Twin Falls, ID
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...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...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...Magic Valley Parade of Homes
This is the last weekend for the Magic Valley Parade of Homes. Friday and Saturday it runs from 1-7 pm, and on Sunday from 1-5 pm. It is free and a fun time to see new and remodeled homes with decorating and landscaping ideas. For more information visit www.mvparade.org .
Read More...Twin Falls County Labor Profile
According the the Idaho Department of Labor “Twin Falls County has had a strong upsurge in retail and service jobs as big box retailers converged around the entrance to the city and on its main artery”. Their charts indicate that the Twin Falls County unemployment rate for August 2009 is 6.7% which is 2.1% below the 8.8% rate for the State of Idaho. Read the Twin Falls County Labor Profile
Read More...Flex Fitness Hosts Bodybuilding & Figure Contest
Flex Fitness of Jerome will be hosting the first bodybuilding and figure contest to be held in Twin Falls, Idaho. More info at Flex Fitness . College of Southern Idaho, Fine Arts Center 315 Falls Avenue Saturday, September 12th 9:00 AM Prejudging 4:00 PM Show – $25 admission
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