By Tom Zulewski, Iron County Today IVINS – As the top of the leaderboard got crowded toward the end of the first round at the Bank of Utah Championship, Austin Smotherman had no problem taking a look at who was in front. By the time his second round was done Friday, Smotherman made the leap…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today Proudly serving Southern Utah since 1955, Lin’s Market has expanded with the opening of a second location in Enoch, Utah. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, to celebrate the opening of the brand-new 65,000-square-foot store. The long-standing Lin’s Market, located at 150 N. Main…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A 37-year-old Paragonah man is heading to prison after prosecutors successfully fought to override a state recommendation that he receive no prison time. Fifth District Court Judge Meb Anderson sentenced Conrad Deckeon Jimenez to 1 to 15 years for his first conviction and up to five years for…

By Julie Christensen, Parowan Medical Clinic Parowan Medical Clinic is excited to welcome Braxton Goff, FNP, to their healthcare team.  With Braxton joining the clinic, Parowan Medical Clinic will have a provider available in the clinic five days a week, including Fridays, providing patients and families with greater access to healthcare. “I’m excited to be…

From Kelli Fratto, Zion Forever Project The Iron County Tourism Office and the U.S. Forest Service recently joined representatives from the Zion Forever Project to celebrate the successful restoration and reopening of the historic Brian Head Overlook, welcoming visitors back to one of the area’s most beloved landmarks.  “The Brian Head Overlook is a special…

By John Mead, John Mead Dance Company Exciting news! On October 9th and 10th, at 7:30PM, at the Heritage Theater in Cedar City, the John Mead Dance Company (JMDC) will present its 3rd season this year with a premiere performance of Catulli, inspired by composer Carl Orff’s rhythmic masterpiece, Catulli Carmina. Enjoy the thrill of…

By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University CEDAR CITY, Utah — Southern Utah University officially opened the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Music Center on Thursday, Sept. 24, marking a transformative milestone for its growing music program. Located at the corner of 300 West and University Boulevard, the 51,250-square-foot building bridges campus history with modern,…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A July traffic stop that uncovered about a kilogram of fentanyl led to sharply different sentences this month: consecutive prison terms for the passenger and probation for the driver. Jose Mario Yepiz Gonzalez, 36, pleaded guilty to attempted fentanyl trafficking and possession of a controlled substance with intent…

By Marty Warburton, Cedar City Music Arts CCMA’s 97th season hit the ground running mid-September with the presentation of John Reischman & the Jaybirds as the season opener. They were a hit! On the heels of the inaugural event are the Spanish Brass from, you guessed it, Spain! A quintet of like minded countrymen with…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A 30-year-old man convicted of raping a 15-year-old girl was sentenced Wednesday to five years to life in the Utah State Prison. Fifth District Judge Meb Anderson ordered Pedro Javier Zuniga Velasquez on Sept. 16 to begin serving the prison term immediately. Zuniga pleaded guilty Aug. 5 to…

By Amy Gold, Orchestra of Southern Utah Your musical dreams come true on October 1 as the Orchestra of Southern Utah presents Magic in Motion, an evening featuring beloved musical favorites inspired by timeless stories and popular films. The season-opening concert will take place at the new SUU Music Building, the George S. and Dolores…

By Mary Nelson, Cedar City Public Information Officer Cedar City is thrilled to announce the new Cedar City Cares Committee, passed by the City Council on Wednesday, which is dedicated to the beautification and cleanup of the community. “The Cedar City Cares Committee will make a big impact in our community,” said Mayor Steve Nelson.…