By Ruth Scovill, for Iron County Today The National Day of Prayer was held May 1, 2025 at the Community Presbyterian Church. This sanctuary, with its beautiful stained glass windows, gave the event a feeling of reverence and intimacy. Rev Timm High of the Community Presbyterian Church welcomed the gathering and gave a little history…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A nonprofit serving homeless and at-risk youth in Cedar City is facing major funding uncertainty this year due to federal freezes, raising concerns about the future stability of local services for vulnerable teenagers. Youth Futures, which operates youth shelters in Cedar City, St. George and Ogden, relies heavily…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Cedar City developer who built dozens of homes over the last decade is now facing a criminal investigation, civil litigation, and mounting allegations of fraud and misconduct. David Bruce Kuykendall, owner of the now-defunct Diamond K Construction, is charged with theft, fraud, and acting as a contractor…

Cedar City, Utah – April 30, 2025 At approximately 3:30 a.m. today, Cedar City Police Department and other emergency personnel responded to a single-vehicle accident on State Route 56 near 2700 West. Initial investigation indicates that the vehicle crossed into on-coming traffic before leaving the roadway and colliding with multiple unoccupied, parked vehicles in the…

By Shauna Lund, Iron County School District Iron County School District administrators and the Board of Education continue to look at creative solutions for future building needs. Superintendent Lance Hatch and Business Administrator Todd Hess updated the board on some possibilities under consideration. The discussion included facility needs and possible funding methods. Unlike many counties…

By Nikki Koontz, SUU AVP of Marketing Communication Southern Utah University honored the Class of 2025 at its 126th annual Commencement Ceremony on April 24, 2025, celebrating the hard work, perseverance, and accomplishments of this year’s graduates. The event recognized the dedication of 2,859 graduates who represent a rich tapestry of backgrounds—from 41 countries, 47…

By May Hunter, For the Iron County Today Kyle has an intense eye for detail. He has produced some stunning art that is imaginative and fine-tuned. He is a perfect example of artistic ability—especially in creating unique and distinctive tie-dye articles. Kyle loves to draw! He’s been tie-dying for years. Several summers ago, he asked…

By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah University’s Construction Management club achieved a historic first-place victory in the Design Build category at the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) National Construction Management Competition in Reno, Nevada. This marks the first time SUU has won the competition since 2013. SUU sent 28…

From Charles Triplett, For Iron County Today Southern Utah, on 23rd of April at 11 am at 2002 N Main St Suite #3, Cedar City, UT 84721 Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association® (CVMA®) Chapter 49-4 is proud to announce a donation of $2,500 to Sandstone Psychology, a dedicated mental health clinic serving the Southern Utah community.…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Two Cedar City residents have been sentenced to a combined 27 years in federal prison for providing the fentanyl that led to the overdose death of a Utah woman last spring. John Parry, 40, was sentenced to 15 years and his co-defendant Kimberly Dawn Hare, 34, received 12…

by Mersadies Reber, THE FELLAS BARBER SHOP I want to share a story about our barbershop, how it started, how much we love the communities that surround us, and how grateful we are for our barbers, clients & community. We started in 2018, as a small 5 chair shop in Spanish Fork, Utah. We started…