Ruralite Articles

The Brackenburys’ live Nativity performances at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. the second Saturday of December attract as many as 900 spectators.
Inside Ruralite, Spotlight
Christmas Miracles
December 1, 2023

Brackenbury family says they receive more than they give producing live Nativity By Dianna Troyer For an inexplicable reason, Brandon [...]

Food Pantry Manager Bonnie Yoman, left, and Roger Blaine make food boxes for residents.
Inside Ruralite, Spotlight
Helping Hands Distributes Doses of Hope
November 1, 2023

From the pandemic, a positive nonprofit sprouts and flourishes By Dianna Troyer When she launched a food bank during the [...]

Reading a co-op history booklet, they recall how Trudy’s paternal grandfather, I.J. Neddo and others established the co-op in 1939.
Inside Ruralite, Spotlight
Three Generations of Dedication
October 1, 2023

After 27 years of service, Trudy Tracy retires her office chair for a saddle, a four-wheeler and a watering bucket [...]

Raft River teens from left are Regina Bates, Amy Stanger, Thomas Harper, Lily Hall, Audrey Gilbert, Barbara Briggs, Heidi Harper and Naomi Campbell, joined at right by chaperone Mandi Hitt.
Inside Ruralite, Spotlight
Mission Impossible
September 1, 2023

Teens envision personalized mission statements to develop their talents Story and photos by Dianna Troyer What do you do that [...]

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
Inside Ruralite, Spotlight
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.
Inside Ruralite, Spotlight
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 [...]

Inside Ruralite, Spotlight
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.
Inside Ruralite, Spotlight
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.
Inside Ruralite, Spotlight
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.
Inside Ruralite, Spotlight
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 [...]