By Tom Zulewski, For Iron County Today Here are some things worth knowing before the PGA Tour’s 2026 Bank of Utah Championship begins. Plan accordingly, however you choose to watch. What: Bank of Utah Championship Where: Black Desert Resort (7,421 yards, par 71), Ivins. When: Thursday through Sunday. Defending champion: Michael Brennan. Brennan won for…

By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University CEDAR CITY, Utah — Southern Utah University officially opened the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Music Center on Thursday, Sept. 24, marking a transformative milestone for its growing music program. Located at the corner of 300 West and University Boulevard, the 51,250-square-foot building bridges campus history with modern,…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A July traffic stop that uncovered about a kilogram of fentanyl led to sharply different sentences this month: consecutive prison terms for the passenger and probation for the driver. Jose Mario Yepiz Gonzalez, 36, pleaded guilty to attempted fentanyl trafficking and possession of a controlled substance with intent…

By Marty Warburton, Cedar City Music Arts CCMA’s 97th season hit the ground running mid-September with the presentation of John Reischman & the Jaybirds as the season opener. They were a hit! On the heels of the inaugural event are the Spanish Brass from, you guessed it, Spain! A quintet of like minded countrymen with…

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 30-year-old man convicted of raping a 15-year-old girl was sentenced Wednesday to five years to life in the Utah State Prison. Fifth District Judge Meb Anderson ordered Pedro Javier Zuniga Velasquez on Sept. 16 to begin serving the prison term immediately. Zuniga pleaded guilty Aug. 5 to…

By Amy Gold, Orchestra of Southern Utah Your musical dreams come true on October 1 as the Orchestra of Southern Utah presents Magic in Motion, an evening featuring beloved musical favorites inspired by timeless stories and popular films. The season-opening concert will take place at the new SUU Music Building, the George S. and Dolores…

By Mary Nelson, Cedar City Public Information Officer Cedar City is thrilled to announce the new Cedar City Cares Committee, passed by the City Council on Wednesday, which is dedicated to the beautification and cleanup of the community. “The Cedar City Cares Committee will make a big impact in our community,” said Mayor Steve Nelson.…

By Kylee Miller, SUU SUCCESS Academy Learn how students in our community are taking steps towards meaningful change in distant countries. On May 9th, 2026, SUU SUCCESS Academy students participated in their Key Club’s Annual Thirst Walk raising over $2,000 in funds to provide clean water to communities in need. This event supported the Thirst…

By Shauna Lund, Iron County School District Iron County School District administrators are meeting with staff and discussing frequently asked questions as they work toward the transition to a four-day school week in 2027-28. Superintendent Dr. Lance Hatch advised board members that all discussions about the four-day school week are still in draft form. However,…

Emma Farley, Utah State Historic Preservation Office PARAGONAH, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management is pleased to announce the grand opening of  the Oliver Fuller Memorial Trail on September 18, 2026 at 1 p.m. This event is part of the Department  of the Interior’s Freedom 250 initiative celebrating America’s 250th anniversary and the BLM’s…

Best Friends Animal Society calls on the public to get adoptable dogs out of their kennels for the Nationwide Adventure Buddies Day By Michelle Sathe, Best Friends Animal Society  On Saturday, September 19, national nonprofit Best Friends Animal Society is hosting a nationwide initiative entitled Adventure Buddies Day. Dogs from Best Friends Animal Society’s programs…