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Saxophonist in the Rexburg jazz scene

The Rexburg jazz scene is alive and hopping

To the typical individual who loves their pop and rock music, it may seem like that the jazz scene in Rexburg is underground. However, it's actually quite alive and thriving within the Rexburg community. The music is absolutely incredible, from the soul, and filled with honest beauty. Over the years, BYU-Idaho's Department of Music has […]

Rock out with the Madison Library Summer Reading Program

With the fun theme of "Libraries Rock", Rexburg's Madison Library is cranking its amplifiers to eleven and counting off to June 1st to dive into their summer reading programs. Filled with fun reading challenges and prizes, each age group from babies to adults has a unique and rocking program tailored just for them. Either pick […]

Luke Purser along with some students, pushing the kindness campaign

Local high school student promotes kindness campaign

Luke Purser was a sophomore at Sugar-Salem when he experienced something many teenagers dread: his best friend moved away. "I was really struggling with feeling alone," Purser says of that time. "I didn't feel like I had too many close friends." Now, Purser is finishing up his junior year and his peers have elected him […]

Trunk Outdoors hammock over river

Trunk Outdoors: A hammock company run by med students

Attending college can sometimes intrude the notion upon you that you have a major, and no time for anything else. That your whole world must revolve around that project, that exam, and focus all your efforts on that field only. The team behind Trunk Outdoors defies that logic. Jacob Johnston and Jared White are two BYU-Idaho […]

Fair Land: Lemonade and treat parlor in Rexburg

Have you ever heard of rolled ice cream? Like, actual rolls of ice cream? This novelty dessert is now in Rexburg and it's better than ever before. Fair Land Lemonade & Treat Parlor serves rolled ice cream, lemonade and coming soon it will even have soft pretzels. So let's talk about this place! Is it new? […]

Spori gallery features Arlene Braithwaite's plein air paintings

The newest installment in the Jacob Spori Art Gallery is officially open to the public. Featuring the works of Arlene Braithwaite, the gallery displays a number of plein air paintings, or landscape portraits that are created outdoors by the artist, usually in the place being captured. The artist reception was held March 22 and the […]

Door to The Dealio

The Dealio supports local business, fosters community

What’s The Dealio? The Dealio has always aimed to be one of the sparks that ignite people to support local businesses in the communities where they reside. The company was created in 2011 by Doug Webster and Brady Gardner. They saw a need for something similar unto Groupon that they could offer in a small […]

Local business offers microblading service

Here in Rexburg, there are many resources to help improve one's personal image. There are hair salons, nail technicians, massage therapy schools and beauty experts that specialize in different fields of cosmetology. Kenzie Erikson, the owner of Frenzie by Kenzie, specializes in microblading, or semi-permanently filling in an individual's eyebrows. Kenzie’s Story Kenzie began her schooling […]

Madison Cares has won an award.

Madison Cares named Service Organization of the Year

This week, the Madison Cares team won the Service Organization of the Year Award from the Rexburg Chamber of Commerce. It’s no surprise that this team received such a prestigious award. They’ve done remarkable things for Rexburg throughout the years. But why? Mission Statement and Goal Madison Cares empowers individuals and their families through education, […]

No More Bad Days has started a new video series titled "Back Alley Sessions."

No More Bad Days launches "Back Alley Sessions"

Self-help through music, art and poetry — that's what local depression and anxiety support-group, No More Bad Days, strives to provide. Through a new video series titled "Back Alley Sessions," the group has begun providing a platform for local artists and bands. Performers located in or traveling through Rexburg can use the sessions as an […]

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