City of Nampa approves minor utility rate increases

The Nampa City Council discussed proposed increases to various utility related fees at the August 3, 2020 council meeting. The Nampa City Council was mindful of the current economic climate of many residents and businesses who have been impacted by the co...

Nampa Development Services Center to remain closed to public through end of August

The Development Services Center, located at 500 12^th Avenue South, will remain closed to the public through August 31, 2020. The closure is to ensure we have adequate staff to perform the services required by our citizens and includes the following depart...

Public hearing August 3 for proposed rate increases

The City of Nampa invites the community to provide public testimony on the proposed increases to various utility related fees at a public hearing Mon., August 3, 2020 beginning at 7 p.m.

If approved by council, residential customers should expect the below...

Nampa committed to being a safe & healthy community where people prosper

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Over the past several months since coronavirus has spread through our community, the City of Nampa has taken active steps to reduce the spread of the illness, collaborate with community leaders and support small businesses and our local economy...

Railroad Related Maintenance to close N. Midland Blvd. July 15-16

Railroad related maintenance will close Midland Boulevard between Caldwell Boulevard and West Karcher Road July 15-16, 2020. Traffic will be detoured during construction, but business access will be available (see map below).

Residents are encouraged to co...

City of Nampa closures due to coronavirus

Due to the recent increase in coronavirus exposures, the City of Nampa will be move back to operating with certain city buildings closed to the public. The closures are to ensure we have adequate staff to perform the services required by our citizens.

Namp...

Fireworks Safety Reminders

The Nampa Fire Department would like to remind the community about the importance of practicing fireworks safety this summer.

Although you can find them in the county, the sale of illegal aerial fireworks is not allowed in the City of Nampa. In the city li...

Nampa Festival of the Arts Cancels for 2020

Nampa Parks & Recreation has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Nampa Festival of the Arts scheduled for August 8 and 9, 2020. 

Parks & Recreation Director, Darrin Johnson stated, “Our hope was to implement necessary ...

Middleton & Flamingo intersection improvements scheduled to begin July 6

The City of Nampa will make improvements to the Middleton and Flamingo intersection beginning Monday, July 6. The project includes the widening and reconfiguration of the Middleton Road and Flamingo Avenue intersection to accommodate the addition of north...

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

The Nampa Golf Commission awarded $14,000 in scholarships to seven college-bound students thanks to several local sponsors, 30 hole sponsors and 32 teams participating in the annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament. The event raises money for summer yout...

Community effort to distribute 2,000 free books to kids June 22-26

This week, June 22-26, the City of Nampa is pleased to partner with a variety of local organizations to help distribute over 2,000 free books to kids at 18 different park locations, which are also the location of free meals thanks to the Oasis Summer Feed...

Applicants sought for Nampa Development Corporation board position

The City of Nampa is seeking a qualified applicant to fill an upcoming vacant position on the board of commissioners for the Nampa Development Corporation (NDC). The NDC was established in 2006 to oversee the development of multiple public and public/priv...

Nampa Parks & Recreation to open outdoor pools Saturday

Nampa Parks and Recreation will be opening the city’s outdoor pools, Lincoln Pool and Lakeview Water Park on Saturday, June 6, 2020.

Over the past few weeks, the Nampa Parks and Recreation Department has taken a thoughtful approach to planning an...

Holly & Colorado Intersection Improvements to begin June 1, 2020

The City of Nampa will begin improvements to the Holly Street / Colorado Avenue intersection on Monday, June 1, 2020. Pedestrian infrastructure improvements will take place on Colorado Avenue, between 12^th Avenue and Amity Avenue. These improvements will ...

Nampa waives certain permit fees to support business recovery

The Nampa City Council unanimously voted May 18 to temporarily waive the cost of certain permit fees to support business recovery in Nampa. “I’m very pleased to receive unanimous support from the Nampa City Council members to waive spe...

Learn about Major Construction Improvements Coming Soon

The City of Nampa is working hard to improve the condition of our streets and currently has 17 major construction projects scheduled for 2020. In partnership with the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) and Nampa Highway district (NHD) the goal of every...

City of Nampa to begin chip sealing June 1

The City of Nampa’s Street Division will begin chip sealing streets Mon., June 1, 2020 and it is estimated to be completed by early August.

Chip sealing is a common, cost effective, pavement maintenance practice that extends pavement life and imp...

