Kelly Anthon has been appointed to Dean Cameron's old seat in the Idaho Senate. Anthon is the Rupert city administrator. Cameron, who represented the area in the state Senate for more than two decades, stepped down last month to become director of the Department of Insurance. Mini-Cassia Republicans recommended Anthon as their first choice for the seat, followed by Doug Pickett and Wayne Hurst. During his pitch to the Republican committeemen, Anthon, of Declo, emphasized his work and family connections on both sides of the Snake River. He also emphasized keeping government small, and talked about his efforts to cut costs as Rupert city administrator/Nathan Brown, Twin Falls Times-News. More here.