Community invited to share feedback in annual survey

For the sixth year in a row, the City of Nampa invites feedback from residents and businesses through a community survey which is open until March 31, 2023. 

Last year, 1,340 people participated in the community survey. With a population of over 1...

Nampa Library invites community to 4th annual Destination Wellness Health Fair April 8

The Nampa Public Library is pleased to announce the 4th annual Destination Wellness Health Fair on Saturday, April 8, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Destination Wellness 2023 will be offering health and wellness information and activities for all ages. There...

Franklin & Birch Intersection Closed for Project Completion Beginning March 20

The Franklin Boulevard and Birch Lane intersection will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, March 20, 2023, to complete the roundabout project which began late August 2022. The project is expected to be completed in May of this year. 

Last yea...

Community invited to Superhero Walk April 1 to support Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month

According to the Centers for Disease Control, “About 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys experience child sexual abuse at some point in childhood. Ninety-one (91%) of child sexual abuse is perpetrated by someone the child or child’s family k...

City of Nampa to officially own Centennial & Ridgecrest Golf Courses

On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, the Nampa City Council approved the purchase of Centennial Golf Course and Ridgecrest Golf Club in the amount of $5,690,775 from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. 

In 1983, the City of Nampa began...

Irrigation Rate Approved to Keep up with Maintenance and Repairs

On Monday, February 6, the Nampa City Council voted (4-2) to approve an increase of 19.98%, or just over $30 more per year for the average residential lot, to residential and commercial irrigation water rates as well as a 19.98% increase to hook-up fees b...

Nampa Parks & Rec February Events

Check out the programs and classes being offered for the month of February from the Nampa Parks & Recreation Department. For more information or to register, please call 468-5858, go online to www.nampaparksandrecreation.org, or stop by the Harward Re...

Open Houses to Help Improve Ridgecrest Golf Club, Centennial Golf Course and Lakeview Park Jan 24-25

The City of Nampa is in the process of creating a master site plan for Lakeview Park and a second master site plan for Nampa’s municipal golf courses, Ridgecrest Golf Club and Centennial Golf Course. The site plans will be used as a planning tool for futu...

Nampa Family Justice Center to host “Understanding Human Trafficking” training January 26

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month, and the Nampa Family Justice Center is working to educate the community and elevate the services available to human trafficking victims through a $350,000 grant received from the Federa...

City of Nampa announces Christmas tree recycling starting December 26

The City of Nampa will accept Christmas trees for recycling between Monday, December 26, 2022 through Sunday, January 15, 2023. Trees may be dropped off at Kohlerlawn Cemetery, located at 76 6th Street North.

Residents are asked to follow directional signs...

Public Hearing for Nampa City Council District Map December 19

The City of Nampa invites the public to share public testimony on the final map establishing six council districts on Monday, December 19, 2022. Public hearings begin at 6:30 p.m. at Nampa City Hall, located at 411 3^rd Street South.

The six Nampa City Coun...

Nampa's Warming Locations

The City of Nampa has established “warming locations” if needed to warm up during the winter, similar to the “cooling locations” we offer in the summer: 

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City of Nampa Snowplows Named for First Time by Local Elementary Students

The City of Nampa is excited to announce the snowplow names chosen by local elementary students in our “Name-That-Snowplow” contest! The purpose of the contest is to celebrate the winter season and to recognize our Nampa Street Divisio...

Nampa Library hosts eighth annual Christmas at the Library, including “Merry TubaChristmas” performe

The Nampa Public Library will host the eighth annual “Christmas at the Library” on Saturday, Dec. 10.  

At 11 a.m. the Encore Carolers will perform in the lobby. Now in their 20th year as the Treasure Valley's premiere...

Community Invited to Hear Results on Updated Parks and Recreation Master Plan

Over the past several months, the City of Nampa has engaged in a variety of public outreach activities to gather community input on an updated parks and recreation master plan. On Tuesday, December 13, 2022, the community is invited to a presentation on r...

City of Nampa Reminds Customers About Deadline for New Utility Billing Website

In September, the City of Nampa announced we will officially switch to a new utility billing website for our customers on November 21, 2022 and this date is quickly approaching. 

The existing utility payment system used is being phased out and an ...

Feedback Sought on Concepts to Improve Midland Blvd Corridor

The City of Nampa invites the community to give input on concepts developed to improve the Midland Boulevard Corridor from Caldwell Boulevard to Greenhurst Road. There are two ways to learn more and provide feedback:

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Community Input Sought on the City of Nampa Parks & Recreation Master Plan Survey

Nampa’s Parks and Recreation is creating a 20-year master plan and invites the community to guide future decisions by participating in a survey. Community input is an important part of this process to better understand our resident’s u...

