Nampa Development Corporation announces partnership with Adler Industrial

The Nampa Development Corporation (NDC) has announced a partnership for the development of a 194-acre industrial park located in North Nampa, Idaho, that is owned and will be developed by Adler Industrial, LLC. Adler intends to complete utility extensions...

Community Volunteers needed to Rake-Up Nampa Nov. 13

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 with leav...

Nampa Recreation Center to be renamed Harward Recreation Center

On Tuesday, September 7, the Nampa City Council unanimously approved the renaming of the Nampa Recreation Center to the Harward Recreation Center to honor former City of Nampa Finance Director Ken Harward. The Nampa City Council received more than 25 lett...

Sewer rate increase approved as part of bond repayment plan

The Nampa City Council voted September 7 to approve an increase of 16.75%, or approximately $6.02 per month, to residential wastewater rates beginning October 1, 2021 as part of the public-approved repayment plan for the $165 million sewer revenue bond ap...

Irrigation season comes to an end September 15

The City of Nampa will shut down its irrigation system for the season Wednesday, September 15 to coincide with the canal water delivery shut-off date for Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District and Boise-Kuna Irrigation District. Pioneer Irrigation Distr...

Community invited to Patriot Day event on September 11

The community is invited to join the Nampa Fire Department and Nampa Police Department at 8 a.m. Saturday, September 11, 2021 for the annual Patriot Day ceremony which is held to honor and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice serving their commu...

Nampa Public Library to Participate in 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s Education Exhibition

September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World

The Nampa Public Library is excited to announce its participation in September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World, a downloadable educational exhibition that presents the history of 9/11, its origins...

Community invited to help clean up Nampa’s waterways at 10th Annual Stormwater Cleanup Day

The City of Nampa’s Environmental Compliance Division invites the community to participate in the 10th Annual Stormwater Cleanup Day Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

Volunteers will meet at Liberty Park to participate...

Community Invited to Orah Brandt Park Playground Ribbon Cutting

The Nampa Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce the opening of a new playground at Orah Brandt Park in Nampa.  The playground will open to the public for the first time at the ribbon cutting scheduled for Thursday, September 2,...

Maple Grove Park FitLot Ribbon Cutting

The City of Nampa invites the community to a ribbon cutting Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. The ribbon cutting celebrates the completion and opening of the new outdoor fitness gym also known as a “FitLot” in Nampa’s Maple Grove Park. The new FitLot...

Clarification on artist COVID testing requirements

Recently, event organizers have announced additional health-related precautions as a requirement for entry to their event at the Ford Idaho Center Amphitheatre. While the Ford Idaho Center and Nampa Civic Center are owned by the City of Nampa, they are pr...

Public hearing September 7 for proposed utility rate increase

The City of Nampa invites the community to comment on the proposed increases to various utility-related fees at a public hearing Tues., September 7, 2021 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Nampa City Hall. 

As part of the public-approved funding plan for i...

Irrigation season to be extended as long as possible

The City of Nampa will continue to work with Pioneer Irrigation to extend the irrigation season as long as water is available. Given the drought conditions which have contributed to a shorter than normal irrigation season and current efforts to extend the...

Irrigation season to end September 7

The City of Nampa will shut down its irrigation system for the season Tuesday, September 7 to coincide with Pioneer Irrigation District’s shut-off date of September 7.

Three irrigation districts (Pioneer Irrigation District, Nampa & Meridian...

Community feedback sought on Idaho Highway 45 Study

The City of Nampa invites the community to help determine how to improve Idaho Highway 45 (ID-45) at an open house Thursday, August 26, 2021, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the Nampa Civic Center (311 3^rd St S, Nampa, ID 83651). Attendees will learn a...

2021 Nampa Festival of the Arts

Nampa Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the 34th Annual Nampa Festival of the Arts August 14^th and 15^th at beautiful Lakeview Park.  This year’s festival features unique handmade items with over 200 artisan...

City of Nampa hosts used tire drive August 14

The City of Nampa’s Code Compliance and Community Relations Division, Streets Division, Economic and Community Development and Fleets Services are joining together to host an opportunity for Nampa residents to drop off used automotive tires Satu...

