Election spurs hatred Nov 24, 2008
Incidents include the mock lynching of black figures in Desert Island, Maine; burned crosses in Hardwick, N.J.; graffiti using the "N" word at North Carolina State University; Racist graffiti in Kilgore, Texas; school children chanting "assassinate Obama" in Rexburg, Idaho. Among the most repugnant incidents was a sign inside the Oak Hill General Store in Standish, Maine. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Donations from ball to help MDA Nov 22, 2008
REXBURG -- A Christmas masquerade ball with a live band has been planned for fun and fundraising ... The ball will be held Dec. 6 at the Legacy Flight Museum at the Rexburg Airport from 9 p.m. to midnight ... Tickets are also available at the Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce at 420 W. Fourth South. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
A family sacrifices for their country Nov 22, 2008
"My grandmother, she actually put my picture up at the Wal-Mart there in Rexburg. My great-grandmother brags about me all the time. My dad was telling me last night, 'You will never understand how proud your grandmother is, and your great-grandmother.'" ... Please email us at Standard Journal P.O. Box 10 Rexburg, ID 83440 (208) 356-5441 ... rexburgstandardjournal. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Men's Basketball Game Notes: at Boise State Nov 21, 2008
The game will be broadcast on the Bengals Radio Network, flagshipped at 930 AM KSEI in Pocatello and 1230 AM KRXK in Rexburg. Brad Bugger will have the call for Idaho State, along with. (Isubengals.com)
Practice makes perfect meals Nov 21, 2008
When she moved back to the Rexburg area to work at Madison Memorial Hospital, she met her husband, Tyler Herd, at a singles branch in Sugar City ... He came to Rexburg to attend Brigham Young University-Idaho ... He is studying to be a computer programmer and works part time at Premier Performance in Rexburg. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Thanksgiving for the needy Nov 21, 2008
Starting at 11 a.m. Thursday, the Rexburg Kiwanis Club and radio station Q102 kicked off their turkey drive with a two-hour live broadcast from the Broulim's Supermarket in Rexburg. The Rexburg Kiwanis Club will be distributing the donated turkeys to families in need ... Ted Austin, owner of Q102-KCHQ radio, said in a news release, "This is our first year of trying to help families in need in the Rexburg area with a free turkey dinner for Thanksgiving. Although the result of our efforts was... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Mayor apologizes for Obama death chant... Nov 20, 2008
"In his editorial, Larsen recounted seeing Barack Obama speak in Washington, D.C., in early 2006 about his faith and how his upbringing had influenced his policies and his priorities. Larsen said he left the event inspired.Idaho voters overwhelmingly favored Republican John McCain in the presidential election. In Madison County, where Rexburg is located, 85 percent of voters chose McCain over the Democratic candidate, and some claim it's the "reddest county" in America.But Larsen wrote that is... (The Drudge Report)
Tax notices to arrive soon Nov 20, 2008
In Rexburg, a house and lot valued at 954,932 in 2007 kept the same value for 2008 ... Please email us at Standard Journal P.O. Box 10 Rexburg, ID 83440 (208) 356-5441 ... rexburgstandardjournal. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
New doctor and equipment for St. Anthony Clinic Nov 20, 2008
He and his wife and five children -- including 4-month-old twins -- are living in Rexburg ... The clinic is an outgrowth of a free clinic that was operated for a few years one day a week at the Public Health District office in Rexburg ... Please email us at Standard Journal P.O. Box 10 Rexburg, ID 83440 (208) 356-5441. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Efforts under way to replace Beck Nov 19, 2008
Panax wrote on Nov 18, 2008 11:05 AM:" I'm a little confused. If the rules say the interim mayor is appointed by the city council until the next election, and that person does not have to come from the city council ranks, doesn't that kind of defeat the democratic process? (Heck, they could even make me mayor and really make a mess.) Maybe a mayoral candidate should have a VM running mate? Naw, they might pick somebody from Rexburg.And how would this recall election affect this appointment?Also,... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Football Game Notes: hosting Sacramento State Nov 18, 2008
The game will be available on Big Sky TV, as well as on the Bengals Radio Network, flagshipped by KSEI 930 AM in Pocatello and KRXK 1230 AM in Rexburg. (Isubengals.com)
Election -- Madison County races and bios Nov 18, 2008
Cooperation between local government agencies - The county has productive relationships with Rexburg, Sugar City, BYU-Idaho, various state and federal agencies and the surrounding counties ... Then he went to work for the Rexburg Police, working with the youth, patrolling and doing prevention work ... He wrote the grant for the first drug dogs at the police department and then ran for sheriff after working with the Rexburg Police for 11 years. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
