By Jeana Casparro, Hearing and Brain Centers Struggling with the constant buzz of tinnitus or the frustration of hearing loss? You’re not alone—and you’re not without hope. According to the American Tinnitus Association, more than 50 million Americans suffer from tinnitus. However, recent breakthroughs are making treatment more effective (and life-changing!) for people with hearing-related…

By Kale Nelson, Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games CEDAR CITY, Utah (June 27, 2025) – Fantomz and Ignited earned gold medal honors at the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games 8th-grade basketball championships on June 28 in the America First Event Center. Fantomz fends off Beat the Odds Elite White in 43-36 overtime clash…

Memoirs of a Mormon Girl raised in Dog Town by Amyanne Rigby, For Iron County Today Author’s Note: I grew up a stone’s throw from main street on 2nd East in Cedar City. As a child of the 70’s and a teen of the 80’s I knew mischief and adventure. The street I lived on…

From Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University June 25, 2025 (Salt Lake City, UT) – Southern Utah University strengthens Utah and the Southwest Economic Region economies through high-quality education, institutional, student, and visitor spending, and broad societal benefits. A new report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, commissioned by the Utah System of Higher Education…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Southern Utah man convicted this week of aggravated sexual abuse of a child filed a controversial legal motion ahead of his trial. In it, he compared people accused of child molestation to Black Americans persecuted under Jim Crow laws — and argued they deserve protections as a…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Last weekend’s power outage in parts of Iron County wasn’t caused by downed lines or equipment failure — it was a deliberate shutoff by Rocky Mountain Power to help prevent wildfires during extreme weather conditions. The preemptive outage, called a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS), went into effect…

From Matthew Carling, Spirit of ’76 Pageant Every year on July 4th, communities across the United States celebrate Independence Day with parades showcasing American pride. The Cedar Lions Club July 4th Parade in Cedar City, Utah, truly stands out. This patriotic spectacle draws thousands of spectators with its vibrant mix of marching bands, community groups,…

By Gabbie Costello, Community Relations & Public Information Officer CEDAR CITY, UT – Fireworks can be an exciting way to celebrate Independence Day (July 4th) and Pioneer Day (July 24th), but all fireworks should be used with respect and care. Although we encourage the community to enjoy Cedar City’s professional firework show on July 4th rather than…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A recent trip by members of the Utah Sheriffs’ Association to Washington, D.C., included high-level meetings with federal law enforcement agencies, culminating in the departure of ICE’s Salt Lake City Field Office Director Michael Bernacke and the retirement of ICE’s Acting Executive Associate Director of Enforcement and Removal…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Iron County residents are being urged to remain vigilant as phone scams continue to target the community. The scams, which often impersonate law enforcement officers, are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with fraudsters using tactics such as fake phone menus and AI-generated voice messages to trick unsuspecting victims. Scammers are…

Friday, June 20th, 2025   Panguitch, Utah – Yesterday afternoon fire behavior increased significantly because of red flag conditions; high winds coupled with low relative humidity. As wind gusts increased to upwards of 30 mph, fire resources had to take a tactical pause as conditions exceeded their safety threshold. On the western edge, the fire…

By Jennelle Zajac, For Iron County Today Public Comment – A resident spoke against a petition to change the city ordinance regarding horse corrals, arguing that reducing the required distance from residences from 75 feet to 40 feet would negatively impact properties due to smell and flies. He emphasized that his concern was not about…