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Since she was a young girl, Amanda French has always loved heroes and princesses. She pursued her dream job after high school and became a princess performer for Disney. In an interview with BYU-Idaho Radio, French explained how she has adapted this love for storybook characters to the Idaho scene.

While serving as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Germany, Michael Blanchard fell in love with the charm of European Christmas markets. Once he returned home, he collected and perfected recipes and decided to open a German-inspired food truck business called Cocoa Nut in Rexburg. In an interview with BYU-Idaho Radio, Blanchard explained the inspiration behind this business.

Cami Dodson, volleyball coach at Sugar-Salem High School, retired from her position on Dec. 6. She fell in love with volleyball as a player in high school. Since then, Dodson has had a rewarding 20-year career in coaching. In an interview with BYU-Idaho Radio, she shared the most rewarding thing about being a coach.

18-year-old Ethan and 21-year-old Ernie Lozano own and operate a local thrift store called Superlame Vintage in Rexburg. The thrift store opened in June of this year and is already gaining public notice.

The LaBelle Lake Ice Palace is a wintry attraction located in Rigby, Idaho. This unique handmade ice structure ranges from one to two stories tall. Ice Palace builders continue making additions to the structure throughout the winter season, resulting in a different ice palace experience each time you go. The Palace also features acoustic rooms, embedded lighting, and an ice slide.

Pocatello Fire Chief David Gates is set to retire from the fire department at the end of the month after a 28-year-long career in firefighting. In an interview with BYU-Idaho Radio, Chief Gates shared that after retirement, he plans to manage his rental properties including an Airbnb, go fly fishing, play competitive handball, read books, garden and travel with his wife.

Rexburg Community Theater’s production of the classic tale “A Christmas Carol” opens at the Romance Theater on Friday.

The controversy surrounding the replacement of the new Idaho Falls water tower may have a solution, one that came with the help of local people giving their input to the city council.