Today, Idaho Governor Brad Little announced the return to a modified version of Stage 2. According to the press release,

In response to this, the Nampa Public Library has announced they will close to the public beginning November 16 but online services are still available and pickups/returns can be made through the outdoor pickup window and automatic return located along 3rd St. S.

The rise in positive cases continues to be of great concern for the health of our residents, businesses and schools. Thank you to everyone who is doing their part to slow the spread in Nampa.

CELEBRATING 15 YEARS SERVING OUR COMMUNITY // The Nampa Family Justice Center (NFJC) is celebrating 15 years of helping the community next week! The Nampa Family Justice Center, located at 1305 3rd St. S., is hosting activities November 16-20 to honor survivors served, bring awareness to the free resources available, provide the community with an opportunity to be part of this life-changing work and open their doors to the community they serve. Follow along on their Facebook and Instagram pages.  

YOUR FEEDBACK MATTERS // We are asking those who provide feedback spend a few minutes learning about the proposal before taking the survey. After learning about the options and proposed consolidation at a town hall or virtual presentation, Nampa residents and businesses are encouraged to share feedback online at slido.com (use event code "nampafire") or through the printed surveys available at the town halls or at Nampa City Hall.

QUESTIONS? // Residents who have additional questions or concerns can contact the Nampa Fire Department by calling 208-468-5570 or emailing nfdfireadmin@cityofnampa.us.

The City of Nampa and the cities of Boise, Caldwell and Meridian have partnered in identifying barriers to housing, as a part of each community's requirements to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. We need your feedback! The survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete and data will be de-identified and reported anonymously in aggregate form. 

Idaho's first fulfillment center is located in our growing town and we're very thankful for the many opportunities this brings to our community.

Mayor Kling said, “It’s an exciting day in Nampa as we make history and become home to Idaho’s first Amazon fulfillment center. Amazon is supporting our local economy and helping us become more resilient. We are thankful Amazon has lifted the floor of minimum wage in our community and will provide extended healthcare and educational opportunities to the 2,000 people who become part of the Amazon family.

We are taking part in the 2C Kids Succeed idea to thank our educators each Thursday in November and tag #thankyouthursday on social media!

Please join us - or reach out privately - by thanking teachers, past or present, who have made a positive difference in your life or the life of someone you know!

A huge thank you to Qualitree who has repeatedly joined us as a sponsor for this event and to the Fischer family for donating their tree. Thank you also to our Parks and Streets departments for their work coordinating the logistics of this large undertaking - 14,000 pounds to be exact!

We are also grateful to our sponsors: Idaho Central Credit Union, HDR, Borders Equine Clinic, Idaho Press and Elsberg Studios! We appreciate all of you!

There are multiple programs available to assist the community during this time. Click here or button to right for more information.

The Treasure Valley holiday season kicks off on Friday, November 20th at the Ford Idaho Center Horse Park and Sports Center for the first ever Idaho Bright Lights Festival presented by Idaho Central Credit Union. The Ford Idaho Center will convert the Horse Park & Sports Center into a socially distanced winter market and dazzling light display, with the help of local lighting partners, Silver Bells Lighting!

The Idaho Bright Lights Festival is a two month long celebration of the holiday season, open 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm most Thursdays – Saturdays, starting Nov. 20th and running through New Year’s Day.

The Nampa Chamber of Commerce has graciously agreed to be a one-stop shop for all local businesses, and has a variety of other resources including free masks, hand sanitizer and COVID-19 related signs in English and Spanish.

Please show your support for our community by taking the One Idaho pledge at one.idaho.gov.

COVID-19 FOR YOUR BUSINESS?

Thanks to the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare and the Hispanic/Latino COVID-19 Task Force, a variety of bilingual signs are available for local businesses or organizations. If interested, email bowmana@cityofnampa.us or pick up today at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Nampa Chamber of Commerce offices.

Nampa is committed to being a safe and healthy community where people prosper.

Please do your part and remember to respect and

be kind to each other and our local businesses.

Southwest District Health Re-Opening Guidance

Idaho Rebound Cash Grants for Small Businesses - LINK

Download your Nampa Ready Business Posters here: 8.5x11  11x17