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October 30, 2023 02:00 PM
Rexburg Mayor Jerry Merrill is running for a third term as mayor. He has served as the mayor of Rexburg since 2016. In an interview with BYU-Idaho Radio, Merrill discussed why he is running for another term, what he is most proud of as mayor and what he will focus on if he is reelected. For more, go to www.rexburg.org/mayor. Election Day is November 7.
October 26, 2023 03:10 PM
Councilwoman Bryanna Johnson is running for reelection to the Rexburg City Council. In an interview with BYU-Idaho Radio, Johnson shared why she is running for a second term and what her proudest accomplishment was in her first term. To contact Johnson, send an email to bryanna.johnson@rexburg.org. Elections are on November 7.
October 26, 2023 03:02 PM
Nathan Martin is a candidate running for the Rexburg City Council. He sat down with BYU-Idaho Radio to discuss his candidacy and what drives him to run for a seat. You can find more on Nathan Martin by going to his Facebook page. Election day is November 7.
October 25, 2023 03:22 PM
Eric Erickson is running for a seat on the Rexburg City Council. In an interview with BYU-Idaho Radio, he spoke about his drive to run, his solution to biggest issue facing Rexburg, and more. To find more about him and his campaign, go to www.erickson4rexburg.com. Election Day is November 7. Below is the transcript of the interview.
October 25, 2023 02:42 PM
David Reeser is running for the Rexburg City Council. In an interview with BYU-Idaho Radio, he says why he is running, what he would bring to the position, what he would focus on, if elected and more. For more information about his campaign, go to www.reeserforrexburg.com. Election Day is November 7.
October 24, 2023 01:10 PM
Brian Thackeray is running for the Rexburg City Council. He discusses why he is running and what he would focus on if he were elected. Election Day is November 7. To learn more about Brian Thackeray, search for “Brian Thackeray for Rexburg City Council,” on Facebook or “Elect Brian Thackeray” on Instagram.
October 24, 2023 12:57 PM
Rob Woodall is running for a seat on the Rexburg City Council. He shares his thoughts on why he should be elected and what he feels is the biggest issue facing Rexburg right now. To find more on Rob Woodall, go to www.rob4rexburg.com. Election Day is November 7.
October 23, 2023 03:41 PM
Jeana Atkison is a BYU-Idaho alumna, author and founder of the Paper Seed Press. With more than six years of experience in the publishing industry, Atkison is setting out to make a difference and raise awareness through the stories she writes. She is beginning a Kickstarter campaign for her latest book, “How to Eat a Cupcake,” which features a main character with Down syndrome.
October 20, 2023 03:19 PM
Tina Sipp is the choir manager for the African Children’s Choir. In an interview with BYU-Idaho Radio, she talked about the history and mission of the choir, how the children partake in the American culture and what people can expect from the choir’s performance this weekend. The choir is coming to First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Idaho Falls at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday.
October 18, 2023 01:00 PM
Paul Sheffield is a comedian based in Utah. He has preformed at several venues throughout Utah and Idaho, including the Dry Bar Comedy club. He has released five albums. Sheffield will perform on the LOL! Rexburg stage on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m.