By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Cedar City woman was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison for crimes involving child sexual abuse, in a hearing marked by emotional testimony and a sharp rebuke from the judge. Angelica Rosalee Moody, 44, received the maximum possible sentence under Utah law after pleading…

By Karen Ence, For Iron County Today In June, our Miss Iron County, Ashtyn Giles, competed in the Miss Utah Scholarship competition. As Ashytn stated “it was the best week of my life.” Ashtyn was recognized with the Silver Heart Giver Award for raising over $1000 for the American Heart Association. Ashtyn was also honored…

Public Comments – Anthony Guiling, a long-time resident, expressed concerns about traffic congestion and lack of law enforcement near the post office, suggesting the current location is inadequate and a public safety hazard. He also voiced a general sentiment that the town was safer in the past due to more engaged police leadership and enforcement.…

Sponsored by Choice Builders, For Iron County Today FOR IRON COUNTY TODAY A new kind of community is coming to Cedar City—blending red rock serenity with amenity-rich living. Sponsored by Choice Builders, For Iron County Today CEDAR CITY, UT — July 22, 2025 marked more than a groundbreaking—it marked the beginning of something exciting, much…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Cedar City couple is facing felony charges after allegedly selling meth in front of their children and keeping drugs and guns where toddlers could reach them. Brandon James Tweed, 30, and Marjorie Susan Tweed, 37, were arrested July 28 after the Iron/Garfield/Beaver Narcotics Task Force allegedly conducted…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today The break-in was fast and violent — glass shattered, a man was beaten, and $70,000 in jewelry vanished before sunrise in Cedar City. Police arrested 47-year-old Eric Drexel Resma on Sunday, July 27, after he and an unidentified suspect allegedly broke into Clark & Linford Jewelers on North…

The company is One of Only Two Steel Erector Businesses Out of the 137 Construction Organizations Across the Nation to Be Recognized From Kayla McFarland, For Iron County Today KANARRAVILLE, UT (July 23, 2025) – BZI® (bzi.com), a leading steel and construction company nationally recognized for transformative innovations in its industries, announced today that the…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A 28-year-old man is facing felony charges after allegedly starting a fire inside a home during an argument with his mother over unpaid rent and eviction. Alexander Jay Ryan was arrested Monday night and booked into the Iron County Jail. He faces a second-degree felony for arson and…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A 29-year-old Cedar City man was arrested Friday after police say a thumb drive discovered at a local residential treatment facility contained illicit images involving children. James Reno Heninger, a client at Chrysalis, was taken into custody July 18 and booked into the Iron County Jail. Heninger was…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today While Brian Head serves as a premier destination for adventure and relaxation, it has a rich history. The Early Days The area known as Brian Head was first discovered by the Fremont Tribe and later settled in the mid-1800s. One of the most interesting parts of Brian Head’s…

From Cedar City Chamber of Commerce, For Iron County Today After an extensive national search, the Cedar City Chamber of Commerce has named Tessa Douglas as its new president and CEO. Douglas brings to the chamber an abundance of experience and professional relationships that have been curated through her volunteer service and prior job roles…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Cedar City man has been sentenced to serve up to 15 years in the Utah State Prison after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor — both second-degree felonies. Wesley Derek Dean, 40, was sentenced Tuesday in 5th District Court to serve up…