Friday, February 13th, 2026
Good morning, Rexburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The city is purchasing art that honors residents’ resilience by symbolizing restored homes (a nod to community restoration) to mark America250 and the 50th anniversary of the Teton Dam Flood, linking local history with a future celebration. Rexburg Standard Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Elder Clark G. Gilbert was called as the newest apostle by President Dallin H. Oaks on Feb. 11, following Elder Jeffery R. Holland + he previously served as BYU-Idaho president. His appointment highlights a long history in church leadership and service as commissioner of the Church Educational System. BYU-Idaho Scroll
- ➤ Griffin, a political science major, brings his chess set to campus every Tuesday and Thursday at The Crossroads, where he invites players of all levels to join friendly games with candy or Chick-fil-A rewards and spark conversation (he hopes to build a small chess community). BYU-Idaho Scroll
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