Category: Oneida County, ID
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The History of Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital
The movement to establish a community hospital in Oneida County began in 1925. At that time twelve persons leased the Peck Building (located between where… Read More
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Barbed Wire Tamed the Old West & is a Unique Hobby
Historians cite barbed wire as the invention that tamed the West. Historically, herding large numbers of cattle required significant manpower. But, when barbed wire fencing… Read More
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Preston’s Circle of Life
Preston, Idaho, is surrounded by lush fields of green. Acres of alfalfa, wheat, safflower, barley and other crops are harvested by the farmers that work… Read More
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The First Local Rodeo
The first organized rodeo in Preston was called the “Great Roundup,” and was held at the ballpark, at 11 a.m. on September 1-2, 1921, as… Read More
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Preston, ID
Although residents of Preston, Idaho began living in the city’s current limits as early as the 1860s, it was almost 40 years before they officially… Read More
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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