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Prairie River Library District expands digital access in rural Idaho with AARP grant
2+ hour ago (552+ words) By Laura Hatch, Northern Rockies News Service//June 29, 2026// Library patrons in rural Idaho will get better Wi-Fi access through new AARP grant funding intended to help people of all ages, especially seniors. The'Prairie River Library District'branch in the remote town…...
Boise LEGO group inspires STEM learning and community building brick by brick
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (457+ words) By Brooke Strickland, Special to IBR//June 24, 2026// Greg Fastabend launched Idaho LUG in 2004 with the goal of finding and connecting with other LEGO enthusiasts. Today, it has grown into something that he never could have imagined, with nearly 1, 500 members who…...
University of Arizona engineering dean named as Boise State presidential finalist
1+ week, 6+ day ago (464+ words) IBR STAFF//June 16, 2026// The Idaho State Board of Education has named Dr. David W. Hahn, dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Arizona, as the sole finalist to become Boise State University's eighth president. Hahn was selected following…...
University of Idaho Extension launches Boise farm program for veterans
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (638+ words) University of Idaho//June 15, 2026// University of Idaho Extension'is launching a new incarnation of its Harvest Heroes program in collaboration with the Farmer Veteran Coalition of Idaho and the city of Boise to prepare military veterans for careers in small-scale agriculture....
Northwest Nazarene University joins semiconductor workforce initiative in Idaho
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (553+ words) IBR STAFF//June 15, 2026// The initiative was announced this week by the SEMI Foundation and the U. S. National Science Foundation. It is funded by the National Science Foundation's Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships in partnership with the U. S. Department of Commerce. Led…...
Let's get to the heart of what matters for student success
2+ week, 3+ day ago (204+ words) Does your business pick up or slow down during the summer season? Pat Kelly has been at the helm of Your Health Idaho for the past 11 years and since" Jennifer Raley has directed Velocity Clinical Research's Meridian site for two…...
From chef to attorney: Doug Plass's unconventional path to employment law
2+ week, 4+ day ago (940+ words) By Brooke Strickland, Special to IBR//June 10, 2026// Doug Plass could be described as a lifelong learner, and he has a career journey to prove it. Not many people can claim they've professionally cooked and practiced law. Growing up in western…...
Idaho Community Foundation awards nearly $1 M in grants statewide
3+ week, 4+ day ago (479+ words) IBR STAFF//June 3, 2026// The Idaho Community Foundation has awarded nearly $1 million in grants through two separate funds, directing money to dozens of nonprofits, schools and community organizations across Idaho focused on education, the arts and youth development. The two grant…...
INL gives students a hands-on look at STEM careers
3+ week, 4+ day ago (587+ words) By Mckenzie Duncan, Idaho National Laboratory//June 3, 2026// Eighth grade students pulled on safety goggles and protective gear before slipping their arms into a model glove box. A ripple of excitement moved through the room. "I didn't even know there were…...
Idaho Community Foundation awards $55, 000 to help at-risk students finish degrees
4+ week, 2+ day ago (443+ words) IBR STAFF//May 29, 2026// The Idaho Community Foundation has awarded more than $55, 000 in grants to four Idaho colleges and universities to help students facing financial emergencies stay enrolled and complete their degrees. The 2026 grants, distributed through the foundation's Student Loan Fund…...