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Amy Thompson, the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho's Development Director said the chalk festival was almost omitted from the year's calendar, but it was requested to return. Article: https://www.byui.edu/radio/local-news/chalk-fest-to-return-to-idaho-falls-art-museum-of-eastern-idaho
BYU–Idaho's University Choir, Women's Chorus, and University Orchestra will perform Hymns of Praise this Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Barrus Concert Hall. The concert features familiar hymns, new arrangements, and uplifting music inspired by recent devotional themes—offering students and the community a hopeful sendoff before finals.
Hope Camp, hosted by Discovery Acre in southeast Idaho, offers kids a summer of emotional growth and healing through activities like art, mindfulness, and animal therapy. Founded by Camille Coxsen, the camp focuses on teaching lifelong mental wellness skills in a fun, supportive setting. Registration is closed for this year, but plans are underway for next summer.
Robert and Kobie Atkinson, BYU-Idaho Alumni and owners of the Thornshire Renaissance Faire, prepare to run the fair for the second time as its soul owners. Article: https://www.byui.edu/radio/local-news/owners-of-thornshire-renaissance-faire-prepare-for-this-years-event
The nonprofit, the Idaho Community Foundation, is seeking more people to do charities and more with them helping. Student Reporter Cody Miller talked to Rich Ballou, the philanthropic advisor in Eastern Idaho, about the organization.
BYU-Idaho's devotional address was delivered by Elder I. Raymond Egbo, a General Authority Seventy for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He'll share insights to his address and how he decided to speak about Christ ministry for BYUI's students. Article: https://www.byui.edu/radio/campus-news/general-authority-seventy-speaks-about-christs-example
Elder I. Raymond Egbo, a General Authority Seventy for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks about Christ's life and ministry. Article: https://www.byui.edu/radio/campus-news/general-authority-seventy-speaks-about-christs-example
Addiction and recovery, the topic of the community's next conversation by BYU-Idaho Radio
BYU-Idaho students are excited for upcoming Rexburg YSA Conference by BYU-Idaho Radio
Rexburg Meltdown is a music festival featuring 18 artists and multiple vendors at Porter Park. The festival was assembled to help people in the area find others with similar interests and build connection. Article: https://www.byui.edu/radio/local-news/byu-idaho-students-organize-rexburg-meltdown
Tomorrow marks 25 years since Ricks College was announced to become BYU-Idaho, a decision that surprised many but has since created lasting opportunities for students and staff. Alumni, faculty, and current students reflect on how the university's Christ-centered mission continues to shape lives today.
Years after her time on America's Got Talent, singer/songwriter, Evie Clair challenged herself to write and post a new song to Instagram every day until her newest EP “Conversations with Angels” hits 20,000 streams on Spotify. Clair released “Conversations with Angels” last year. The music focuses on life's hardships, something she hopes can help her daughter in the future. Article: https://www.byui.edu/radio/local-news/singer-songwriter-embraces-motherhood-and-promotes-latest-ep
Every semester BYU-Idaho's Presentation Practice Center holds their public speaking event, I-Talk. Students can come to hear fellow students speak about topics that they are passionate about, but with a unique and personal twist.
Kainoa's owners, Jeremy and Rochelle Claridge, say they have seen blessings in their lives because of their choice to move to Rexburg.
Ricks College alumnus, Mike Uhrich, recalls his time on the football team in the 1990s and the impressions he got from his late coach, Ron Haun. Photo Description from Mike: "This is a fun pic mostly because I had just shaved my head before practice as a sign of good luck before our Bowl game in 1995, (the Real Dairy Bowl). Well, I challenged Coach Haun to do it and he did." Article: https://www.byui.edu/radio/campus-news/alumnus-recalls-his-time-on-ricks-college-football-team
BYU-Idaho offers a trip for students to go smell the wildflowers at Craters of the Moon by BYU-Idaho Radio
The charity, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, is helping children get their own beds to sleep in so they don't have to sleep on the floor. It's seeking more volunteers and donations to help provide those beds. Student Reporter Cody Miller talked to Levi Shaffer, the Rexburg Chapter Director about this non-profit.