City of Nampa to temporarily close RV dump station October 1 thru 2025

The City of Nampa will be temporarily closing the free RV dump station, located near the Wastewater Treatment Plant at 340 W. Railroad, on October 1, 2021, to accommodate the ongoing construction at the Nampa Wastewater Plant. 

The location of the...

City of Nampa will not mandate COVID-19 vaccine for employees

The Nampa City Council voted August 2, 2021 to approve a resolution declaring the city’s intent to not mandate the COVID vaccine for employees. All council members voted in favor of the resolution, except Councilwoman Mutchie who was not present...

City of Nampa Appoints Cliff Long as Senior Director of Development Services

The Nampa City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Cliff Long as the new Senior Director of Development Services on July 12, 2021.

“I look forward to adding Cliff to the City of Nampa team of leaders as we continue to improve our ser...

Nampa Public Library awarded over $200k grant to fund first Nampa Bookmobile

The Nampa Public Library is pleased to announce they have been awarded $208,800 to purchase Nampa’s first bookmobile, dedicated bookmobile collection, and technology.

The grant was awarded by the Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) with funds from the Am...

City of Nampa Establishes Cooling Locations

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:

NAMPA PUBLIC LIBRARY MULTI-PURPOSE ...

Nine local students earn $2,000 scholarships from annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament

The Nampa Golf Commission awarded $18,000 in scholarships to nine college-bound students thanks to several local sponsors, 33-hole sponsors and 32 teams participating in the annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament. The event raises money for summer youth golf prog...

Community invited to educational rain garden ribbon cutting June 25

The City of Nampa invites the community to a ribbon cutting event at 10:00 a.m. on Fri., June 25 at Lakeview Park to celebrate the new Educational Rain Garden located near 12^th Ave. N. off Garrity Blvd. 

The garden will be the first of its kind wi...

Applicants sought for Nampa Development board position

The City of Nampa is accepting applications for a board position on the Nampa Development Corporation (NDC).

The five-year term for this position begins October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2026 and applicants must be a resident of Canyon County (prefera...

Temporary Closures of Midland and Roosevelt Starting at 3pm Today

The intersection of Midland and Roosevelt will be closed beginning at 3 p.m. today to re-align the signal pole which was struck and bent this morning, Tuesday, June 8. 

The crews will work as quickly as possible to return the intersection to worki...

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month

The Nampa Family Justice Center (NFJC) invites the community to join them the month of June for Elder Abuse Awareness Month, as well as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2021, and to learn about the signs and impact of elder abuse in our culture...

Statement from Mayor Kling Regarding Smart Growth in Nampa

The City of Nampa is seeking to wisely respond rather than react to House Bill 389 to protect the fragile balance between housing, jobs, our economy and the impact to taxpayers.

Due to the impact of House Bill 389 and the significant growth our community i...

Community invited to Memorial Day Celebration May 31 at Kohlerlawn Cemetery

The City of Nampa will hold a Memorial Day ceremony Mon., May 31 at 10 a.m. at Veteran’s Loop in Kohlerlawn Cemetery (76 6^th St. N.) to honor the men and women who served in our country’s military as well as those who gave their lives ...

City of Nampa to begin chip sealing June 1, 2021

The City of Nampa’s Street Division will begin chip sealing streets Tues., June 1, 2021 and is estimated to be completed by the end of August, weather permitting.

Chip sealing is a common, cost-effective, pavement maintenance practice that extend...

Nampa Police Dept celebrate 130 years, seek artifacts and information for history project

The Nampa Police Department is embarking on a project to capture historical information gathered from a variety of resources with the intent of publishing a book and potentially gather information and artifacts for future display at police headquarters an...

City of Nampa seeks two volunteers for Impact Fee Advisory Committee

Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling is seeking applications to fill vacancies on the City of Nampa’s Impact Fee Advisory Committee. A total of two volunteer openings are available. One position shall be active in the business of development, building or re...

City of Nampa celebrates Arbor Day with tree planting April 28

The City of Nampa and Nampa Parks Department will celebrate Arbor Day* Wed., April 28, 2021 by planting three trees on the Nampa Recreation Center grounds. 

