From Cedar City Historic Commission, For Iron County Today A soon-to-open Maverik gas station on the corner of Main Street and 200 North in Cedar City has excited interest and some protests about the development on the historic corner as the city gets ready to celebrate its 250th anniversary. The southwest corner at Main and…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Cedar City couple is facing a combined 26 felony charges after investigators say they recovered more than a dozen firearms from their home, despite both being convicted felons. According to charging documents filed in support of the couple’s arrests, Neil Wayne Hight, 46, and Rachael Cynthia Hight,…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Attorneys for a Parowan man convicted of child sex abuse asked a judge Tuesday to throw out the jury’s verdict, saying his trial was riddled with constitutional errors and improper arguments. On Aug. 19, defense attorney Sean Hullinger pressed 5th District Judge Meb Anderson to arrest judgment in…

By Diana Blodgett, Cedar City Perfect Paradox Coach Two minutes and thirty seconds. That’s what it comes down to after months of designing, prototyping, building, and testing. The robot is ready, the game begins. The first thirty seconds of the game are entirely pre-programmed. The timer sounds, our robot glides forward, picks up a game…

By Jennelle Zajac, For Iron County Today Action Agenda Sweet Pea Farm and Orchard Liquor License – The council approved a single-event liquor license for Sweet Pea Farm and Orchard’s Farm to Table event on September 20, 2025. Fiscal Year 2026 Fee Schedule Resolution – The council discussed and modified the fiscal year 2026 fee…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Students returned to school this week with backpacks, books and lunch money in hand. But when they walked through the doors, something was missing from the usual scene: cell phones in use. This year, district policy requires they stay out of sight during class. The change stems from…

By Jewly Krause, Cedar City Children’s Musical Theatre For those of you who aren’t familiar with Seussical – it is a vibrant, whimsical celebration of imagination, courage, and kindness inspired by the timeless stories of Dr. Seuss with the mischievous Cat in the Hat as our playful narrator. At its heart, Seussical reminds us of…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Police say a 69-year-old man smashed his way into Hermie’s Restaurant on Saturday night, then refused to leave — even after officers arrived. Anthony Ferrante was arrested on multiple felonies including suspicion of burglary and property damage. He also faces a misdemeanor for interference with a peace officer.…

By Matt Prater – Cedar City RC Club Secretary Cedar City is home to a unique and valuable resource for aviation hobbyists—the Three Peaks Model Port, where members of the Cedar City Radio Control Club gather to fly radio-controlled (RC) planes and drones of all types. With its 700-foot paved runway and wide-open airspace, this…

Cedar City, UT – The community is invited to attend the 3rd Annual Small Business Expo on Saturday, August 16th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM — a family-friendly, open-house style event celebrating local entrepreneurship and community connection. With 20 small business vendors showcasing their products and services, the event offers attendees a unique opportunity…

From Jessica Staheli, Central Iron County Water Conservancy District Cedar City, UT – The Central Iron County Water Conservancy District (District) has requested the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to reengage the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process for the Pine Valley Water Supply (PVWS) project. This pivotal step follows an extensive period of sustainability-focused study…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today The wife of a man accused in a high-dollar jewelry store burglary is now facing her own felony charge. Accused of trying to help her husband to destroy potential evidence, Melissa Renee Resma, 50, of Las Vegas, was booked into the Iron County Jail on July 30. She…