Chanukkah Messianic Dance
December 20, 2025
Messianic dance And song Have been done since Jesus Walked on the Earth 2000 years ago and before Up to about 5000 years ago. The first recorded Messianic dance and song Was in the book of Exodus. About five years ago two Messianic Jewish ladies who had regularly practiced Messianic dance and songs Moved her…
Parowan City Council Meeting Summary – December 11, 2025
December 19, 2025
By Jennelle Zajac, For Iron County Today Employee Recognition: Connie Biasi Receives Exceptional Impact Award – The meeting began with the presentation of the Exceptional Impact Award to Connie Biasi, recognizing her contributions to the city. Dan explained the RISE incentive program, which recognizes employees for proficiency, training, and innovation. Biasi was selected for her…
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Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah and Southern Utah University win Golden Spike Award for collaborative study
December 17, 2025
From Paul Dail, Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah On Thursday, Nov. 13, representatives from the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah (PITU) and Southern Utah University (SUU) traveled to the University of Utah for the annual Golden Spike Awards, hosted by the Public Relations Society of America, Utah Chapter, in recognition of outstanding work in public…
Handel’s Messiah Gives Reason For The Season
December 16, 2025
By May Hunter, For Iron County Today It has been a Southern Utah tradition that the Orchestra Of Southern Utah perform Handel’s Messiah during the holiday season. Messiah for the 2025 season was on December 14 & 15, at the Heritage theater in Cedar City, Utah, and was very well attended. Celebrating the spirit of…
Cedar City man in double-murder case receives new consecutive prison terms for youth-facility attack
December 16, 2025
By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Cedar City man convicted in a 2022 double homicide received new consecutive prison sentences Tuesday for attacking staff members at the Southwest Utah Youth Center. Prosecutors said the July assault was planned in advance and left several employees bloodied and hospitalized. Daniel Martinez, 21, was sentenced to…
Community Gathers to Honor Veterans During Wreaths Across America
December 15, 2025
By May Hunter, For Iron County Today On Saturday, December 13, Cedar City joined more than 5,400 communities across the nation in observing Wreaths Across America, a solemn annual tradition dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The ceremony took place at the Cedar City…
Shop with a Cop gives nearly 100 children an early Christmas morning
December 15, 2025
By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today The lights were still coming on at Canyon View Middle School when officers began taking their places in the breakfast line. Kids followed soon after, some still rubbing sleep from their eyes, and one by one they were paired with an officer before stopping for a quick picture…
Running for reelection to the Utah Senate
December 11, 2025
I Ask for Your Vote in 2026 Dear Neighbors and Friends, Serving you in the Utah State Senate has been one of the greatest honors of my life. After much thought and encouragement from many of you, I am announcing my decision to run for re-election. It’s a critical time in our state that needs…
Brian Head Town Newsletter
December 11, 2025
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR: Wishing you and yours a joyful and prosperous New Year as we welcome the start of another beautiful winter season in Brian Head. I first came to Brian Head in 1979. I was chasing a girl fell in love with her first and then Brian Head Town. I still have her…
Judge urges lifetime imprisonment for Parowan man convicted of child sexual abuse
December 9, 2025
By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A 5th District Court judge this week issued the harshest penalty allowed under Utah law for a child-sex crime, recommending the defendant never be released from prison. Judge Matthew Bell imposed a sentence of 15 years to life on Dylan Christian Stubbs, 30, who was convicted in June…
Knife fight at nursery leads to attempted murder charge in Iron County
December 8, 2025
By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A fight involving a knife at a rural Iron County nursery ended with one man facing an attempted murder charge after deputies said he pressed a blade to another man’s ribs during the struggle. Juan David Ramirez, 19, was arrested Sunday after deputies responded to reports of a…
What a Way to end the Year! The ORC Roof is Finally Raised!……
December 4, 2025
By John Byron Turner, For Iron County Today For the past three summers I have written many stories about our historic Old Rock Church here in Parowan. You have probably read way too much about all the needed fundraising that has been going on for these three years….well the goal is finally met and the…











