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Need one last thing to do before the new school year begins? On Tuesday Aug. 17, Madison Cares is proud to host the 17th annual Celebrate You, where people of all ages can explore their community and participate in fun events. The events range from activities like a huge slip-n-slide at Porter Park, or a train ride with Rexburg Police at Madison Middle School, a climbing wall, free book station, free food and much more.

The Idaho Falls Fire Department has always had its hands full, but recently has had to grow bigger hands.

BYU-Idaho Radio · Outdoor Journalist Premieres "Ocean to Idaho" Documentary

Rexburg has several beloved food trucks, and one of the local favorites is Crispy Cones. That chromatic oval under an old gas station canopy on N 2nd East. Jeremy Carlson started his business four years ago as a young college student with big aspirations. So far so good. Carlson has since seen great success from serving dessert to the people of Rexburg and is expanding the business.

From the creators of “Once I was a Beehive” comes the romantic comedy “Once I was Engaged,” a new spin off with returning characters. While filming, the crew had many exciting, emotional and special moments together. We got an inside look at what that was like from an interview with Hailey Smith, producer and actress for the film.

From Maclain Nelsons “Once I was a Beehive” comes the romantic comedy “Once I was Engaged,” a new spinoff with returning characters. Moviegoers can expect a “rollercoaster of emotions” as they follow Bree Carrington, played by Nelson’s wife Clare Niederpuem, as she navigates her engagement.

The family-owned and operated Butterfly Haven in Pingree, Idaho, is home to more than 2,000 butterflies and is Idaho’s largest butterfly house. The Haven also holds 185 plant varieties, two waterfalls and six species of birds including button quail, firefinches and European spinners.

The Idaho Falls Zoo isn’t just a zoo. It’s also a place to enjoy hands-on learning with animal experts. The I.F. Zoo has events going on all summer long. Some of the upcoming events include a Hawaiian Luau, Sippin’ Safari, Senior Day, and Fluor Idaho’s Family STEAM Day.

The East Idaho Aquarium has grown a lot in the last few years, and now boasts more than 35 exhibits, with many more activities and new things to do. Executive director Aaron Faires says the East Idaho Aquarium has the largest shark tank in Idaho.