Christmas is a wonderful season of giving and hope. It’s a time many are thinking of local nonprofits and other ways to give. I’m so thankful we live in such a caring and generous community.

While the needs of every community are great, sometimes the greatest gift we can give is the gift of a smile or a simple act of kindness which costs us nothing. Calling a loved one or checking in on a homebound friend or relative...even smiling at a neighbor or being extra considerate and patient while driving...we can all do something in big or small ways to show love to one another.

This holiday season, let’s think of something we can all do…let’s be "Neighborly Nampa" and keep the gift of giving going forward -- no matter the season.

-Mayor Debbie

Do you (or someone you know) need a little extra help this season?

FindHelpIdaho.org is a wonderful online resource (available in several languages) to help conveniently find free or reduced cost programs in a single location!

JUST RELEASED

CITIZEN'S GUIDE TO PLANNING:

COMPREHENSIVE PLANS

The City of Nampa's Planning and Zoning department has launched an educational series called, "A Citizen's Guide to Planning" and will be releasing new topics each month. The latest topic on comprehensive plans is now available to read in print or watch on video (below).

With the help of our local elementary students and community from our “Name-That- Snowplow” Contest for the 2023-2024 season, we are so excited to announce the fleet of snowplows who will be reporting for duty this winter are…

Baby Snowda (Kindergarten- Iowa Elementary)

Pepe Le Plow (1st Grade- Lake Ridge Elementary)

Oh Snow You Didn’t! (2nd Grade- Ronald Reagan Elementary)

Jack DeFrost (3rd Grade- Centennial Elementary)

Abominable Snowplow (4th Grade- Franklin D. Roosevelt Elementary)

Salt-osaurus Rex (5th Grade- Iowa Elementary)

STAY CONNECTED:

FOLLOW THE PLOW | https://arcg.is/0O49vy (Keep in mind- this map is NOT live)

EMAIL or PHONE | snow@cityofnampa.us or (208) 465-2257

LIVE SNOW CAM | https://www.cityofnampa.us/1193/Snow-Cam

To learn more about Nampa's snow and ice control plan, visit the cityofnampa.us/snow.

Congratulations to Brandon Crim with Centennial Golf Couse for receiving an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriotic Employer Award! 

“Brandon Crim has offered complete support of my military commitments and service,” said the award nominator, Navy Chief Officer Sgt. 1st Class Weston Snyder. Weston was able to transition back from a year-long deployment smoothly and says it was “as if I had never been gone.” 

Congratulations Brandon--and thank you, Weston Snyder, for your service during your one year deployment! We are excited to have you back on our courses!

SURVEY EXTENDED!

We are keeping the AARP Idaho survey open a little longer to try and reach our goal for 500 responses (we need about 250 more)!

Please help us reach our goal by taking this survey or sharing it with someone you know. One of the goals of the survey is to improve Nampa as a place to retire. If you are 45+ years of age please take a few minutes to take this survey and help us spread the word with others you know! Thank you!

The City of Nampa is excited to host our first ever "Citizen's Academy"! Based on the feedback we received from the community a few months ago, we will be hosting classes each Tuesday evening for eight-weeks from January 23-March 12, 2024 from 6:30pm-8pm.

Come learn about the City of Nampa!

PARKS AND RECREATION

HRC SCHOLARSHIP BENEFIT LUNCHEON

Nampa Shares and Cares is a utility billing assistance program available to City of Nampa customers who qualify. Please contact the Nampa utility billing department to learn more and help us spread the word about the program to City of Nampa customers.

Call (208) 468-5711 Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm.