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BYU-Idaho Radio · 2021 Playmill Exclusive

“The Witnesses” film is a true depiction of the story of David Witmer, Oliver Cowdry and Martin Harris who are known as the three witnesses to the Book of Mormon. The movie shows how they faced ridicule and persecution for their claims regarding the Book of Mormon. While the film depicts key events from the beginnings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Paul Kandarian, the actor playing the older David Witmer, said the film is for everyone, not just those of the faith.

Ying Ng is the owner of the local Restaurant, Kebab Hut in Rexburg. He and his wife moved to Rexburg to be closer to their daughter and grandchildren 12 years ago, but Ying went through a lot more than a move to get where he is today.

Proform Airborne, a local jump roping team, will be sending a few of its members to the Junior Olympics in July.

An Idaho local is opening a new doughnut shop in Idaho Falls following the passing of his stepfather. Randy Jensen was a baker for about 40 years and owned Bakers Dozen in Idaho Falls. He passed away in April.

The Farmer’s Merchant Banquet in Rexburg has been going on for more than 80 years. The theme this year is titled “Plowing Ahead.” Chris Mann, the CEO of the Rexburg Chamber of Commerce, said the theme was chosen in recognition of the agricultural and business communities’ determination to “plow through” despite this difficult year.

The Museum of Idaho had to close for three months at the beginning of COVID-19, but it is now back and better than ever!

The Rexburg Tabernacle Orchestra is hosting a concert on Thursday, May 27. The Concert is Dr. Kevin Call’s, official retirement concert. He is a former BYU-Idaho music professor and conductor of the Orchestra.

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