Meet the candidates for Rexburg City Council Sep 8, 2009
Christopher Mann has been employed at Brigham Young University-Idaho for 27 years, where he is the operations director of BYU-Idaho Food Services. He has served on the City Council for one term. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
BYU-Idaho students return Sep 8, 2009
But rather than being a page from a book, it was really a chance for students at Brigham Young University-Idaho to get acquainted with each other and the campus. Many new and returning BYU-Idaho students spent Monday getting moved in and lined out for the semester. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Have you figured out reverse parking yet? Sep 5, 2009
Published: Friday, September 4, 2009 11:48 PM MDT REXBURG --A new way of parking is in place on the southeast edge of the Brigham Young University-Idaho campus, and city officials are hoping drivers get it figured out soon. It's called reverse-diagonal parking, and drivers are expected to give a right turn signal, pull past the parking stall and back in. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Democrats seek return in Madison County Sep 5, 2009
During the last presidential election, Kent Marlor, a former Brigham Young University-Idaho political professor and longtime local political analyst, said the cause may actually be a mix of reasons. But whatever the reason, he believes it's not good for the system. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Get parking permits from city, university Aug 29, 2009
Published: Friday, August 28, 2009 11:27 PM MDT REXBURG --Daytime parking is changing on and around Brigham Young University-Idaho, and the university and the City of Rexburg are working to make the transition smooth. The city has created a university parking zone which requires special permits from the city. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
The Big Read is coming Aug 27, 2009
The community libraries participating are the Sugar-Salem Community Library, the St. Anthony Public Library, Rigby Public Library, the Heart of the Valley Public Library in Terreton and the David O. McKay Library on the Brigham Young University-Idaho campus. Madison Library District has bought 2,500 copies of the book to give to residents of the upper valley for free. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Cats to play first home football game at BYUI Aug 25, 2009
Madison School District officials announced last week that due to delays in renovation on Ferguson Field, the first home game will be held at the Brigham Young University-Idaho stadium. The game will take place on this Friday at 7 p.m.. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
• Jazz from a world away Aug 14, 2009
Jensen and his fellow players - Mark Watkins of Brigham Young University-Idaho, Jon Gudmundson of Utah State University and Ray Smith of BYU-Idaho - spent five days inBangkok, had a brief visit to Singapore and ended their trip at Manila. The musicians planned a week of workshops at a Chinese university, but the campus was quarantined because of H1N1 flu fears, Jensen said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Fees increase to lower sewer odor problem Aug 8, 2009
The Council approved a fee schedule for parking in restricted zones around Brigham Young University-Idaho. The parking permit fees are 15 per semester or 35 for an annual parking permit. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
ISU hosts research conference Aug 6, 2009
Some of the schools represented include Boise State University, Lewis-Clark State College and Brigham Young University-Idaho. A number of students, including Frederickson, were given the opportunity to elaborate on their work through presentations of their research. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Standard Journal publication changes Aug 4, 2009
Because of that switch, the new deadline for missionary announcements is Tuesday at 5 p.m. On Saturday, readers can enjoy our Blue page, covering the campus of Brigham Young University-Idaho, alternating every other week with our forum for young writers of area high schools in Fresh Ink. In the two days between printed editions (Wednesday and Friday), subscribers can also access the e-edition for the news of those days. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Dance festival begins today Aug 1, 2009
Published: Friday, July 31, 2009 11:27 PM MDT REXBURG -- The 24th annual Idaho International Dance Festival will begin in Rexburg tonight with opening ceremonies at 8 at the Brigham Young University-Idaho Stadium. The event will feature the presentation of the nine dance teams. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Could stalled growth be turning around? Aug 1, 2009
Since Brigham Young University-Idaho announced it would accept an additional 4,000 to 5,000 more students in the next few years, Christensen predicts the city will have another period of growth similar to the one it experienced when Ricks College was transformed into BYU-Idaho in the early 2000s. That first announcement immediately created a market for more student housing, followed shortly after by a need for more single-family housing for teachers and staff. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
