REXBURG LIFE: A chat with MHS 2010 Graduating Seniors
May 25, 2010 – 12:07 am | No Comment

by Bonnie Shiffler
On Thursday, three young people—Grant Holyoak, Maria Bohannan, and Hayden Evans—will be among the last graduating class from the old Madison High School. A future actress, an animator, and a public servant, each …

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PROVO RESTAURANT REVIEW: “Pizza Pie Cafe” a Craigo’s Creation
October 17, 2009 – 9:45 pm | 10 Comments
PROVO RESTAURANT REVIEW: “Pizza Pie Cafe” a Craigo’s Creation

by Dallan Wright
Modern music, happy people, sports on the tv, soda machines cranking out the good stuff, and families enjoying a pleasant night out. “Pizza Pie Cafe” in Provo, Utah can be judged by …

LDS NEWS: Jon McNaughton and “One Nation” Under Attack
October 7, 2009 – 9:58 am | 15 Comments
LDS NEWS: Jon McNaughton and “One Nation” Under Attack

by Dallan Wright
I work for an artist who’s taking some heat at the moment. Jon McNaughton (LDS), is an artist best known for his landscapes, and as of late his religious paintings of the …

REXBURG TRAVEL: “Hawaii vs. Rexburg… Closer Than You Think”
September 29, 2009 – 8:19 pm | 4 Comments
REXBURG TRAVEL: “Hawaii vs. Rexburg…  Closer Than You Think”

by Dallan Wright
Two weeks ago I surprised my wife with the sentance, “Tomorrow morning we have to get up early because we’re going to Hawaii!” Mass happiness ensued as we packed late into the …

MADISON COUNTY: Soldier gets mocked by Sugar Salem Football Coach
September 23, 2009 – 8:03 pm | One Comment
MADISON COUNTY: Soldier gets mocked by Sugar Salem Football Coach

My first encounter with Evan Byrd was while instructing him with a group of youth about four years ago. For the rest of you around Rexburg, if you shop at Albertson’s regularly, this young …

Travel: Biggest Trip Ever
September 18, 2009 – 9:57 pm | No Comment

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By Dallan Wright
When I was a kid the furthest vacation we ever took was to Provo, Utah to see our cousins, and then British Columbia to see our grandparents. …

REXBURG LIFE: “Guns. Yes We Can!”
September 14, 2009 – 6:43 pm | 2 Comments
REXBURG LIFE: “Guns. Yes We Can!”

By Dallan Wright
What you see here is a collection of guns in Rexburg, Idaho. This may cause alarm in a larger city like New York or Washington D.C., but in Rexburg we call this par …

REXBURG LIFE: “It’s a Cowboy Thing”
September 14, 2009 – 6:39 pm | One Comment
REXBURG LIFE: “It’s a Cowboy Thing”

by Dallan Wright
The other day I received this wonderful advertisement in the mail and even though it promotes one of the worst quality hats I’ve ever seen, it did bring back thoughts of Rexburg …

IDAHO FARMING: “Thoughts From the Tractor Cab – 001″
September 8, 2009 – 10:09 pm | 3 Comments
IDAHO FARMING: “Thoughts From the Tractor Cab – 001″

Jeff Nelson has lived his whole life in Idaho, and a fair share of it in Rexburg. He currently resides in Sugar City where he is a gunsmith and farmer. Jeff was featured …

 
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REXBURBIA 045 – Somewhat Epic Podcast… We’re Back!
August 28, 2009 – 11:23 pm | One Comment
REXBURBIA 045 – Somewhat Epic Podcast… We’re Back!

Mandy and Dallan cover such compelling topics as free fat cats, Twitter and something worthy of following, Rammell’s ramblings, Hawaii, and other great things. It’s been a long time since we’ve gotten together in podcast form and we have a great time. This one’s even more fantastic since it’s being recorded in Dallan’s closet.

 
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REXBURG NEWS: Third Strike You’re Out?
August 28, 2009 – 7:19 am | 4 Comments
REXBURG NEWS: Third Strike You’re Out?

by Dallan Wright
I read a story in the NY Times about Rex Rammell, who is on the campaign trail to be Idaho’s 33rd governor, and a slip up he’s made. I would link to …