The City of Nampa is celebrating its 22nd year as a Tree City USA which is a designation r...

Brush-Up Nampa to be held July 17, 2021

Brush-Up Nampa, an annual community event which paints homes for elderly and disabled residents, will be held Sat., July 17, 2021. The City of Nampa is seeking applicants, volunteers and sponsors for the program.

Residents wishing to have their home painte...

54th Annual Parade America Scheduled for May 15

The Nampa Parade America Committee, Inc. invite the community to the 54^th annual Parade America beginning at 11 a.m. Sat., May 15, 2021. The theme for this year’s annual patriotic event is “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness,&...

City of Nampa Customers Expected to Receive Irrigation Water by Mid-April

The City of Nampa will begin activating irrigation stations on April 1, and customers can expect full pressure by mid-April after crews have tested lines, flushed the system, and brought ditch pumps online. Crews will work to ensure the water lines are fu...

Nampa’s Planning & Zoning Seeks Community Feedback on Future Developments

The City of Nampa’s Planning and Zoning Department invites the community to learn more about new residential developments, planned unit developments and master planned communities and share feedback through an online survey by April 21, 2021.

The...

City of Nampa Announces 2021 Construction Improvements

The City of Nampa is working hard to improve the condition of our streets and currently has 17 major construction projects scheduled for 2021. In partnership with the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) and Nampa Highway District (NHD), the goal of ever...

Nampa Family Justice Center names new executive director

The City of Nampa is pleased to announce Jeannie Strohmeyer as the new executive director for the Nampa Family Justice Center (NFJC).

Strohmeyer has been part of the Nampa Family Justice Center since 2009 and has served in various roles including advocate...

Community Feedback Sought on 14 Proposed Intersection Improvements

The City of Nampa invites the community to comment on 14 proposed intersection improvements at a public hearing Mon., March 15, 2021 beginning at 6:30 p.m. 

Preliminary designs and planning efforts are underway and the City of Nampa staff, Mayor K...

Community Feedback Sought on Franklin Boulevard Freight Corridor Improvements at Virtual Open House

The City of Nampa and the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) invite community members to an online open house anytime between March 12 – 19, 2021 to review potential improvements to Franklin Boulevard south of I-84 and provide fe...

Clerk's Office Expands Hours Beginning March 8

 With a focus on customer service, the City of Nampa clerk’s office will expand their hours beginning Mon., March 8, 2021 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (previously 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

The clerk’s office provides many services for our ci...

Lone Star & Middleton Intersection Closed March 8-14

The Lone Star Road and N. Middleton Road intersection will be closed Monday, March 8 through Sunday, March 14, 2021 to restore the Wilson Drain to its original alignment.

Lone Star Middle School students who may normally walk to school by crossing the Lone...

Nampa Public Library and Amazon celebrate Read Across America Day with special announcement

PRESS RELEASE SENT BY AMAZON

Nampa Public Library and Amazon celebrate Read Across America Day with Makerspace donation, Dr. Seuss activities, and announce partnership  as library prepares to open doors to public on March 15

Today, the N...

SB1108 Impact to Nampa's Public Safety

On January 1, 2021, the Nampa Fire Protection District annexed the area within the City of Nampa into the Fire District. This annexation was agreed to by the Nampa City Council and the Fire District Commissioners because, after extensive study, it was det...

Nampa Public Library opens to public March 15

The Nampa Public Library is pleased to announce they will safely reopen the library building and welcome patrons in beginning Monday, March 15, 2021.  

On Feb. 9, the Nampa Public Library Board of Trustees unanimously approved the Library Director...

Plans Underway for Improving Franklin Boulevard/Karcher Road Intersection

The City of Nampa and the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council have begun planning to improve the intersection of Franklin Boulevard and Karcher Road north of I-84. The project will improve safety and traffic flow on a critical freight corridor for ...