Alicia Willis's ‘The Gospel of Jesus Christ: A Powerful Pattern for Life' revolves around finding eternal truths. Article: https://www.byui.edu/radio/campus-news/byu-idahos-workday-governance-officer-delivers-devotional-on-gospel-patterns
BYU-Idaho Workday Governance Officer Alicia Willis delivers a devotional about gospel patterns and eternal truths. Article: https://www.byui.edu/radio/campus-news/byu-idahos-workday-governance-officer-delivers-devotional-on-gospel-patterns
BYU-Idaho Senior Physician Andy Bradbury will speak about mental health in the workplace at the Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce Business Skills and Networking forum on June 18. He believes it's important to have a workplace where workers feel important and have a leader to guide the company in a positive direction. Article: https://www.byui.edu/radio/local-news/byu-idaho-counselor-to-speak-at-rexburg-chamber-forum
Tracy Barney, ERDT Share's local coordinator, assists foreign exchange students and their host families find the best set up for an educational experience. Article: https://www.byui.edu/radio/local-news/erdt-share-finds-homes-for-foreign-exchange-students
The BYU-Idaho campus is looking for students to apply to be a student mentor this coming Fall semester. BYUI student Olsen Hansen shares his experience as a student mentor.
Rexburg YSA Conference Overview by BYU-Idaho Radio
The second annual Idaho Bowl is bringing together the top middle school football players from across 71 Idaho schools to compete this weekend at BYU-Idaho. The event, organized by Laif Morrison, emphasizes skill development, statewide connections, and supports Ronald McDonald House Charities through donations.
Mystic Realms Fantasy Fair hopes to find increases success during its third annual run. The fair invites people to enjoy different events, vendors and character interactions while dressed as their favorite fantasy figure. Article: https://www.byui.edu/radio/local-news/the-mystic-realms-fantasy-fair-prepares-for-third-annual-weekend
The BYU-Idaho Art Faculty Show is opening in the Spori Art Gallery through the end of the Spring 2025 semester. Eighteen faculty members submitted work to the exhibit. It includes a variety of art mediums from oil paintings to 3D art, photography to pottery, digital to needle felting.
The Portneuf Health Trust, which owns half of Portneuf Medical Center, has an initiative to help people be healthy in eastern Idaho. It also has a new program focused on hiking this summer. Student Reporter Cody Miller interviewed Michaela Prochazka, the director of wellness programs for the organization.
Rexburg Community Theatre is ready to share the beloved story of “Mary Poppins” with the community. Director Ann Cluff, and actors, Malia Lawrence and Parker Morgan, share how they've prepared for the upcoming production and why community members should come see it. Article: https://www.byui.edu/radio/local-news/rexburg-community-theatre-presents-mary-poppins
BYU-Idaho Student Honor Administrator Casey Puzey emphasizes the importance of enduring trials in mortality. He says the hardships people endure now will help them become the individuals God needs them to be. Article: https://www.byui.edu/radio/campus-news/byu-idaho-student-honor-administrator-emphasizes-the-importance-of-enduring-trials-in-mortality
BYU-Idaho's Student Honor administrator, Casey Puzey, emphasized the importance of enduring earthly trials in his devotional. He says when people let God prevail in their lives, He will consecrate their efforts and make them more capable of taking on hardship. Article: https://www.byui.edu/radio/campus-news/byu-idaho-student-honor-administrator-emphasizes-the-importance-of-enduring-trials-in-mortality
BYU–Idaho students, under the direction of faculty member Jennie Pardoe, are bringing the timeless story of Cinderella to the stage with stunning visuals, heartfelt performances and a message that resonates across generations.
