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Free dental services to be provided at Give Kids a Smile event in Pocatello
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (290+ words) POCATELLO " To prevent oral diseases in children, Southeastern Idaho Public Health is partnering with Idaho State University Dental Hygiene Department, Pocatello Family Dentistry and area dentists to provide a free day of dental care. This annual program, Give Kids A…...
Building Healthy Smiles Early: Children's Dental Care
2+ mon, 18+ hour ago (664+ words) Dental hygiene is a critical yet often under-addressed component of preventive health in primary care. Children typically solidify their dental habits between ages 6 and 8, making early childhood a key window for intervention. Establishing good oral hygiene early can prevent thousands…...
Historic Downtown Pocatello's new GAP Teen Center gives local youth space to unwind, create and belong
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (862+ words) With assistance from two students, Tom Mc Curdy, center, demonstrates how to construct a planter box during a workshop at the Glen Allen Project Teen Center & Maker Space. POCATELLO "A group of local residents seeking to provide an after-school gathering…...
Idaho partnership secures national grant to simplify college pathways for students
1+ week, 4+ day ago (215+ words) Across the country, we're seeing real momentum to rethink how students access college," said Melanie Heath, Lumina strategy director. This cohort reflects a clear shift from fragmented fixes to coordinated, student-centered systems." The initiative is part of a broader national…...
Preston woman publishes children's book
3+ week, 6+ day ago (458+ words) PRESTON " Sheri L. Davis has spent time during her career as an accountant, a caregiver and a teacher, but it's only now that she has been able to really focus on her true passion. "I have been a writer since I…...
Young artists shine at the Pocatello Art Center's annual High School Art Exhibit
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (359+ words) POCATELLO'The Pocatello Art Center is excited to share its Annual High School Art Exhibition, proudly supported by a generous grant from the Spaulding Foundation. This year's exhibition promises to highlight emerging young talent from eight local high schools. The show…...
Idaho State University announces 2026 Outstanding Student Achievement Award Winners
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (152+ words) POCATELLO " Idaho State University is proud to recognize the 2026 Outstanding Student Achievement Award winners. This is the highest honor bestowed upon graduating scholars at ISU, honoring exceptional scholastic achievement and community service. "This year marks 125 years of student excellence at…...
Southeast Idaho middle schoolers to compete in invention convention at ISU Saturday
3+ mon, 11+ hour ago (299+ words) POCATELLO " Twenty-five students from Grace Lutheran are set to join other middle schoolers across Southeast Idaho in the Invent Idaho Convention at Idaho State University this weekend. Cristine Casselman, a teacher at Grace Lutheran, said the convention will be held…...
ISU invites community to celebrate 125 years of tradition in 2026
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (428+ words) A group of spring graduates walking through Idaho State University's Swanson Arch. POCATELLO " Idaho State University has invited the community to join the school in celebrating 125 years of higher education in Idaho. The university will hold events, share historical and…...
Portneuf Medical Center welcomes first baby of 2026
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (310+ words) POCATELLO " Portneuf Medical Center is pleased to announce Cole Todd Cantrell as the 2026 New Year's baby. The son of Jared and Morgan Cantrell of Pocatello made his entrance into the world at 6: 29 a. m. on January 1, 2026. Cole arrived weighing seven pounds and…...