Posts filed under: Feature Stories

‘I Be A Witch’ — Free screening of Rexburg woman’s short film Saturday

REXBURG — Last October, EastIdahoNews.com brought you the story of Lori Prescott Hansen’s one-woman show, “I Be A Witch.” It is based on the true story of Hansen’s 11th great-grandmother, Ann Foster,... Read More

Mr. Shirley retires after 35 years with MSD321

By Emily Miller REXBURG — There’s a common theme when people talk about Scott Shirley, who recently retired as principal of Lincoln Elementary School in Rexburg after 35 years with... Read More

Rexburg event welcomes students, benefits local family

By Emily Miller REXBURG — The Rexburg and Sugar City communities will come together Saturday, Sept. 17, to “Run for a Reason,” and raise money for a local family who... Read More

How bats help the Idaho ecosystem

By Dallin Saurey Did you know that bats are very important to the ecosystem? They save the agricultural industry in the state of Idaho about $23 million a year, and... Read More

Beloved Sugar-Salem band director retires after three decades with the district

By Brian Howard SUGAR CITY, Idaho — The average person will have 12 jobs during their lifetime, according to the Bureau of Labor statistics. However, there are those who find... Read More

Former Coach of the Year Shares His Formula for Success in Youth Track and Field

By Brian Howard REXBURG, Idaho — A seven-time National Junior College Athletic Association Cross Country Coach of the year has taken his talents to another level—grade school and junior high... Read More

Yellowstone National Park—America’s 150-Year-Old Tradition

By Beau Davis It has now been over 150 years since one of the United States’ best ideas came to fruition: the creation of the first U.S. National Park. In... Read More

One of the first women to work for Madison County Road and Bridge retires after 31 years

By Emily Miller REXBURG — As the first woman ever hired by the Madison County Road and Bridge Department to drive trucks and operate heavy machinery, Cindy Roberson felt like... Read More

Rexburg woman teaches free fitness classes, goes mega viral on YouTube

By Makayla Wheeler REXBURG, Idaho—Getting out and exercising can sometimes be challenging and intimidating. Some people don’t have access to a gym or gym equipment. Ashtynn Allen has made a... Read More

The Importance of Being Earnest—ly engaged in the arts

By Emily White AMMON, Idaho—Meet Jorden Cammack, Ammon Arts Community Theatre’s leading lady. As AACT’s president and producer, as well as being an actor, director, teacher, and mother, her determination... Read More
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