The guide is designed to give you a wealth of information about your community. It is something you will want to keep and refer to often as you make decisions for yourself and family.

Your Community Guide is a supplement, but our daily Idaho Press-Tribune is your daily must-have guide to the community, the important issues, the daily goings on and special events that make the Treasure Valley so rich.

We also explore issues critical to improving the quality of life in Nampa and Caldwell as well as the surrounding communities that make up Canyon County. But we do not stop at the county line. News from Ada County also is part of our daily report because we know that many local residents work and shop in the Boise area.

Features of the Idaho Press-Tribune Delivered to your home every morning Four easy-to-read sections that fit into a busy lifestyle Timely Treasure Valley news Daily Outdoors page Ida Chatter reports on the happenings of everyday folks News written by reporters dedicated to Canyon County and Idaho Real focus on local and community news National, regional and international reports Dedicated to reporting on family and children’s issues Business briefs, daily stock listings and local business spotlights Thought-provoking editorial page Ample advertising, store flyers, sale ads, local coupons (Boise stores, too) Each week, national store coupons (Every Sunday) Daily Features: Dr. Gott, Comics, Horoscopes, Recipes 2 Puzzles (one hard, one easy) plus a word Scrimmage puzzle Colorful, readable and informative weather map every day Our weekly publications Wheels - Saturday A section dedicated to autos and truck advertising and information. Real Estate Showcase - Saturday A special real estate section featuring house listings, real estate information, house photos and an open house directory. This is one of Canyon County’s most current and complete guides to local real estate. T.V. Preview - Saturday The best source of television viewing information in a handy booklet size for quick reference. MORE - Friday MORE includes movie listings, concerts, art exhibits, theater performances, restaurant reviews, outdoor recreation, club news, community calendar, seminars and more.

But we are more than a newspaper. We like to think of our product as a “use paper.” We gather information with hopes of giving you useful information before you have to search for it. Schedules, local calendars, news about local communities, a complete daily stock report, an extensive high school sports and local college sports report and more.

You will also find a daily outdoor report at the back of the Sports section that will guide you to the best fishing hole, update you on the latest hunting gear, and show you where you and your family can enjoy Idaho’s great outdoors.

This year, we have premiered two new monthly sections designed to help you even more in your everyday lives. “Your Health” and “Your Home” are published monthly to provide a more in-depth report on those critical issues.

“Your Health” covers a range of health topics — from fitness to medical care — from a distinctly local perspective. “Your Home” gives you a wealth of information about improving your home and garden, as well as ideas to help you make the most of your leisure time at home. Again, it is geared toward Idaho’s families and interests.

The Idaho Press-Tribune also believes strongly that a newspaper should be especially supportive of events that improve the cultural life of our communities. The newspaper is a major sponsor of several entertainment events.

We are excited about an expanded editorial board that represents our diversified population and includes up to five community members. This editorial board meets weekly to shape the opinions and help generate a lively discussion — often solution oriented.

If you want to publish something in our paper, you will find our staff very accommodating. We have a brochure to help you with news items that do not require a reporter. We also have a form you can fill out on our Web site: www.idahopress.com. We can mail the brochure to you if you call the newsroom at 467-9252.

Local home delivery is very affordable to stay involved, in touch and in tune with your community.

If you have problems with your delivery or you would like to start a subscription, please call 467-9252 or e-mail Subscriber Customer Service at subscriberservices@idahopress.com.

To contact Vickie Holbrook, call 465-8110 or e-mail vholbrook@idahopress.com

To contact David Woolsey, call 465-8112 or e-mail dwoolsey@idahopress.com