Monthly Archives: December 2021

Kurt Bestor’s ‘Return to the Magic’ gave us the feels and the funds

Photo courtesy of KurtBestor.com By Emily Miller REXBURG—I’ve been thinking over the last few days about what could be said about last weekend’s Kurt Bestor concert, “Return to Magic,” which featured... Read More

Pickleball: A sport for anyone, anytime

Photo courtesy of Marcel Wener. By Emily Miller REXBURG—Warmer than average temperatures kept pickleballers out on the courts all the way into December this year. But as the weather has... Read More

Former Idaho Martial Arts students take the reigns, open school

By Emily White REXBURG—Taekwondo master Tim Laderman is no stranger to the martial arts, having taught for almost 20 years here in Rexburg at Idaho Martial Arts Academy. Before moving... Read More

Market Lake provides a nice stop for birds and opportunity for sportsmen

By Dallin Saurey Photos courtesy of Idaho Fish & Game REXBURG—Maybe I should not tell any one about this place because I want to preserve the peace and quiet there.... Read More

An East Idaho Wonderland: Winter Recreation in Southeast Idaho

Top photo: Labelle Lake Ice Palace By Beau Davis REXBURG—Rexburg and its surrounding communities may be bereft of major snow and ice for now, but there may soon come a... Read More

Madison Library offers $100 prize for essay writers

UPDATE: The Library has extended the deadline and you now have until Dec. 17 to enter the essay contest. By Megan McCain REXBURG—To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Madison... Read More

Christmas bird count

By Dallin Saurey REXBURG—Hunters in the 19th century would gather on opposite sides of their fields and count how many birds they could shoot in a day. Conservationists noticed that... Read More

Christmas In Tizapan

By Ron Weekes REXBURG—Growing up in my hometown of Stockton, California, our family had traditions around the Christmas holiday. My Dad always made sure that we had colorful lights placed around... Read More

I left my heart in Cambodia

Rexburg family returns from living abroad By Amy Erikson REXBURG—When you think of Idaho what do you see? Mountains, wildlife, beautiful lakes and rivers, and… potatoes. Idaho is known for... Read More

Rexburg Nature Park provides recreation for all ages and interests

Top photo: The Rexburg Nature Park in the fall, by Kaatia Larsen. By Dallin Saurey REXBURG—Rexburg’s Nature Park was created to allow joggers and cyclists some backwoods scenery. It also... Read More
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