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The City Club of Idaho Falls is an independent, nonpartisan forum for discussion of public affairs. Forums are recorded and rebroadcast on KISU-FM 91.3
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2024_5_16 Stephanie Mickelsen - Water Today, Tomorrow and for Future Generations
Stephanie gave an insightful presentation on Idaho's water crisis on Thursday, May 16th. Her expertise and resources provided valuable perspectives, and she adeptly addressed the numerous questions from our well-attended meeting. we hope you enjoy this podcast of the meeting. The slides should be available here on our website.
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2024_4_25 Lee Radford - Urban Renewal: Smarter Growth for a Better Community
How much thought have you given the old & renewed areas of downtown Idaho Falls? Do you want a more walkable city? Do you know how urban renewal and development works?
Lee Radford, Chair of the Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency, gave an enlightening presentation on Urban Development. His insightful program showcased the dedication and planning efforts of the Redevelopment Agency for the local community. Through engaging visuals, Lee provided a historical perspective on their impactful work. Take the time to listen to this great program.
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2024_03_28 Ken Krell - Long Covid: The Forever Pandemic
The City Club was privileged to host Dr. Ken Krell on Thursday, March 28th, as he delivered a compelling presentation on the impacts of Long COVID. His program provided valuable insights and thought-provoking perspectives. While Dr. Krell's speech stands on its own merit, a PowerPoint presentation is also available, link below, containing supplementary information for those interested. We trust you will find the discussion enlightening and informative.
Go to this link for the Dr. Krells slideshow.
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2024_2_22 Phil McGrane - Sec. of State - Election Integrity
On February 22nd, the Idaho Secretary of State, Phil McGrane, addressed the City Club audience on the topic of Election Integrity. During this event, he unveiled the newly launched IdahoVotes.gov website. As you listen to this podcast, please note that the Secretary of State references this website during his presentation, offering a live demonstration rather than a traditional PowerPoint. This update marks a significant enhancement in accessibility and transparency. Phil McGrane, our distinguished guest, captivated the audience with his expertise, ensuring an engaging and informative session. We encourage you to tune in and appreciate the valuable insights shared.
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2024_1_18 Youssef Ballout - Advanced Nuclear Reactors
Youseff Ballout is the Director at INL of Reactor System Design and Analysis Division. He gave a very good presentation on the ins and outs and whys of using Nuclear reactors. It was educational and fascinating.
At this link are the slides that he presented in his speech. It doesn't include the video. That is the blank slide.
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2023_12_14 Don Burnett - Judicial Independence
Idaho Courts: Can They Remain Independent and Impartial in a Hyper-Partisan Era?
Has the judiciary come to be regarded as a third political branch of government?
Should judges be selected based on political affiliation and positions taken on issues likely to come before them?
Does civic education provided by schools and the media adequately inform the public about the judicial process and reasons for judicial decisions?
If there is a civic education deficit, what can citizens do about it?