City of Nampa shares latest information related to Stage 2 reopening

As the State of Idaho prepares to enter Stage 2 of the Idaho Rebounds plan on Saturday, May 16, City of Nampa departments will be reopening at various dates to the public.

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

Parks & Rec announces restrooms will open, some organized youth activities and day camps May 4

Nampa Parks and Recreation will be opening park restrooms, some organized youth activities and day camps as of May 4, 2020. Additional openings will be evaluated in stages and are dependent on assessing the current health and wellbeing of the Nampa commun...

City of Nampa Outlines Enforcement Prioritizations as of May 1

SUMMARY STATEMENTThe City of Nampa is thankful the vast majority of individuals and businesses are following the stay-home order and guidelines from public health agencies. We applaud all who have adhered to guidelines and have taken seriously th...

Nampa Public Library now offering curbside pickups

The Nampa Public Library has begun pulling holds for curbside pickup as of April 23, 2020.  

Items that are currently checked in at the library will be placed on hold through our online catalog http://nampalibrary.org/. Patrons will be responsible...

Nampa City Council Extends Emergency Declaration Through May 4

**NOTE: Updated to correct emergency declaration date to May 4, 2020)**

The Nampa City Council voted unanimously April 15, 2020 at a special council meeting to extend the emergency declaration for the City of Nampa through May 4. The approval was made to e...

City of Nampa Schedules Special Council Meeting to Discuss Next Steps

Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling and the Nampa City Council will hold a special meeting Wed., April 15, 2020 beginning at 6 p.m. to discuss next steps related to Nampa’s current state of emergency and Nampa-specific restrictions pending modification to ...

City of Nampa Postpones Public Hearings During Stay-Home Order

The Nampa City Council voted unanimously March 28, 2020 to postpone public hearings at Nampa City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission meetings effective immediately and for the duration of the State of Idaho’s statewide self-isolate order...

Middleton Road and Smith Avenue Intersection Signal Activation Slated for March 31

The intersection improvements at Smith Avenue and Middleton Road in Nampa are nearly complete with signal activation scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Construction began last fall and all safety enhancements will be completed in April 2020.

Constructi...

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

As an essential service, the City of Nampa will begin its irrigation season April 1, and customers can expect full pressure by mid-April after crews have tested lines, flushed the system, and brought ditch pumps on line. Crews will work to ensure the wate...

City of Nampa Closes Golf Courses and City Park Restrooms

To support and encourage our residents to stay home, as ordered by Governor Little, and to reduce the potential spread of Coronavirus in Canyon County, we have decided to close our golf courses and park restrooms until further notice.

The two Nampa municip...

City of Nampa playgrounds closed until further notice

To prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), the City of Nampa Parks & Recreation Department and Nampa School District will CLOSE all playgrounds effective immediately and until further notice.

There are 23 city managed playgrounds within the City ...

Statement from Mayor Kling

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/DXLEzC60eTI

 STATEMENT FROM MAYOR DEBBIE KLING

The City of Nampa, along with the rest of the country, has been experiencing unprecedented times over the past few weeks while responding to the Coronavirus. Fo...

City of Nampa Following District Health Recommendations

Today it was announced that Canyon County has its first confirmed case of the Coronavirus. While it is not believed to be the result of community spread, we strongly encourage our citizens to follow the recommendations by public health officials to limit ...

City of Nampa Declares State Of Emergency, Additional Closures Announced

Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling joined cities and counties across the Treasure Valley today in declaring a state of emergency in response to growing concerns related to COVID-19. Nampa City Council will be asked to ratify the emergency declaration at tonight&...

City Of Nampa Announces Additional Closures To Protect Community Against COVID-19

Out of an abundance of caution, and for the protection of our community against COVID-19 (also referred to as the coronavirus), the Nampa Public Library and Nampa Senior Center will be closed March 16-March 31, 2020. Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling shared, &...

Nampa Library programs cancelled through end of March

As a public facility providing services to all demographics, including vulnerable populations, the Library takes the health of the community seriously. After much discussion, the decision was made to cancel all Library programs and outreach until the end ...

Weekend Closure of the Star & Franklin Road Roundabout Slated for March 21 - 22, 2020

The weekend closure of the Star/Franklin roundabout is scheduled for Sat., March 21 – Sun., March 22. The closure is required to prepare the north half of the intersection with temporary pavement and allow the intersection to function as a &l...

