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Front row, from left, are volunteers Kellie Kunzler, Michele Green, Emilie Westmoreland and Valynn Kunzler. Back row, from left, are Kelly Kunzler, Bruce Pugsley, John Campbell, Kistea Larsen, Flint Pugsley, Hap Boyer (Grouse Creek EMT), instructors Paris Napoli and Earl Jewkes, David Morris and Kay Kunzler. PHOTOS BY MICHELE GREEN
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Invaluable Volunteers
August 1, 2023

EMTs, firefighters provide emergency services in remote Park Valley Story by Dianna Troyer A woman with heart issues needed medical [...]

Chris Rodgers and Geanie worked with design engineers to develop a machine to spin the flat rope onto a cartridge, which is placed inside a canister.
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Dental Floss on Steroids
July 1, 2023

Shark Tank show allows the Rodgers to expand Rapid Rope business Story and photos by Dianna Troyer Although their deal [...]

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Infusions of Hope
June 1, 2023

National Honor Society organizes community blood drive Story by Dianna Troyer While donating blood at Raft River High School, Treg [...]

During tours, the cavernous Allen E. Inman Powerplant at the historic Minidoka Dam impresses visitors with its magnitude and powerful generators. The force of the Snake River spins turbine blades to power generators and produce electricity.
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Irrigating Idaho’s Breadbasket
May 1, 2023

Devoted team keeps electricity, water flowing behind the scenes at pioneering Minidoka Dam Story and photos by Dianna Troyer Little [...]

Amber Elliott is happiest when painting at her kitchen counter. The artist creates and gives away or sells custom rocks and magnets. She also occasionally paints illustrations inspired by her children’s drawings.
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Artist Rocks the World
April 1, 2023

Malta artist’s painted rocks and generosity brighten countless lives Story and photos by Dianna Troyer As she paints river rocks [...]

Wylee Douglas reviews tools and their use with Taylor Clift.
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Lineman’s Vision Becomes Reality
March 2, 2023

Prime Line Academy’s apprentices are ready for real-world worksites Story and photos by Dianna Troyer Frustrated that graduates of lineworker [...]

The Powers family returns home after a weekend show. PHOTOS COURTESY OF POWERS LIVESTOCK SUPPLY
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On the Road Again
February 1, 2023

Sons’ livestock show circuit leads to new adventure for the Powers family By Dianna Troyer Selling livestock show supplies has [...]

Sadie and her group of volunteers gather for a photo together. PHOTOS COURTESY OF HUMANITARIAN XP
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Humanitarian XP
January 2, 2023

Summer service projects spark a new outlook on life for sisters By Dianna Troyer Building a new school and refurbishing [...]

Two 12-foot-tall inflatable figures proclaim joy to the community.
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A Glowing Community Gift
December 2, 2022

Malta family’s festive yard lights the night and attracts holiday celebrants By Dianna Troyer A radiant holiday display in Malta [...]

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Friendship Built Through Corn Dogs
November 1, 2022

It’s still all in the family as Kurt and Jackie Harris shift to a new occupation By Dianna Troyer For [...]