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Medicare Open Enrollment Is Underway: Oct. 15th - Dec. 7th

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:35:00 GMT

Medicare Open Enrollment Is Underway

Medicare’s yearly Open Enrollment Period, runs from October 15 through December 7. This is an important time for those enrolled in a Medicare plan to review their current coverage and make sure their plan still meets their needs for the coming year.

During last year’s Open Enrollment Period, we saw significant changes in the Medicare market, including thousands of Idaho seniors losing access to their Medicare Advantage plans. Changes like these can make navigating your Medicare options feel overwhelming and leave you wondering what steps you should take next.

You don’t have to navigate Medicare alone.

As an independent insurance agency, we represent multiple insurance companies, giving you access to a variety of Medicare and health insurance options. Our experienced agents can help you review your current coverage, discuss available options, and answer your questions so you can make an informed decision about your healthcare coverage.

Whether you are new to Medicare, reviewing your current plan, or considering a change for the upcoming year, our agents are here to help.

Medicare Open Enrollment is also a good opportunity to review things such as your doctors, prescriptions, healthcare needs, premiums, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket costs to see how your current coverage compares with the options available to you.

Our agents are available by appointment to discuss Medicare and other healthcare coverage options with you at a time that is convenient for you.

Ready to review your Medicare options? Call Tim Gleason or Dave Root at 208-746-9646, contact us online, or email us at Medical@Am-Ins.com to schedule an appointment today.

Medicare plan availability and benefits can change from year to year. Our agents can help you understand the options available in your area and assist you in reviewing your coverage.

*Disclaimer: We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.

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BREAKING NEWS: Fireworks spectators invited back to Adam's Football Field and Parkway School lawn July 4th

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:38:00 GMT

CLARKSTON SCHOOL DISTRICT WELCOMES PUBLIC FOR JULY 4TH FIREWORKS VIEWING

Community Spirit announced that the aerial fireworks fallout safety zone was expanded this year because of the larger 6-inch shells being used in the 250th America Anniversary show. Due to this change, the Clarkston School District has invited the public back to Adams football field at CHS and lawn at Parkway Elementary School to watch the aerial fireworks show. This new information contradicts previous announcements by Community Spirit to promote the event saying that Adams Field was close.

Picture courtesy of August Frank, Lewiston Tribune

Clarkston School District, in their news release said they are, "pleased to welcome community members back to Adams Field at Clarkston High School and the lawn at Parkway Elementary School as viewing locations tfor this year's Fourth of July fireworks celebration. For the first time in several years, the District is opening these campuses to the public so families, friends, and neighbors can gather to enjoy the American 250th Anniversary fireworks display in a safe, family-friendly environment. These locations offer some of the best up-close views of the fireworks.

Please note that no concert, food vendors, or activities are planned at these sites. Restroom facilities will be available in the west end building passageway at CHS. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets to sit on the fields. You may bring your own coolers with food, non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks.

Attendees are asked to please observe these restrictions on school properties:

· No fireworks, firearms, alcohol, tobacco products, vaping devices, illegal drugs, or pets.

· Follow signage directions and from event staff and public safety personnel.

· Respect for school property and help keep campus clean of trash and take all personal belongings with you.

· Clarkston Police Department will patrol the school grounds for compliance of these restrictions.

Listen to patriotic classics from America’s 250-year history during the fireworks show beginning at 10PM. Tune your radio to our media sponsor, McVey Enterprises stations on Canyon Country 106.9 FM, The River 105.1 FM, KOZE Radio 95.5 FM/AM, and Z-Rock 96.5 FM. Listen online on your smartphone at KOZE.com (click Listen Live).

FALLOUT SAFETY ZONE: The new fall-out zone (see map below) includes all of Beachview Park, the CHS east parking lot, and the east end of Adams football field. However, Beachview Park is open to the public on the 4th of July up until 9pm. Clarkston police will start clearing the park of all people in the fallout zone beginning at 9pm and direct them to either Adams football field or the grass at Parkway Elementary so they can watch the fireworks show at 10pm.