• Irrigation scholarships awarded Jul 30, 2009
Simpson is pursuing a degree in horticulture at Brigham Young University-Idaho. The money for her scholarship was donated by Rain Bird Sales, Pipeco, Inc. and Irritrol. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Education week begins today Jul 30, 2009
Standard Journal Online - News. The upper valley's newspaper since 1888. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Largest spring graduation in BYU-I campus history Jul 25, 2009
Published: Friday, July 24, 2009 11:39 PM MDT Brigham Young University-Idaho set another graduation record on Thursday. The university graduated 1,062 students -- the highest recorded number of students for a Spring Semester in its 121-year history. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Lasers new attraction at dance festival Jul 25, 2009
After 23 years of fireworks at the opening ceremonies of the Idaho International Dance and Music Festival, the Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce has opted to hire Lantis Fireworks and Lasers to present a laser light show that will span the entire Brigham Young University-Idaho Stadium. The change in event was sparked after a series of new BYU-Idaho safety rules have progressively moved the launch site of the fireworks farther away from the BYU-Idaho Stadium. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
• Health Care Foundation awards scholarships Jul 25, 2009
The following are the 2009-10 new recipients: Breanna Wynkoop, Apollo College; Jonathan Barker, Idaho State University; Scott Randklev, ISU; Shelly Jo Searle, Brigham Young University-Idaho; Catherine Blakeslee, Utah State University; Kirsten Johnson, BYU; Kelsee Wasson, BYU; Candice Jackson, ISU; Barak Frank, Northwest Nazarene University. Copyright. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Dance Festival announces grand marshal Jul 21, 2009
Opening ceremonies for the Idaho International Dance and Music Festival will begin Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. at the Brigham Young University-Idaho Stadium. Tickets for the gala event on Friday and Saturday night can be bought at the Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce by calling 356-5700 or by visiting. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Group meets to talk Sand Bar safety Jul 18, 2009
"They discussed various aspects," Forsberg says, including signs, how to post water levels and about asking Brigham Young University-Idaho officials to help make the dangers of swimming in rivers and canals and other area outdoor recreational better known to all incoming freshmen. Among the other recommendations Forsberg says were agreed upon by the people at the meeting. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Rexburg cuts P&Z administrator Jul 18, 2009
"Leikness said that the Pbeen getting a lot of calls by developers wanting to build new apartments to accommodate the increase in Brigham Young University-Idaho students over the next five years."We are going to have a lot of growth with student housing, then a surge of commercial growth and industrial growth. The more people you bring to the community, the more all aspects of your economy grow. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Taking a look back at the first lunar landing Jul 15, 2009
Her husband, Jack Weyland, a retired Brigham Young University-Idaho physics professor, said, "We were glued to the TV watching it. I thought about all the physics involved in what they were doing -- I was very excited.". He said the space program has changed the way people view challenges. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Rexburg Chamber burns local fireworks company Jul 8, 2009
American Pyrotechnics -- formerly Elite Pyrotechnics -- a Rexburg company, has traditionally been hired by the Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce and by Brigham Young University-Idaho to give pyrotechnic shows. But no longer. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Victim's family wants city to make sand bar safe Jul 8, 2009
But, they say, "If the city chooses to provided a recreational area such as this, it is also obligated to provide proper oversight and management for the good of the public safety, including providing extensively training and adequate life-saving gear.-- Develop, construct and establish more effective water barriers to the swim area that will also serve as life-saving mechanisms. These may come in the form of a more substantial buoy system or an angled swim fence that uses the natural current to... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Parking fees here for campus roads Jul 5, 2009
The bill creates a permit system for daytime parking near the Brigham Young University-Idaho campus and overnight parking in the city's downtown parking lots. Fines for parking without a permit will be 15 falling under the designation "parking in a restricted parking zone.". (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Mini-Cassia produces medical school grads Jul 4, 2009
He is a 1998 graduate of Burley High School and a Brigham Young University-Idaho graduate. He will continue to reside in Hershey, Pa. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Man gets prison for abusing his infant son Jul 2, 2009
