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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

The Cody Paradox: How Do We Stay Us While Moving Forward?

From my perspective - an opinion piece/Letter from the Editor We often hear, "We don't want to become Jackson." But if we define ourselves only by what we aren't, it's hard to create clear policies that protect our values. For newcomers, unclear values can make it...

You Already Have the Answers. A Doula Helps You Find Them.

Transitions in life are always hard. Having someone to help you ride out the storm of change makes it so much easier. That solid and balanced companion gives a focus point when the world hits the reset button on your life. This is my life's work. To not only be that...

City Advances Lead Service Line Investigation Under Updated Federal Rules

City officials continue to move forward with a multi-year effort to identify and verify lead water service lines throughout the community. Updated federal requirements under the Environmental Protection Agency’s revised Lead and Copper Rule require this. The...

Cody Songwriter Kalyn Beasley Hosting Intimate Songwriter Show March 21

Local musician Kalyn Beasley is bringing a new kind of live music experience to Cody later this month, blending storytelling and original songwriting in an intimate setting designed for music lovers who prefer a quieter evening. Beasley will host a songwriter-style...

Reach the World: Free Workshop Helps Cody Businesses Tap Into International Tourism

If you are interested in bringing in more visitors from Europe or other international locations to your business, this workshop hosted by Park County Travel Councill will help you learn exactly how to do that. Walking the boardwalks in Yellowstone, it’s clear that the...

Reid Rasner: Ban Sharia Law Now

Reid Rasner Pledges to Prohibit Sharia Law Nationwide with Trump, Enforce Bible-Only Oaths, and Stop Radical Threats in Our Communities Wyoming Leads the Fight for America First Casper, WY – Reid Rasner, the unapologetically America First conservative running for...

Echinus Geyser Reactivated in February 2026

We are wired to look for patterns in the chaos - to make sense of our world. And it seems there's nothing better that illustrates the chaos theory than the thermal features in Yellowstone. It's one aspect of these rare natural phenomena that can draw geyser...

The Colonel Expands Cody’s Music Scene Menu

Demand vs. Availability We saw what’s possible one night at The Colonel when they booked a Green Day cover band called Not Green Day. It’s a genre rarely featured on local stages, and the venue was packed. People didn’t show up out of novelty. They showed up because...

The Fence and Beyond – A Fresh Take on Farm-To-Table

When Chef Alicia begins her day in the kitchen, she’s doing far more than prepping meals - she’s channeling tastes from around the world. Clients and customers of “The Fence And Beyond” have discovered her globally-influenced flavors, from delectable baked goods to...

Mobile Tap Room Brings Beer Catering to Cody

Cody Craft Brewing has been expanding its collaborations in the area, with its beer being found in more locations. In addition, they are adding a Mobile Taproom - essentially beer catering to the list of services they offer. Sometimes you want to bring a keg to an...

The Story Behind “Tranquility”

Feb 28, 2025 | Featured Artists, Life & Style

It was a beautiful October weekend. I had gone out on Saturday, and realized there were places I wanted to go earlier in the morning, so I got up early the next morning and took off for the Beartooth Highway. After getting some shots of Pilot and Index, and the Hunter...

Webcams Coming to Yellowstone’s East Gate

Feb 21, 2025 | Play & Travel

The East Entrance to Yellowstone will have webcams added sometime this summer. One will point east, and the other will point west. The North and West entrances to Yellowstone have had webcams for years. Not only will this help everyone see the traffic volume, but we...

The Mystique of Cedar Mountain

Feb 21, 2025 | From the Archives, Town & Business

On a recent trail run on Cedar Mountain, local endurance runner Jeff Rode came face to face with a full-sized mountain lion. “It kinda spooked me,” Rode said. “I’d just finished my break in my usual spot, and as I ran around the corner, a mountain lion was standing...

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