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January 31, 2025 03:48 PM
BYU-Idaho’s Career Center has been a big supporter of students finding jobs, internships and graduate programs. On Feb. 20 at the BYU-Idaho Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Career Center will host the Winter Career Fair.
January 30, 2025 04:03 PM
A new event center is coming to Rexburg, and it’s called the Uptown Event Center. There will be an opening meet and greet on Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
January 27, 2025 03:56 PM
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.
January 27, 2025 03:13 PM
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.
January 23, 2025 03:13 PM
This year, the Idaho Falls Public Library wants readers of all types and reading levels to prove they are book nerds.
January 22, 2025 02:55 PM
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?
January 22, 2025 02:20 PM
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.
January 21, 2025 02:19 PM
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.
January 17, 2025 03:31 PM
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.
January 16, 2025 03:37 PM
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.