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Hey Idaho Falls, hope your week’s off to a good start! In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Godsmack concert details, mining’s local fallout, and free ice cream with Farr's + lots of fun things to do for free.
Your insurance won't cover a $12,000 HVAC bill: If your furnace quits before it warms up, your homeowners insurance will tell you it's a "maintenance issue" and wish you luck. Insurance covers sudden disasters. It doesn't cover the systems that wear out over time, and those are the expensive ones. A home warranty is built for exactly this. HVAC, water heater, appliances, plumbing, electrical... all covered for less than $1/day with no age restrictions on what's covered. You call, they send a tech, you pay a service fee. They handle the rest. This one's $150 off right now.* |
01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Rock night is coming: Godsmack will perform in Idaho Falls on Oct. 10 at Mountain America Center. Tickets went on sale Friday at 10 a.m., with Los Angeles band Dorothy on the bill -- see the full concert details.
Budget-friendly retirement spots: Thinking about retiring nearby? A new roundup spotlights nine Idaho small towns where dollars stretch, including Pocatello with costs around 14 percent below the state average, plus Blackfoot and Preston -- read the full roundup.
Mining’s local fallout: A new study outlined seven ways that cobalt mining impacts Idaho land and water, warning of soil loss and erosion and urging community-approved reclamation to protect farms across 150,000 acres -- read the full study.
The bill all retirees should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half -- this free comparison tool makes it easy.*
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02 — From our sponsor Your insurance won't cover a $12,000 HVAC billIf your furnace quits before it warms up, your homeowners insurance will tell you it's a "maintenance issue" and wish you luck. Insurance covers sudden disasters. It doesn't cover the systems that wear out over time, and those are the expensive ones. A home warranty is built for exactly this. HVAC, water heater, appliances, plumbing, electrical... all covered for less than $1/day with no age restrictions on what's covered. You call, they send a tech, you pay a service fee. They handle the rest. This one's $150 off right now.* |
03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Secret sips, anyone? Soiled Dove is a tucked-away speakeasy in Downtown Idaho Falls that pairs expertly crafted cocktails, wine, and a refined tapas menu, all wrapped in a little local lore. Perfect for a low-key date or catching up with friends this week when you want ambiance and a touch of mystery.
Sweet tooth fix: When the craving hits this week, Love at First Bite has you covered with fudge, truffles, and chocolate-covered strawberries, plus cupcakes in over 70 flavors and sizes, and a wall of infused olive oils and balsamic vinegars that make dinner taste like you actually planned ahead.
Dinner and a show? Eastern Idaho’s long-running mature-audience dinner theatre, Actors’ Repertory Theatre of Idaho serves up pre-show meals with smart, funny productions, from Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors to Southern Fried Murder, Steel Magnolias, and The Shark is Broken. Grab a seat this week and make a night of it.
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04 — Our recommendations
We got your backA handful of products and services we think are worth a look.
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Home insurance premiums jumped 12% last year alone: That's on top of years of increases that have outpaced inflation. Before you blindly renew with your current insurer, a free comparison tool matches your home with top-rated insurers so you can see quotes side by side, in about two minutes. Some homeowners find hundreds in savings, and if you don't find a better policy, you stay put knowing you checked. *See your options →
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05 — The event calendar Free events worth checking outFree things to do in the coming days and weeks. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎶 River Concert Series @ Greenbelt Stage | Tuesday (8/4) at 7:00 PM – River Concert Series is taking over Tuesday evenings at the Greenbelt Stage with free Celtic, classic rock, jazz, bluegrass, and country, near Memorial between D and E. Bring a chair, your neighbor gossip, and the illusion you can clap on two and four.
🍦 Free Ice Cream with Farr's @ Downtown Idaho Falls | Wednesday (8/5) at 2:00 PM – Take a break from errands and swing by downtown Idaho Falls for free ice cream with Farr's, 2 to 4. It’s the good stuff locals grew up on, it tastes even better when it’s free. Bring your inner kid, leave the guilt, call it self-care.
🎨 Art Walk @ Downtown Idaho Falls | Thursday (8/6) at 5:00 PM – If you like your culture with a side of people-watching, roam the First Thursday Art Walk May through October, free admission and all. Hit spots like Willard Arts Center, ARTitorium, Little Bluebird Studios, and Puggslane Art Alley, then toss your name in the raffle, naturally.
📚 Children's Story Time @ Winnie & Mo's Bookshop | Saturday (8/8) at 10:30 AM – Storytime is rolling in each Saturday with rotating readers, a craft or songs, and plenty of kid energy contained to one spot. It is free and open to all ages, which means they get a little wonder while you finish coffee in peace.
🛍 Summerween Craft Fair @ The Heart Event Center | Saturday (8/8) at 12:00 PM – Summerween Craft Fair is Halloween in flip-flops, with free roaming among local makers, raffles, giveaways, and food vendors. There’s a group craft party for $35 presale, $40 at the door, so you can leave with glitter on your shirt, and a smug sense of accomplishment.
🎬 Movies in the Park @ Central Park | Friday (8/14) at 8:00 PM – Blanket weather means Movies in the Park at Freeman Park Bandshell, with Lilo & Stitch on the big screen. It’s free, with hot dogs from Idaho Falls Fiber, drinks and chips from ICCU, and kiddo perks and games. Low chairs recommended, high drama on screen.
💃 Back To School Downtown Disco @ Broadway Plaza | Saturday (8/22) at 7:00 PM – Downtown is throwing a free teen disco to kick off school, with music, outdoor games, prizes, and enough lights to make Broadway feel 20 again. First 100 kids snag pizza and soda, then it is dancing, new friends, and one last round of summer denial.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Idaho Falls report Weather forecastToday — High: 82°F — Low: 50°F — Precip: 0%
Areas of smoke before noon. Sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 3 to 9 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 86°F — Low: 53°F — Precip: 0%
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