City of Rexburg

The Teton Dam Marathon is almost here! The race has a new route this year, and some new areas will see runners on their roads. Next Saturday, June 7th, roads in the area of Smith Park and Madison Jr. High School will be closed for the marathon route. See the attached image for a map of the affected streets. This and more information are also on the City website, along with a link to register for the races. Link at the bottom of the post. Here is a list of Rexburg streets that will be affected: -Barney Dairy Rd east of 3rd E -3rd E between 2nd N & 4th N -2nd N between 3rd E & Madison Ave -Madison Ave -1st N between 3rd E & Madison Ave Road closures will begin around 5 am on the morning of the race and will remain in effect until the races are completed, hopefully by 2 pm. More details and the full schedule of the day can be found here: https://www.rexburg.org/o/races/page/teton-dam-marathon

“To live in hearts we leave behind ...is not to die.” - Thomas Campbell City Hall and our affiliated offices will be closed on Monday, May 26th, 2025, in honor of Memorial Day. Emergency services will remain in operation as usual. IMPORTANT HOLIDAY TRASH PICKUP NOTICE: Trash pickup throughout the week will be delayed one day, with Friday's normal pickup being pushed to Saturday. Normal trash services resume on June 2nd. Have a safe and happy Memorial Day, Rexburg! Cheers to the unofficial start to summer!

Residents of Rexburg! The safety of our crews is very high on our priority list. We need your help to keep them safe! Did you know that grass clippings and other yard debris can cause safety issues, including fire hazards, in our garbage trucks? It's true! They do! Please avoid dumping these materials in your garbage bins to help us avoid an emergency. Thank you, Rexburg!

Save the Date! Our annual community downtown flower box planting event, Flow-Bor Day, is scheduled for May 15th! Meet us at City Hall at 4 pm to collect flowers and info. Help us brighten up the downtown for the season! Bring gloves, a trowel, and a few friends! And don't forget the highway cleanup event happening this Saturday morning! Check the calendar on our app or website for more info!

🏛️✨ As we wrap up our weekly #TabernacleTuesday series (we may be back with more facts in the future as time goes on), we invite you to join the community and get involved in our Tabernacle Legacy Campaign (TLC). This project aims to renovate and restore our historic 1911 Tabernacle Civic Center. While some of you may know about this special place, we want everyone to realize how important it is for our community. The Tabernacle isn't just a building; it’s a place for friends and families can come together, celebrate our talents, and expand our horizons! To make this happen, we need your help. We invite you to our new See My Legacy TLC Campaign page to see how you can help ensure the future of this space. Here, we're sharing images of what this space has been envisioned for in the future, including a new formal event center, a refreshed auditorium, gorgeous garden spaces, and more. Along with this restoration, the City is working diligently to explore program expansion opportunities to involve more of the community in this central social gathering space. We invite you to share your ideas for the building here. What programming would entice you get involved in the community and the Tabernacle? Please think about supporting the campaign so that together, we can keep the Tabernacle a cherished place for everyone in Rexburg for many years to come! We understand financial strains are difficult. Simply sharing this post can also have a big impact on sharing the word about this monumental effort. 💖🏗️ View the campaign: https://app.seemylegacy.com/community/428/campaign/4481 #PreserveOurHeritage #SeeMyLegacy #RexburgCommunity #RexburgIdaho #CapitalCampaign #TabernacleTuesday #RexburgTabernacle

🌟 Rexburg! Today marks the exciting launch of our new fundraising platform, See My Legacy! We're celebrating this launch just in time for Idaho Gives! Instead of directing your support elsewhere, we invite you to invest in projects that will truly make a difference right here in your backyard. By contributing to our programs on the See My Legacy platform, you're championing initiatives that enhance our vibrant community, strengthen family ties, and ensure a bright future for current and future generations to come. Together, let’s create meaningful changes in our community and continue to foster a thriving environment for our families! Explore the projects that we are fundraising for on our See My Legacy campaign page and see how you can make a difference. 💖 VIEW THE PLATFORM: https://app.seemylegacy.com/community/428 #IdahoGives #SeeMyLegacy #RexburgCommunity #RexburgIdaho #FundraisingEfforts #nonprofits #CommunityCampaigns #MakeADifference #HelpUsThrive

Join us for a Volunteer Opportunity to help clean up areas of Highway 20 that runs through Rexburg! This Saturday at 10 am! More Volunteer Info (including meetup locations) on our City Calendar & JustServe: www.rexburg.org/events Be sure to wear bright clothing, bring gloves, and your family and friends!

Water sample test results have been returned clean! The Boil Advisory has been lifted!

💧💦💙Attention Rexburg! 💧💦💙 The Rexburg Water Department has set up a clean water fill station at Rexburg Rapids! Please utilize this station to fill jugs and other containers with clean drinking water to provide for your household!

UPDATE 2 @ 3:30 pm on 4/23: The water line at Crest View has been repaired. Please note, the BOIL ADVISORY remains in effect. Water sample results will take 24 hours from the time they were taken. To view a map of affected residents, visit rexburg.org/news or the Rexburg App. This alert is intended for affected residents, though some outside the area may receive it due to system limitations. Thanks for your patience. UPDATE: The boil advisory remains in effect! This morning, the DEQ was able to obtain a sample of the affected water for testing. The process takes 24 hours to obtain a result. At this time, the boil advisory remains in effect until we have clearance that the water is safe to consume. We'll be sure to keep you informed as we learn more. Thank you Rexburg!

