by Sara Penny, Cedar City Arts Council String students from throughout southern Utah present a Celebration XI Concert on Saturday, October 17, at 4 p.m. in the Heritage Theater in Cedar City. The free concert is open to the public. Donations are welcome. The Suzuki Association of Utah (SAU)  is hosting a series of Celebration…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Two men were recently arrested on suspicion of a combined 63 offenses after a traffic stop uncovered suspected drugs, fraudulent identification and more than $30,000 in cashier’s checks issued to someone else. Diego Palestino-Martinez, 24, and Luis Palestino-Rosas, 29, were booked into the Iron County Jail Oct. 3,…

By Haley Webster, Southern Utah University  A promising business idea may begin on a sketchpad, in a classroom, or around a kitchen table, but turning the idea into a thriving business takes more than inspiration. It takes trusted guidance, practical resources, access to funding, and a community willing to help. Through Startup Cedar, entrepreneurs across…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Police arrested two people Oct. 2 after they allegedly tried to steal nearly $9,000 from a Cedar City bank account in what officers described as part of a multistate fraud scheme. Dawn Rachelle Gonzales, 60, and Ricardo Fluermond, 38, were booked into the Iron County Jail following a…

By Jennifer Plecki, Dixie National Forest Christmas tree permits will be available to purchase online through Recreation.gov beginning October 8. Details about designated cutting areas, dates, and types of trees that may be cut may be found at Dixie National Forest Christmas Tree Permit in Utah – Recreation.gov To purchase a Christmas tree permit, visit…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Cedar City man remains jailed without bail after an FBI investigation linked him to paid subscriptions to a dark-web site offering child sexual abuse material. James Joseph Simpkins, 49, was arrested Sept. 16 on suspicion of sexual exploitation of a minor, a second-degree felony.  While the FBI…

By Jennelle Zajac, For Iron County Today Main Street Right-of-Way Vacation The council held a public hearing on vacating an undeveloped, platted section of Main Street to align legal property boundaries with the existing roadway. The change will allow adjacent property adjustments and formal dedication of Foothills Drive, supporting future development. No public comments were…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today  Southern Utah University (SUU) was founded in 1897 in Cedar City, Utah. It was originally established as a teacher-training school known as the Branch Normal School. Location Classes first began in September 1897 inside an existing downtown building known as Ward Hall. At the time, constructing a new…

By Tom Zulewski, Iron County Today IVINS – As the top of the leaderboard got crowded toward the end of the first round at the Bank of Utah Championship, Austin Smotherman had no problem taking a look at who was in front. By the time his second round was done Friday, Smotherman made the leap…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today Proudly serving Southern Utah since 1955, Lin’s Market has expanded with the opening of a second location in Enoch, Utah. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, to celebrate the opening of the brand-new 65,000-square-foot store. The long-standing Lin’s Market, located at 150 N. Main…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A 37-year-old Paragonah man is heading to prison after prosecutors successfully fought to override a state recommendation that he receive no prison time. Fifth District Court Judge Meb Anderson sentenced Conrad Deckeon Jimenez to 1 to 15 years for his first conviction and up to five years for…

By Julie Christensen, Parowan Medical Clinic Parowan Medical Clinic is excited to welcome Braxton Goff, FNP, to their healthcare team.  With Braxton joining the clinic, Parowan Medical Clinic will have a provider available in the clinic five days a week, including Fridays, providing patients and families with greater access to healthcare. “I’m excited to be…