At the time Gum was living in University Village at Brigham Young University-Idaho. After the sentencing, Jim Archibald, Gum's attorney, said, "Clients often don't want to go to Cottonwood, but afterward they say it was a good program. The judge made a good decision based on all the factors, and I respect the judge's decision.". (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
City working to improve safety after drowning Jun 30, 2009
This spring, even before the drowning June 23 of Brigham Young University-Idaho student Lance Glen Jensen, 21, of Preston, who was swimming at the St. Anthony Sand Bar, city officials had been working with Rocky Mountain Power on plans for safety improvements. In the aftermath of the drowning, City Clerk Patty Parkinson said those plans with the power company are moving forward faster. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
BYU-I enrollment could reach 15,000 by 2015 (5) Jun 28, 2009
Brigham Young University-Idaho announced Tuesday that in an effort to fulfill its mission to serve more students, the university will increase enrollment in a phased-expansion plan. The first phase of the expansion will take place in fall 2010, and will expand the full-time student equivalency enrollment cap by nearly 900 students per semester. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Permit parking on streets may be on the way Jun 27, 2009
The bill would create a permit system for daytime parking near the Brigham Young University-Idaho campus and overnight parking in the city's downtown parking lots ... The introduction to the bill states that the on-street parking near the Brigham Young University-Idaho campus is "regularly congested" and "contributes to traffic hazards" in the area. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
BYU-I student's funeral is Saturday Jun 26, 2009
Published: Thursday, June 25, 2009 11:14 PM MDT REXBURG -- Funeral times have been announced for Lance Jensen of Preston, a Brigham Young University-Idaho swimmer who died in the Henry's Fork of the Snake River in St. Anthony on Tuesday. According to a university announcement, his funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the LDS church at 155 N. 200 West in Preston. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
BYU-I student dies in Henry's Fork Jun 24, 2009
Published: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 11:51 PM MDT ST. ANTHONY -- At around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, searchers located the body of a 21-year-old missing Brigham Young University-Idaho student on the edge of an island in the main channel of Henry's Fork of the Snake River. The man went missing around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the St. Anthony Sand Bar, a swimming area across the river from Clyde Keefer Park. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
For Dad's Day: $8 ties Jun 20, 2009
Owned and run by Brigham Young University-Idaho student Josh Holladay, the 8 Dollar Tie Guy is a home-based business that sells a variety of new, good quality discounted ties. All Holladay's ties are bought wholesale from a manufacturing company in China. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Rivers run high and muddy -- is flooding next? Jun 20, 2009
For Rexburg, the record for June precipitation at the Brigham Young University-Idaho weather station is 4. 13 inches. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
• Community news Jun 18, 2009
Magic Valley recipients, along with their high school and the school they plan to attend in the fall, include: Blake Harris, Hansen High School, attending University of Idaho; Marli Manning, Raft River High School, attending Brigham Young University-Idaho; Victoria Chojnacky, Jerome High School, (professional-technical), attending Boise State University. A reception honoring the recipients was held June 12 in Boise. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Awards and plans of CHS graduates Jun 16, 2009
Katlyn Castellano: Brigham Young University-Idaho; Award of Excellence Scholarship, Presidential Volunteer Service Award-bronze. Sandy Cervantes: Oregon State University; Gates Millennium Scholarship, OSU Folk Club Scholarship, OSU Diversity Award, OSAA Scholar Athlete, National Honor Society. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Experience a different kind of outdoors at Lava Hot Springs Jun 16, 2009
"I'd be surfing if I were home in Hawaii. But here my friends wanted to go tubing," said Damian Smith, a student at Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg. "I was afraid it would be cold at first. But, after sitting in the hot pools, I'm warmed up for anything.". (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Museum: Flood brought out the best in people Jun 6, 2009
Another source for information about the flood is the Special Collection area of the David O. McKay Library at Brigham Young University-Idaho. In the aftermath of the disaster, many were left totally homeless and many others were left with badly damaged homes. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Madison property values rise -- your taxes may too Jun 6, 2009
