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Rexburg, Idaho Patch AM: a 5 min readGreetings Rexburg! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Will Rexburg help this local baby win āBaby of the Yearā?
- How close is Rexburgās new Teton River Temple to opening?
- How Rexburg families can enroll in the new Gem Prep charter school
Also on today's calendar: Marvin Goldstein & Vanessa Joy and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 42 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 42.
- Friday: Pleasant with sunshine, with a high of 75 and low of 44 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Local baby needs your online votes to help her in nationwide contest (eastidahonews.com) ā A Rexburg family is asking neighbors to vote online daily to keep their 15āmonthāold daughter Zephyranthes leading in a national āBaby of the Yearā contest. Free votes can be cast once every 24 hours, with optional donations supporting the Baby2Baby childrenās nonprofit, and the family hopes the $25,000 prize will help them buy a home in Rexburg. 
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2. Teton River Temple begins landscaping and grows one step closer to dedication (localnews8.com) ā Landscaping has begun at the Teton River Idaho Temple in Rexburg, signaling that construction on the cityās second Latter-day Saint temple is moving into its final stages. Crews have planted trees, laid sod, and advanced exterior work, including the central spire and parking areas. Open house and dedication dates are still pending, but the temple will serve Rexburg residents and BYUāIdaho students across the Upper Snake River Valley. Ā Ā Ā
3. Gem Prep Academy breaks ground on new K-12 charter school in Rexburg (eastidahonews.com) ā A new Gem Prep Academy charter school is coming to Rexburg, with construction underway now and a planned opening in fall 2027 at 331 South 12th West. The tuition-free Kā12 school will start with grades Kā9, expand to 574 students, and emphasize college readiness and student autonomy. Lottery registration opens in January for local families interested in more public school options. Ā Ā Ā
4. BYU-Idaho devotional speaker encourages students to trust in Christ (byui.edu) ā BYUāIdaho students in Rexburg heard a devotional message from administrator Rob Garrett urging them to trust Christ and keep moving forward when life feels offātrack. Drawing on his mission experience and his fatherās illness, he emphasized trusting the Lordās timing, remembering past help, and using daily practices like prayer and scripture study to gain strength. Ā Ā Ā
5. Idaho Gas Prices Jump 13 Cents in Just One Week (newsradio1310.com) ā Rexburg drivers are now paying about $5.05 per gallon as Idaho gas prices jumped 13 cents in just one week, erasing last monthās lower costs. The article blames national politics and global conflicts, compares Idaho to even pricier California, and offers practical tips to stretch your fuel budget as travel and airline costs also rise. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Rexburg
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ā Featured events ā
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Business Education Series ā
Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce, 167 W Main St #2, Rexburg
4:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
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District Championship ā
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Pickleball - everyone welcome! ā
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Rexburg Comedy Underground ā
The Hangar, 309 Profit Street, Rexburg
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Marvin Goldstein & Vanessa Joy ā
Romance Theater, 2 E Main St, Rexburg
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MADISON CARES EDUCATION SERIES: TOPIC TO BE ANNOUNCED taught by Ell
Madison Cares, ECEC Modular Site, 2413 N 3000 W, Rexburg
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"STAY 2 PLAY" Community Play Group
Madison Cares, ECEC Modular Site, 2413 N 3000 W, Rexburg
1:00 pm -
Hiring Event ā Rexburg ā
VFW ā Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 480 W Second N., Rexburg
11:00 am
Thursday October 1
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š Events Nearby
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SFHS- Volleyball vs Firth (Home)
South Fremont High School Saint Anthony, ID 83445
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SFHS- Football JV vs Preston Home
South Fremont High School Saint Anthony, ID 83445
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SFJH Cross Country @ Pocatello Fairgrounds
South Fremont Junior High School Saint Anthony, ID 83445
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SFHS- Soccer vs Marsh Valley (Home)
South Fremont High School Saint Anthony, ID 83445
4:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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- Flynn Group posted a job opening for Server in Rexburg. Apply here.
- Sherwin-Williams posted a job opening for Bilingual Customer Service Specialist (Spanish) in Rexburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rexburg here.
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