• E. Idaho city wants safer streets for pedestrians Nov 17, 2008
E. Idaho city wants safer streets for pedestrians REXBURG, Idaho - Officials in the eastern Idaho city of Rexburg have released a plan aimed at making the city safer for bicyclists and pedestrians ... Rexburg police say they have already started increasing enforcement, issuing 46 citations in the last month for violations ranging from speeding to jaywalking ... rexburgstandardjournal. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Madison Memorial campus going tobacco free Nov 15, 2008
REXBURG -- The use of cigarettes, cigars and even chewing tobacco is about to become a thing of the past at Madison Memorial Hospital because on Nov. 20, Madison Memorial will become a tobacco free campus. This means that the use of all tobacco products will be prohibited in all the buildings, the grounds and within the parking areas at the hospital. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Poster kids for safety Nov 15, 2008
REXBURG -- Artwork by two young local artists has been selected for the 2009 Highway Safety Kids Calendar published by the Idaho Transportation Department ... The artists are Sierra Hinckley, a sixth grader at Madison Middle School in Rexburg, and Michael Rhoton, a fourth grader from Kershaw Intermediate School in Sugar City. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
• E. Idaho students chant Obama threat on school bus Nov 13, 2008
E. Idaho students chant Obama threat on school bus REXBURG, Idaho - Elementary students chanted "assassinate Obama" on a school bus in eastern Idaho last week, an official with the Madison School District says ... Goodliffe says the Rexburg-based district is in a "highly conservative" community that overwhelmingly voted for Republican presidential candidate John McCain. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Plenty of exercise Nov 13, 2008
Smith attended Brigham Young University in Provo, BYU-Idaho in Rexburg and Idaho State University. She has certificates in elementary and secondary education. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Big Read final gala also celebrates veterans Nov 13, 2008
Boy Scout Troop 54 made plaques for the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Rexburg and Sugar City, presenting a few of the plaques to each of the veterans who were at the gala ... Please email us at Standard Journal P.O. Box 10 Rexburg, ID 83440 (208) 356-5441 ... rexburgstandardjournal. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Local option tax still being weighed Nov 13, 2008
REXBURG -- Although efforts to craft local option sales tax legislation did not come to fruition last legislative session, the issue is not beyond consideration. At the Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce noon forum held on Wednesday, local option tax proposals were the topic of discussion ... John Watts, a lobbyist for the Idaho Chamber Alliance, an association of local chambers of commerce throughout the state, spoke to the Rexburg Chamber and responded to questions. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Madison County responds to land-use map concerns Nov 12, 2008
Published: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 11:23 PM MST REXBURG -- "Strongly opposed" is perhaps the best description of the public's viewpoints regrading Madison County's new land-use maps and comprehensive plan ... Please email us at Standard Journal P.O. Box 10 Rexburg, ID 83440 (208) 356-5441 ... rexburgstandardjournal. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Five more suspects arrested in Operation Cutthroat (233) Nov 12, 2008
Published: Monday, November 10, 2008 1:52 PM MST REXBURG -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office released Monday the names of five more suspects who have been arrested and charged in the drug sting, Operation Cutthroat ... Peter Harper, 18, of Rexburg, Fernando Rodriguez, 38, of St. Anthony, Abelardo Martinez, 29 of St. Anthony, Manuel Varela-Zambrano, 33, of Rigby and Abel Olivas Hernandez, 36, of Felt were arrested ... In September, Esteban Rojas-Perez, 30, of Rexburg was arrested as the Idaho... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Lots of opposition to Madison plan Nov 11, 2008
REXBURG -- The Madison County Commission meeting was a popular spot Monday night ... "We already have enough government involvement in the development of our properties," Reed Hill, a Rexburg resident said ... Please email us at Standard Journal P.O. Box 10 Rexburg, ID 83440 (208) 356-5441. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Man plans to use wind power Nov 10, 2008
REXBURG, Idaho (AP) -- A southern Idaho man plans to install a wind turbine at his home in Fremont County and use blustery weather conditions to generate a bulk of his power ... Mortensen says he'll still purchase power from a local utility company when wind conditions aren't enough to power his home in Salem, about five miles north of Rexburg. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Madison School and Library bonds sell Nov 8, 2008
