(City of Pocatello June 1, 2026; Cover image credit: City of Pocatello)
The City of Pocatello invites the community to take part in a once-in-a-generation celebration as part of America’s 250th anniversary. The Pocatello America250 Ad Hoc Advisory Committee has been established to help commemorate this milestone by creating a community time capsule that will be opened in 50 years.
The public is invited to attend a special celebration Thursday, July 3, on the east side of the Marshall Public Library, 113 South Garfield Avenue. Festivities will begin at 5 p.m., with an official kickoff and remarks from Mayor Mark Dahlquist at 5:30 p.m. The event will feature food trucks, along with water and cookies provided by Walmart.
The time capsule, generously donated by local company Partner Steel, is constructed of aluminum and measures 30x22x16 inches. Once completed, it will be permanently mounted on the second floor of the Library.
Community members are encouraged to contribute items for consideration in the time capsule. Items should reflect everyday life in 2026. Submissions can be dropped off at City Hall, 911 North 7th Avenue, during regular business hours. Upon entering the lobby, visitors are asked to use the wall phone to contact the Mayor’s Office at 208-234-6163. All submitted items must include the contributor’s first and last name, along with a phone number. Please note that not all items will be included, and any unused items will be returned. The final day to drop off items is Monday, June 22 at 5 p.m.
July 3 also marks the anniversary of Idaho’s statehood in 1890, adding additional significance to the celebration.
For more information about the Pocatello America250 Time Capsule project, please contact Ad Hoc Committee Chair Rick Cheatum at 208-339-2629.
- The trademark ‘AMERICA 250’ is owned by the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission and is licensed to the state of Idaho for limited use, time, and purpose.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the policy of the City of Pocatello to offer its public programs, services, and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities. If you are disabled and require an accommodation, please contact Skyler Beebe with two (2) business days’ advance notice at sbeebe@pocatello.gov; 208.234.6248; or 5815 South 5th Avenue, Pocatello, Idaho. Advance notification within this guideline will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility.
