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COWBOY PRIDE: Bancroft's North Gem School proving that when it comes to education bigger is not better and less can be more
We live in an era where most leap for bigger and better before taking a step back and really asking – is bigger actually better? And what sacrifices do we take to get it? In the northwest corner of Caribou County, resides a small, yet thriving community that stands by bigger isn’t better. Bancroft, Idaho, is home to the North Gem Cowboys. North Gem School was originally built in 1932...
Q&A with Dr. Franson about health care and his return to Soda Springs
The News-Examiner recently sat down with Dr. John Franson to discuss his upcoming return to Soda Springs from Maine and other topics. Here are his answers to our questions. News-Examiner: What are you most excited about returning to Soda Springs? Dr. Franson: I’m excited to be coming back to my patients and getting back to the way health care should be. Getting to be closer with my kids and families...
Bear River Chiropractic indoor Easter egg hunt gets bigger and better every year
SODA SPRINGS — Bear River Chiropractic celebrated its fourth annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday and the event was hugely successful. One might think that the fact Southeast Idaho's weather rarely cooperates with Easter festivities was the motivation behind the indoor egg hunt at the chiropractic clinic and gym. But Bear River Chiropractic owners, Dr. Jared Shelton and his wife Stephanie, said that wasn't the case. ...
Q&A with Miss Idaho Reagan Yamauchi of Soda Springs
The News-Examiner recently sat down with Reagan Yamauchi of Soda Springs to discuss her time as Miss Idaho and what's next in her life. Here are her answers to our questions. News-Examiner: What commitments and goals do you still have as Miss Idaho? Reagan: My commitment is Idaho. My goal is to continue attending as many events as possible and being very present for the state I love. There are...
Local candidates file for the May 21 primary election
The deadline has passed for candidates to file to appear on the May 21 primary election ballot. In local counties, the filings provided some surprises, such as Bannock County Prosecutor Steve Herzog, a Democrat, deciding not to run for re-election. Three candidates are vying for his position. Two incumbent Power County commissioners, Ronald Funk and Delane Anderson, decided against running for re-election as well. ...
'IDAHO’S GEM IN A BOTTLE': Lava Hot Springs Inn mineral water finds national clientele
LAVA HOT SPRINGS — Customers across the nation can now enjoy the taste of mountain fresh natural hot springs water provided by Lava Hot Springs Inn. For over 20 years, Lava Hot Springs Inn owner and operator George Katsilometes has provided guests from across the nation with comfortable accommodations and natural hot spring water to relax in and unwind. “We discovered mineral hot water on our property up there in...
Soda Springs Chamber of Commerce makes comeback
SODA SPRINGS — A group of local citizens recently restarted the Soda Springs Chamber of Commerce, raising hope for business owners who look to gain more tools to help grow the local economy. Traditionally, a Chamber of Commerce is an organization, separate from city government, composed of local businesses and business owners, that operates as a non-profit corporation. Membership offers multiple advantages, such as increased networking, cost-effective advertising, as well as access to professional development opportunities. Members of the chamber can establish greater credibility and...
Pace Development Group to build new housing in Soda Springs
SODA SPRINGS — Pace Development Group has plans to build new housing in a 28 to 32 acre area near the high school. Pace Johnson, leader of Pace Development Group, said they are not sure what they want to build in the area yet, but they are sure that most of it will be residential. "We need to decide what is the best use for the land," he said. "We...
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