City of Nezperce, Idaho Est. 1895

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Welcome to the City of Nezperce, Idaho website. Here you'll find the latest news and upcoming events in and around Nezperce.

Statistical Data  
Population: 523 *
Elevation: 3,202 feet
Precipitation:  22 inches **
Average Snowfall: 45 inches **
Temperature Range (average) – Fahrenheit: **
Spring: 29 to 63
Summer: 45 to 81
Fall: 28 to 71
Winter: 22 to 41

County: Lewis
* U.S. Census July 1, 2007 **Historical averages

Nezperce, the county seat, is located on the Nezperce Prairie, a broad plateau in eastern Lewis County.  The Clearwater River is located about 10 to 20 miles to the east and north.  The Clearwater National Forest lies 26 miles northeast and the Nez Perce National Forest is 30 miles southeast.

Orofino lies 24 miles north, Grangeville 24 miles south, Kamiah 16 miles east and Lewiston 56 miles west.

Nezperce is in the heart of the Nezperce Prairie. Extending beyond the City in all directions is the Nez Perce Indian Reservation. The City was named for the Nez Perce Indian Tribe – the name is French for “pierced nose”, although they did not practice nose-piercing. The Nez Perce’s name for themselves is Nimi’ipuu (pronounced Nee-Me-Poo), which means simply “the people” or “we the people”

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Nezperce Annual Prairie Day

Updated Tuesday, July 13 2010 @ 11:16 AM MDT


 

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    Nezperce Prairie Day Schedule of Events - July 10, 2010

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    Nezperce Prairie Day

    Sat. July  10, 2010

    "Home is where your Heart is"

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    CITY OF NEZPERCE, IDAHO REGULAR MEETING June 8, 2010

    City Minutes

    CITY OF NEZPERCE, IDAHO
    REGULAR MEETING
    June 8, 2010

    MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE NEZPERCE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEZPERCE, IDAHO, HELD ON May 5, 2010.
     
    PLACE: City Hall, 502 5th Ave.
     
    THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY MAYOR STEVE BATEMAN AT 5:00 P.M.
     
    Pledge of Allegiance: The pledge was lead by Cm. Burton.
     
    PRESENTwere Mayor Steve Bateman, Councilmen Robert Harris, William Burton, William Harris, James Zenner, Maintenance Supervisor Craig Cardwell, City Attorney Dan Johnson and Clerk Rhonda Schmidt. Guest for the meeting includedNancy Hoobler and Keshia Blandford with the Disability Action Center out of Moscow; Residents Kathy and Mark Jones, Ron & Ellen Gilliland, Steve Wherry, Randy Winner, Elizabeth Hess and Gayle Foster.
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    City Hall Hours for May 24-28

    General News

    Nezperce City Hall will be open May 24-28 from 8 to 9 a.m. and noon to 12:30 p.m.

    City Hall is usually open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday but due to several scheduling conflicts, the hours will be shortened May 24-28.

    Community Center

    Nezperce Community Center

    The Nezperce Community Center is located at 602 4th Avenue, Nezperce. The center is available for rent. Please contact the Nezperce City Clerk for reservations and details.

    Nezperce Community Center Calendar