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Growing East Idaho

Rexburg Chamber of Commerce holds forum for new diverging diamonds coming to the city

The city of Rexburg is growing very rapidly and changes to Highway 20 exits 332 and 333. The solution coming to the city is two new diverging diamonds with construction slated to begin in 2024. Wednesday the Rexburg Chamber of Commerce held a forum for the project to inform business owners and other members of the public how the project will affect the city.

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Idaho Power and GeoBitmine clash over energy rates

In May, the University of Idaho entered into a partnership with the crypto company Geobitmien to study crypto server heating in the University’s Aberdeen greenhouse. But plans for the partnership have halted as the company petitions Idaho Power’s new customer class.
Geobitmine founder and CEO Jay Jorgenson says Idaho Power isn’t considering his company’s several heating and agricultural applications.

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Sugar City looking to keep its identity as a small city intact as it experiences growth

As East Idaho continues to grow the small town of Sugar City is experiencing a large amount of move ins. Many who move in say they are attracted to the small city feel that Sugar City has to offer. This feel and identity of a small town and keeping it intact is Sugar City’s Mayor Steven Adams main priority. He says is hope is to honor what makes his town what it is. “I hope we always keep those unique characteristics. It’s part of what makes this a fun overall community.”

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