From Kaelynn Cox, For Iron County Today CEDAR CITY — A favorite storybook character waving from a float. A child’s eyes lighting up with recognition. A community coming together to make the holidays brighter. That is the spirit behind the Children’s Storybook Parade, returning to Cedar City on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 10 a.m. This…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A man who assaulted a woman and his roommate minutes apart has been sentenced to up to five years in prison. Joseph Gilbert Aguilar, 27, was sentenced this week by 5th District Judge Meb Anderson after pleading guilty to aggravated assault and violating a protective order, both third-degree…

Slaughter holds a 13-vote lead in District 6, while Constitutional Amendment B remains divided by just 79 votes among Iron County voters. By Iron County Today Staff, Iron County Today IRON COUNTY, Utah — Just 13 votes separate candidates in an Iron County school board race, while voters remain closely divided on a proposed constitutional…

By Jennifer Plecki, Dixie National Forest The Dixie National Forest of the U.S. Forest Service is hiring! We are looking for dedicated individuals to support fire operations. These positions are vital to wildfire preparedness and disaster response across federal and state agencies. Jobs include fire suppression crew members on engines and initial attack squads and…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today  Bestselling author Brandon Mull recently returned to Cedar City for a special book signing and meet-and-greet at Deseret Book, giving local fans an opportunity to connect with the beloved fantasy writer. Mull is the author of several New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling books…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today An Iron County man was sentenced this week to up to five years in the Utah State Prison for burglary and assaulting peace officers.  Christopher Gene Slayton, 40, received the sentence after Deputy Iron County Attorney Dallin Brooks argued that his criminal history and repeated opportunities for treatment…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Narcotics agents recently arrested a man in Parowan suspected of supplying methamphetamine linked to a woman’s overdose, finding drugs, a handgun and brass knuckles during a search. Timothy Allen Stehno, 33, was booked into the Iron County Correctional Facility Oct. 22 on nine alleged offenses, including drug distribution,…

By Iron County Today Staff, For Iron County Today  A 24-year-old Cedar City man who died in a construction accident Tuesday morning is being remembered as a hardworking, selfless individual who was eagerly awaiting the birth of his first child. Truman Yardley was killed after being struck and pinned by a dump truck at a…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today Bestselling author Richard Paul Evans returned to Main Street Books in Cedar City on Oct. 22 for a special book signing featuring his latest release, “Mercy’s Child.” Evans, internationally recognized for his beloved novel “The Christmas Box,” never imagined that his heartfelt story about parental love and the…

From The Cedar City Marine Corps League, For Iron County Today The Cedar City Marine Corps League Detachment 1315 invites the community to celebrate 251 years of Marine Corps history and tradition at its annual Marine Corps Birthday Ball on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The formal event, open to the public, will take place at…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today Cedar Livestock & Heritage Festival Celebrates a Rich Tradition The 21st annual Cedar Livestock & Heritage Festival, held Oct. 23–25, continued to delight spectators while celebrating the rich agricultural history and traditions of southern Utah. What began as a celebration of the region’s livestock heritage has grown into…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A man who kicked and spat on police officers and threatened to kill an officer and his family has been sentenced to three consecutive prison terms. Christian Delaine Thomson, 29, was recently sentenced on three third-degree felony convictions, each carrying up to five years in prison. The sentences…