Updated August 21, 2025
Fair is this week
The 2025 Idaho County Fair officially got underway Wednesday, August 20 with the ribbon cutting ceremony.  . . .
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School Board meets
The school board held their August meeting Monday, August 18 with about 25 extra people in attendance. . . .
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Lambs are 2025 Idaho County Fair Grand Marshals
“We were surprised,” John Lamb said.  “It’s an honor,” added Lucile Lamb.  . . .
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To the Library and Beyond!
The Board of Directors, Prairie Community Library, Inc. is scheduled to meet on Thursday 14 August at 10 AM in the Library; please join us. . . .
Also on this page are photos of the prize winners drawn at the City Park event as well as additional photos from the concert. . . .
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Fair Royalty featured
On this page are short bios of each of the 2025 Idaho County Fair Royalty. . . .
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New Snack Bar and Picnic area at the Fair
Idaho County fairgoers will have a treat this year as a new snack bar is up at the fairgrounds. . . .
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Fair features
On this page are features and photos for the 4-H Ambassadores, Fair Board and 2026 royalty candidates. . . .
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Updated Prairie football schedules
The Prairie High School JV football schedule has been added. . . .
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Updated Prairie Volleyball Schedule
The Prairie Volleyball schedule has been updated with some added C games. . . .
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St. John Bosco Volleyball Schedule
On this page is the high school volleyball schedule for St. John Bosco Academy. . . .
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Prairie Cross Country Schedule
On this page is the schedule for the Prairie Cross Country team. . . .
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The 2025 Idaho County Fair Royalty welcome you to the Fair. From left are 1st Princess Kimberly Seaver, Queen Halee Rowland and 2nd Princess Bailey Key. See article below left for short bios on each of them. Click on the photo for a larger view.

Lucile and John Lamb of Grangeville are the Idaho County Fair 2025 Grand Marshals. Photo by Lorie Palmer, Idaho County Free Press See article above left. Click on the photo for a larger view.

The Idaho County Fair Royalty with many of the Little Princesses at their Little Princess Tea Party held Sunday, Aug. 10 at the Cottonwood Community Hall. More photos in the Royalty article at left. Photo by Tara Rowland. Click on the photo for a larger view.

Kody Duclos received his white coat on Saturday August 9th at the white coat ceremony for the ISU Physician’s Assistant program. Kody completed his first year in the PA program and will begin his second year which will be traveling between ID and OR for clinical rotations. Kody is a 2013 graduate of Prairie High School and is the son of Mike and Tara Duclos. Click on the photo for a larger view.


There’s a new club in town. Manure Movers of America, Local 239. #manurehappens. Charter members are Dell Schweitzer, Jack Uptmor, Charlie Poxleitner and Ed Rad. If you are interested in joining call Dell Schweitzer at 1-206-947-0013. Schweitzer would like to see more antique tractor owners and those interested in antique tractors. He would especially like to see more in the Idaho County Fair Parade. Photos by Nancy Uptmor.  Click on each photo for a larger view.

Mager Bargains recently had carpet squares put down on the floor in their main building. Owner John Mager said they will help a lot in heating the building and also cuts down some on noise.  Click on the photo for a larger view.

Widows and family members of veterans along with other veterans recently went on a cruise to Alaska. Photo submitted by Betty Campbell.
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