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Feature Stories

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

Finding Jimmy

By Beau Davis I have always been captivated by history. Whether it’s imagining the flight of the Nez Perce through Yellowstone along the same rivers and grounds that I fish... Read More

Rexburg man overcomes obstacles, lives life to the fullest

By Dallin Saurey REXBURG—Outdoor recreation should be available to people from all walks of life and every age. I feel privileged to know and write about 38-year-old Parker Dunn of... Read More

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

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

Local women start humanitarian organization to aid community

By Megan McCain REXBURG—Human for Human, a new humanitarian organization local to Rexburg, is running a thrifting event to raise funds on Saturday, December 4. There will be clothes and... Read More

May your days be merry, and may the Robinson Family Light Show be bright

By Amy Erikson REXBURG—The Robinson Family Light Show at 672 Hillside Dr. in Rexburg is having its Second Annual Lighting Ceremony to kick off the holiday season, Nov. 27 at... Read More

‘Book of Nephi’ art gallery connects ancient and modern times

By Emily Miller REXBURG—When Utah artist Rebecca Jessee looks back on the year 2020, she will remember the civil unrest. She’ll remember the division among the people. She’ll remember the... Read More