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🌱 How did Madison pull off that last-second win in Rexburg?
Rexburg, Idaho Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Rexburg! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Madison pull off that last-second win in Rexburg?
- How will Rexburg’s Giving Machine change holiday giving this year?
Also on today's calendar: AARP ID, Rexburg Fraud Prevention Roadshow, Rexburg, ID, 9/17/26 and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 50 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, showers around, temps: high: 84, low: 51.
- Monday: Showers around; windy, cooler, with a high of 67 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Stoddard's late kick secures narrow victory for Madison (localnews8.com) — In a nail-biter in Rexburg, Madison edged Middleton 10–9 after Brenner Stoddard drilled a 48-yard field goal with just 12 seconds left. Strong defensive stands on both sides kept the score tight, and now local fans can look ahead as Madison prepares to face Mountain View on September 11. 
• Light the World Giving Machine initiative to return to East Idaho this November (idahopress.com) — Rexburg will again host a Light the World Giving Machine this November, letting you “buy” donations like meals, clothing, livestock, and medical care for people in need locally and worldwide. While this story details the Pocatello launch schedule and partner nonprofits, Rexburg residents can expect similar kiosk options and are invited to participate in the broader East Idaho effort.
📸 Around Rexburg
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Upcoming Events in
Rexburg
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★ Featured events ★
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Business Education Series →
Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce, 167 W Main St #2, Rexburg
4:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
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Other local events
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Labor Day - no school
Madison District #321 Rexburg, ID 83440 -
District Office closed
Madison District #321 Rexburg, ID 83440 -
Women in Business & Leadership Night
Rexburg Chamber of Commerce Idaho
7:00 pm -
AARP ID, Rexburg Fraud Prevention Roadshow, Rexburg, ID, 9/17/26 →
Madison County Senior Citizens Center, 40 S 2nd W, Rexburg
12:15 pm -
Lauren Daigle →
BYU–Idaho Center (BCTR), 50 W Viking Dr, Rexburg
7:00 pm
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
📣 Rexburg Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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9/11 Tribute Gala
Rexburg Chamber of Commerce Mountain America Center, 1690 Event Ctr Dr, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83402, United States
5:30 pm -
District Office closed
Madison District #321 Rexburg, ID 83440 -
Labor Day - no school
Madison District #321 Rexburg, ID 83440 -
Homecoming Week
Kershaw Intermediate Sugar-Salem High School, 1 Digger Dr, Sugar City, ID 83448, US -
Business Education Series
Rexburg Chamber of Commerce Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce, 167 W Main St, Rexburg, Idaho, 83440
4:00 pm -
Women in Business & Leadership Night
Rexburg Chamber of Commerce Idaho
7:00 pm
Saturday September 5
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Walmart Overnight Unloader in Rexburg. Apply here.
- Maurices posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Manager - Full-Time in Rexburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rexburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rigby
- Bluegrass on the Snake coming to Rigby (localnews8.com)
- Rigby teen, University of Idaho student representing Gem State at Miss America pageant (idahostatejournal.com)
- Authorities: Suicidal man killed in officer-involved shooting near Iona (postregister.com)
Ririe
- Another fatal crash, another call for pass restrictions (jhnewsandguide.com)
- Ririe falls to Malad at home in 21-18 gridiron heartbreaker (postregister.com)
Ok Rexburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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