Posts filed under: Feature Stories

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

Rexburg Barbershop Festival celebrates 25 years of music with Saturday concert

Top photo: Mischief will headline the Rexburg Barbershop Festival concert this Saturday at the Rexburg Tabernacle. The quartet came together in 2022 and they’ve been racking up first-place festival wins... Read More

Beautiful books and typography on display at Friday’s Art Stroll

By Emily Miller REXBURG — This Friday’s Art Stroll is custom-made for admirers of books and the visual beauty of the written word. Artist and typographer Nils Lindstrom will be... Read More

Celebrate ‘Lights ON!’ with music and festivities Monday in Rexburg

Top photo: The Robinson Family Light Show at the Tabernacle will debut Monday night as a part of the city of Rexburg’s “Lights ON!” Christmas kickoff celebration. | Courtesy Daniel... Read More

Years after her death, ‘fanciful’ artist Mary Lou Romney to be featured in Rexburg gallery

By Emily Miller REXBURG — Artist Mary Lou Romney, born in St. Anthony in 1929, was just starting to gain recognition as an emerging artist when she passed away unexpectedly... Read More

Parson family artists and mariachi vocalist to be featured at Friday’s Art Stroll

By Emily Miller REXBURG — In the Upper Valley, the name Parson is synonymous with artists. This weekend, the public is invited to view some of the Parson family’s artwork... Read More

New documentary on the Teton Dam Flood to premiere in Rexburg Monday

Originally published at EastIdahoNews.com By Emily Miller REXBURG — Homes torn from their foundations, floating down the street. Downtown buildings with water filling the basements and most of the main... Read More

Rexburg puppet enthusiast to share collection at Friday’s Art Stroll

By Emily Miller Originally published at EastIdahoNews.com. REXBURG — Trelva Schuck of Rexburg loves telling stories. It’s her passion. When her children were young, she loved sharing family history stories... Read More

Karie Anne’s Frozen Desserts: A Sweet Success Story in Rexburg, Idaho

By Brian Howard REXBURG — Located in the heart of Rexburg, Karie Anne’s Frozen Desserts has grown from a modest local gelati shop into a franchising phenomenon that’s capturing the... Read More

Shawn Derrick’s Journey: Aiming for the Top in Shooting Sports

By Brian Howard SUGAR CITY – Shawn Derrick, a passionate shooter with aspirations of becoming a world champion, is making waves in the competitive shooting community. From his early days... Read More
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