By: Jenna Dyckman, Utah State University Extension assistant professor  Many people buy pumpkins for fall décor and carving. But the next time you buy pumpkins, consider buying extras for cooking. Pumpkins are low in calories and packed with key nutrients that help keep our bodies healthy, especially during cold and flu season. The Cleveland Clinic…

by Sara Penny, Cedar City Arts Council String students from throughout southern Utah present a Celebration XI Concert on Saturday, October 17, at 4 p.m. in the Heritage Theater in Cedar City. The free concert is open to the public. Donations are welcome. The Suzuki Association of Utah (SAU)  is hosting a series of Celebration…

By Shelby Ruud, Utah State University As Utah prepares to welcome the world for the 2034 Winter Olympics, three Utah State University researchers say the games could provide an opportunity to create lasting improvements to Utah’s air quality. In a new article published in Sustainability and Climate Change, USU researchers Edwin Stafford, Roslynn Brain, and…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A man accused of repeatedly assaulting and strangling a woman over several days in Paragonah has pleaded guilty to two felony charges. Conrad Deckeon Jimenez, 38, pleaded guilty Tuesday to aggravated assault resulting in serious bodily injury, a second-degree felony, and aggravated assault, a third-degree felony. Both charges…

From Sarah Welliver, NRCS Utah State Office The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is providing $500,000 in emergency funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to Utah farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners impacted by recent wildfires. Applications will be accepted from producers across the state until July 31, 2026. “The impacts of wildfire…

What to know about bats in Utah and how to prevent conflicts with them By Faith Jolley, Division Wildlife Resources  Most Utahns probably associate bats with fall and the Halloween season, but you shouldn’t be surprised if you find one in or around your home during the summer months. Utahns may see more bats during…

By Regan Hunsaker, Southern Utah University On any given game day at Southern Utah University, long before kickoff, tipoff, or the first routine begins, you’ll find familiar faces making their way through the gates. They’ve watched championship teams celebrate on the biggest stages. They’ve endured heartbreaking losses. They’ve welcomed generations of student-athletes, coaches, and administrators…

From Glen Beeby, Intermountain Health   As America gets ready to celebrate its 250th anniversary of the founding of the nation, Intermountain Health is helping new parents and their babies mark the occasion with a special America 250 onesie. All babies born at Intermountain St. George Regional and Intermountain Cedar City hospitals between July 1-7 will…

By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University Marking a major milestone in university history, the Southern Utah University (SUU) Men’s Rodeo Team captured the 2026 Rocky Mountain Regional Championship for the first time since the program’s inception. The T-birds capitalized on that momentum at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper, Wyoming last week, finishing…

Research shows the importance of multiple measures for understanding early literacy progress By Nick Thiriot, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute; ICT Staff  Utah continues to face early literacy challenges despite some signs of progress, according to a new education brief from the University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. The brief reviews Utah’s three…

By ICT Staff, For Iron County Today Juneteenth, observed annually on June 19, commemorates one of the most important milestones in American history; the abolishment of slavery in the United States. While President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, declaring enslaved people in Confederate states to be free, enforcement depended upon…

By John Byron Turner, For Iron County Today The summer solstice is nearly here—the day when the sun lingers longer in our western sky than at any other time of year. People often call it “the longest day,” though it’s still a 24-hour day; it’s simply the one with the most sunlight hours. More importantly,…