City wins grant to battle flooding problems

The City of Mountain Home has been awarded a $444,448 grant to reduce its risk from flooding by updating and improving a portion of the city's stormwater control system.

Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security Director Brig. Gen. Bill Shawver presented the city with an oversized check for the project during a ceremony at city hall Monday.

The grant will fund a project to increase the capacity of the stormwater management system along E. 8th North Street.

Officials from the Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security present the $444,448 grant check to Mayor Tom Rist and other city officials during a ceremony Monday.

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