By Iron County Today Staff, For Iron County Today The Canyon View High School drill team continued its dominance Friday night at Utah Valley University, capturing its fifth consecutive Class 3A state championship. The Talons placed first overall after winning the Military and Dance categories and finishing second in Show. The milestone performance ties Canyon…

By Tom Zulewski, Iron County Today As her team celebrated the moment around her, Canyon View head coach Jaycee Barnhurst was ready to jump into the huddle and embrace a special achievement. It wasn’t easy, but the Falcons made the shots when they mattered and when the final horn sounded, history was made. Erin Hallows…

By Tom Zulewski, Iron County Today With his team in the middle of a lengthy losing streak, Cedar boys basketball coach Tyler Monks knew his shooters could deliver clutch baskets when they mattered. Benson TIppets and Owen Ryan came through after halftime and the Reds walked away with a satisfying win. Tippets scored 24 points…

By Tom Zulewski, Iron County Today The Cedar Reds finished with an undefeated season and won the 3A state football title for the first time. Two seniors stood out and were rewarded with Player of the Year honors for Cedar in its first season as a 3A South member. Quarterback Everett Kelling was named Player…

By Staff Writer, Iron County Today Indianapolis – Katelyn Green of Cedar City, daughter of Mike and Emily Green, finished second in the nation today in the Employment Skills competition at the 98th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis. She was Utah’s representative after winning the state title on March 13, 2025. The National…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Under the stadium lights on Oct. 17, Cedar High held its Senior Night recognition at the Reds’ home field. A row of football players and students stood shoulder to shoulder with their families as each name was called. Then came one that hadn’t been spoken on that field…

By Tom Zulewski, Iron County Today For the second straight week, the Cedar Reds faced a familiar opponent who provided more than enough of a challenge to keep the defense on its toes. The Canyon View Falcons were moving the ball in the fourth quarter and closing in on the end zone. Facing a fourth-and-goal,…

by Sharon Christensen, For Iron County Today Maintaining the giant “C” on the mountainside above Cedar City has been a tradition for almost a hundred years. It all began in 1926, when students at what is now Southern Utah University hiked up the hillside to repaint the letter as a way to welcome classmates back…

By Tom Zulewski, Iron County Today   With its first state basketball title in 19 years on the line, the Canyon View Falcons were searching for any combination that would work against the Emery Spartans. When a defensive brick wall mixed with timely shooting, CV found a way and made championship history in the process.…

From Shauna Lund, Iron County School District   CEDAR CITY — Canyon View Middle School and Canyon View High School were placed in secure and hold protocols for about 20 minutes this morning following reports of an alleged threat by a student. Information was brought to the school’s attention as students were arriving at school and…

From Shauna Lund, Iron County School Board We are shocked and saddened by the news of the sudden and tragic death of one of our former students. Our thoughts and condolences are with her family and friends. This is an incredibly difficult time for everyone in our community as more is learned about Friday night’s…

By Jeff J. Cluff, Utah High School Activities Association   The Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) Board of Trustees met and passed a first consideration of regions for 2025-27.  The initial placement of schools can be found in an attachment on the UHSAA website: https://www.uhsaa.org/realignment/202527RealignmentRegions1stConsiderationBoth.pdf A public hearing will be held on Wednesday, December 11,…