Nampa grieves the loss of three Idaho National Guardsman, Nampa resident

Minor Utility Rate Increases Approved to Support Infrastructure Needs

The City of Nampa voted February 1 following public hearing to approve the following minor increases to utility rates which will increase beginning March 1, 2021: 

• Domestic water rates are estimated to increase by 2.5% or approximately 41 cents pe...

Update on City of Nampa offices reopening

 While continuing to provide remote services throughout recent months, in response to the decreasing COVID-19 cases, the City of Nampa would like to announce the following updates:

• Nampa City Hall will open to the public beginning Monday, February...

City of Nampa seeks feedback on new dog park

The City of Nampa Parks and Recreation Department has announced the planning and design of a new dog park. The dog park planning team is looking for feedback and is asking the community to review the proposed park plan and complete a short survey by Febru...

Public Hearing February 1 for Proposed Rate Increases

The City of Nampa invites the community to comment on the proposed increases to various utility related fees at a public hearing Mon., February 1, 2021 beginning at 6:30 p.m. 

If approved by council, residential customers could expect the below ra...

Multiple Agencies Respond to Three-Alarm Fire at Nampa Storage Unit

MULTIPLE AGENCIES RESPOND TO THREE-ALARM FIRE AT NAMPA STORAGE UNIT

In the early morning hours of Saturday January 16, the Nampa Fire Department responded to a three-alarm fire at North King Storage, located at 405 N. Kings Rd.

Upon arrival, crews found the...

Nampa Residents Invited to Submit Applications to Serve on Arts And Historic Preservation Commission

The City of Nampa is seeking volunteers with professional qualifications in architecture, history, architectural history, urban planning, archaeology, engineering, law, or other historic preservation related disciplines, as well as volunteers with profess...

Community Message from Mayor Kling

"Having walked through a year with a pandemic, presidential election and political unrest, we all have looked forward to a fresh start in the new year.  This past week was not the start we would have hoped for, in many ways. The division in ...

Nampa City Council Meetings to begin at 5:30pm starting January 19, 2021

Beginning Tuesday, January 19, 2021, Nampa City Council meetings will begin one-half hour earlier at 5:30 p.m. and public hearings will begin at 6:30 p.m. Nampa City Council meetings are held the first and third Monday of each month at Nampa City Hall, lo...

City of Nampa announces Christmas tree recycling starting December 26

The City of Nampa will accept Christmas trees for recycling between Saturday, December 26, 2020 through Saturday, January 16, 2021. Trees may be dropped off at Kohlerlawn Cemetery, located at 76 6^th Street North, Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to ...

Lane restrictions on Caldwell Blvd needed to repair water main break beginning at 8pm tonight

A water main break on Caldwell Boulevard requiring repair will temporarily restrict the right westbound lanes between W. Karcher Road and Landon Lane in Nampa beginning at 8 p.m. Thurs., December 17. A single westbound lane will be available. 

Cre...

Wall Street improvements anticipated for Downtown Nampa

The City of Nampa is excited to announce anticipated improvements to a portion of the Wall Street alley in Downtown Nampa. The entire long-range connectivity project for the Wall Street alley runs from 3^rd Street South to the Longbranch building in the al...

A Message from Mayor Kling

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Mayor Kling recorded a video message and it can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AIOn3iBjWw&t=6s.

The below text has been altered slightly for print.

As we enter into the holiday season, I wan...

Applications sought for Nampa Golf Commission

Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling is seeking applications to fill two vacancies on the Nampa Golf Commission. 

One board opening, specific to Ridgecrest Golf Club, will serve two years, ending February 28, 2023 and the other is for a general opening to ser...

Nampa City Hall closed to public beginning November 20

Nampa City Hall will be closed to the public beginning Friday, November 20 and operating by appointment for a minimum of two weeks, depending on our community COVID-19 status. All departments continue to serve residents and customers through online servic...

City of Nampa continues to serve community through online services and in person meetings by appt.

As the State of Idaho returns to a modified Stage 2, the City of Nampa has updated their continued service to the community to keep residents, customers and staff safe and healthy.

The City of Nampa will continue to assist customers remotely through online...

