By Jennelle Zajac, For Iron County Today Opening and Recognitions After the usual opening ceremonies, the Mayor took a moment to recognize the recent passing of former council member Patti Vesely, highlighting her contributions to the city. The Mayor stated, “She was a wonderful council member on city council and an advocate for good, a…

From Shauna Lund, For Iron County Today  Water, birthday cake, and ducks seem to have little in common, but at 5 p.m. on May 28, the three will come together in a family friendly celebration hosted by the Cedar City Rotary Club. How do the three connect? Here’s the story of each: Water — Seven…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Cedar City man with a lengthy criminal history has been sentenced to five years to life in the Utah State Prison. His conviction followed two separate investigations into drug distribution. Taylor Matthew Button, 28, has been sentenced to five years to life in the Utah State Prison…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Cedar City woman has pleaded guilty to felony charges in connection with a series of crimes involving child sexual abuse, bringing a troubling case one step closer to resolution. Angelica Moody, 44, entered her plea last week in Fifth District Court, admitting to charges that included sodomy…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today The grand opening of the newly expanded Cedar City Regional Airport terminal was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday May 5, 2025. After 12 long months of construction the Cedar City Regional Airport project was finally finished. The newly expanded larger passenger holding area was packed with…

By Jennelle Zajac, For Iron County Today With the annexation not officially approved, Parowan City Council held a special meeting on Wednesday, April 23 at 6pm to continue the discussion regarding the AJM annexation agreement, specifically addressing zoning, road improvements, and park/open space requirements. The council sought to clarify outstanding questions from the previous meeting…

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…