Service project—send friendship bracelets to Africa
By Emily Miller SALT LAKE CITY—Looking for a service project that’s fun for all ages and will bring joy to others? An organization called Coafrica, in Salt Lake City, is... Read More
Rep. Ron Nate announces re-election bid for Idaho House of Representatives
NEWS RELEASE REXBURG, Idaho—Idaho Rep. Ron Nate recently announced his re-election campaign for a fourth term to the Idaho House of Representatives, seat 34B, to a crowd gathered at the... Read More
City official says Rexburg rec center could be on the ballot by 2023
By Emily Miller REXBURG, Idaho—Officials from the City of Rexburg invited the community to a virtual gathering Thursday to discuss the possibility of building a recreation center. It’s a hot... Read More
Local doula aims to serve with love
By Emily White REXBURG, Idaho—Celia Elkalla is one of Rexburg’s devoted doulas with a passion for guiding expecting mothers through one of the most exciting events of their lives. She... Read More
Summer track program for kids – Time to sign up!
From Coach Stutz: Registration is now open for Rexburg Track Club’s summer track & field program for youth ages 7-14 (age as of June 30, 2022). Practices starts Wednesday, June 1 at... 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
Real-life princesses bring magic to Eastern Idaho
By Emily White REXBURG, Idaho—Real-life fairy godmother Amanda French is in the business of granting wishes in and around Eastern Idaho. French has been a Disney lover for decades, and... Read More
Rexburg group promotes understanding and compassion for LGBTQ loved ones
By Laura Pacini REXBURG, Idaho—A local group of women is promoting compassion amongst community members for individuals who identify as LGBTQ. The group is organized under the name I’ll Walk... Read More
Britt Raybould files for seat B in Idaho House District 34, announces campaign kickoff
Raybould will run for Seat B, a position she held from 2018-2020, and invites supporters to join her Saturday, March 12, at 10 a.m. at Adams Elementary. NEWS RELEASE REXBURG,... Read More
Darnell Shipp declares run for Idaho House, Dist. 31.
Retired Nuclear Project/Maintenance Planner seeks to represent Legislative District 31. NEWS RELEASE SAINT ANTHONY, Idaho—Retired Nuclear Project Planner Darnell Shipp has officially announced his candidacy for the Idaho House of... Read More
Small Business Saturday – Intrinsic Massage
By Emily White REXBURG, Idaho—At 70 W. Main Street in Rexburg sits Intrinsic Massage and Wellness, a massage clinic that adds some sunshine to their self-care. With many services to... Read More
Time to Vote—Citizen group hosts superintendent to discuss $25.5M bond
UPDATE: The bond election passed with 67.1% of the vote. It needed a supermajority of 66.7% to pass. With a total of 2,068, it came down to a handful of... Read More
Warm up to the idea of winter camping
By Dallin Saurey REXBURG, Idaho—I remember taking a winter camping class from Brigham Young University-Idaho professor Scott Wood. We went camping by Lion’s Head and snowshoed across the Idaho/Montana border... Read More
TEDx Rexburg returns with “Resilience”
By Emily Miller REXBURG, Idaho—“Resilience” is the perfect theme for the twice-postponed TEDx Rexburg event coming to the Romance Theater next weekend. The event will feature local Rexburgians and speakers... 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
Intro to bird watching—Tips to get started
By Dallin Saurey REXBURG, Idaho—It’s not a popular sport so I am often asked what got me into bird watching. I started during my internship in Oklahoma at the Salt... Read More
$25.5M school bond open house
By Emily Miller REXBURG, Idaho—Madison 321 is hosting an open house tonight to discuss the upcoming school bond election. School and district administrators are there now until 7 p.m. and... Read More
The importance of family recreation and some ideas for your family to try
By Dallin Saurey REXBURG, Idaho—When I was a small child, my dad took me fishing for the first time at Henry’s Lake. When I was five years old, he taught... Read More
Mark your calendars for Spring Bazaar
By MaKayla Wheeler IDAHO FALLS, Idaho—The time has come for another amazing Spring Bazaar. This is a free event on April 9, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It... Read More