Saurey credits the increase in property value to Brigham Young University-Idaho enrollment and an increased need for student housing. He also credits Rexburg being in a good position for increased growth. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Flood prepared Ricks President Eyring Jun 6, 2009
Eyring's son Henry Eyring, the current vice president of advancement at Brigham Young University-Idaho, said the disaster provided his father with a unique opportunity for personal growth that had a lasting impact. Henry Eyring said his father's experience with the Teton Dam disaster was "absolutely fundamental in preparing him to move from presiding over a small college to service in the Presiding Bishopric of the church and then First Presidency, where of course everything is a mix of... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Rexburg artist wins statewide competition Jun 3, 2009
Clare, originally from Utah, graduated from Brigham Young University-Idaho in 2007 ... "I'm glad to win, but I wouldn't have been able to start an art career without my professors at Brigham Young University-Idaho.". (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Rexburg, Sugar students graduate May 27, 2009
Published: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 10:37 PM MDT REXBURG -- Madison and Sugar-Salem high schools both held their graduation ceremonies Thursday in the Hart Auditorium on the Brigham Young University-Idaho campus. Madison held its ceremonies at 2:30 p.m. and Sugar-Salem at 7:30 p.m.. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
BYU-I confirms new housing rules May 23, 2009
REXBURG -- Brigham Young University-Idaho has confirmed that it will discontinue the future approval of homes converted into single-student housing, but will provide opportunities for an exemption to this policy, according to a statement from the university. The new policy was announced as a cooperative project between the city of Rexburg and BYU-Idaho regarding future zoning and growth around the campus. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
• Three earn Eagle Scout awards May 23, 2009
He plans to attend Brigham Young University-Idaho in the fall and going on a mission next summer. Both belong to Troop No. 78 of the Rupert 3rd Ward. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Wind turbine law's passage may be a breeze May 23, 2009
The ordinance was researched by the Brigham Young University-Idaho Physics Department in conjunction with the Idaho National Laboratory. The Pings of Fact state that the Png Commission recommended the approval of this ordinance by county commissioners based on the fact that, "this would be a great benefit to the citizens of Madison County by giving them a cheap and effective source of renewable energy.". (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Man arrested for multiple car burglaries May 21, 2009
Lewis said a suspicious man had been seen looking into cars that day by a Brigham Young University-Idaho security official and a description of the car and a license plate number was provided to police. Although police were not able to locate the car in Rexburg, later the same day Eck was stopped by police in Jefferson County. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
• Plenty of new faces on 2009-10 CSI roster May 20, 2009
Freshmen Nicole Harper, Kiara Tate and MeChel Hunt chose not to return for their sophomore seasons, with Harper transferring to Brigham Young University-Idaho and Tate planning to play closer to her family's home in Texas. Hunt will play softball for CSI. Samms was being recruited by NCAA programs as well, but resigned with CSI.. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Onward, ever onward May 19, 2009
The future of the area is hopeful and both Brigham Young University-Idaho and the City of Rexburg will to grow despite the slowdown of the national economy. That was the sentiment given by BYU-I President Kim B. Clark. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Possible BYU-I policy spooks Realtors May 16, 2009
They say possible changes in approved housing policy at Brigham Young University-Idaho may negatively affect the housing market. In April, the BYU-Idaho Housing Department sent out a statement to local real estate agents requiring new students to be housed in apartment complexes, rather than houses with rooms for rent. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Swine flu confirmed in BYU-Idaho student (386) May 16, 2009
REXBURG -- On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the H1N1 inflection (swine flu) in a 34-year old Brigham Young University-Idaho married student. The Eastern Idaho Public Health District reports the student was not hospitalized and has now recovered. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
The dissolution of campus political parties May 16, 2009
Published: Friday, May 15, 2009 11:58 PM MDT Political neutrality has always been part of Brigham Young University-Idaho and Ricks College. As an educational and religious entity the campus tries very hard to maintain a non-partisan policy of political neutrality. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Jr. Miss title runs in family May 13, 2009
Schiess said she's interested in computer design and wants to study drafting at Brigham Young University-Idaho when she graduates. First runner-up in the competition was Emily Killpack, and Jenny Mireles was second runner-up. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
