From Nancy Leigh, For Iron County Today On March 12, 1975, Brian Head Town, a small resort community, was officially incorporated and since that time Brian Head has become a resort community destination for those seeking the resort town type of lifestyle. On March 12, 2025, Brian Head will celebrate its 50th Anniversary with two…

By Faith Heaton Jolley, Utah Department of Natural Resources   SALT LAKE CITY — During the 40th anniversary of the formerly named Youth Hunter Education Challenge, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is announcing some updates to the annual contest and is inviting anyone who has completed Hunter Education to register and compete in the…

By Shauna Lund, Iron County School District   Iron County School District has one of the most robust programs of content filtering on student computers, members of the Board of Education learned Tuesday night. Board Member Tyrel Eddy asked to discuss internet access on student Chromebooks after he was made aware of graphic images on…

From Bonnie Hennefer-Dea, For Iron County Today Growing the Game: A Community Effort Iron County, renowned for its picturesque landscapes and tight-knit communities, is witnessing a dynamic shift in its sports culture as youth lacrosse gains unprecedented popularity. With its fast-paced, engaging gameplay, lacrosse is captivating the hearts of young athletes and their families, promising…

By Hillary Smoot, For Iron County Today Henry’s Place, a 501(c)3 organization founded in honor of fallen LVMPD Sgt. Henry Prendes, recently received a $25,000 donation from the Hirschi Companies as part of their ongoing “Helping Hands” charity giving initiative. This generous donation will provide fully sponsored camp experiences for 25 local at-risk youth this…

Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We…

By May Hunter Valentine’s Day can be a dividing holiday for a lot of people. But the sweet meaning behind the day of love is something to celebrate and look forward to especially because you really don’t have to be in a committed relationship to tell people in your life how much you love and…

By: Southern Utah University Journal Staff CEDAR CITY, UTAH — Multi-sport athletes are a rare phenomenon. From Michael Jordan, who played professional basketball and baseball, to Deion Sanders, the only person to compete in both a Super Bowl and a World Series, these versatile talents leave an indelible mark on sports history.   Southern Utah…

By Spencer Rodak, Stadium Sportzz  The Southern Utah basketball teams faced Abilene Christian on Saturday, with the Wildcats securing victories over the Thunderbirds. Here are recaps of both games, beginning with the men’s basketball 84-70 loss and then the women’s basketball 74-52 defeat. Men’s basketball The men’s basketball team could not build on its Thursday…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics   CEDAR CITY, Utah – Announced by Southern Utah University, Bruce and Melody Hughes have made an extraordinary six-figure estate gift to the Southern Utah University Department of Athletics. This generous contribution will specifically support women’s sports, with a focus on the Southern Utah Women’s Basketball program. The Hughes family,…

Cedar City, UT — Southern Utah University anthropology professor Crystal Riley Koenig will be presenting “From Bedtime for Bonzo to Chimp Crazy: Primates in Entertainment Media” as the 2025 Grace Adams Tanner Distinguished Faculty Lecture. Her lecture will take place on Feb. 13 at 11:30 in the Gilbert Great Hall of the Hunter Alumni Center.…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Flippin’ Birds are soaring with the first Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Weekly Awards sweep of the season. After a dominant road win over BYU and UC Davis, Taylor Gull took Specialist of the Week, Mia Hampton earned Freshman of the Week, and Brinlee Christensen locked down Gymnast of the Week honors. Head…