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: 

NAMPA PUBLIC LIB...

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...

COMMUNITY INVITED TO “SUPERHERO WALK” APRIL 9 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...

Community Invited to Groundbreaking Ceremony for Nampa's Second Dog Park

The community is invited to attend a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the upcoming development of the City of Nampa’s second dog park on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. The new dog park, which is yet to be officially named, wi...

City of Nampa's New City Clerk Announced

On February 22, the Nampa City Council confirmed Mayor Kling’s recommendation for Charlene Tim to be the new clerk for the City of Nampa.

Mayor Kling said, “I am excited to announce the hire of Charlene Tim as Nampa’s new City...

Major project to close Ustick between Northside and Midland Starting Feb. 21

A major infrastructure project on Ustick Road between Northside Blvd. and Midland Blvd. will require the area to be closed starting February 21. The project, which is expected to be completed by mid-December, includes installing a water and sewer line 30-...

Pipe Replacement Project on Franklin Blvd Begins Feb 14

The City of Nampa will close Franklin Boulevard between Ustick and Linden Roads starting February 14 to replace two underground pipes in separate locations in the area. The projects are expected to be completed by early April. 

Traffic will be det...

January is Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month

January is the National Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month and the Nampa Family Justice Center would like to elevate the services available to victims as well as announce they have received a $350,000 grant from the Federal Office for Victim...

Weekly Fit and Fall Proof Programs at Nampa Public Library

The Nampa Public Library hosts free, ongoing Fit and Fall Proof™ classes for seniors. Classes will begin January 11, 2022, occurring every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:15-11 a.m. in Multipurpose Room A. Participants are asked to bring a water bo...

Nampa City Council swearing in Mayor and Council Members Tonight

At tonight’s Nampa City Council meeting, a swearing in ceremony will be formally held for re-elected Mayor Debbie Kling and re-elected Nampa City Council members Randy Haverfield and Victor Rodriguez. Newly elected council woman Natalie Jangula ...

Nampa seeks applications for openings on multiple boards and commissions seats

Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling is seeking applications to fill vacancies on the City of Nampa’s Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Building and Site Design Standards Committee, Arts and Historic Preservation Commission and Nampa Golf Commission. ...

City of Nampa announces Christmas tree recycling starting December 26

Drop off available at Kohlerlawn Cemetery December 26-January 15

The City of Nampa will accept Christmas trees for recycling between Sunday, December 26, 2021 through Saturday, January 15, 2022. Trees may be dropped off at Kohlerlawn Cemetery, located at 7...

December Activities with Nampa Parks & Recreation

Check out the programs and classes being offered for the month of December 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 Harwar...

Nampa prepares for Christmas tree lighting November 27

The City of Nampa is busy preparing for the upcoming holiday season and invites the community to join us for the festivities.

On Monday, November 15, the City of Nampa Parks and Forestry Division, with help from Qualitree, will transport the City&rsquo...

Nampa Public Library Celebrates Idaho Family Reading Week, Nov. 8-14

Idaho Family Reading Week is November 8-14, 2021. It is a time when families are encouraged to read together. This year’s theme, “Believe and Achieve,” will be celebrated at public and school libraries across the Gem State.

Th...

City of Nampa congratulates Nampa’s elected and re-elected officials

The City of Nampa would like to congratulate those elected and re-elected to serve Nampa in yesterday’s election:

•    Mayor Debbie Kling

•    Nampa City Council: 

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Leaf Recycling at Kohlerlawn Cemetery

Looking for something to do with all your leaves from your yard? Recycle your leaves with Nampa Parks Department. Leaves are used as compost within various parks throughout the city for grounds maintenance.

Leaves may be dropped off at Kohlerlawn...

Robyn Sellers named as Nampa’s new Economic Development Director

Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling has named Robyn Sellers as the new Economic Development Director for the City of Nampa.

Sellers previously served as the Assistant Director of Economic Development for the City of Nampa since March of 2018. Prior to working in Namp...

Community invited to Downtown Nampa for annual Halloween Trick-or-Treating event

The community is invited to the annual trick-or-treat event in Downtown Nampa on Thursday, October 28, 2021 from 4-7 p.m. 

Downtown Nampa transforms into a festival of tricks and treats as the local community comes together to celebrate this spook...

Nampa seeks applications for openings on multiple boards and commissions seats

Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling is seeking applications to fill vacancies on the City of Nampa’s Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Building and Site Design Standards Committee, Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee and Planning and Zoning Com...

City of Nampa seeks Christmas tree for downtown

The City of Nampa Parks and Forestry Division is looking for residents who are willing to donate a 40 foot or taller pine or spruce tree to be the Downtown Nampa Christmas tree for 2021. The tree must be located within or very close to the Nampa city limi...

City's RV Dump to temporarily close Oct 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...

Nampa Public Library temporarily adjusting hours of service beginning Monday, Sept. 27

Due to staff shortages, increasing COVID-19 spread in the community, and our healthcare system being at crisis-level standards of care, the Nampa Library is adjusting our public hours.

Beginning Monday, Sept. 27, the Nampa Library will be open 12-6 p.m. M...

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 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...