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.
The Madison Library District has received a grant from the Madison Library Foundation and Sparklight for a new set of computers for the children’s section of the library.
Sugar-Salem High School has established itself as a dominant force in 4A athletics, with numerous state titles, including several from the boys’ basketball team. Led by head coach Shawn Freeman since 2013, the team has achieved consistent success, winning multiple championships. This season, the Diggers have started strong with a solid record and notable defensive improvements. They aim to continue their winning streak and to add another championship banner to their collection.
The Museum of Idaho, located in Idaho Falls, is preparing for a new exhibit next month following the Above and Beyond exhibit leaving on January 5.
Rexburg has always been an active town and on Feb. 8 at 10 a.m., a Nordic ski cross-country race is happening at the Rexburg Winter Fest at the Teton Lakes Golf Course.
The Marshall Public Library in Pocatello has announced their annual 50/50 Challenge for kids, teens and adults.