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Rexburg dancers receive standing ovation in ‘respect and solidarity’ at French festival

Courtesy of American Footworks REXBURG — American Footworks is a traditional American dance company under the direction of Gary and Mindy Larsen, based right here in Rexburg, Idaho. It consists... Read More

Rexburg Arts taking video auditions for ‘Country Roads’ concert at Oktuberfest

By Emily Miller REXBURG — Almost heaven, Rexburg, Idaho.  The City of Rexburg Cultural Arts Department is looking for performers for their next community concert. This time, the theme is... Read More

Madison County voting information

Read this for election information from Madison County, which includes information for those who are not permanent residents of Madison County, including BYU-Idaho students. —————————- City elections are held in... Read More

South Fremont graduate produces full-length album featuring school’s music groups

By Emily Miller Top photo: Olivia Grover, Bransen Kynoch, and Tyce Poulsen record their parts for a new album featuring musicians from South Fremont High School. The album can be... Read More

Looking at the Projects of Henrys Lake

By Everett Clark and Briana Tippetts Henrys Lake, situated on the north end of Island Park, is a hotspot for anglers in the area. It features a hatchery which stocks... Read More

Local musicians invite the public to free ‘Superfriends’ camping music festival

By Emily Miller PINGREE — A group of east Idaho bands and solo musicians are inviting the public to come out for “Superfriends,” a weekend festival of music, friendship, and... Read More

Hope in the Small and Simple

By Briana Tippetts I never fully grasped how one small and simple moment can alter the course of a person’s life until it happened to me. At the end of... Read More

The Hikes Around Rexburg

By Chance Lovell REXBURG—Around Rexburg, there are many fun things to do. Fat Cats offers movies, bowling, and mini golf, which are great for dates or family nights. There’s a... Read More

Rexburg’s youth are in the spotlight in upcoming summer theater camps

By Emily Miller REXBURG — The Rexburg Cultural Arts Department is warming up for another round of summer theater camps where campers learn the ins and outs of creating a... Read More

Find your perfect fit at one of Rexburg’s thrift stores

By Aleisha Stidham REXBURG — Over the last few decades, there has been an increase in thrift stores across the country. Rexburg has also seen an increase in demand for... Read More

How to find live music in Rexburg

By Everett Clark REXBURG — Rexburg is a small town, which is great if you like the quiet. Being so close to nature offers many peaceful advantages, but for all... Read More

RCT takes the stage in ‘Macbeth’

By Becca Hernandez REXBURG – Rexburg Community Theatre is in the midst of rehearsals for their upcoming show, Macbeth.  Featuring the theme of one man’s grapple for power and ambition,... Read More

Stunt pilots and military veterans take to the skies Saturday in ‘Thunder Over Rexburg’

Top photo: Pilot Shawn Bagley takes videographer Tanner Browning cruising through the Rexburg skies as Browning films footage for an episode of “The American Dream.” | Lucas Spaulding, EastIdahoNews.com By... Read More

The effects of social media on youth, and Jonathan Haidt’s ‘four simple norms’

By Emily Miller REXBURG — Years ago, author Jean Twenge, a professor of psychology at San Diego University, noticed some concerning trends in adolescent mental health, including an increase in... Read More

Coffee Shops Make Their Home in Rexburg

By Annisa Longhurst REXBURG — “America’s Family Community” of Rexburg, known for its religious demographic and college population, is now home to two mainstream coffee shops, with another on the... Read More

Freeway Construction: What It’s For and When It Will be Finished

By Bailey Lanore Henderson REXBURG – Freeway construction is common in the summer, and this year is no different. InMarch, work started to update all three Rexburg interchanges on U.S.... Read More

LDS Church to break ground Saturday on Teton River Temple in Rexburg

Top photo: The Teton River Idaho Temple rendering by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints  © By Intellectual Reserve, Inc. By Megan Bodily REXBURG — Groundwork for the... Read More

BYU-I International Cinema: An Opportunity to Understand Each Other

By Davide Dicarolo REXBURG — Brigham Young University-Idaho’s “International Cinema” continues Friday, May 31th at 7 p.m., at the Spori Building (035 Lecture Hall), with an original and inspiring Brazilian... Read More

Local eateries offer deals for Rexburg Restaurant Rush week

Top photo: Bill and Cheryl Crawford own the popular pizzeria Righteous Slice. The restaurant will offer special deals during Rexburg Restaurant Rush, March 4 to 9. | Courtesy photo By... Read More

BYU-Idaho student gives back to home country by building a school

By Emily Miller REXBURG — Growing up in the West African country of Sierra Leone, Raymond Steven didn’t have access to the same luxuries he now sees American kids enjoying.... Read More
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