REXBURG -- The most recent Madison school bond was sold Thursday, bundled with two other bonds ... Please email us at Standard Journal P.O. Box 10 Rexburg, ID 83440 (208) 356-5441 ... rexburgstandardjournal. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Free house to good home Nov 7, 2008
Tiny fingerprints cover the 13-inch television screen inside the Christensen family's mobile home in Rexburg ... They decided to live in Rexburg while Flint is abroad for family support - Stephanie is from Rexburg, and Flint's family is from the Rigby and Idaho Falls areas ... Flint's enlistment will be over in 2011, when he hopes to move back to Rexburg and open an office for the Neighborlender business. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
The elephant in the room Nov 6, 2008
REXBURG - Election Day belonged to the Republicans in Madison County. Eleven out of 15 candidates on Madison County's ballots went unchallenged in Tuesday's election. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Uncontested Madison County candidates sound off Nov 5, 2008
REXBURG -- When Election Day sweeps across the United States, it brings with it the thoughts of differing opinions, hard fought races and vying political candidates ... Please email us at Standard Journal P.O. Box 10 Rexburg, ID 83440 (208) 356-5441 ... rexburgstandardjournal. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Incumbent Shirley defeats Roberts Nov 5, 2008
REXBURG -- Republican Mack Shirley, with a large margin of victory, will continue his service in the Idaho legislature for Representative District 34 A. a. His opponent, Constitutional Party candidate Don Roberts, came up well short. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Today is the decision day (120) Nov 5, 2008
Increased waiting times may be an issue because Rexburg has such a large out-of-state student population ... Please email us at Standard Journal P.O. Box 10 Rexburg, ID 83440 (208) 356-5441 ... rexburgstandardjournal. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Rammell speaks out after defeat Nov 5, 2008
Standard Journal Online - News. The upper valley's newspaper since 1888. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Relying on ritual Nov 3, 2008
Stallings said his Election Day routine started with breakfast in Rexburg. "And then we worked our way to Pocatello," Stallings said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
• Rexburg police report rude awakenings Nov 2, 2008
Rexburg police report rude awakenings REXBURG, Idaho - Police in the eastern Idaho college town of Rexburg report several recent incidents where male students were awakened by a man who entered their unlocked apartments and touched them while they were sleeping ... This isn't the first incident of its kind at Rexburg's student housing. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Gas prices lower in S.E. Idaho Nov 2, 2008
For example, gas in Rexburg is currently hovering around 2 ... A manager at one Rexburg station said that Maverik corporate policy is to always maintain the lowest price ... Tonna Mcclure, owner of Ray's Chevron in Rexburg, commented that Maverick is the area leader and that her station usually follows suit based upon Maverick price changes. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Election -- Fremont County Sheriff's race Nov 1, 2008
Johanna is a nurse at Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg, and he is employed as a regional account manager, working with law enforcement agencies in 12 western states ... Please email us at Standard Journal P.O. Box 10 Rexburg, ID 83440 (208) 356-5441 ... rexburgstandardjournal. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
A mattress is not a bank Nov 1, 2008
Published: Friday, October 31, 2008 11:57 PM MDT State financial official speaks in Rexburg ... REXBURG - On Thursday a state financial official said people do not need to hide their money under the mattress to keep it safe ... Gee spoke to business and finance students at Brigham Young UniversityI-daho and also addressed the Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce at its noon forum at the AmericInn. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Election -- District 34 races Nov 1, 2008
He served over twenty years as the Chief Executive Officer of Rudd ny CPA firm with offices in Rexburg, Idaho Falls and Driggs, Idaho; Bozeman and West Yellowstone, Montana ... Please email us at Standard Journal P.O. Box 10 Rexburg, ID 83440 (208) 356-5441 ... rexburgstandardjournal. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
WEEKLY RELEASE: Western makes long trek to Dixie State Oct 28, 2008
Rexburg, ID) NG 94 Wayne Alofipo (6-2, 295, Sr., St. George, UT) 95 Ikani Vaitohi (6-3, 300, Fr. Spanish Fork, UT) RE 92 Kevin Wilks (6-5, 260, So. (Wwuvikings.com)
• Gugliotto named president of Pioneer Newspapers Oct 28, 2008
Logan, Utah; Nampa, Pocatello and Rexburg, Idaho; Bozeman, Mont. and Ellensburg, Wash. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Risch visits Standard Journal for question and ans Oct 26, 2008
REXBURG -- Friday afternoon Lt. Gov. Jim Risch was in Rexburg to address the Republican Club at Brigham Young University-Idaho ... Please email us at Standard Journal P.O. Box 10 Rexburg, ID 83440 (208) 356-5441 ... rexburgstandardjournal. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Upper Valley Art Guild to open Oct 24, 2008