Adams football field spectators will need to sit towards the west end of the field behind the ropes because of the expanded fallout safety zone.

Parkway School grass spectators will need to sit more towards the south end of grass behind ropes and signs because of the expanded fallout safety zone.

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What do we mean, "We Protect Your American Dream"?

John Sullivan — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:10:00 GMT

As we celebrate America’s 250^th Anniversary, we again consider the history of our great country and what “The American Dream” means to each of us.

American Insurance adopted the slogan, “We Protect Your American Dream”, for our 100^th anniversary in 2022 because we are proud to be part of the insurance industry that helped our country grow into an economic powerhouse.

If you would describe “capitalism” as the economic engine, then banking added the "fuel" and insurance was the "grease" to smooth the way to our modern consumer society.

Today, a loan is rarely made unless insurance is first purchased to protect the home, the car, the commercial building, business inventory or any consumer product that is used as collateral.

INSURANCE IS UNIQUE

Insurance helps us all build a stable financial future without the fear of losing everything we’ve accumulated and forcing us to start over financially time and time again.

Insurance is uniquely designed to remove the financial uncertainty created by losses caused by the hazards and accidents of life, common to us all - fire, theft, vandalism, windstorms, hail, hurricanes, wildfires, sickness, disability – just to name a few.

American Insurance agents are “Independent” and represent America’s top insurance companies that compete to provide you choices in coverage and low pricing on auto, home, business, health and life insurance.

For 104 years, we have been dedicated to putting you, our customer, first – protecting your assets, health, life and financial future - your potential and the hope of your American Dream.

Thank you, for your continued trust and confidence in us.

Shawn D. Sullivan, President

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Largest fireworks display ever planned for LC Valley on July 4th

Thu, 21 May 2026 23:40:00 GMT

Community Spirit is planning the largest aerial fireworks display ever over the Lewis-Clark Valley in celebration of America’s 250^th Anniversary on July 4^th.

The announcement was made by John Sullivan, President of Community Spirit, the non-profit organization that has organized and funded the public aerial fireworks since 1985. John said,

This fireworks show will feature 1,042 shells compared to 775 shells in 2025. And, for the first time, larger 6” shells and specialty shells are included. The larger fireworks display is made possible because of generous sponsorships provided by:

As in past years, the fireworks will be launched from the Clarkston High School baseball field, and we thank the Clarkston School District J250-185 for their great support of this community event. Best viewing of the show is from any vantage point with an unobstructed view of the Snake River between the bridges. Adam’s Field is not open to the public.

Listen to patriotic classics from our 250-year history during the show. Tune your radio to our media sponsor, McVey Entertainment Group stations on Canyon Country 106.9 FM, The River 105.1 FM, KOZE Radio 95.5 FM/AM, and Z-Rock 96.5 FM. Listen online on your smartphone at KOZE.com (click Listen Live).

Help the LC Valley Celebrate USA’s 250th Anniversary

PUBLIC DONATIONS NEEDED! For this 250^th historic event additional public support is needed.
To donate please send your tax-deductible donation* by check payable to
Community Spirit, 55 Southway Ave, Lewiston, ID 83501.

For more information you can contact Rachel at 208-413-6242 or email community@Am-Ins.com

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Safeco Insurance Re-branding to Liberty Mutual

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:03:00 GMT

Safeco Insurance customers will soon begin seeing a new name on their policies. Liberty Mutual has announced that it will be retiring the Safeco brand and transitioning to a single, unified brand under the Liberty Mutual name.

Safeco was acquired by Liberty Mutual in 2008 and has continued to operate under its original name for many years. This upcoming change reflects Liberty Mutual’s goal of streamlining its brand and delivering an even stronger, more consistent experience to better serve their customers. The Safeco name will be retired on April 25, 2026.

A NAME CHANGE ONLY: Please know that this change will not impact your coverage, your policy, or your relationship with us as your agent. Only the insurance company name on your policy will change from Safeco to Liberty Mutual. No action is needed on your part.