🌟✨ **Tabernacle Tuesday!** As we gather to celebrate the history and community spirit of Rexburg's beloved Tabernacle, we must also acknowledge the challenges it faces. This iconic 115 year old building, has withstood the test of time, but it requires all of our attention. Nearly 50 years ago, the Teton Dam Flood left a mark on our community and significantly damaged this treasured structure. While the City was able to bring it back to code after purchasing it a few years later, the necessary full restoration was never completed due to budget constraints. 🛠️ Today, we find ourselves at a similar crossroads. The Tabernacle is in need of critical upgrades, including ADA accessibility improvements, extensive plumbing renovations, bathroom repairs, crucial structural enhancements, heating and cooling system upgrades, and more. 🛠️ Your awareness is vital in our efforts to restore this historic building as we work to preserve the Tabernacle and help ensure that it serves our community's social needs moving forward for many years to come. #TabernacleTuesday #RexburgRestoration #CommunityFirst #PreserveOurHistory

🌟✨ **Tabernacle Tuesday!** As we gather to celebrate the history and community spirit of Rexburg's beloved Tabernacle, we must also acknowledge the challenges it faces. This iconic 115 year old building, has withstood the test of time, but it requires all of our attention. Nearly 50 years ago, the Teton Dam Flood left a mark on our community and significantly damaged this treasured structure. While the City was able to bring it back to code after purchasing it a few years later, the necessary full restoration was never completed due to budget constraints. 🛠️ Today, we find ourselves at a similar crossroads. The Tabernacle is in need of critical upgrades, including ADA accessibility improvements, extensive plumbing renovations, bathroom repairs, crucial structural enhancements, heating and cooling system upgrades, and more. 🛠️ Your awareness is vital in our efforts to restore this historic building as we work to preserve the Tabernacle and help ensure that it serves our community's social needs moving forward for many years to come. #TabernacleTuesday #RexburgRestoration #CommunityFirst #PreserveOurHistory

⚠️👉ATTENTION! The shelter-in-place that was issued this afternoon following the gas leak on 2nd E has been lifted as of 4-22-2025 @ 8:00 pm.⚠️ The gas leak has been repaired and poses no further risk to the public. Water pressure will continue to be effected until the repairs to the water line are complete, which will take several hours. The boil order remains in effect until the water is tested and confirmed to be safe.

⚠️📢💧 URGENT! Boil Advisory! ⚠️📢💧 This afternoon, a waterline break on 2nd E was identified, leading to a loss in water pressure. Due to the loss of pressure, a boil order advisory was placed in effect for those who have lost pressure. Please note that the advisory can not be lifted until such time that water pressure returns, has been tested, and adequately determined to be safe. See the Boil Order Below for more information. Our Public Works Crews request residents to limit water use during the low-pressure period to prevent further contamination and flow of water in the system. Please use this map to see areas that have been affected. Residents located outside of the marked area who are experiencing a loss in water pressure are advised to call the water department. For more information about the Boil Advisory and full area map, please visit: https://www.rexburg.org/article/2163382

The Rexburg Rapids hiring fair is this weekend! Bring a resume to our water park this Friday and Saturday for your shot at being a part of the summer fun! There are positions available for ages 14+!

🌟 Fun fact: Did you know the Museum of Rexburg had a home before the Tabernacle? The museum originally opened on College Avenue in March 1970, thanks to the efforts of the Upper Snake River Valley Historical Society! 🎉 This museum became a treasure trove of local history, showcasing donations and captivating visitors with stories from our past. However, when the Teton Flood hit in 1976, the museum closed, later finding a new home in the basement of the Tabernacle in 1981, dedicating itself to the commemoration of the flood. 🏛️ In 2016, the museum expanded its offerings to once again share stories about the pioneers of Rexburg's past in addition to the impact of the flood. In December of 2023, the museum closed its doors to prepare for the restoration of the Tabernacle. What repairs are needed at the Tabernacle that caused the museum to lose its home? Stick with us next week to find out! #TabernacleTuesday #RexburgHistory #MuseumofRexburg #TetonDamFloodMuseum

It is time to start scheduling your water system backflow test! Residential water systems should be tested every other year while commercial, multi-family, and other special systems are tested annually. If your system is due for a test this year, now is the time to schedule your test to make sure it can be done before the deadline, June 15th. When you've scheduled your backflow test, let us know it's been taken care of using our new "Backflow Test has been Scheduled" form via our website or the Rexburg app! Access the form directly here: https://www.rexburg.org/forms/backflow-test-form Once you let us know the test has been scheduled, our utility team can follow up with the testing company for the results, taking that burden off your shoulders!

ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE! Road construction will create temporary single-lane closures on Yellowstone Road this Sunday, April 6th, between Trejo and 5th W. Closures will last about an hour in each direction (North/South) and should not overlap. We appreciate your patience and caution of crews working in the area at the time!

🌟 Water Meter Readings! 🌟 From April 14th to 18th, City crews will be reading water meters around town. The service uses your winter water average to configure your sewer rate for the year. Please hold off on beginning to water your lawns until after the 18th to ensure accurate readings.