CITY OF NAMPA APPROVES EMERGENCY RESOLUTION LIMITING MASS GATHERINGS AT CITY VENUES

As a precautionary measure and out of respect for guidance recently released from Southwest District Health regarding mass gatherings and public events in Idaho, this morning the Nampa City Council approved an emergency resolution which reads, “...

Nampa's State of the City today at 4:30pm

With no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Idaho as of this morning, Nampa’s State of the City address is scheduled to proceed as planned at 4:30 p.m. at the Nampa Civic Center.

We encourage anyone who would prefer to watch the address remotely to do...

Nampa Library celebrates 5 years in new building, kicks off bookmobile campaign, March 14

The Nampa Public Library has been in its new location for five years and invites everyone to attend a celebration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2020.

On Saturday, March 14, 2015 the Nampa Public Library opened its doors to the public for th...

Food Truck Rally Goes to the Dogs

This isn’t your typical food truck rally… this one is going to the dogs! Join the Nampa Dog Park Committee, and maybe even some Leprechauns, for some good food, live music, vendors and beer. This St. Patrick’s Day celebratio...

Road improvements to E. Franklin Road between Star Road and N. Gate Boulevard begin 3/5

Road improvements to E. Franklin Road between Star Road and N. Gate Boulevard will start Monday, March 9, 2020. All traffic will be shifted one lane to the north for the duration of the road improvements and anticipated to last until July.

While the roadwa...

Nampa Development Corporation saves $4,859,087 by refinancing bonds

The Nampa Development Corporation (NDC) board of commissioners closed on a refinance of the 2010 and 2013 bonds on Friday, February 28 with Zions Bank. The refinance created a savings of $4,859,087 in payments and interest on the bonds that funded the con...

Spring Sports Madness for Moms & Sons

Moms and sons: it is your turn to spend some time one on one. The Nampa Recreation Center has the perfect event where moms and sons can have fun, take part in different competitions and make lasting memories. Don’t miss this great opportunity to...

REMINDER: RSVP for Nampa's State of the City Reception by 3/5

Mayor Debbie Kling invites the community to Nampa’s State of the City on Thurs., March 12, 2020 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Nampa Civic Center’s John Brandt Performing Arts Theater. This year’s theme is “The Power of...

City of Nampa responds to pandemic concerns

In response to growing concerns over rising cases of the coronavirus worldwide, Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling recently convened a group of local health professionals, educators and first responders to discuss Nampa’s overall response to a pandemic oc...

Nampa Library art proposals open for comment, Feb. 27-March 9

The Nampa Public Library issued a request for proposal for an art installment in the Local History Area on the third floor. Fifteen (15) submissions were received and three finalists were chosen by the art selection panel: Allen and Mary Dee Dodge, Collin...

City of Nampa Soliciting Applications for Community Development Block Grant Fund Program Year 2020

The City of Nampa is soliciting applications for the 2020 program year allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. A Community Development Block Grant application workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Mon., February 24, 2020 a...

Arts and Historic Preservation Commission Seeks New Members

The City of Nampa seeks 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 professional...

City of Nampa Receives First Recycled Water Permit Of Its Kind In Idaho

The Department of Environmental quality has issued the City of Nampa a reuse permit which will allow highly treated, Class A, recycled water to be used for irrigation and industrial needs in the community. The 10-year permit is the first of its kind issue...

Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling will recommend Jean Mutchie for Nampa City Council seat 3

Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling will recommend Jean Mutchie for Nampa City Council seat 3. This seat was recently vacated by Rick Hogaboam, who stepped down to be the Chief of Staff for the City of Nampa. The Nampa City Council will be asked to approve the appoi...

Middleton Road Rebuild and Irrigation Improvements Slated to Begin Week of February 3

The City of Nampa will begin the first phase of the Middleton Road irrigation improvements and road rebuild the week of February 3, 2020. Construction will take place on Middleton Road, between West Sheridan Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue.

Major construction ...

Nampa Library invites the community to 2nd Annual Destination Wellness Health Fair, Feb. 1

The Nampa Public Library is pleased to announce its second annual Destination Wellness Health Fair. This event will take place on the first floor of the Library Saturday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Destination Wellness 2020 is dedicated to whole body wellne...

Nampa's State of the City will be March 12, 2020

NAMPA’S STATE OF THE CITY WILL BE MARCH 12

March 12, 2020

4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Address | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Reception

Nampa Civic Center | 311 3^rd St. S.

Mayor Debbie Kling invites the community to Nampa’s State of the City on Thursd...