Nampa Public Library closes to public in response to Idaho rolling back to Stage 2

The Nampa Public Library will be closing to the public on Monday, November 16, in response to Governor Little rolling back to a modified Stage 2 and limiting gatherings to 10 people or less.

Patrons can still place library items on hold from their account ...

Construction on new outdoor dining and walkway in Downtown Nampa begins November 18

The City of Nampa will begin construction on improvements to downtown walkways and future outdoor dining opportunities on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 along the south side of 1st Street South, from Wall Street to 13th Avenue South. These improvements will...

Nampa Family Justice Center celebrates 15 years of helping community

The Nampa Family Justice Center (NFJC) opened 15 years ago using an innovative approach to assist victims of abuse and, since that time, has had over 36,400 adults and 14,800 children walk through their doors for intakes and ongoing services*.

To celebrat...

City of Nampa seeks ten community members to serve on various boards and commissions

Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling is seeking applications to fill vacancies on various boards and commissions throughout the City of Nampa. A total of ten (10) volunteer openings are available:

AIRPORT COMMISSION (1 opening)

The Airport Commission is compr...

Nampa’s Christmas tree to be installed Nov. 12

This year, Nampa’s Christmas tree will be a 48.5-foot blue spruce thanks to Nampa residents Ben and Brooke Fischer. The tree is expected to be proudly displayed in front of the Nampa Train Depot on 12^th Ave and 1^st St. S. beginning November 12. ...

Community feedback sought on proposed fire district consolidation

The Nampa Fire Department, Mayor and Nampa City Council are seeking feedback from residents on the proposed consolidation of the Nampa Fire Department and the Nampa Rural Fire Protection District through virtual and in-person events this month.

Over the pa...

Downtown Nampa’s Halloween event cancelled due to forecasted weather

The Halloween event previously scheduled for Saturday, October 24 in Downtown Nampa has been cancelled due to the weather forecast. Saturday is forecasted to have rain and wind gusts exceeding 15 mph, with temperatures in the 40s. The outside event was pl...

Applications sought for board openings on Airport Commission, Board of Appraisers, Building and Site

Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling is seeking applications to fill vacancies on the City of Nampa’s Airport Commission, Building and Site Design Standards Committee and Impact Fee Advisory Committee. A total of six volunteer openings are available:

AIRPOR...

Nampa Library opens permanent holds pickup window beginning Oct. 19

The Nampa Public Library began offering curbside pickup of holds during the pandemic and we are pleased to report that, due to its popularity, we will open a permanent option to pick up holds at the window on 3^rd St. S. beginning next week. The holds wind...

Leaf recycling now available at Kohlerlawn Cemetery

Looking for something to do with all the leaves from your yard? The City of Nampa invites you to recycle your leaves through the Nampa Parks Department, which are then used as compost within various parks throughout the city for grounds maintenance.

&n...

Lane Closure on 12th Ave Road Due to Water Main Leak

A water main leak on 12^th Avenue Road has temporarily closed one southbound lane between S. Valley Drive and W. Greenhurst Road in Nampa.

The City of Nampa Waterworks Division identified water coming up between the seam of the road and the gutter, indicati...

Downtown Nampa to host family-friendly movie at dusk October 24 for Halloween

Downtown Nampa is trying something different this year to celebrate Halloween. In place of the traditional trick or treat activity, a free family-friendly movie will be shown in Lloyd Square on Saturday night, October 24. 

Families or in...

City of Nampa seeks Christmas tree for downtown

The City of Nampa Parks and Forestry Division is looking for the 2020 Christmas tree for the community to enjoy in Downtown Nampa. Residents who are willing to donate a 40 foot or taller evergreen, pine or spruce tree are encouraged to contact the departm...

Nampa City Council votes to participate in Governor’s Public Safety Initiative

On Tues., September 22, the City of Nampa received additional guidance provided by the US Dept of Treasury’s Office and the Office of Inspector General. Based upon this new information, the Nampa City Council reconvened this morning to reconside...

City of Nampa irrigation to be shut off October 6

The City of Nampa will shut down its irrigation system Tuesday, October 6 to coincide with Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District’s October 6 shut-off.

Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District is one of three providers for most of Nampa&rsq...