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Meet Our Authors

At Cody Journal, we feature a talented group of article authors who share their knowledge and passion for Cody, Wyoming. Our writers and community contributors enjoy telling stories that showcase the culture, history, and people who make Cody unique.

Janet Jones

Owner, Editor, Publisher

Ava Junker

Cody Journal Journalist

Wendy Corr

Freelance Writer

Nikki Levine Bustos

Community Contributor
Breathe & Balance

Yellowstone Regional Airport

Community Contributor
Airport Board & Staff

Realtor, Pia Trotter

Community Contributor
Local Realtor

Cody Heritage Museum

Community Contributor
Local Cody History

Past Authors

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Discover Our Latest Articles

$40,000 Match Kicks Off Fundraising for New Air Service at YRA

Cody is impatiently ready to see another airline servicing Yellowstone Regional Airport (YRA). Cody Yellowstone Air Improvement Resources (CYAIR) has just announced that it is beginning in earnest to raise funds for the upcoming Minimum Revenue Guarantees (MRGs) to...

City Council Tables Annexation of Property

The Cody City Council voted unanimously on October 6 to table a proposed annexation of 77 acres along Big Horn Avenue, following a public hearing that drew 25 to 30 people. The sticking point is zoning. The City's Planning and Zoning board recommended dividing the...

Wyoming State Shooting Complex Answers Community Questions

We want to take a moment to answer some of the questions about the Wyoming State Shooting Complex (WSSC) that have come up in the community on multiple occasions. We work to be as transparent as possible with the development of this project. We chose three to focus on...

When Sleep Isn’t Enough: Rest and Resilience Building

Being a human can be exhausting & energy draining. Life is not easy. It's important to put in the effort to keep ourselves regulated & rested enough to give back to our families, friends, community, and most importantly ourselves. But the type of rest needed...

The Cody Cupboard Announces New Partnership and More

The Cody Cupboard has long been rooted in aiding the local Cody community. Since 1987, and with the support of the Cody Council of Community Services as well as a tight-knit community, the cupboard has been able to feed and supply many throughout the Bighorn Basin....

A Commitment to the People of House District 50

As the Republican nominee for Wyoming House District 50, I want to take this opportunity to share not only where I stand on the issues facing our state, but also the commitment I am making to the people I hope to represent. The people of House District 50 deserve a...

The Thistle is Moving Downtown

After 50 years of serving Cody in the same location, The Thistle is moving downtown to 1209 Sheridan Ave, where the U-Blaze Vape Store was located. While the move is bittersweet, Donna-Lynn Murray, the owner, is excited about the new location and has started making it...

Benefit for Amanda Keyes After House Burns Down

Join us next week on Friday, October 9, for a fundraiser to help a local family in need. The Keyes family lost their home and everything in it to a house fire. Next Friday, friends are hosting a Fundraising Dinner & Dance right here at the Irma to help Amanda and...

Yellowstone Film Festival to Honor Founder Jake Graham

Yellowstone Film Festival Announces Opening Night Celebration Featuring Tribute to Founder Jake Graham and Cody Centric-Films The Yellowstone Film Festival will kick off its festival weekend on Friday, October 9, with an opening-night celebration highlighting Cody...

Cody Jewelers: Ready to Find Your Natural Diamond

It's diamond season! Come in and put in your order for natural diamonds. On October 11, the owners of Cody Jewelers head back to Antwerp, Belgium, the diamond capital of the world. As often as twice a year, our diamond buyers travel there to sit down with the cutting...