Community invited to Midland Boulevard Corridor Open House

The City of Nampa invites the community to review and give feedback on the proposed improvements for the Midland Boulevard Corridor Thurs., January 23, 2020 from 4:00–6:00 p.m. at West Middle School located at 28 S. Midland Blvd in Nampa.

Attende...

Applications Sought for City of Nampa Boards & Commissions, City Council Seat

Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling is seeking applications to fill vacancies on various volunteer positions within the City of Nampa. Openings on a variety of boards and commissions are listed below as well as one opening on Nampa City Council. Nampa citizens with ...

New Year’s Eve Lock-In at the Nampa Recreation Center

Get ready to ring in 2020!  Stay locked-in at the Nampa Recreation Center all night! Kids will participate in a safe, supervised New Year’s Eve party while enjoying movies, swimming, games a pizza party, and more.  Children sho...

City of Nampa Streets Division Receives COMPASS’ “Leadership in Government, Canyon County” Award

The City of Nampa Public Works Department and Streets Division Superintendent Don Barr have been awarded the 2019 Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS) Leadership in Government, Canyon County Award.

Under Barr’s leadership, a collabor...

Mayor Kling names Rick Hogaboam as new Chief of Staff

Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling is pleased to announce that current Councilman Rick Hogaboam has been named as the new Chief of Staff for the City of Nampa. Hogaboam is expected to begin his new position Mon., January 13, 2020.

Kling said, “It was an exciting sur...

North Franklin Boulevard will be closed to traffic December 18-24

The community is encouraged to plan ahead for an upcoming street closure on N. Franklin Blvd. between Birch Lane and E. Karcher Rd. which will be closed Wed., December 18 through Tues., December 24, 2019 for utility related construction.

The below map show...

Chief of Staff accepts Idaho Career & Technical Education Administrator Position

The City of Nampa’s Chief of Staff, Clay Long, has been appointed as the State Administrator of the Idaho Division of Career & Technical Education. Long’s last day with the City of Nampa will be Fri., December 6.

Nampa Mayor Debbie ...

Free Admission to the Nampa Rec Center on Thanksgiving with Canned Goods Donation

The Nampa Rec Center is inviting the entire community to come get your LAPS in before your after-turkey naps! Bring four (4) items of canned or non-perishable food and receive free entry. All food will be donated to the Idaho Food Bank.

Whether it is laps ...

Community Members Sought to Serve on Nampa Golf Course Commission

The City of Nampa is seeking applications from Nampa residents to fill two (2) openings on the Nampa Golf Course Commission.

Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling said, “We greatly appreciate and respect the voice of volunteers representing our community thro...

Nampa Library seeking artists for Local History Area art

The Nampa Public Library Foundation is seeking art for the Local History Area, which is located on the third floor of the library and leads to the board rom. This call is for qualifications and experience only. No design concepts need be presente...

Franklin Road will be closed to traffic beginning Friday, November 22

Franklin Road between Idaho Center Boulevard and Star Road will be closed Friday, November 22 through Friday, December 6, 2019 for utility related improvements to the Amazon fulfillment center currently under construction.

Businesses along Franklin will ha...

Community invited to Nampa’s Christmas Market & Tree Lighting November 30

In preparation for the annual Christmas Tree lighting on Saturday, Nov. 30, the City of Nampa, with help from Qualitree, will cut down a donated blue spruce tree and install it at its new location Thurs., Nov. 14 in front of Downtown Nampa’s Tra...

Explore the St. Luke’s Inflatable Digestive System at Nampa Library

The Nampa Public Library invites the community to visit this Friday, Nov. 8, and take a walk through the giant inflatable digestive system, provided by St. Luke’s! Tours occur 10:15 a.m. to noon, and 2-5 p.m. 

Participants will discover ...

L.B. FOSTER ANNOUNCES PLAN TO RELOCATE NORTHWEST PLANT OPERATIONS TO NAMPA, ID

Boise, ID (10/30/19) - The City of Nampa, Idaho Department of Commerce and Boise Valley Economic Partnership (BVEP) announce that L.B. Foster Company (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FSTR), a leading manufacturer and distributor of products an...

Park Restrooms will Close for the Winter on October 30

The Nampa Parks & Recreation Department will be closing park restrooms for the winter on October 30, 2019. Park restrooms will be winterized to prevent freezing damage through the winter. The restrooms will reopen in the spring.

Some parks will have po...

