if your are want to give your input the schedule is available on the Twin Falls County website.
Read More...Community College Provides Healthcare Education
The community college in Twin Falls, College of Southern Idaho is helping to alleviate the shortage of healthcare workers. Area communities will benefit from the training many of these students receive who plan to stay in our communities. It is also a benefit for students who are changing careers, either by choice or because of [...]
Read More...Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind asset to Gooding, Idaho
One of the largest employers in the City of Gooding also provides an excellent education for youth who are deaf or blind. Learn about the Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind on their website.
Read More...Learn more about Magic Valley Communities
When considering moving to a community it is helpful to see what is going on in that commmunity at the governing and Chamber of Commerce levels. We are would like to provide links to the Magic Valley community websites and blogs below:
City of Hagerman
Hagerman Chamber
City of Jerome
City of Kimberly
City of Buhl
City of Twin Falls [...]
Taxes in Idaho
Just read an article in the Idaho Business Review about a study that says Idaho’s tax burden is the sixth lowest per capita. It is great to be able to live in Idaho where the quality of life is so positive and our tax burden is lower than so many other states. To read more [...]
Read More...Hagerman Valley Source of Alligator and Trout for Restaurants
Alligator is a unique meat that is just another product of the Hagerman Valley . The springs and geothermal water in the Hagerman Valley make it ideal for raising a variety of fish also. I’ve seen trout from Buhl, Idaho on menus in our nation’s capital and recently in San Diego. Sometimes we forget about the by-products of this special this valley, that not many areas can boast. A recent article in the Idaho Statesman about Sweetwater’s Tropic Zone Restaurant talks about their use of Hagerman alligator: “The most fun and unique dish is the alligator chili ($12 lunch and dinner), served with thin-sliced fresh jalapenos, a healthy dollop of sour cream and the option of a fried egg on top.
Read More...Election Day Dinner
Remember to VOTE this coming Tuesday, November 3rd and then come to the Hagerman United Methodist Church – 270 E Salmon – for a Election Day FULL turkey dinner. Dinner starts at 5:00pm and goes to 8:00pm. There will also be crafts and baked goods.
Read More...Agriculture provides stability amid economic downturn
The Magic Valley economy is strongly influenced by agriculture similar the to Treasure Valley. Supply and demand has a large effect on prices as does the cost of production. If it weren’t for this stabilizing force in the area economy we would feel greater effects from the economic downturn. An Idaho Press Tribune article stated, “the Treasure Valley’s agriculture players have continued churning out wheat, meat, milk and other essentials as other industries stumble through their biggest slump in decades. Profit margins are down because of softened worldwide demand during the recession, but employment numbers remain stable, according to Boise State University economist Don Holley.” The entire article can be read at Idaho Press Trubune
Read More...Trout Festival in Buhl this weekend
The annual Trout Festival will be held in Buhl this weekend, Sept.
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