Downey News Archives
7/8/02
Tony Dudley was officially sworn in as the new Downey City Council member at their July meeting. Deputy City Clerk Wendy Anderson conducted the swearing in ceremony.
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6/24/02
Co-sponsored jointly by the Downey Area Chamber of Commerce and Downey City, the site has information on recreation, business and housing. Yearsley has also worked with the Chamber of Commerce to create a new membership base, enrolling new members at a reduced rate and giving them a free business card on the Internet. Yearsley has also worked with Chamber liaisons Darlene Downs and Penny Greaves to develop the site, with the address www.downeyidaho.com. More on this story

6/15/02
This year’s South Bannock County Fair theme, "What’s New in 2002," is sparking the imaginations of volunteer organizers says advisory board chairwoman Karen Bloxham. The theme, meant to honor the anniversary of the 4-H clubs in the area, has given rise to several new activities for this years event in August. More on this story

6/10/02
It’s easy to be patriotic in Downey and fly the flag on appropriate holidays–thanks to the Downey Second Ward Boy Scouts and leaders under direction of Corey Simpson. The group is offering a service that will have them doing the work of putting up an American flag on eleven special days. More on this story

6/3/02
Drew Barnes has been selected by American Legion Post #21 to represent Marsh Valley High School at Gem Boys State this year.
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5/13/02
The loss of our good friends and neighbors continued this past week with the death of our dear neighbor and friend of thirty years, Mary Penrose Christensen. . Continued..

Future of Downey Grain Co-op
Downey–For more than a half century, Downey Grain Growers has been a fixture in this small agriculturally based community in southern Bannock County. Continued..

4/29/02  Downey– Bannock County Commissioner Jim Guthrie has cleared up a major source of irritation and confusion between Downey City and the Bannock County Fair Board. Continued..

4/29/02  Downey–It seems as if each week we are reporting the loss of a good citizen, and our loss in Downey this week is one we might term a good CITIZEN. Joe Gomez, for many years, has epitomized the term "American Citizen.". Continued..


RACE DAY! 4/15/02
If you're looking for a great way to spend a Saturday with your family-something unusual and hilarious and not too expensive-Downey has an event for you. More on this story..
Downey Mayor Resigns
Downey - In a move that stunned city council members, Downey Mayor Eugene Webb submitted his resignation Tuesday night at the regular April meeting, effective at the end of the week. More on this story..
Downey Happenings 4/6/02
Downey-It was a horrifying experience for Elder Scott Saunders, son of Paul and Sharleen Saunders of Downey. More on this story..

Downey Happenings 4/1/02
Ken and Donna Williams had a houseful of kids and grandkids for the Easter weekend. More on this story..

Downey Happenings 3/25/02
Another long-time Downey resident passed away last week, and his loss in the community will be felt for a long while. More on this story...

Pilot sentenced for flying without a license More on this story
05/09/02 — A Downey man who was accused of stealing a plane, flying through power lines and frightening residents was sentenced to five years probation in federal court Tuesday.

City Arborist
Downey City Arborist Wendy Anderson has successfully completed the Certified Arborist examination administered through the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), and the local chapter of the ISA. More on this story..