When the temperatures drop in eastern Idaho, it’s common to see temporary ice rinks set up on ponds, in parking lots and even front lawns. They’re so temporary, though, because once the temperatures rise, the ice melts. However, there is a longer lasting rink in Sugar City that stays open above the freezing point.
Idaho lawmakers are considering school choice proposals, including a $5,000 tax credit per child, to expand educational options for families. State leaders emphasize tailoring solutions to Idaho while balancing support for both public and private education.
This year, the Idaho Falls Public Library wants readers of all types and reading levels to prove they are book nerds.
What makes Scotland a land so rich in story and beauty while being special in the world of literature? Where do witches and trolls live?
Blackfoot High School is constructing a new Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Student Center, with Assistant Superintendent Ryan Wilson overseeing the project. The idea originated in 2021 when plans for a new elementary school led to repurposing the old building into the Blackfoot Technical Education Center (BTEH). The center will offer various courses, including machining, welding, auto mechanics, healthcare, broadcasting and hospitality, in collaboration with local businesses and the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. Although construction is ongoing, the facility aims to provide students with career exploration opportunities and a head start in their chosen fields.
Growth continues in Rexburg, Sugar City and Madison County for 2025. The leaders of the two cities, the county, BYU-Idaho and Madison School District #321 spoke during the Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce’s State of the Cities and County Breakfast held at BYU-Idaho.
Madison County has its State of the Cities and County addresses every year and for the second year in a row the breakfast will be held in the Taylor Building at BYU-Idaho. The breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m.
The Armchair Traveler Challenge is a book reading challenge at the Madison Library District. It encourages readers to read books that fit into different challenges throughout the year.
BYU-Idaho student Ethan Julander will have a showing of his new documentary “Legacy” for the community to watch.
The East Idaho Home Educators will hold its conference at the Pond Student Union Building on the campus of Idaho State University on Friday and Saturday.