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Feature Stories

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

Utah folk and bluegrass trio Finch & The Magpies to perform free concert Monday

By Emily Miller REXBURG — Music will ring through Rexburg’s Porter Park Monday, July 31 at 7 p.m. as the sun sets behind the beautiful Beehive Pavilion. The community is... Read More

Grand Teton Ancient Grains: Preserving the Legacy of Einkorn Wheat

By Brian Howard Teton, Idaho — In a small town nestled at the base of the Grand Teton mountains, Jade Koyle, the president of Grand Teton Ancient Grains, is on... Read More

Country super group Lonestar bringing number one hits to Rexburg Thursday

By Emily Miller REXBURG — Michael Britt, lead guitarist for country supergroup Lonestar, says performing with the band is the most fun it’s ever been.  “It’s not ‘make or break’... Read More

Record holder for Rexburg’s Teton Dam Marathon wins again, sets a new record

Originally published at EastIdahoNews.com By Emily Miller REXBURG — It was a record-breaking year for the Teton Dam Marathon in Rexburg, with the highest number of participants the race has... Read More

Local author to share his story of finding belonging as an openly gay Latter-day Saint

Originally published at EastIdahoNews.com By Emily Miller REXBURG — Preston Jenkins knows what it’s like to feel like an outsider as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of... Read More

Rexburg Family Crisis Center to unveil new augmented reality mural at Friday open house

Originally published at EastIdahoNews.com REXBURG — The Family Crisis Center in Rexburg helps victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. Each year, the center holds an art gallery called... Read More

Rexburg high schoolers’ singing ensemble to perform at Art Stroll and Madison High School

By Emily Miller REXBURG — Jenny Crawford of Rexburg had a few options in front of her when she wasn’t chosen for Madison High School’s small a cappella ensemble, Vocal... Read More

Rexburg artist creates women’s guild to build art community in east Idaho

By Emily Miller REXBURG—Rexburg artist Liese Schöner Worthen is a creator. She doesn’t stay within one specific medium, choosing instead to create art across the spectrums of style, media type,... Read More