David Rauzi

1 week ago | idahocountyfreepress.com | David Rauzi

GRANGEVILLE — In an effort to bring clarity to longstanding unwritten practices, the Grangeville City Council at its June 2 regular meeting moved forward with formalizing emergency response requirements for public works employees, and issued a decision on how to handle properties with split zoning classifications — a situation the city code does not currently address.

1 week ago | idahocountyfreepress.com | Lorie Palmer |David Rauzi |Lyn Krzeminski

Grangeville graduates 59 studentsBy Lorie Palmer / Idaho County Free PressGRANGEVILLE — “I believe in you. I am proud of you,” Grangeville High School history teacher Pat Sullivan said to the 59 graduating seniors of the class of 2025 at the June 6 ceremony. “The future will not be easy. You will have many failures. These will make you stronger,” Sullivan emphasized.

2 weeks ago | idahocountyfreepress.com | David Rauzi

GRANGEVILLE — One of the most chaotic and beloved events of the Border Days Rodeo is returning to its community-driven format: the wild horse race. “Last year we tried to have somebody come in to do it, but it wasn’t very good,” said Jerime Zimmerman, Border Days Committee member. “They didn’t allow some of our locals to come in and compete in that event, so we took that back.”And back it is. “It’s for anybody. A three-person team.

2 weeks ago | idahocountyfreepress.com | David Rauzi

GRANGEVILLE — A new digital ticketing system will help attendees bypass long lines at this year’s Border Days Rodeo, set for July 3-5. Go online at grangevilleborderdays.com. “If you get your tickets online, you’ll have a code on your phone,” said Jerime Zimmerman, who handles advertising for the Border Days Committee.

2 weeks ago | idahocountyfreepress.com | David Rauzi

GRANGEVILLE — The Grangeville Border Days Rodeo is entering a new era as it joins the Northwest Professional Rodeo Association (NPRA) for 2025, opening the gates to a broader contestant pool and elevating the event’s prestige throughout the western rodeo circuit. “We’re an NPRA Prime Rodeo now, one of their top events,” said Jerime Zimmerman, Border Days Committee member in charge of advertising. Prior to this, the rodeo was sponsored by the ICA (Idaho Cowboys Association).