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…

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…