American Insurance is among the very largest Safeco Insurance representatives in Idaho and has represented Safeco Insurance for more than 25 years. As always, our team is here to help answer any questions and ensure you continue to receive the personal service and support you expect. Please CONTACT US.

Thank you for your continued trust in us.

The Sullivans and Staff – Your American Insurance Team

Find More Info Here: https://www.safeco.com/libertymutual

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You Shattered Our 2025 Food Drive Goal - See Results!

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:32:00 GMT

Your generous donations as Hometown Business Partners, employees, and individuals set a new record for our local food banks.
After Thanksgiving we collected another 1,249 lbs of food, added to prior total!

32,136 lbs.

Special "thanks" goes out to Carlo & Kylie at Lewiston Grocery Outlet, Mark at A&B Family Foods and Sammy & JJ at Rick's Family Foods for the pre-event and post-event sales of pre-bagged food to individuals. Those individual sales significantly added to our combined success!

Together we "filled the shelves" and have made a huge difference in our communities to relieve food insecurity.

THANK YOU! The Sullivans - Shawn, Philip and John & staff

See our list of 2025 Hometown Business Partners below.

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Free Calendars! Opt-out or get extras

Steph — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:05:00 GMT

CALENDARS! As a free gift to customers and friends, American Insurance mails in December each year an appointment display calendar. They have beautiful pictures of landscapes from all around America and space to write in reminders for appointments and special occasions. However, if you set your appointments on your smart phone and no longer find a display calendar useful, then please let us know and we will save a few more trees.

OPT-OUT & GOING GREEN - Do you prefer to not get a mailed calendar? You can OPT-OUT of our calendar mailing list by contacting us as listed below.

EXTRA CALENDAR REQUESTS - Need an extra calendar for your home or business? While supply lasts, we will put your name on an extra calendar and hold it for your pick-up at the American Insurance office closest to you. See below on how to contact us.

CONTACT US! Just contact us to OPT-OUT or request an extra calendar. Email us at marketing@am-ins.com, text us at (208) 518-0823, or call Rachel at (208) 413-6242 and tell us either... “I would like to opt-out from the calendars list” or "I would like an extra calendar".

Thank you for your business!

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Hometown Food Drive - Nov 17-21

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:20:00 GMT

For the 10^th year, American Insurance is sponsoring the 2025 Hometown Food Drive, (M-F) November 17 – 21 to fill the shelves at our local food banks.

10 Tons for our 10th Year!

More than 80 Hometown Business Partners, their employees and the public are expected to give more than 20,000 lbs. (10-tons) of food to our local food banks in Lewiston, Clarkston and Moscow.

Federal cuts to USDA Programs plus continued inflation in food and housing costs threatens to make food insecurity a crisis! Food insecurity for the under-employed, young families, veterans, retired and disabled has never been more urgent. Food banks in Lewiston, Clarkston and Moscow report a big increase in new requests for food and shelves need to be refilled.

“This food drive has become one of the largest area drives for the foodbanks at Community Action in Lewiston, Asotin County in Clarkston, and Palouse Cares in Moscow, that desperately need to restock their shelves now,” said John Sullivan, Chairman at American Insurance.

USDA cuts to programs is deep

Steve Small, manager of the Community Action Food Bank in Lewiston (pictured right with empty shelves) said, “opening the government will not fully solve this growing food-insecurity problem. Even if SNAP (food stamps) are partially restored, the recent cuts to USDA Program funding and the elimination of the Commodity Credit Corporation program (CCC) in Idaho is creating a shortage in our food availability pipeline going forward 6-months and longer.”

Small said, “We are seeing increased new demand for food assistance, particularly among low-income seniors and younger, low-income working families.”

How can you help meet the urgent need?

It’s easy! Just stop by these local Food Store Partners - A & B Foods on 8th Street or Thain and Grocery Outlet on Thain in Lewiston, or Rick’s Family Foods on Highland in Clarkston, or the Moscow Food Co-Op in Moscow.