BYU-Idaho's annual Giving Day is June 17-18. The donations help fund scholarships which go directly to students. Article: https://www.byui.edu/radio/campus-news/byu-idaho-giving-day-helps-fund-students-education
Adalee Clothing provides stylish and modest dresses and plans to expand its merchandise options. Article: https://www.byui.edu/radio/campus-news/byu-idaho-student-strives-to-provide-modest-clothing
The BYU-Idaho Writing Center is accepting writing submissions for their anthology collection, Inkblot. This semester's theme is "Midsummer Promise."
Laura Paulsen Howe says spirituality can surpass language barriers through visual art in a BYU-Idaho Forum. Article: https://www.byui.edu/radio/campus-news/church-history-museum-art-curator-says-recognizing-sacred-arts-around-the-world-is-important
Laura Paulsen Howe, the art curator for the Church History Museum of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, teaches students about the spiritual impacts art from around the world has on different cultures. Article: https://www.byui.edu/radio/campus-news/church-history-museum-art-curator-says-recognizing-sacred-arts-around-the-world-is-important
BYU-Idaho's outdoor activities will take students to Yellowstone National Park this weekend where they'll get to see Old Faithful and other iconic sites. Lunch, transportation, and entrance to the park are included in the price of a ticket.
The Teton Dam Marathon returns this Saturday to mark 49 years since the dam collapse, with a record 1,200 participants. Races start at the original dam site and end at Smith Park, featuring a new route due to construction. The event includes multiple races, food trucks, games, and family fun—all starting at 6:30 a.m. Photo courtesy: BYU-Idaho
During a recent city council meeting, Rexburg Mayor Jerry Merrill expressed openness to discussing the reconstruction of the Teton Dam, nearly 50 years after its catastrophic collapse.
Renae Oswald wants to help other businesswomen thrive in their entrepreneurial endeavors. Article:https://www.byui.edu/radio/local-news/businesswoman-talks-career-path-and-motivation-before-speaking-at-rexburg-womens-event
DWI has recently rebranded to help continue its mission to help people with developmental disabilities. Student Reporter Cody Miller talked to Glenn Guzman, sales and marketing director, about the organization.
Sister Jenifer Craner's BYU-Idaho devotional sheds light on why God lets his children endure hardship.
BYU-Idaho devotional speaker shares insight to why God lets His children experience hardship.
Rexburg will commemorate the 1976 Teton Dam collapse this Saturday with a special event featuring personal stories, historical artifacts and a screening of “Three Days in June,” a documentary by journalist Paul Jenkins. The Museum of Rexburg invites the community to share memories and reflect on the tragedy, resilience and recovery that have shaped the region's history.
“We've had increasingly more children joining our academy and the idea of a show that they could have a fun role of lost kids in really stood out to us early on, and pirates also, pirate felt like fun character that adult academy students could be a part of. We love creating a production that highlights our company dancers. It gives them opportunity for the main roles and the challenge of those main roles,” Artistic Director, Kierstin Lewis says. The performance will be held at the Romance Theater Friday, May 30 at p.m. and Saturday, May 31 at 1 p.m.
Jeremy Madsen, author of “The Pyromancer's Scroll,” is focused on writing clean content the whole family can read. Article: https://www.byui.edu/radio/local-news/author-self-publishes-his-first-clean-adult-fantasy-book
BYU–Idaho's Spring Choirfest on May 30 will feature three university choirs in a free, uplifting evening of music, unity, and audience participation.
Jeff Downs, a seventh-grade math teacher wants to motivate people to become their best selves through story telling. Article: https://www.byui.edu/radio/local-news/junior-high-teacher-writes-books-on-the-side-to-inspire-and-motivate-readers
Many departments at BYU-Idaho have societies to help students meet fellow students and receive guidance in their educational and career journey. The Food Science Society is one of these societies.
Kray Van Kirk, a fine finger-style guitarist and baritone will be performing at Warm River Studio in Ashton, Idaho on June 11. Article: https://www.byui.edu/radio/local-news/musician-to-perform-in-ashtons-warm-river-studio