Community Volunteers needed to Rake-Up Nampa Nov 12

Fall is a beautiful time of year, but falling leaves often pose a problem for senior and disabled residents who are unable to rake fallen leaves on their property. The City of Nampa is seeking applications from both Nampa residents who need help and volun...

Downtown Nampa invites community to annual Trick-or-Treating event October 27

The City of Nampa and Downtown Nampa Community Association invite the community to Downtown Nampa on Thursday, October 27 from 4-7 p.m. as it is transformed into a festival of tricks and treats to celebrate a spooktacular event. 

Kids of all ages ...

Mayor Kling to Present State of the City Address October 19, 2022

Mayor Debbie Kling will share Nampa’s State of the City address on Wed., October 19, 2022 as part of the Nampa Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon which begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Nampa Civic Center. 

Luncheon tickets for the event...

Eastside Park Playground Ribbon Cutting October 6 at 4:00 p.m.

The Nampa Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce the opening of a new playground at Eastside Park in Nampa. The playground will be opened to the public at the ribbon cutting scheduled for Thursday, October 6 at 4:00 p.m. 

Eastsid...

Happy Valley Rd Closed (Greenhurst Rd to E Lewis Ln) Starting 9/26

Happy Valley Road between E. Greenhurst Road and E. Lewis Lane will be closed for a project starting September 26, 2022. The project is expected to be completed by mid-November 2022.

Resident access will remain in the entire project area, including access ...

Applications sought for multiple board openings

Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling is seeking applications to fill vacancies on a variety of boards and commissions within the City of Nampa. A total of 24 volunteer openings are available and full details on the openings are available at https://www.cityofnampa.us...

City of Nampa seeks Christmas tree donation

The City of Nampa Parks and Forestry Division is looking for the official Christmas tree for the upcoming holiday season. Residents who are willing to donate a 40 foot or taller pine or spruce tree to be the Downtown Nampa Christmas tree for 2022 are enco...

City of Nampa Irrigation Season to End September 28

The City of Nampa will shut down its irrigation system for the season Wednesday, September 28 to coincide with Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District and Boise-Kuna Irrigation District shut-off date.

As the irrigation districts near the end of their allo...

City of Nampa announces new utility billing website

The City of Nampa will officially switch to a new utility billing website for our customers on November 21, 2022. The existing utility payment system used is being phased out and an update is needed. The new electronic billing and payment portal costs les...

Volunteers Needed for Nampa’s 11th Annual Stormwater Clean-up Day

The City of Nampa’s Environmental Compliance Division invites the community to participate in the 11th Annual Stormwater Clean-up Day on Saturday, October 1, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Volunteers will meet at West Park, located at 27 S Park Dr, at 9 ...

Lone Star Road Reduced to Single Lane for Irrigation Improvements Beginning Sept 6

Lone Star Road will be temporarily reduced to a single lane beginning Tuesday, September 6, 2022, to install mainline irrigation pipes. Flagging will occur from approximately September 6-30. These improvements are expected to be completed by early October...

Public Feedback Sought on State Highway 16 Specific Area Plan and Future Development

The City of Nampa invites the community to participate in an interactive online platform and share feedback for the State Highway 16 Specific Area Plan (SAP) open now through September 12, 2022. 

The State Highway 16 SAP will focus on the project ...

Midland and Lake Lowell Intersection Now Reopened!

The Midland Boulevard and Lake Lowell Avenue intersection reopened today, August 19, as a fully operational signalized intersection. Although the intersection is open, there are a few final details that need to occur until the project is fully completed.&...

Community invited to share feedback on proposed map for Nampa City Council Districts at open houses

The City of Nampa invites the community to share feedback on a proposed map for the new Nampa City Council districts at an open house Tuesday, August 16, from 4-6 p.m. and Friday, August 19 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Both open houses will be held at ...

Community feedback sought for future improvements to Ustick Road Corridor

The City of Nampa, Nampa Highway District and Canyon Highway District invite the community to give input on the current road conditions and future needs of the Ustick Road Corridor from Midland Boulevard to the future State Highway 16 by completing a surv...

Community invited to help improve Nampa Parks and Recreation

The City of Nampa has retained the services of BerryDunn, a national parks, recreation, and open space consulting firm, to assist the city with updating our Parks and Recreation Master Plan.  The master plan update will look at the existing parks...

