The Rotary Club in Rexburg needs more volunteers for its upcoming service projects including a dictionary giveaway for third graders. Student Reporter Cody Miller interviewed Brandon Tighe, the president of the Rexburg chapter.
NEWDALE – Misty Ridge Stables and Homestead will once again host horse trainer Natalie Hagler for her Fundamentals Clinic Aug. 16–17. The two-day camp, running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., focuses on helping riders and their horses break bad habits, build trailer-loading confidence and address reactive behaviors through desensitization and other training exercises.
IDAHO FALLS – Through Community Family Clinic’s patient-first focus, clinicians are helping those in need regardless of economic status. The clinic operates with a sliding scale fee that enables people to pay less per month for medical care.
Creamy Daze, a popular local ice cream business started by Taylee and Tanner Brinkerhoff, has opened its first storefront in Rexburg’s Hemming Village after running two food trucks in Rigby and Idaho Falls. The shop offers Blue Bell Ice Cream flavors, Dole Whip, specialty shakes and a six-scoop sampler, with giveaways happening during its opening days.
BYU-Idaho is hosting a For the Strength of Youth conference on campus, and the counselors and event organizers are working hard to help change the lives of teens.
Club Inc. is a nonprofit focused on helping out people at risk of being homeless in Idaho Falls. Cody Miller interviewed Robert Swiston about the nonprofit.
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has welcomed a five-month-old bernedoodle named Strider, who is training to be a certified therapy dog at Thunder Ridge High School under the guidance of School Resource Officer Nathan Downey. Despite being young and still in training, Strider is already making a positive impact by helping students, including those with special needs, feel calm and supported.
The Taow and Burton families hiked to the top of Table Mountain, east of Driggs, to set up a lemonade stand. They handed out the lemonade to hikers who paid 95 cents or did a fun dance.
BYU Football is gearing up for a new season with a fierce quarterback competition following the unexpected departure of starter Jake Retzlaff. Fresh faces Bear Bachmeier, McCae Hillstead and Treyson Bourguet are battling for the top spot as training camp kicks off.
The Idaho Falls Area Humanitarian Center is asking for donations of supplies to help fellow nonprofits in eastern Idaho.