Get discounted pre-bagged food, available for quick pick up, to pay and go. Individuals can leave their food donation at the store for pickup there, but our Business Partner employees will take their donations to their own worksite for pick up by American Insurance agents for delivery to food banks. Other food donations and checks made payable to the food bank can be dropped off at the American Insurance offices in Lewiston and Moscow.

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20 YEARS OF SERVICE IN MOSCOW

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 17:35:00 GMT

Shawn Sullivan (R) and George Remington (L) in 2005

Protecting The Palouse Since 2005

This year we celebrate 20 years of service in Moscow. In 2005 Remington Insurance was purchased and this became the first branch office for the agency with Shawn Sullivan as branch manager. Before moving to our current location at 604 S WA St., we were proud to call 203 E 3rd St. in downtown Moscow our first home. We are incredibly grateful to be a part of this vibrant and supportive community. For two decades, it has been our honor helping protect what matters most and supporting your pursuit of your American Dream here on the Palouse. We look forward to many more years of service, partnership, and shared success.

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Summer heat and insurance relief in the forecast!

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:14:00 GMT

Summer 2025 is here, and it is getting hot! American Insurance is well into our 103rd year and there are indications that the insurance industry is starting to turn the corner from the hard insurance market of the last couple of years.

The good news is…

As of May 2025, the Insurance Companies we represent have been operating more profitably. We are seeing a cooling off on rate increases, a broader underwriting appetite, and a willingness to help us be “Open for Business!”

Hard market is cooling off…

In 2023, we sounded the alarm that a hard insurance marketplace was upon us which meant increasing premiums, stricter underwriting, reduction in types of acceptable risk classes and limited

insurance markets. This trend has begun to cool off now, as wildfire scoring, higher protection classes and property age underwriting are now standard in practice for Homes and Property.

American Insurance is here for you to provide - Choice, Value and Advocacy in reviewing your insurance pricing and coverage options. As an Independent Insurance Agency, we represent dozens of top insurance companies like, Safeco, Liberty Mutual, Progressive, Travelers, Nationwide and many more.

Policy Service requests are our highest priority!

At any point, if you need a policy review, please let us know immediately! Call us, text us at 208-518-0823 or email us at American@Am-Ins.com.

In a world of change, you can count on us to Protect Your American Dream in 2025.

PS: American Insurance is honored to be a major sponsor of the Community Spirit aerial fireworks show for a 40^th straight year! Learn more below about our next fantastic fireworks show over the Lewis-Clark Valley.

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News You Can Use

Medicare Open Enrollment Is Underway: Oct. 15th - Dec. 7th

Medicare Open Enrollment Is Underway

You don’t have to navigate Medicare alone.

BREAKING NEWS: Fireworks spectators invited back to Adam's Football Field and Parkway School lawn July 4th

CLARKSTON SCHOOL DISTRICT WELCOMES PUBLIC FOR JULY 4TH FIREWORKS VIEWING

What do we mean, "We Protect Your American Dream"?

Largest fireworks display ever planned for LC Valley on July 4th

Help the LC Valley Celebrate USA’s 250th Anniversary

Safeco Insurance Re-branding to Liberty Mutual

You Shattered Our 2025 Food Drive Goal - See Results!

Your generous donations as Hometown Business Partners, employees, and individuals set a new record for our local food banks. After Thanksgiving we collected another 1,249 lbs of food, added to prior total!

32,136 lbs.

Free Calendars! Opt-out or get extras

Hometown Food Drive - Nov 17-21

10 Tons for our 10th Year!

USDA cuts to programs is deep

How can you help meet the urgent need?

20 YEARS OF SERVICE IN MOSCOW

Protecting The Palouse Since 2005

Summer heat and insurance relief in the forecast!

The good news is…

Policy Service requests are our highest priority!

Your generous donations as Hometown Business Partners, employees, and individuals set a new record for our local food banks.
After Thanksgiving we collected another 1,249 lbs of food, added to prior total!