City of Nampa Cooling Locations Reminder

Due to the extremely hot temperatures we are experiencing in the Treasure Valley, the City of Nampa has established “cooling locations” where the community is welcome to visit to get out of the heat: 

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Nampa Parks & Recreation opens new Splash Pad in Orah Brandt Park

On Wednesday, July 27 at 11:30 a.m., the City of Nampa invites the public to a ribbon cutting and the official opening of a new splash pad in Orah Brandt Park. After the ribbon cutting, the splash pad will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.  

Da...

Artist submissions sought for artwork in Downtown Nampa

The City of Nampa’s Arts and Historic Preservation Committee invites artists to design an interactive sculpture to be placed in Lloyd Square, located in downtown Nampa. The sculpture must incorporate the word “NAMPA” and be i...

Franklin & Birch Intersection Closed for Improvements Beginning August 1

The Franklin Boulevard and Birch Lane intersection will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, August 1, 2022, to construct a new roundabout. This project will also provide enhanced pedestrian crossings, connecting sidewalks to the intersection and new s...

Community feedback sought to improve Midland Blvd Corridor

The City of Nampa invites the community to give input on the current road conditions and future needs of the Midland Boulevard Corridor from Caldwell Boulevard to Greenhurst Road by completing a survey which is open through Sunday, August 7, 2022.&nbs...

Community invited to attend open house for Highway 16 Specific Area Plan

The City of Nampa is hosting a public open house to share information about the Nampa Highway 16 Specific Area Plan (SAP). The adopted Specific Area Plan will be an amendment to the City of Nampa’s comprehensive plan and future land use map. At ...

Kings & Victory Intersection Closed for Improvements Beginning July 25

The Kings Road and Victory Road intersection will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, July 25, 2022 to construct a new roundabout. This project will provide enhanced pedestrian crossings, minor road widening along Victory Rd in front of Endeavor Eleme...

July is National Parks & Recreation Month

July is National Parks & Recreation Month

Nampa Parks & Recreation has lots of ways to get active this summer! Swimming, parks, pathway and movies in the park are some of the ways Parks & Recreation increases your quality of life in Nampa. This...

City of Nampa reminds drivers to respect workers

Between this week and last week, two Streets Division employees have been struck by vehicles which resulted in minor injuries. The City of Nampa is asking drivers to please respect our street workers, not only in Nampa but across the entire Treasure Valle...

Applicants sought for Venue Management Committee

Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling is seeking applications to fill a single vacancy on the City of Nampa’s Venue Management Committee. 

The Venue Management Committee advises the mayor and Nampa City Council in directing and managing the affairs o...

Sewer pipe installation project occurring near Karcher Rd and Northside Blvd

The City of Nampa is installing a pressurized sewer pipe along Karcher Road and Northside Boulevard. Construction on the project is expected to be completed by the end of June. 

Drivers will have access in both directions during the project; howev...

Community Invited to Inaugural Elder Abuse Awareness Month Walk June 24

The City of Nampa and Nampa Family Justice Center join communities around the world to promote National Elder Abuse Awareness Month in June. 

This year, in addition to a variety of social media posts with information, stories, and resources on eld...

City of Nampa to begin chip sealing June 6

Weather permitting, the City of Nampa Street Division will begin to chip seal streets on Monday, June 6, 2022.  

There are twenty-three road sections that will be chip sealed. Chip seal will start on Midway Rd. at W. Orchard Ave. towards W. Karche...

Community invited to Memorial Day Ceremony May 30 at Kohlerlawn Cemetery

The City of Nampa will hold a Memorial Day ceremony on Mon., May 30 at 10 a.m. at Veteran’s Loop in Kohlerlawn Cemetery (76 6th St. N.) in Nampa to honor the men and women who served in our country’s military as well as those who gave ...

Mayor Kling recommends Dale Reynolds for Nampa City Council

Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling will recommend Dale Reynolds for Nampa City Council Seat 4. This seat was recently vacated by Sandi Levi, who served on Nampa City Council for seven years and recently stepped down. The Nampa City Council will be asked to approve ...

Nampa Library invites community to Low Vision Center ribbon cutting, May 20

The Nampa Public Library is pleased to announce the new Low Vision Center, made possible by a generous $5,500 grant from Together Treasure Valley to help increase literacy opportunities for individuals with vision and hearing challenges. 

With gui...

