City of Iona Newsletter

3548 North Main, Iona, Idaho 83427                                                                                                                 Phone: 523-5600

Website: cityofiona.org                                                                                                                                          Fax: 535-0087

Email: iona@cityofiona.org  

Volume Five

May, 2012

Planning and Zoning Meeting: May 9, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.                   City Council Meeting: May 15, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

TODAY
Outside my window, a new day I see
and only I can determine
what kind of day it will be.

It can be busy and sunny, laughing and gay
or boring and cold, unhappy and grey.

My own state of mind is the determining key,
for I am only the person I let myself be.
I can be thoughtful and do all I can to help,
or be selfish and think just of myself.

I can enjoy what I do and make it seem fun,
or gripe and complain,
and make it hard on someone.

I can be patient with those who
may not understand,
or belittle and hurt them as much as I can.

But I have faith in myself,
and believe what I say,
I personally intend to make
the best of each day.

Sincerely, Mayor Brad Andersen

Congratulations to Rainey Keyes for receiving the Extra Mile Youth Award sponsored by the Bonneville Youth Development Council. Rainey received her award for her many hours of volunteering for community events such as Spring Clean-up, Easter Egg Hunt, Iona Days Events, Summer Movie in the Park, and Trunk-or-Treating.

This past winter, as everyone knows, we did not receive much precipitation in the valley.  Unless we have a wet spring the City is looking at a dry summer.  So as the same as last year we would ask all homeowners to water only every other day.  Your lawn will be healthier and you won't be wasting water.  If your home address ends with an odd number (e.g. 6543) we would ask you to water on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; if your address ends in an even number (e.g. 5432) then you would water on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.  It is better to water a little longer every other day then to water every day.  Also, if you have a sprinkler system your backflow prevention assembly needs to be tested once a year.  This is for your protection and safety.  Contact the City for a list of testers.

The City's annual Spring Clean-up is Saturday, May 4th, from 10:00 am to 12 noon.  Please take pride in your City and help clean-up the trash and weeds. There will be trash bins in the City Parking lot from May 3rd to the 5th.  Also, on Saturday, May4^th, the City will provide hot dogs and refreshments at "no cost" after the clean-up at 12 noon. Arbor Day celebration will be at the new park (Pioneer Park) at 10:00am.  The City will be planting a tree and creating a flower bed.

The Children’s Art Workshop will be held from June 4-7 for ages 6-12. The cost is $20 per child with $18 for each additional sibling. All supplies are provided. To register call 932-3161

Iona’s Got Talent! Think you’ve got what it takes to perform in front of loads of people? Do you have a particular family-friendly talent you’re willing to share with your friends and neighbors? Then come participate in the Iona’s Got Talent event in conjunction with the Iona Day’s Celebration on Friday, July 20^th, 2012 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM in the Iona Square.  There will be prizes for the top three acts as judged by selected local residents.  Possible talents to share include, but are not limited to: singing, dancing, playing an instrument, juggling, gymnastics, skits. Key things to keep in mind: The act MUST be family-friendly.  Please no political agendas or inappropriate commentary/jokes/etc. This is a community event. The act should be no longer than about three minutes.  We want to have time for as many people as possible to share their talents. There are no age restrictions. You will need to provide any particular materials that may be necessary for your act (e.g. a tumbling mat for gymnastics, items for juggling, your instrument, CD player for dance music, etc.) To sign up, stop by the Iona City Building during normal business hours, or call Robyn Keyes, Iona’s awesome City Clerk, at 523-5600.  When you sign up, be prepared to share your name, a contact phone number, your act (e.g. singing, dancing, etc.), and its approximate length.  Sign-up’s must be made by 7/13/12.  Then practice, practice, practice, and be ready to perform on 7/20/12!

If you plan to burn leaves, grass, or other vegetation on your property you must register with the Bonneville County Fire District before you burn. Please call 529-1200 for more information.  Also, the Fire District Station 2 has moved closer to Iona, which means this may have a positive effect on your homeowner’s insurance. The station is within 3 miles of the City and for some of you at the northeast section of the City the distance maybe closer to 4 miles. Please make your home insurance company aware of the changes. The address for the new station is 3475 E. Leihm Lane, Idaho Falls, 83401-4885. This location is off of Ammon Road near the Iona Bonneville Sewer District. Reminder: Burning of household trash is prohibited within the City limits. Your household trash must be hauled away.

The Historical Society will be presenting a melodrama during Iona Days. They are looking for performers and helpers during the play. Please call Arlene McCabe or the City Office at 523-5600 if you are interested in participating in the event.  Auditions are set for June 6^th at 6:30 at 3548 N. Main in the Community Center Gym.

Please remember our pioneers, veteran's, and loved ones this Memorial Day, by going to the cemetery.  This is a good tradition we can pass on to our children and grandchildren and teach them about their ancestors.