Riverview Urgent Care first opened its doors in Burley in 2012, after Dennis James and his son Kyle James saw a need for walk-in access to health care for acute injury and illness in the Mini-Cassia area. The evening clinic in town was just getting ready to close its doors, Dennis had an empty building, and Kyle had done his …
BUSINESS Spotlight: St. Nicholas Catholic School St. Nicholas Catholic School has a long, rich tradition of promoting academic excellence, encouraging spiritual and character growth, and fostering a sense of community and service to others. Established in 1958, the school has grown over the years to currently serve 170 students in pre-school through 6th grade. As the only fully accredited private school …
Business Spotlight: Kimberly Nurseries Wind. This was the driving force that started Kimberly Nurseries over 100 years ago. In 1907, Kimberly Nurseries was born out of a necessity for trees for the Magic Valley settlers to use for windbreaks and fruit trees. Since then, Kimberly Nurseries has grown and diversified. Fast forward to today, and Kimberly Nurseries specializes in …
Business Spotlight: 2nd South Market In 2017, while on a family vacation in Denver, Colorado, Dave Buddecke mistakenly went through the wrong door. What he saw on the other side of that door filled him with a vision of something that he had to bring back home. On the other side of the door was a food hall – something …
In 2018, father and son, Ardel and Jesse Wickel, decided they needed to diversify the family farm and bought a tire store. Fast forward to today, and the side business that the duo purchased has exploded in growth. Wickel Tire Pros, which started with four employees, now has 35 employees and 20 service trucks. The business recently moved to …
The community of Rupert was developed as a result of the Minidoka Project, which was created under the Reclamation Act of l902. This act, signed by Teddy Roosevelt, made it possible to irrigate and “reclaim” desert ground for agricultural purposes. The Minidoka Project began in l904 and consisted of the construction of Minidoka Dam and associated canals …
In the early 1900s, the Magic Valley started to bloom in large part thanks to a visionary man named Stanley Milner. He financed the construction of the Milner Dam and the Twin Falls canal system, bringing water to the high desert of Idaho. In 2018, Tom Nickel had the vision to bolster the Twin Falls downtown revitalization by designing a …
The PMT Foundation is seeking applications from organizations in the Magic Valley to receive financial funds that help support, sustain, and improve our community. Favorable consideration will be given to: Projects that reach a broader segment of the community. Requests for seed money to realize unusual opportunities that meet urgent to special needs in the community. Stimulate and encourage additional …
Goode Motor Auto Group has a long history in Southern Idaho. In fact, it’s the oldest Ford dealership in the state, with family roots going back to the early 1900s in Rupert, Idaho. In 1917 Alonzo Read and his business partner, C.A. Jones, acquired their first Idaho Ford franchise, known as Jones Read Ford Motor Company. About 10 years …
Commitment – this is the cornerstone upon which Christa Hannold has built her business, Christa’s Dress Shoppe & Tuxedo. Hannold is entering her 15th wedding season, when she and her consultants help brides of all budgets find the dress of their dreams. In addition to selling wedding dresses, Christa’s is a one-stop shop for all things related to apparel for …
