September is National Preparedness Month!
You can ensure that you and your crew are ready for an emergency by taking action this month. This year's theme is "Start a conversation".
From ready.gov: "Talking about bad things that could happen like a disaster or emergency isn’t always easy. We may think we’re protecting the people we love by avoiding these conversations, but they are important to start taking steps to get ready and stay safe.
'Starting a conversation today can help you and your family to take more actions to prepare. By taking simple steps, you can build your preparedness at your own pace."
Learn more from ready.gov about what steps you can take here: https://www.ready.gov/september
Safety Information for Rexburg Residents: https://www.rexburg.org/.../safety-information-for-residents
Have you heard the news? Rexburg has a new app!
Download the app on your mobile device and become a Rexburg Pro TODAY!
The app features city notifications, a news page, a community calendar, helpful tools, contact info, and more!
Have questions? Come see us today at Experience Rexburg in Porter Park so our team can help show you how to make the most of this new feature.
US Hwy 20 Exit 333 (Main St) is scheduled to fully RE-OPEN TONIGHT!
It will remain fully open through the weekend to accommodate the BYU-I move-in traffic influx and reduce to a partial closure on Monday. Please be aware that traffic cones will be in place as concrete barriers have not yet been installed.
The south exit will also be fully open through this weekend and resume a partial closure on Monday.
Thank you for your patience and as always, drive safe!
HazWaste Days at the Madison County Transfer Station are taking place tomorrow and Monday, September 7th & 9th!
Don't miss this chance to clear the clutter from your garage and shed...for FREE!!!
See flyers for what can and cannot be accepted.
On Monday, September 2nd, 2024, City Hall and our affiliated external offices will be closed in honor of Labor Day. Trash pickup normally scheduled on Monday will be picked up on Tuesday. Emergency operations will remain in place as usual.
Did you know that the City of Rexburg has employees in nearly 75 various career fields across our 18 individual departments that are filled by over 500 employees currently working for us...and you?! That's a lot of laborers! We're really grateful for all of the awesome things our employees do on a day-to-day basis.
Check out some of the things they provide to help make Rexburg GREAT!
...
...
...
P.S. We're hiring! Check out our job opportunities here: https://cityofrexburgid.tylerportico.com/tess/citizen/jobs
The New Rexburg Fall Activity Guide is now available! Check it out here: https://www.rexburg.org/o/parksrecreation/page/recreation-guide
The Carousel at Porter Park has new hours this week:
Monday thru Thursday it will be open from 4pm to 7pm
Saturday and Monday, 9/2, it will be open from 12pm to 7pm
Come take a final spin while you can this year! The final day for the Idaho Centennial Carousel's 2024 season will be Monday, September 2nd.
7:00am Friday Sewer Line UPDATE: Early this morning, our dedicated staff along with the crews of the contractor were able to locate and repair the broken section of sewer line. Rexburg Rapids and the splash pad at Porter Park will resume operations today with their normal hours. We thank everyone involved for their hard work and we thank the community for their patience and assistance. We hope you have a great weekend!
ATTENTION! Emergency Information... A major City sewer line was hit and damaged by the contractor working on the US 20 interchange project. ***Please limit indoor water use (toilets, sinks, laundry, showers, car washes, etc.) until further notice in all parts of the City while the contractor and City work to address the situation. Crews are actively on the scene to address the situation. We don't have a timeline at this moment, but we will keep you posted as we learn more.
***Water has not been contaminated, crews are working to restrict the flow of water.
ATTENTION! Emergency Information...
A major City sewer line was hit and damaged by the contractor working on the US 20 interchange project.
***For your safety, please limit indoor water use (toilets, sinks, laundry, showers, car washes, etc.) until further notice in all parts of the City while the contractor and City work to address the situation.
Crews are actively on the scene to address the situation. We don't have a timeline at this moment, but we will keep you posted as we learn more.
We have contacted the winner of our raffle...Congratulations, Annie!
Thank you to everyone who participated. Please share the news about this app with your local "village" to help us spread the word about this fantastic new resource!
Learn more about the app: https://www.rexburg.org/o/cor/page/app
Download Rexburg’s New App Today!
...Enter our Raffle in honor of Celebrate Youth!
To enter, search for “City of Rexburg” in your mobile app store. Download our FREE app! Open the app and click the “hamburger” menu in the lower left corner. Find and open the “Enter the Raffle” Form. Enter your phone, email & submit!
For a BONUS entry: Share this post today (8/20/2024) on Facebook or Instagram and give us a tag!
We Need Your Feedback!
As a city, we always say that Rexburg is unique in that our "sense of place" lies in the people who call it home. That is why we call Rexburg "America's Family Community." And while we feel that this community does a lot to come together on its own, we want to continue to build upon that aspect of our well-being.
So what does that mean to you? What defines a community? How do you think the City can help bring residents together? Share your thoughts with us as we work to continue to build the essence of Rexburg: You, our community.
Send us your thoughts on Engage Rexburg under the "Community Building" project.
https://engage.rexburg.org/en/projects/community-building
Hurry! The survey closes in just two weeks!
