By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Cedar City man was recently arrested after allegedly selling drugs to confidential informants four times before investigators found suspected drugs and a handgun in his home.  Isaias Jose Gonzalez-Marquez, 23, was taken into custody July 20 after members of the Iron/Garfield/Beaver Drug Task Force searched his home…

By Michael Sanchez, Division of Water Resources Summer monsoons have brought much-needed precipitation to some parts of the state, offering relief by decreasing demand on our water supplies. This moisture has also come at a severe cost, as these intense weather events have unfortunately resulted in the destruction of property and, tragically, the loss of…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Cedar City man was recently arrested after allegedly selling drugs to confidential informants four times before investigators found suspected drugs and a handgun in his home.  Isaias Jose Gonzalez-Marquez, 23, was taken into custody July 20 after members of the Iron/Garfield/Beaver Drug Task Force searched his home…

How poor sleep, tinnitus, hearing difficulty, and memory are more connected than most adults realize By Hearing and Brain Centers of America Sleep is often treated like a luxury. Something we sacrifice to work more, worry more, scroll more, care for others, or simply keep up with life. But sleep is not optional. It is…

Release of draft analysis launches 90‑day project comment period  By Jennifer Plecki, Dixie National Forest CEDAR CITY, UT – July 30, 2026 – The Dixie National Forest submitted a notice of availability for publication in the Federal Register for the draft environmental impact statement on the Brian Head Resort Expansion Project. The publication will initiate…

From Anna Tibbitts, Utah Attorney General’s Office The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection and the Office of the Utah Attorney General have joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the State of California in a federal lawsuit against telehealth company Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (Hims). The complaint, filed July 29 in…

By Sally Hunter Jensen, CCAC Membership Director The Cedar City Arts Council (CCAC) is a small organization that does big things behind the scenes of our community art scene. I am sure that many folks in town are unaware of just what we do! Since becoming the Membership Director, it is my job to answer…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today The Osmond family’s legacy in Cedar City is centered around The Pioneer Legacy Celebration, a free annual musical production and fireworks spectacular founded by Merrill Osmond and his son, Justin. The celebration highlights the values, sacrifices, and enduring spirit of America’s pioneers. As settlers moved westward, they carried…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today What a Utah Highway Patrol trooper initially thought might be a gun tucked into a passenger’s waistband turned out to be a kilogram, or about 2.2 pounds, of suspected fentanyl, authorities say. The discovery led to the arrests of Desiree Ann Roy, 40, and Jose Mario Yepiz Gonzalez,…

By Jennifer Plecki, Dixie National Forest As of July 27, 2026, the Dixie National Forest will be returning to Stage 1 fire restrictions after remaining in Stage 2 fire restrictions since late June. Recent precipitation and reduced fire activity has allowed fire managers to lift the Stage 2 restrictions. This decision was made after evaluating…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Cedar City motorcyclist who successfully argued self-defense in a 2024 road rage shooting that initially led to multiple charges is asking the court to dismiss the one felony still remaining.  Prosecutors oppose the motion, contending a person can be convicted of obstruction even when the conduct being…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today  “When it’s dark enough, you can see the stars.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson Thanks to its high elevation and remote location, Cedar Breaks National Monument is one of the best places in Utah to experience the beauty of the night sky. As darkness falls, the monument transforms into…