By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A former Iron County employee is accused of stealing public money and is now facing two criminal cases that together total more than $280,000. Chelsea Boxwell, 42, of Cedar City, has been charged with misuse of public monies and theft, both second-degree felonies, for taking cash payments that…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Inside a 5th District courtroom Friday afternoon, a mother stood before the two men who chased down her 17-year-old daughter on a dark county road and killed her. “My daughter should be here alive right now, figuring out what’s next in life,” Kimberlee Dutton said, her voice breaking…

by John Byron Turner, For Iron County Today In the space of a week or so, I came across two very different acts of kindness here in Iron County, that I think are worth sharing with our readers.  The first one was quite spontaneous and I wish I could tell you the names of the…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A former Iron County employee is accused of stealing public money and is now facing two criminal cases that together total more than $280,000. Chelsea Boxwell, 42, of Cedar City, has been charged with misuse of public monies and theft, both second-degree felonies, for taking cash payments that…

Friends and. Neighbors, As summer winds down, I’ve been reflecting on how much we’ve accomplished together this past month — and how much more there is to do. Whether it’s strengthening our schools, supporting our first responders, or preparing for Utah’s future growth, my colleagues and I are working hard to make sure our state…

By Marlo Ihler, Utah Shakespeare Festival The Utah Shakespeare Festival announces its 21st annual Fall Food Drive, taking place from September 9 through October 4. Each year, the Festival collaborates with the Iron County Care and Share to collect food for those in our community who need it most. By donating six non-perishable food items,…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today “There’s something that feels so all-American about a county fair.” This year’s Iron County Fair and Labor Day Parade is set under the theme “Adventure Awaits.” Trailblazers, explorers, and dreamers of all ages, get ready for an amazing journey filled with excitement, imagination, and community celebration! From floats…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today The last of three men involved in a late-night burglary that netted dozens of firearms from a C-A-L Ranch store in Cedar City has been sentenced to federal prison. Darrell Glenn DeVoge, 50, received a six-year sentence on Aug. 19 from U.S. District Judge Robert J. Shelby in…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Cedar City police recently arrested a man who allegedly climbed through a woman’s kitchen window and tried to kidnap her as she slept, authorities said. Deryck Cade Bringard, 39, faces a second-degree felony charge of burglary of a dwelling, along with misdemeanor counts of criminal trespass and unlawful…

By Jennelle Zajac, For Iron County Today As there was no public comment at this meeting, it went quickly into the Action Meeting. Action Meeting Fairground Master Plan Presentation – Craig Elliott from Elliott Work Group, selected by Iron County, presented an update on the Fairground Master Plan, a 25-year vision for improving the fairgrounds…

From David Heaton, Southwest Utah Public Health Department SOUTHWEST UTAH – The Southwest Utah Public Health Department (SWUPHD) has confirmed two additional cases of measles in the five-county district. Both cases are school-aged children who reside in Washington County. The schools affected have notified parents by email about the exposure to provide information and guidance.…

By Cedar City Chamber of Commerce, For Iron County Today Iron County’s longest running golf tournament, the annual Cedar City Chamber of Commerce Tournament, hit a hole-in-one with a day full of fun, networking, and of course–golf! This year’s event featured a patriotic theme in recognition of the America 250 celebration. Teams representing many of…