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Idaho Does It Again! Ranks in the Top 5 States for Social Mobility!

Idaho continues to stand out on the national stage. New research shows that Idaho is ranked in the top five states for social mobility, reinforcing what so many here already know. Idaho is a place whe ...

U of I to host 58th annual Idaho Potato Conference in Pocatello

Idaho’s potato industry continues to lead the nation, and the 58th annual Idaho Potato Conference is an important event for growers, researchers, and industry leaders. Taking place January 21–22, 2026 ...

Idaho continues to earn national attention, and this new MSN article highlights exactly why.

The piece outlines nine standout perks of retiring in Idaho, and many of those strengths reflect what makes Eastern Idaho such an exceptional place to build a life at any stage. Key takeaways from ...

APEX Idaho is offering a valuable learning opportunity for businesses pursuing government contracts.

Their upcoming webinar, Winning Bids and Proposals: Learn to Create Compliant and Successful Bids and Proposals and Avoid Pitfalls, will cover how to prepare responsive, competitive, and compliant pro ...

Idaho’s college enrollment numbers continue to increase despite funding cuts

Steve Lombard From rising tuition costs to advancements in new technology impacting changes in the learning process, the college landscape nationwide has shifted significantly during the past two deca ...

New Grand Peaks Clinic Expands Affordable Health Services in Idaho Falls

Eastern Idaho has gained an important new resource with the opening of the Grand Peaks clinic in Idaho Falls. This facility brings medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services together in ...

Now in its eighth decade, U of I Idaho Falls builds on history of collaboration and discovery

For more than 70 years, U of I Idaho Falls has fueled growth in Eastern Idaho through education, research and community partnerships   By Danae Lenz Photos by Melissa Hartley and Museum of Idaho ...

Idaho higher ed enrollment increases, across the board

Kevin Richert | 11/11/2025 For Idaho higher education, it’s an enrollment clean sweep. All eight of Idaho’s public colleges and universities reported an enrollment increase this fall. That translates ...

Attention Idaho innovators and entrepreneurs!

Join us on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 12:00 noon (MST) for a powerful virtual session in the Elevate Idaho Lunch & Learn series: “What Is Intellectual Property & The Importance of Protect ...

Happy Veterans Day!

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