Community invited to 10th Annual Mayor’s Bike Ride May 17, 2022

Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling invites the community to the 10th Annual Mayor’s Bike Ride on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 beginning at 6 p.m. Riders are encouraged to grab their bikes and helmets and meet in Lloyd Square in Downtown Nampa. 

The famil...

Six local students earn $3,000 scholarships from annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament

The Nampa Golf Commission awarded $18,000 in scholarships to six college-bound students thanks to several local sponsors, 33-hole sponsors and 33 teams participating in the 20th annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament. The event raises money for summer y...

Community invited to "Get to Know the Candidates" Forum May 3

The Nampa Chamber of Commerce, Idaho Press and City of Nampa are partnering to host “Get to Know the Candidates” on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 from 6-9 p.m. The forum is an opportunity for the community to get to know candidates ahead of the...

Improvements to Midland Blvd & W. Karcher Rd Intersection Begin May 9

The City of Nampa will begin improvements to widen turn lanes at the intersection of Midland Blvd. and W. Karcher Road, as well as replace the damaged guardrail, beginning May 9, 2022. The project is expected to be completed by mid-June. 

To accom...

City of Nampa to celebrate Arbor Day with tree planting April 27

The City of Nampa and Nampa Parks Department will celebrate Arbor Day* Wed., April 27, 2022 at 10 a.m. by planting five trees at Kings Road Park (3322 Little John Court) in Nampa. 

Children from the fifth-grade class at Park Ridge Elementary Schoo...

Nampa's Parade America Scheduled for May 21

The Nampa Parade America Committee, Inc. invite the community to the 55^th annual Parade America beginning at 11 a.m. Sat., May 21, 2022. The theme for this year’s annual patriotic event is “Our Great Heritage,” and includes f...

Community Feedback Sought on State Highway 45 Study

The City of Nampa invites the community to help determine how to improve State Highway 45 (SH-45) at an open house Thursday, April 21, 2022, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Nampa City Hall (411 3rd St. S.).

The community can learn how sixteen (16) alter...

City of Nampa customers can expect to receive irrigation water by the end of April

The City of Nampa irrigation customers can expect full pressure for this service by the end of April. Crews will first need to test the lines, flush the system and bring ditch pumps online. Crews will work to ensure the water lines are functioning properl...

Nampa Districting Committee Seeks Members

The most recent federal decennial census places the City of Nampa’s population at 100,200. Under Idaho Code section 50-707A, “[a]ny city having more than one hundred thousand (100,000)  inhabitants…shall establish districts and shall elect counci...

Applications Sought for Nampa City Council Seat

Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling is seeking applications to fill a soon-to-be vacant Nampa City Council seat. Nampa citizens with a desire to represent their community and provide guidance on important matters are invited to apply.

After serving on Nampa City Coun...

Nampa Parks and Recreation Department April Events

Check out the programs and classes being offered for the month of April from the Nampa Parks & Recreation Department. For more information or to register, please call 208-468-5858, go online to www.nampaparksandrecreation.org, or stop by the Harward R...

City of Nampa Creates Drought Task Force - Community Invited to #2CWaterWise Open House April 7

After a drought irrigation season last year and another anticipated drought season this year, Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling has formed the City of Nampa’s Drought Task Force with a goal to develop strategies to educate the community and identify ways...

City of Nampa and Nampa Police Department Celebrate "Rule of 80" for Dispatchers

Yesterday, Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 499 into law, making it possible for Idaho Emergency Communications Officers (ECO) (also known as 911 dispatchers) to qualify for retirement with the “Rule of 80” through Public Employe...

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St. Lukes Officially Opens New Hospital in Nampa

NAMPA - Families in Canyon County now have a brand new option for their health care needs.  On Monday, St. Luke’s Health System officially opened the doors of their new full-service hospital in Nampa.  The $114 million, 200,000...

Best Western Plus Opens in Nampa

The 82-room Best Western Plus Peppertree Nampa Civic Center Inn opened April 19 after starting construction in March 2016.

Saint Alphonsus Breaks Ground on Neighborhood Hospital

A new mini-hospital is in the works for Nampa. Saint Alphonsus Health System will break ground Thursday on the new building, in the parking lot of the system’s existing hospital campus at 1512 12th Ave. Road.