Join us for FOOTLOOSE: Youth Edition! 🎧🎭
Presented by Rexburg Cultural Arts' Youth Summer Theater Camp
THIS WEEKEND is your chance to experience this unforgettable production of music, dance, and laughter as these talented young performers bring this high-energy show to life!
Come cut loose and kick off your Sunday shoes with us!
There are only 3 performances of this amazing show over a 2-day period. Time will fly...don’t miss it! Friday at 7 pm and Saturday at 2 & 7 pm! (Performances are about an hour each)
Find more information and get your tickets now by visiting our website's calendar or the events section of our new app!
The D.A.R.E Car Wash is happening now!
Today, July 24, from now until 7 pm this evening...come to the Tagg n Go on N 2nd E for your usual car wash and meanwhile support this wonderful organization!
Bring the fam, there will be fun for all after the car is shiny.
ATTENTION!
EXIT 333, Rexburg's Central Exit Closure Moved Up One Week!
UPDATE FROM ITD: US-20 Main Street Exit in Rexburg to fully close this Monday, 7/22/2024.
"REXBURG—The Main Street Exit for Rexburg on U.S. Highway 20 will fully close beginning next Monday. The closure at Exit 333 will allow the Idaho Transportation Department to efficiently construct a diverging diamond interchange (DDI) like the one now operating at University Boulevard (Exit 332). The closure is expected to last through the month of August.
All ramps at Exit 333, as well as Main Street between the ramps, will be closed to traffic and detoured to nearby interchanges. Through traffic on US-20 will be unaffected during construction.
Detours include Thornton (Exit 328), University Boulevard (Exit 332), and North Rexburg (Exit 337). A new permanent traffic signal will be in place and operating to aid the flow of traffic at the North Rexburg Exit prior to this closure. One-lane closures are in effect at the University Boulevard Exit while construction efforts continue there. ..."
Read the full press release from ITD here: https://itd.idaho.gov/.../us-20-main-street-exit-in.../
You can also check our Featured Construction page for details and updates. https://www.rexburg.org/.../featured-construction-updates
**ROAD CLOSURE: 2nd E from Main St to 1st S!**
We've been notified that a single-block closure on 2nd E that had been scheduled for Monday has been pushed up to tomorrow.
From our City Engineer: "The closure of 2nd E from Main St to 1st S will now start tomorrow morning. Crews will be replacing the sidewalk, curb and gutter, and sewer lines. They are anticipating paving to begin in about 4 weeks." The block will remain closed to through traffic for the duration of the project. Residents immediately affected should retain access as much as possible.
With this, we offer big sighs. 😪 We know this season of construction has been an especially difficult one. Throughout construction please remember to allow yourself plenty of extra travel time, be vigilant of workers on the roads, take deep breaths, and maybe save the heavy metal music for later on in the year. 😉
☯️Stay Safe and Stay Sane Rexburg! Thank you for bearing with us this summer.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION / CLOSURE ALERT!
Beginning tomorrow, 7/10, Barney Dairy Road from 3rd E to 16th and segments of North Hill Rd will be closed for a resurfacing & utilities project.
UPDATE: Access will not be available on Barney Dairy Road while it is closed. All homes that have driveways on North Hill Road will be granted access. Residents with neighboring subdivision access to North Hill Road should plan to use the South end of the subdivision for access during the first phase of construction.
**Detour signs have been posted**
Beginning next Monday, 7/15, work will move over to 4th E and progress back to North Hill Road for 3 more days of construction.
For more specific details, please see our Featured Construction page.
**Please note that timelines for project completions are, as always, tentative to allow for variables and unforeseen circumstances.
We received an update today from ITD about the Rexburg Interchange projects:
- ITD is expecting the south exit to be open by the morning of next Wednesday, July 3, barring any unforeseen challenges.
- The traffic signal that will direct the diverging diamond flow of traffic at this new interchange is being commissioned tomorrow.
- Paving is ongoing as they are laying the first “lift” of pavement and a second lift of pavement will still need to be completed after the exit is reopened.
- As such, construction will be ongoing and occassional lane closures will still need to happen around the Exit 332 interchange throughout the rest of the summer. One lane of traffic in each direction will stay open even during these times.
Rexburg, that means learning to drive a DDI is imminent! Signs will be posted at the interchange, but we strongly advocate for familiarizing yourself with them in advance! You can watch ITD's informational video about these types of interchanges here: https://youtu.be/bzYXxqgl-Og
As expected, Exit 333 will close later on this summer, with traffic redirected to Exit 332 or 337. This closure is tentatively planned for July 29, and will continue through August 30, to be reopened in advance of Labor Day. These dates are not firmed up yet, and changes may very well come
Join Rexburg Cultural Arts this Monday at 7:00 pm at the Madison High School Performing Arts Center as we celebrate the Red, White, and Blue! Our annual patriotic program offers the community an opportunity to join along in song to share our unifying American spirit! This fun annual program is one tradition you'll definitely want to be a part of! See you there!
