Category: Oneida County, ID

The Sad, Forlorn Story of Oneida County’s Elkhorn Dam

Taming the western US largely told tales of successful projects delivering life-bringing irrigation water to thirsty land. Dams were built, canals were dug and reservoirs… Read More
Making Her Father’s Dream Reality

Some people make commitments, but never follow through on them. But since Gene and Kay Caldwell and Brent Bowen are not that kind of people,… Read More
A Miracle from the Past- Grandpa’s Aggravation Game

It’s strange how a chance conversation can take on a meaning of its own. Somehow, a random reference here or there connects us to others… Read More
Malad 4th Grader Publishes Her Own Book

Jordyn Rose Thomas is a published author at just eight years of age. At an age when most kids are uncertain what their own dreams… Read More
Osmond’s Samaria Ancestors had Great Musical Talents

Long before the singing Osmond Brothers became famous, their ancestors were widely known for their outstanding musical abilities in the Malad Valley.Anna Jenkins liked to… Read More
Did Jesse James live in Idaho?

Did legendary outlaw Jesse James ever call Malad his home? The story has been part of the Palmer family folklore for over a century. They… Read More
History Of Malad Valley

The Welsh history of Malad Valley began in Wales in the 1840s when missionaries for the fledgling Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints were sent… Read More
Make The Short Trip To Samaria. It’s Worth Your Time

Remove yourself from life’s daily rush. Take a trip to Samaria- it’s a stroll back to a simpler, slower-paced time. It may not be Mayberry,… Read More
Striking It Rich in Malad

Every year great numbers of people drive to Malad, hoping to strike it rich playing the Idaho lottery. Dreams of winning Powerball, Lotto America or… Read More
Malad, Home of Hess Pumice

Hess Pumice Products, located in southeastern Idaho, near Malad City, is a mining operation and processing company specializing in the extraction and refining of high-quality… Read More