Mayor Holmes: Rathdrum Rising

Rathdrum is preparing for takeoff. The city is expected to have significant growth this year, Mayor Vic Holmes told about 40 Rathdrum Area Chamber of Commerce members and city officials during his annual State of the City address at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church on Tuesday. “We’re closing in on some rapid growth,” Holmes said. He said about 450 lots in various subdivisions are already planned over the next several years. “People are coming here from everywhere,” he said. “Our secret is out. A lot of the (longtime residents) may not appreciate growth, but I’m sure the business community wouldn’t mind more rooftops. We know new growth is coming here and there’s no stopping it.”/ Brian Walker , CdA Press. Story here.

I can go a week or longer without going “into town” because I can get most everything I need in Rathdrum now. - TarynThompson. Question for non-city dwellers: How long can you last without making a trip to town?