From Kale Nelson, Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games CEDAR CITY, Utah (Oct. 15, 2025) – The Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games was honored with the title of ‘Best Digital Media’ at the 2025 National Congress of State Games Symposium in Columbus, Ohio on Oct. 14. The award accompanies a continued effort by USG to…

What: Cedar City Council and Mayoral Debates will be conducted by the Michael O. Leavitt Center for Politics and Public Service at Southern Utah University on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. When: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 5:30 – 6:00 pm Informal Candidate Meet and Greet 6:00 – 8:00 pm Debates Where:…

By Jennelle Zajac, For Iron County Today With no public comment at the beginning of the meeting, the Council got right to the Action portion of the agenda. Action Meeting Fremont Solar Agreement – The council addressed the Fremont Solar Power Purchase Agreement, Resolution 2025-08, a project involving a 29-megawatt solar facility with a 4-hour…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today October in Southern Utah is usually mild and comfortable, with cool morning temperatures, bright sunshine, and changing leaves. The leaves change color in October, making it a great time to enjoy the mountains, go hiking, or just take a scenic drive. October is also a perfect time to…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Cedar City man was sentenced Thursday to one year in jail after admitting to unlawful sexual conduct with a teenage girl. Justin Blake Driffill, 27, pleaded guilty in July to unlawful sexual conduct with a 16- or 17-year-old, a third-degree felony. During Thursday’s hearing, Fifth District Judge…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Southern Utah man accused of alerting employees at a local gym to a pending drug investigation pleaded guilty this week to a reduced misdemeanor charge. His plea marks the end of a case that followed a widely publicized police raid in January. Chandler Jacob Cory, 26, entered…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today Robinson Pumpkin Patch is open for all your fall pumpkin fun. Experience the vibrant atmosphere of a full, fun day at Robinson Family Farm. They are passionate about the kind of experience to their guests. They have FREE Hay Rides & Petting Zoo, A Corn Pit, A Maze…

 

By Matt Marxteyn, Red Rock Film Festival The 19th Annual Red Rock Film Festival began with an Opening Reception, screening of trailers and Utah Premiere of “Goddess of Slide” with the Utah short “Free to a Good Home” followed by a Q&A with director Alfonso Maiorana. Later was a perfect evening for outdoor screenings of…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A 5th District judge has ruled that Matthew Sorber-Petrie, accused in the January shooting death of 17-year-old KayLee Dutton, will stand trial on murder and multiple firearm charges. In an oral ruling issued this week, Judge Meb Anderson rejected defense arguments that the charges violated Sorber-Petrie’s due process…

By Heidi Baxley [Cedar City, UT] – To raise awareness about the potential for misuse of prescription medications, [Southwest Prevention, the Iron County Sheriff’s Department, Southwest Technical College and Lin’s Fresh Market] are sponsoring a Prescription Drug Take Back Day event as part of the DEA’s National Take Back Initiative on Saturday, Oct 25th from…

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…