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…

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…