Weekly Fit and Fall Proof Programs at Nampa Public Library

According to the Centers for Disease Control, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall every 11 seconds, and an older adult dies from a fall every 19 minutes. Because of these sobering facts, the Fit and Fall Proof™ course was ...

Nampa’s First Main Street Manager Announced

The City of Nampa has been working to fully implement the National Main Street model over the last several years, but this marks the first time the City has partnered with the Nampa Development Corporation to hire a full-time executive to run the Main Str...

Public hearing November 4, 2019 for proposed Midland Corridor Project

The City of Nampa invites the public to comment on proposed improvements to the Midland Boulevard Corridor (Greenhurst Road to Orchard Avenue) at a public hearing November 4, 2019, beginning at 7 p.m. at Nampa City Hall, located at 411 3rd Street South.

Th...

Community Members Sought to Serve on Various City of Nampa Boards & Commissions

The City of Nampa is seeking applications from Nampa residents to fill openings on various boards and commissions within the City of Nampa:

•  Airport Commission (1 position)
• Art and Historic Preservation Commission (2 positions)
• Building Code Advisor...

Amazon Fulfillment Center Coming to Nampa!

SOURCE: https://press.aboutamazon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/amazon-announces-first-fulfillment-center-idaho 

Press release

Leaf Recycling Begins At Kohlerlawn Cemetery

Looking for something to do with all the 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 Cemetery, ...

New signage coming to 11th Avenue North and Cherry Lane

The City of Nampa will be installing two additional stop signs to the 11^th Avenue North and Cherry Lane intersection, making it a four-way stop. The new traffic pattern will change Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 10 a.m. Police enforcement will be present to...

Nampa Public Library eliminates fines, wipes out existing debts Oct. 1

Beginning Oct. 1, the Nampa Public Library is eliminating all fines for overdue items and all current overdue fines on patron accounts will be forgiven. With this, we will be erasing one of the most prevalent barriers to access and inviting patrons back t...

Nampa Family Justice Center holds community open house & “Transforming Communities” event

The Nampa Family Justice Center (NFJC) invites the community to attend a community open house Fri., October 4, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at their offices located at 1305 3^rd Street South in Nampa. The open house is an opportunity for the community to l...

Community Volunteers needed to Rake-Up Nampa

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...

Community invited to help clean up Nampa’s waterways Sept. 28 for Stormwater Cleanup Day

The City of Nampa’s Environmental Compliance Division invites the community to participate in the 9^th Annual Stormwater Cleanup Day September 28, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Community members will meet near the Iowa Avenue entrance at the Wilson ...

Be Well Nampa project kicks off September 18 at the Nampa Public Library

The Nampa Public Library was awarded a $91,943 grant from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) for a project called, “Be Well Nampa.” The primary objective of the Be Well Nampa project for the NNLM All of Us Community E...

Applications sought for Nampa Public Library Board of Trustees

Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling is seeking applications to fill a vacancy on the Nampa Public Library Board of Trustees. The individual appointed will serve a five-year term. Board meetings are held at the Nampa Public Library on the second Tuesday of the month ...

City of Nampa hosts used tire drive September 14

The City of Nampa’s Code Compliance and Community Relations Division, Streets Division and Fleets Services are joining together to host an opportunity for Nampa residents to drop off used automotive tires Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 9 a.m....

Community invited to Middleton Road Corridor Open House on September 24

The City of Nampa invites the community to review plans for proposed infrastructure improvements along the Middleton Road Corridor Tues., September 24, 2019 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Lone Star Middle School (11055 Lone Star Rd).

Attendees will hea...

Nampa Rec closed Sept 5-8 for improvements

The Nampa Rec Center and the Nampa Senior Center will be closed to the public September 5-8, 2019 for building and grounds maintenance. Closing the facility allows an opportunity for maintenance and improvement projects which could not otherwise be done d...

35th Annual Harvest Classic Fun Run

Join the Nampa Parks and Recreation Department for the 35th Annual Harvest Classic Fun Run on Saturday, September 14^th. This long-standing Nampa tradition brings together competitive and recreation racers alike for an 8K run, 2 mile run, 2 mile walk and 1...

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. Wednesday, September 11, 2019 for the annual Patriot Day ceremony which is held to honor and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice serving their comm...

Nampa’s Affordable Senior Housing Developments

Community invited to Mercy Creek Apartment Open House Sept 4

The City of Nampa is pleased to see new affordable senior housing developments in Nampa.

Colorado Gardens Apartment opened in December of 2018 and is located at 1007 S. Elder Street. Colorado Gard...