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Generations of Racing at Meridian Speedway

Generations of families return each week, carrying forward a tradition shaped by racing, memory, and community Article by Pamela Kleibrink Thompson | Photography by Tyler's Takes + Richard Ragsdale Photography Cody Garrett was 2 months old when he first visited Meridian Speedway. He watched his dad, Robert (Bob) Garrett, race there, and his grandpa, Paul Garrett, raced in California. “I’m the third generation racing in my family,” says Cody, who started racing at Meridian Speedway in 2010. A...

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The Life Behind Public Leadership

What grounds Robert Simison, guides him, and shapes his public service Article by Tammy De Weerd | Photography by Tammy de Weerd & supplied I knew Robert Simison long before he became Mayor. For thirteen years, he served as Chief of Staff—steady, disciplined, and deeply trusted. What struck me in sitting down with him now is that the qualities people see in public are not separate from who he is at home. They are expressed more subtly there—in the kitchen before everyone else is awake, in...

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Dairy Days Return

As Meridian grows, Dairy Days remains a steady connection to its farming roots, bringing together longtime residents, newcomers, and future generations through shared traditions and experiences Article by Jordan Gray | Photography by Dairy Days, City of Meridian Every June, Meridian gets a reminder of its bovine and hircine heritage in the form of Dairy Days. The celebration, spanning June 25–27, continues to connect the rural parts of the city with the rapidly expanding urban areas. It...

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Rooted in Treefort

The Boise community comes together organically to shape an inclusive and creative music fest for all Article and Photography by Ashley Loeb Each year, the Treefort Music Fest transforms downtown Boise into a living reflection of the city’s creative community. While the musical talent on the multitude of stages draws crowds, the deeper culture of Treefort is shaped by the people who have come together with organic origins rooted in local station, Radio Boise. Since its inception in 2013, Eric...