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Oneida Stake Academy gets new HVAC System
After several months of work, an HVAC system has been installed in the Oneida Stake Academy building. This 135-year-old structure is being restored as a cultural center/museum of local history in Preston. It’s hand-hewn stones, tall-windows and stately bell-tower reflect the faith-filled endurance and foresight of the people who built Franklin and much of Southeast Idaho. Efforts to restore the building have actually been in the process for half of its lifetime. Back in the l
John Olsen
Jan 55 min read


Stokes give $100,000 for historic Oneida Stake Academy building restoration
Larry and Brock Stokes and Stokes Market gave $100,000 to the restoration of the Oneida Stake Academy Foundation, helping to make installation of an HVAC system possible. (Left to right) Pictured with them are (front) Alexis Beckstead, Larry Stokes, Brock Stokes, John Olsen; (row two) Stacy Barton, Diana Higley, Kris Swainston, Troy Graves and Tyler Seamons; (row three) Kylee Olson, Karolee Read and Jim Cooper; (back) Mike Reed, Aaron Winward and Shannon McCabe. Not pictured
John Olsen
Jan 54 min read


Academy of Wizardry Festival
Harry Potter festival benefits Preston’s historic Oneida Stake Academy-KPVI The Oneida Stake Academy Foundation’s 2023 fund-raiser was a...
Brandon Olsen
Dec 5, 20231 min read


Heritage Day
Heritage Day will be back when we can get into the building. The Oneida Stake Academy hosts Heritage Days in Benson Park, Preston,...
Necia Seamons
Jun 28, 20191 min read
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