BYU-Idaho Radio

Deputies and firefighters will face off in the 14th annual Guns vs. Hoses charity softball game on July 25 at Melaleuca Field to raise money for Make-A-Wish Idaho. Fans can donate to influence the game with fun challenges, with all proceeds going toward granting wishes for local children.

Larry Gold shared that he wants to bring the city of Rexburg together with his time as the Rexburg Farmer’s Market president. One way he is doing this is by inviting community members and groups to participate in the market.

The Aisle is a new 7,000-square-foot wedding and event venue in Sugar City, offering everything from simple space rentals to full-service weddings with food, floral, and coordination. Owner Debbie Baggett, a longtime wedding decorator, says she opened the venue to help BYU-Idaho brides and their out-of-state families plan stress-free celebrations.

Real Estate Two70’s Sydney McCleve arranged an Amazing Race-style competition for the people of Rexburg. The grand prize will be over $5,000. There will be vendors, bouncy houses and fun for all at Porter Park.

This weekend, BYU-Idaho will crown its inaugural “Mr. BYU-I" in the school’s first men’s pageant.

After one of the driest springs on record, Idaho’s water supply is under strain, prompting officials to warn of potential shortages later this year. Hydrologists say a cooler, wetter summer could help, but continued heat will likely lead to tighter water conditions, especially in southeastern Idaho.

Joseph Aragon, Fizz Rizz co-owner, collaborated with JustServe to gather donations for those impacted by the Texas floods. Donations will be accepted until July 11, and updates can be found on Rexburg’s JustServe or on Fizz Rizz’s social media platforms.

Since 1902, Goodwill has focused on ending poverty and improving communities all around the United States and Canada. Here in eastern Idaho, Wyoming, Montana and Utah, Easterseals Goodwill focuses on the same mission with stores in Idaho Falls and Rexburg. They believe everything they sell not only keeps it out of the landfill but also is a hand-up, not a hand-out.  

BYU-Idaho students in a public history class have created an exhibit exploring how the meaning of Main Street in Rexburg changed between 1950 and 2000, using interviews with longtime residents to collect oral histories. The exhibit, located in the BYU-Idaho Center, will be open through July 24. It aims to help visitors connect with the town’s past.