It is certain that the main focus of our upcoming local elections is growth and its impact on everyone in the valley. Idaho Falls and Ammon now present as a seamless, unified urban sprawl to an outsider — or even a casual local. In fact, Ammon’s 2025 population stands near 20,800, up from just under 18,000 in 2020, marking an explosion of growth in a short time. Meanwhile, Idaho Falls has surged from roughly 65,900 in 2020 to nearly 69,400 in 2025, a 5.3 % rise. Together, they anchor a metropolitan landscape that includes more than 160,000 residents, reflecting a metro area only rivaled by a few Rocky Mountain communities.

Yet growth isn’t just about numbers — it’s about investment. Idaho Falls, as the region’s hub, shoulders much of the cost; its robust investments in parks, trails, wate

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