The 2025 General Legislative Session has officially come to an end. This all-out sprint of the final week was a great cap to seven weeks of hard work.  My colleagues and I worked diligently for in Rural Utah and the rest of the state to pass bills that strengthen our economy, invest in education, enhance…

By Glen Reber, The Fellas Barbershop Cedar City’s very own The Fellas Barbershop is celebrating one year of serving the community, creating fresh cuts, and building an unmatched barbering experience. Since opening its doors, the shop has quickly grown into a household name, earning the title of Cedar City’s highest-rated barbershop with over 500 five-star…

From the Office of Rep. Celeste Maloy   Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (UT-02) introduced a Congressional Review Act resolution to block a National Park Service rule that prohibits the use of ORVs and street-legal ATVs on 24 miles of park roads in Glen Canyon Recreation Area.   This rule prohibits the use of…

From Nancy Leigh, For Iron County Today On March 12, 1975, Brian Head Town, a small resort community, was officially incorporated and since that time Brian Head has become a resort community destination for those seeking the resort town type of lifestyle. On March 12, 2025, Brian Head will celebrate its 50th Anniversary with two…

Friends and Neighbors,   There’s just one week left in the legislative session now, and below are updates on the legislation I’m working on and supporting this session.   Strengthening Public Safety In an effort to address the issue of repeat criminal offenders reentering the country illegally, a new measure is being introduced to impose…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A Kanarraville man faces a minimum of ten years in the Utah State Prison after being convicted of a first-degree felony Jonathan Chance Murdock, 39, pleaded guilty in 5th District Court to aggravated sexual abuse of a child. He was initially charged with six first-degree felonies including…

For Utah As we enter Week 6 and the final stretch of the 2025 General Legislative Session, much has already been accomplished for Utah. I have been working hard to strengthen our community and secure Utah’s future by supporting legislation that enhances election integrity, promotes local economic growth, and protects individual freedoms. With just one…

We officially have one week remaining in the 2025 General Legislative Session. I walked into the Session with ten bills and seven have already made it through the process to the Governor’s desk. We’re working hard to get my final bills over the finish line. I’m looking forward to working with my colleagues to finish…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A Las Vegas man has pleaded guilty in connection to an incident involving an employee at a Cedar City restaurant. Steven C. Jackson, 65, was arrested on Nov. 17, 2024, after law enforcement received a report about his alleged conduct toward an employee at IHOP. According to…

By Faith Heaton Jolley, Utah Department of Natural Resources   CEDAR CITY — Utah Department of Natural Resources law enforcement officers are seeking information from the public after several raptor species, including hawks and owls, were illegally killed in southern Utah over the last several months.   Between December and February, 11 birds have been…

President Trump froze funds used to pay for federal contracts with businesses. “We hope we can find a way to compensate” businesses, a spokesperson for the Bureau of Land Management in Utah said.   By Shannon Sollitt, The Salt Lake Tribune    This article is published through the Utah News Collaborative, a partnership of news…

From Bella Pinnock, For Iron County Today   Washington, D.C. — During a House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands hearing, Rep. Celeste Maloy (UT-02) questioned Washington County Attorney Eric Clarke about how federal agencies and red tape are costing taxpayers time and money in land management decisions. Rep. Maloy: I want to thank all the witnesses…