City of Rexburg

06/12/2026

Message from the Idaho Transportation Department

“Indeed, we're about to create a smoother ride down Main Street! 😎 Thanks to our contractor partners and friends at the City of Rexburg for helping get the word out! This project will be done at night to keep traffic moving as normal through the day, but some daytime work on curbing and manhole covers will be happening next week. The City's cool infrastructure map could be helpful for finding off-street parking and knowing what's happening where: https://www.rexburg.org/o/cor/page/featured-construction-updates

As for the Fourth of July, we refuse to be the reason you can't carry on with celebrations as usual!😅 All work will be paused and traffic control out of the way July 2-5. The project is expected to be complete by early August. THANK YOU, Rexburg for your patience as the road gets better!😊 More info here: https://itd.idaho.gov/news/resurfacing-to-begin-monday-on-sh-33-business-spur-in-rexburg/”

ITD has informed us that daytime work is slated to begin this Monday (June 15) will shift to nighttime construction later in the project.

06/12/2026

The City of Rexburg is proud to join and today, Friday, June 12, to support the small businesses that make Idaho special.

06/09/2026

An excellent explanation to a question we see frequently.
City/County services are confusing, we know. This explanation extends across the line for many City/County services. If you have other questions, please let us know!

What is the difference between the city Police Department and the county Sheriff's Office?

We frequently deal with confused residents who don't know what jurisdiction they live in. If your address says Sugar City, Saint Anthony, or Rigby, you definitely don't live in the City of Rexburg. But it does get a little less obvious in other unincorporated parts of Madison County.

Not every mailing address that has Rexburg listed as the city is in the City of Rexburg. Living in the City of Rexburg means you pay City taxes, vote in City elections, and receive other City services (with a few niche exceptions). If this is you, this means the Rexburg Police Department is responsible for responding to your calls for service and conducting those investigations.

The Sheriff's Office serves the entire county, but primarily responds to calls in Madison County outside Rexburg city limits. Since Rexburg is the county seat, the Sheriff's Office is located in the city. This means you will frequently see deputies in town, and they still have jurisdiction to make traffic stops and enforce the law as necessary. They also provide jail and dispatch services, which is why all 911 calls are answered by Madison Dispatch and all arrestees are transported to the Madison County Jail.

That being said, we work closely together on investigations. You will frequently see officers and deputies on scenes working side by side when investigations require more resources, or when another agency can get on scene faster. In a life-or-death situation, emergency responders will get on scene as fast as they can, whether it is a city officer, a county deputy, or a state trooper.

06/08/2026

06/07/2026

Rexburg's America 250 Freedom Celebration featuring Russell Dickerson is less than a month away!
For an event this size, we are looking for volunteers to help with setup and a few tasks the night of the event!
Volunteers will get a commemorative hat and t-shirt as well as free entry to the event.
We'll have volunteer orientation the week before the event. To see what we're looking for help with and to register to volunteer, visit https://app.seemylegacy.com/community/428/campaign/8709/overview

We can't wait to see everyone at Madison Bobcat Stadium on July 3rd! Learn more about the event: rexburg.org/america250!

06/05/2026

11:57 am on June 5, 1976
The exact moment the dam broke.
They say the waters came in with a roar. A large brown line that drew closer and closer.
When it hit Rexburg - 15 miles away - it was a little after 2 pm.
There was no notice. There was no time to prepare.

Exactly 50 years from the moment of this post.
Flood 50 Rexburg Arts

06/04/2026

Flood 50 events this week honor 50 years since the Teton Dam Flood disaster of 1976. The final day is this Saturday, where you can participate in the Teton Dam Marathon and the Celebration of Service event at BYU-Idaho!

Learn more at from Rexburg Arts at their website: https://www.rexburg.org/o/arts

In remembrance of a major man-made disaster 50 years ago, the city of Rexburg is asking people to honor the acts of service that came afterwards in the efforts

06/04/2026

CALLING ALL REXBURG TEENS! We need your help this weekend!
Be a part of our America 250 celebration and design the t-shirt for our event!
We're asking youth ages 13-17 to share a design with us that celebrates the spirit of America 250 for "America's Family Community."

The design should be made in one color - either red or blue - and the print will be on white t-shirts.
Winning designs will be sold at our event, and we'll give one to our headliner, Russell Dickerson!
The submission deadline is June 8th! Submit your entries online at rexburg.org/America250

06/02/2026

🚛” THIS IS NOT OKAY!” 🚛
As you tackle lawn care and yard projects this season, please remember that grass clippings, leaves, branches, and other yard waste should not be placed in City sanitation containers. While it may seem harmless, it’s a big safety risk for our crews.

Yard debris has caused literal trash fires in our sanitation trucks. It also damages equipment and can lead to delayed service.
Please compost yard waste at home or take it to the Madison County Transfer Station at the end of Airport Road. Some private yard service companies also offer debris pickup services as an alternative solution.

Safety is one of our top priorities for both our community and our employees.
We appreciate your help in keeping sanitation services running smoothly. Thank you for doing your part to keep Rexburg safe and clean!

NOTE: No actual sanitation trucks were harmed in the making of this image. 🖥️