The new gallery is located at 302 W. Third North in Rexburg, near Walters Ready Mix ... Donna Asay said although the guild is based in Rexburg, it is intended to serve artists and the public in St. Anthony, Ashton and other area communities ... Please email us at Standard Journal P.O. Box 10 Rexburg, ID 83440 (208) 356-5441. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Blockbuster closes its doors (357) Oct 24, 2008
Published: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 3:07 PM MDT REXBURG - The Blockbuster Video Superstore closed on Monday, preparing for a clearance sale Tuesday and Wednesday ... Please email us at Standard Journal P.O. Box 10 Rexburg, ID 83440 (208) 356-5441 ... rexburgstandardjournal. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
BYU-I student killed in I-15 crash (671) Oct 24, 2008
REXBURG -- A student at Brigham Young University-Idaho was killed and another student was injured when their car struck a moose on I-15 ... Please email us at Standard Journal P.O. Box 10 Rexburg, ID 83440 (208) 356-5441 ... rexburgstandardjournal. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Area teams inching closer to state Oct 24, 2008
MARK JONES/Standard Journal file photo--Madison\'s Erica George kills a ball during a match on Sept. 16 in Rexburg against Skyline ... Please email us at Standard Journal P.O. Box 10 Rexburg, ID 83440 (208) 356-5441 ... rexburgstandardjournal. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Mountain helicopter rescue Oct 23, 2008
REXBURG - Imagine having a heart attack in the backcountry, and your only companion is your cell phone ... Please email us at Standard Journal P.O. Box 10 Rexburg, ID 83440 (208) 356-5441 ... rexburgstandardjournal. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Cats miss out on trip to state Oct 23, 2008
The Bobcats won two matches during the regularseason by a combined score of 6-2 in matches played in Idaho Falls and Rexburg ... Please email us at Standard Journal P.O. Box 10 Rexburg, ID 83440 (208) 356-5441 ... rexburgstandardjournal. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Risch can get more done for Idaho in U.S. Senate Oct 22, 2008
Rex Rammell, the 47-year-old conservative former Republican Rexburg elk rancher, is articulating a lot of conservative values as an independent - issues Risch has downplayed. But Rammell's passion will not translate in a victory in this election, nor would it benefit Idaho in Washington, D.C.. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
District volleyball action starts today Oct 22, 2008
REXBURG -- For the four upper valley volleyball teams, a whole new season begins today ... Please email us at Standard Journal P.O. Box 10 Rexburg, ID 83440 (208) 356-5441 ... rexburgstandardjournal. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
News Digest: Oct 22, 2008
REXBURG (AP) Idaho Power Co. has agreed to supply three cloud-seeding generators to help produce more snow and rain in eastern Idaho that could increase flows in the Snake River. The company has told eastern Idaho officials it will supply three remote-controlled generators with propane to run them and silver iodide chemicals to seed the clouds. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
• Police: Montana woman steals library books, videos Oct 21, 2008
Police: Montana woman steals library books, videos REXBURG, Idaho - A Montana resident staying at an eastern Idaho woman's shelter has been arrested for allegedly taking at least five books from the Madison County Library in Rexburg ... When police searched the women's shelter where Sidabras had been staying in Rexburg, they found books and videos taken from other libraries, too ... rexburgstandardjournal. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Idaho Power to help in cloud seeding effort Oct 21, 2008
Idaho Power to help in cloud seeding effort REXBURG, Idaho - Idaho Power Co. has agreed to supply three cloud-seeding generators to help produce more snow and rain in eastern Idaho that could increase flows in the Snake River ... rexburgstandardjournal. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Woman charged with taking library books Oct 20, 2008
Woman charged with taking library books REXBURG, Idaho - A woman accused of stealing five books from the Madison County Library in eastern Idaho has been charged with burglary and petty theft ... Rexburg police say they searched Sidabras' car and found five library books ... rexburgstandardjournal. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Slow times for old-time sodas Oct 20, 2008
Tom Atchley, president of the Ashton Chamber of Commerce and owner of Dave's Jubilee Market, said the area's economy - near Rexburg in Eastern Idaho - once was based on logging, but now relies on tourism, especially visitors headed to nearby Yellowstone National Park ... Mayor Teddy Stronks said higher gas prices could be helping local businesses as residents opt to shop in Ashton rather than drive to Rexburg or Idaho Falls. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Five square off for Idaho's U.S. Senate seat Oct 19, 2008
