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Special Feature: Minidoka Dam – A Historic Undertaking
Nothing is more important to the Idaho economy than water.” At one time, it did seem inconceivable that the high desert of Idaho could bloom with crops. But Minidoka Dam and other reclamation projects made settlement and prosperity possible. The dam and power plant remain among the showplaces of South Central Idaho, living monuments to…
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Special Feature: Early Railroad History in Box Elder
Table of Contents Railroad Terminology and General Facts Freight Sidings- Most sidings were established at the turn of the 20th century to accommodate ever-increasing rail traffic, fueled by population growth and the increasing demands of the grazing industry. Sidings allowed trains to pass those traveling in the opposite direction, and those taking on freight and…
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Striking It Rich in Malad
Every year great numbers of people drive to Malad, hoping to strike it rich playing the Idaho lottery. Dreams of winning Powerball, Lotto America or Mega Millions draw fortune seekers, hoping for the next big jackpot. Since gambling is illegal in Utah, Malad is the closest point for many Utahans to purchase lottery tickets, where…
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About Hess Pumice
Hess Pumice Products, located in southeastern Idaho, near Malad City, is a mining operation and processing company specializing in the extraction and refining of high-quality pumice, which is a key component in numerous industrial and consumer-grade products. Hess Pumice, the largest private employer in Oneida county is family-owned and managed. Their Wright Creek Area mine,…