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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

Brandon Luis Diaz

Writer/Photographer

Wendy Corr

Freelance Writer

Nikki Levine Bustos

Community Contributor
Breathe & Balance

Yellowstone Regional Airport

Community Contributor
Airport Board & Staff

Cody Heritage Museum

Community Contributor
Local Cody History

Past Authors

Missy Burns

Missy Burns Creative

Lindsay Shaw

Blue Spruce Ink

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Discover Our Latest Articles

Freedom Fire Burns 76 Acres

The Freedom Fire, started by Cody's Fourth of July fireworks, burned a total of 76 acres along the north side of the Shoshone River on the evening of July 4. It's been a few years since the hillside has been set on fire, but in this drier year, it was expected....

Trinity Lutheran Pastor Finds Purpose In Service

The new pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church brings new perspectives to a traditional assembly. The Rev. Dr. Teri Ditslear preached her first sermon at the Cody church on November 1, 2025, and told the Cody Journal that her background and education has focused on more...

More Than a Remodel: Building a Place to Gather

It is easy to see that we have been making changes at 1820 17th Street.Outside, there have been updates like paint and signage. Inside, the retail market space has been remodeled. And now, the lounge is getting its turn.Some of the changes are easy to spot right away:...

Property of the Week: New Home in Powell

Discover this brand-new 1,455 sq. ft. home in Powell, WY, offering modern comfort and thoughtful design. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, this home boasts an open-concept great room, dining area, and kitchen, perfect for entertaining and everyday living. The...

Cody Country Chamber of Commerce to Host Two Free Candidate Forums

CODY, Wyo. – The Cody Country Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee (GAC) invites the public to attend two free candidate forums this July, providing an opportunity for voters to hear directly from candidates seeking local, state, and federal office before...

A Letter to the Voters of House District 24

Representation is not complicated, but it is serious. When the people of House District 24 send someone to Cheyenne, that person has one job: to represent the people of our district. Not a national movement; not an outside agenda; not an ideology decided somewhere...

Meet David Hill: Conservative Leadership for Wyoming House District 50

I am a husband and father, and I am running for the Wyoming House of Representatives in District 50. My campaign is focused on effective leadership grounded in limited government, local control, personal liberty, accountability, and preserving Wyoming’s way of life...

Watch Cody’s Fourth of July Parades Live This Year on the Irma Cams

Introducing: the Irma Cams! This week, the Park County Travel Council (PCTC) will test one of two new 24/7 live stream webcams installed at the Irma Hotel. One points down to 12th Street in front of the historic hotel. The other points to the intersection of 12th...

Clyde the Buffalo, The West’s Most Famous Buffalo, Leads the Stampede Parade

A buffalo walked into the Irma Hotel on Thursday morning, ordered a quick drink, and left a room full of people with a memory of a lifetime. One guest who "only wanted a cup of coffee" was astounded to meet Clyde in the hallway. That is roughly what it looks like when...

Preserving McCullough Peak’s Wild Horses

A Look Into Friends of a Legacy In the vast and expansive land that is known as McCullough Peak, one can find steep canyons, flat desert foothills, beautiful colorful eroded badlands and most uniquely, wild horses. With the uncommon sight of these untouched creatures,...