By Shauna Lund, Iron County School District Hundreds attended the 75th birthday celebration at East Elementary School recently. Families, former employees and alumni stopped by to reminisce in the hallways and classrooms while also saying goodbye to the old building. The old building is making way for a new, beautiful two-story school that will open…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today The 2nd Battalion, 222nd Field Artillery (Triple Deuce) celebrated its 100th anniversary with a Centennial Commemoration honoring its rich history, including tributes to the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gapyeong and the 20th anniversary of the Battle of Ramadi. This event brought together current and former Soldiers,…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Cedar City man convicted in a child exploitation case has been sentenced to prison following a plea agreement that significantly reduced the charges he originally faced. Derrick Joseph Joslin, 25, was sentenced April 29 in 5th District Court to an indeterminate term of one to 15 years…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today Cedar City joined communities across the United States in hosting community bike rides as an inclusive way to get outside, exercise, reconnect with neighbors, and celebrate cultural diversity during a Cinco de Mayo Spring Fiesta. What is a Slow Roll? The Slow Roll kicks off May as National…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today BZI celebrates the launch of BZI Academy. This event marks an exciting new chapter as they introduce their new brand, vision, and direction. BZI Academy serves as the training and development hub for BZI, equipping team members with the technical, safety, and leadership skills needed to succeed in…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today An Iron County prosecutor has been honored with a statewide award recognizing his work on behalf of crime victims. Trajan Evans, a deputy Iron County attorney, was recently named Prosecutor of the Year by the Utah Victim Service Commission. The award, presented Thursday at the Utah Crime Victims…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today What began as a string of brazen walkout thefts at a Cedar City Home Depot has ended in guilty pleas for six defendants, all of whom now face deportation under court-approved agreements. Among them is Edgardo Duque,43, identified by investigators as the primary figure behind the operation, who…

By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games (USG), an outreach department of Southern Utah University (SUU), and Brian Head Resort have agreed to a collaborative sponsorship that will focus on marketing of summer events throughout Iron County. As part of the agreement, USG will host…

From Kale Nelson, Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games CEDAR CITY, Utah (April 25, 2026) – The first of a series of scheduled collaborations in 2026 between the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games and the Las Vegas Raiders took place at Eccles Coliseum in Cedar City Saturday. LHM USG, an outreach department of Southern Utah…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah – The 2026 season for the Southern Utah Flippin’ Birds was defined by resilience, growth, and a championship standard that continues to define the program. The team nabbed its fourth straight conference title, third straight MPSF Gymnast of the Year and Freshman of the Year, 14th straight NCAA…

By Marty Warburton, For Iron County Today Though Winter and Spring are still squabbling over bragging rights, Cedar City has already chugged  through a full one third of 2026. We know Spring will eventually win by a landslide.  We know we will soon start seeing new lambs, graduation announcements, and backyard weeds.  As Summer plans…

By Susie Knudsen, Leavitt Group Cedar City, UT (April 20, 2026) – Leavitt Group, a national insurance brokerage, recently brought employees together in Cedar City, Utah, and across the country for its first annual Day of Service. The initiative, led by its Leavitt Engage program, focused on creating opportunities for employees to give back in…