PRESTON - Idaho Governor Brad Little went to Preston and proclaimed the city “Capital for a Day” on Wednesday, Oct. 29. He brought members of his cabinet and they fielded questions about concerns residents had.

They held two meetings in the Worm Creek Opera House, one two hour meeting in the morning and another in the afternoon.

The governor presented Preston City Mayor Dan Keller with the proclamation naming the city the “Capitol for a Day.” Stevie Emerson, the president of the Preston Area Chamber of Commerce, was also given a volunteer award for her efforts leading the business organization.

In the morning meeting the topics ranged from declining enrollment in schools and the need for more culinary water.

The afternoon session questions ranged from healthcare in Franklin County and

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