By Gabrielle Costello, Southern Utah University Each year at Southern Utah University, a valedictorian is selected from each of the colleges to represent their graduating classes. These exceptional students reflect both academic achievement and a deep dedication to their campus and community. College of Performing and Visual Arts – Kira Wootton Kira Wootton has been…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A 19-year-old man was arrested late Wednesday after police say he assaulted another resident inside a Cedar City group home.  Eagle Nicholas Moya was booked into the Iron County Correctional Facility on a third-degree felony charge of aggravated assault following the incident at the Chrysalis Home, located at…

By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University CEDAR CITY, Utah — Southern Utah University (SUU) is proud to announce Emily Sage Wheeler, a musical theatre major from Grace, Idaho, has been named the University Valedictorian for the Class of 2026. This prestigious honor recognizes Wheeler’s exceptional academic record and her significant contributions to SUU’s Department of…

From  Ann Powell, For Iron County Today Cedar City — For more than three decades, Christ the King Catholic Church has quietly supported families in need through the St. Martha’s Baby Basket project, providing essential items for newborns and their mothers. Now, the community will have an opportunity to contribute to that effort during an…

Cedar City woman sets World Record in Ohio for a 132.5 lb Strict Curl By Diane Dreyer, For Iron County Today Camille Palmer of Cedar City became the first woman on American soil to strict curl 130 lbs (58.97 kg). Taking that weight on a 2nd attempt after opening the meet successfully with a 125…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Cedar City man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after deputies say he drove off the roadway and crashed into multiple parked vehicles, allegedly while under the influence. Michael Steven Lucero, 43, is facing charges of driving under the influence, a class A misdemeanor, and failure to operate within…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A man was arrested Tuesday night after deputies say he pointed a handgun at another driver during a road rage incident on Interstate 15 in Iron County. Jeffery T. Rindlisbacher, 35, is facing a third-degree felony charge of threatening with or using a dangerous weapon in a fight…

By Mary Saylor, For Iron County Today Two Cedar Middle School teachers have been named Southern Utah STEM Teachers of the Year, highlighting their impact both in and out of the classroom. Lisa Allred was awarded Excellence in Science, and Dale Prince was recognized for Excellence in Technology. These honors are part of the Southern…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today  Over 1,000 fifth-grade students from Iron County were engaged over two days of demonstrations, Jeopardy-style games, and hands-on learning about water and its importance. Students rotated through various stations, each highlighting different aspects of water, including the water cycle, clouds, aquatic wildlife, water rights, irrigation, and conservation. It…

By John Byron Turner, For Iron County Today We celebrate a lot of events in Parowan, but there is one that is very unique compared to the other celebrations here. Every year, just before Easter, the 3rd and 4th graders at the elementary school are given an assignment that’s not found in any of their…

By Dara Johnson, For Iron County Today Utah ranks 50th in K-12 education funding. While The Beverly Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program (BTS) tries to compensate for that lack, BTS funding doesn’t reach all Utah elementary schools, and Utah legislature recently considered cutting BTS funding completely. The elementary schools in the Iron County School District (ICSD) are doing everything they can to fund…

By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University CEDAR CITY, Utah — On Saturday, March 28, the Southern Utah University (SUU) community continued a century-old tradition of giving back during the annual SUU Day of Service. Marking a key highlight of the University’s Founder’s Week celebrations, 179 volunteers fanned out across Iron County to strengthen the community…