Rammell, 47, is a veterinarian and former elk rancher from Rexburg who describes himself as the only "true conservative" in the race. He said there's too much government and irresponsible spending by Congress. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Tigers rally past Madison in OT Oct 19, 2008
REXBURG -- The Madison Bobcats let one slip through their fingertips on Friday night ... Please email us at Standard Journal P.O. Box 10 Rexburg, ID 83440 (208) 356-5441 ... rexburgstandardjournal. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Area cloud seeding gets big boost this week Oct 19, 2008
REXBURG -- Idaho's largest investor-owned utility has agreed to provide equipment and supplies toward a weather modification effort in eastern Idaho ... The Idaho Power meteorologist will work with Steve Smart of High County Resource Conservation and Development in Rexburg, the technical adviser for the committee and with the contracted Dubois company to review the best locations for the new generators ... News of Idaho Power's commitment to the program wasn't the only good news the committee... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
• E. Idaho soda fountain to close Oct 18, 2008
Mayor Teddy Stronks said higher gas prices could be helping local businesses as residents opt to shop in Ashton rather than drive to Rexburg or Idaho Falls. He said his business, Stronks and Sons Do It Best Home Center, has been doing well recently. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Sugar downs Cougars in volleyball action Oct 18, 2008
REXBURG - The Madison Lady Bobcats closed out their regular-season Thursday night with a three-game win over Blackfoot ... Please email us at Standard Journal P.O. Box 10 Rexburg, ID 83440 (208) 356-5441 ... rexburgstandardjournal. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
• Rammell, LaRocco debate at CSI; agree Risch is wrong for Idaho Oct 17, 2008
But Rammell, an elk rancher from Rexburg, said he would've opposed the 700 billion rescue plan bailout - and told the audience of more than 75 people at the College of Southern Idaho that LaRocco has said he supports it. Instead, Rammell proposed market solutions, including low interest loans to encourage the risk-takers. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Local roundup: Bruin girls drop soccer championship to Highland Oct 17, 2008
Twin Falls gave a game effort in Rexburg on Thursday, but the Bruins couldn't find the net and were eliminated from the Region Four-Five-Six playoffs with a 2-0 loss at Madison. "It was a really good game. We gave it everything had the kids played hard and you could tell they really wanted it," said Twin Falls head coach Jose Morales. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Time to get your cans ready Oct 17, 2008
REXBURG -- The Grand Teton Council of the Boy Scouts of America is kicking off its annual "Scouting for Food" drive with a distribution of door hangers to residents, reminding people to give, according to a press release from Brian Porter, Grand Teton Council Finance and Public Relations Director ... Last year, in the Rexburg area, 43,700 food items were collected, and 1,256 youths participated in the food drive ... Please email us at Standard Journal P.O. Box 10 Rexburg, ID 83440 (208)... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Lady Bobcats top Twin Falls in four Oct 17, 2008
REXBURG -- The Madison Lady Bobcats put forth a pretty good effort Tuesday night in defeating Twin Falls in four games ... But the Lady Bobcats (19-15, 5-3) will host Blackfoot on Thursday in Rexburg ... Please email us at Standard Journal P.O. Box 10 Rexburg, ID 83440 (208) 356-5441. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Run for the cure draws hundreds Oct 17, 2008
The event committee noted that Rexburg's Targhee Women's Center was a key sponsor in this year's activities ... Please email us at Standard Journal P.O. Box 10 Rexburg, ID 83440 (208) 356-5441 ... rexburgstandardjournal. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
ART At Teton House Oct 16, 2008
Published: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:51 AM MDT REXBURG -- Morrell Allred, a former Ricks College teacher, displayed about a dozen pieces of his artwork Tuesday at Teton House Assisted Living ... Please email us at Standard Journal P.O. Box 10 Rexburg, ID 83440 (208) 356-5441 ... rexburgstandardjournal. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
• Local roundup: Raft River tops Castleford in volleyball action Oct 15, 2008
Madison topped Twin Falls in Rexburg on Tuesday, winning 25-15, 18-25, 25-16, 25-11. No other information was available. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
One pedestrian killed, one injured on Saturday (286) Oct 15, 2008
REXBURG - One pedestrian was killed and another seriously injured when they were struck by a car Saturday evening at the intersection of Second West and Third South. Deloris Stanton, 72, of Rexburg was killed in the accident ... The other pedestrian, Bonnie Warne, 51, also of Rexburg was also taken to Madison Memorial Hospital. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