• Swine flu meds arrive in Magic Valley May 10, 2009
However, a 34-year-old Brigham Young University-Idaho student tested positive for the infection, the District 7 health department announced Friday. It is the first suspected case in eastern Idaho. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Madison Orchestras to perform at BYU-Idaho May 9, 2009
Published: Friday, May 8, 2009 11:16 PM MDT REXBURG -- More than 300 students from the Madison High School and Madison Junior High School orchestras will perform Tuesday in two concerts inside the Barrus Concert Hall in the Eliza R. Snow building on the Brigham Young University-Idaho campus. Rick Hansen, the orchestra director, said students have been preparing for these concerts since January. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Swine flu likely case at BYU-I May 9, 2009
The man, a Brigham Young University-Idaho student in his 30s, received probable results for the H1N1 virus from testing done in an Idaho lab, but his samples have been sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for confirmation. The BYU-Idaho student makes the third probable case of swine flu in Idaho. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Lab test: BYU-Idaho student has swine flu May 9, 2009
Published: Friday, May 8, 2009 11:16 PM MDT REXBURG -- A 34-year old Brigham Young University-Idaho married student is the first probable case of the H1N1 (swine flu) infection in Madison County, according to a news release by the Eastern Idaho Public Heath District. Geri Rackow, public relations representative for the EIPHD, said the BYU-Idaho student was tested last Tuesday when his results were sent to Idaho State Laboratory. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Average & outstanding May 6, 2009
"I never took any (advanced placement) classes. I kind of wish I would have pushed myself more in school." So why does an admittedly average student have several universities including Brigham Young University-Idaho and Utah State University courting her with thousands of dollars in scholarships. The reason is what she's doing outside of the classroom. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Cooking workshop scheduled Apr 30, 2009
earned an associate's degree in culinary arts from Ricks College and a bachelor of science in family and consumer science education from Brigham Young University-Idaho. Her previous experience includes working as an independent kitchen consultant and as an assistant for a national bakery chain. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
There's a new judge in Madison County (148) Apr 28, 2009
There were many state and local officials on hand as well as music provided by a string ensemble from Madison High School and a vocal solo of "America the Beautiful," by David Peck, a professor at Brigham Young University-Idaho. State Sen. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Search for Mormon literature yields 'Irreantum' Apr 15, 2009
Published: Tuesday, April 14, 2009 11:23 PM MDT Jack Harrell, English professor at Brigham Young University-Idaho, was asked a few weeks ago to join the editorial staff of "Irreantum," a publication of the Association for Mormon Letters. "Irreantum?" you may ask. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Rexburg 'tea party' to take place Wednesday Apr 14, 2009
graduated from Brigham Young University-Idaho last fall in general studies and is now involved in flight training. With tax returns due every April 15, what, then, makes this tax day different than others. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
ID House panel passes new liquor license plan Apr 10, 2009
Westerberg also raised the specter of "county roadhouses" springing up just outside eastern Idaho's Rexburg, which has forbidden cocktail sales, to entice students from Mormon-run Brigham Young University-Idaho. Alcohol consumption is against the religion's tenets, but some college kids might be lured to imbibe anyway, he said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• CSI men, women add players for 2009-10 seasonRaft River gradHarper leavingwomen's program Apr 9, 2009
Rogers said Harper plans to end her college playing career and enroll as a student at Brigham Young University-Idaho. MeChel Hunt, a 6-foot forward from Plain City, Utah, has also decided not to play basketball at CSI next season, but could wind up joining the Golden Eagle softball program. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Love & Logic still helping parents Apr 8, 2009
Jen Hawkins, a Brigham Young University-Idaho student, recently took the course because she had heard so many good things about it. "It gave us a different perspective on parenting," said Hawkins. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Jill Spencer, at home in Rexburg (157) Apr 8, 2009
She worked a variety of jobs for the next three years before getting a part-time job at the Brigham Young University-Idaho ticket office and taking over as curator of the Teton Dam Flood Museum. She calls her work as curator her "retirement career," and said that she'll likely work their until she's 90. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