San Diego beer, brewing in Nampa, Idaho

San Diego beer, brewing in Idaho

Mother Earth built a large, robust, fully functional brewery

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Construction progressing on hotel by Nampa Civic Center

The hotel going up by the Nampa Civic Center is slated to open by February, according to a spokeswoman with Peppertree Hospitality Group. The $5 million, 82-room Best Western Plus Peppertree Nampa Civic Center Inn

CircusTrix extreme recreation park coming to Nampa

A new indoor, extreme recreation park is coming to Nampa.CircusTrix Idaho is an indoor trampoline park that will feature an aerial ninja obstacle course, foam pits, slackline, stunt falls, rock climbing,parkour, trampoline wall, trapeze, trampoline wall,

Mother Earth Brew Co. opens this fall in Nampa

NAMPA — There’s a new craft brewery in town, and it could end up being the largest in Idaho.

San Diego, California-based Mother Earth Brew Co. will open its tasting room doors for business by Oct. 1, possibly as early as Sept. 24. It is now one of ...Read on...

Ridgevue High School opens its doors in Nampa

It was 64 degrees as the sun rose over the ridge, casting shadow over the outlined letters RHS. At 8:35 a.m., with up-beat music rippling and the smell of mint drifting, approximately 1,100 students clustered in the 15 rows of Ridgevue High School’s

Idaho Arts Charter School cuts ribbon for new school in Nampa

With big red scissors in their hands, executive director Jackie Collins and Idaho Arts Charter School trustees cut the bright red ribbon in front of the new school doors Monday afternoon.

Idaho's Top Projects for 2016: The finalists are...

Construction is continuing its boom in Idaho. Cranes are now nearly ubiquitous. Idaho Business Review recognizes and annually celebrates top construction projects across the state. This marks the 11th year and the 12th time for IBR‘s Top Projects

Mission Aviation to start campus construction

Mission Aviation Fellowship, a missionary organization that sends people and aircraft around the world, is adding housing, a community center, and an RV park expansion at its headquarters next to the Nampa airport.

Nichols Accounting shifts from lease to own for its new Nampa Office

Ontario, Ore.-based Nichols Accounting will solidify its Nampa presence by building a new 10,500-square-foot office just west of the Ford Idaho Center and likely relocate the company’s headquarters.

Winco builds its second Nampa store at Nampa Gateway Center

Nampa will be only the second Idaho city with two WinCo Foods stores when the Boise-based supermarket chain opens in spring 2017 at the Nampa Gateway Center.

STEM jobs are fastest-growing category in Idaho

Science, technology, engineering and mathematics jobs are overtaking the service jobs that have traditionally driven Idaho’s economy.

CWI seeks bond for Nampa, Boise Campus Construction

The College of Western Idaho will go to voters in November with a $180 million general obligation bond to build a Boise campus, expand the Nampa campus and increase program offerings.

Downtown revivals are in play in communities across the Treasure Valley

The four cornerstones of the new downtown Nampa are a mix of new and historic. The city built the Hugh Nichols Public Safety Building in 2012 and added the Nampa Library Plaza with accompanying office space in 2015

From Nampa High Grad to CEO

Nampa High School graduate Brett Keller, class of 1986, began working for online booking service Priceline in 1999, serving as Chief Marketing Officer and later Chief Operating Officer.

Last month, he was promoted to Interim Chief Executive Officer.
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Why Nampa website featured as Top Resource for Starting a Business in Idaho

"In addition to your solid offering, it also has a ton of resources to help aspiring Idaho entrepreneurs get their business off the ground. From funding resources to free startup guides - it’s all there." stated Ryan James, Founder of StartupSavant.com.

Young Nampa entrepreneur creates robot butler

The owner of a Nampa-based startup was so inspired by the robots in the cartoon series “The Jetsons” and in the 2004 movie “I, Robot” that he moved his business to create what he calls a robot butler. Gabe Bentz graduated from Embry Riddle Aeronautical

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Two Wanted People Arrested in Nampa Home After SOG Activation

Two Wanted People Arrested in Nampa Home After Special Operations Group Activation 

 On March 13, 2023, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the Nampa Police Department Special Investigations Unit (SIU) and Special Enforcement Team (SET) ...

Man Charged with Attempted Rape Sent on "Rider"

Nampa Dispatch received a 911 call in the early morning hours of January 16, 2022, from a panicked family member reporting a rape that had just occurred with the known suspect still on scene. Nampa Police Officers were dispatched, located the suspect and ...

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December 2022 Traffic Report

The Nampa Police Department Sharing our December traffic contact and crash numbers.How about a New Year’s Resolution to work together to make travel in Nampa safer? Nampa Officers arrested 49 DUIs during December.PLEASE stop drinking an...

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