by Amy Gold, OSU Manager Wonderful new music comes your way on April 9 at the Heritage Center, 7:30 p.m.  Six young composers premiere their work from the Hal Campbell Young Composer Contest plus Bernstein’s Overture to Candide and American Dance Suite by Keith Bradshaw. The “Made in the USA” concert is presented by the Orchestra of Southern…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today                                       ` Three people were arrested after deputies say masked suspects cut through a locked gate, entered multiple mountain properties and burglarized a cabin before fleeing the area. Andrew Phillip Rauskin, 33, Evan Robert Newmiller, 34, and Rachel Rochell Cotton, 43, were taken into custody following the March…

 By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for a vandalism incident that caused an estimated $35,000 in damage to farm equipment in the Beryl Junction area. Deputies with the Iron County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report around 1 p.m.…

By Kale Nelson, Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games CEDAR CITY, Utah (March 21, 2026) – Wrestling is an iconic sport in the Olympic movement, which made it only fitting Utah’s official state games started its ’40th Anniversary’ season with a multi-day wrestling event. The Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games opened its 2026 Program Season with…

By Haven Scott, True Life Center True Life Center announces the return of its annual Go Conference, taking place March 27–29 in Cedar City. Centered on the theme Go Local, this year’s event challenges the Southern Utah community to bridge the gap between mission work and local impact — demonstrating that the call to serve…

By Shauna Lund, Iron County School District Superintendent Dr. Lance Hatch reviewed the requirements for replacing a board vacancy with board members during Tuesday’s work meeting. Hatch said the steps for replacing a board member midterm are outlined in Utah Code 20A-1-511. However, provisions in other laws must also be followed, such as interviewing and…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today  Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital recently unveiled its newly expanded Emergency Department and Molecular Imaging Center, significantly enhancing access to life-saving care for the community. The hospital hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house to showcase the expansion, which is designed to improve access to care for…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Eight people are being held without bail on federal immigration detainers after a retail theft ring targeting a Cedar City Home Depot was uncovered. The arrests stem from a series of thefts reported between February and early March. Investigators say the suspects allegedly loaded carts with high-value items…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A California man was sentenced this week in Iron County to an indeterminate prison term after admitting he attempted to steal a side-by-side off Interstate 15 while under the influence of methamphetamine. Dale Wesley Morgan, 40, was ordered to serve up to five years in the Utah State…

By Jase Thomas, Harmony Public Involvement Iron County, Utah – Vision Iron County (VIC), a local volunteer organization dedicated to  improving Outdoor Recreation and Open Spaces in Iron County, is hosting a public listening  session to get feedback from rural residents of Iron County about future outdoor recreation  improvements. The session will be held for…

By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University CEDAR CITY, Utah — Southern Utah University (SUU) invites the community to celebrate its storied history and promising future during the annual Founders Week, March 23–28. This year’s celebration blends tradition with student-centered activities, highlighting SUU’s commitment to community impact and meaningful relationships. “The story of our founding is…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A man convicted of sexually abusing a child was sentenced Wednesday in Cedar City to a lengthy prison term in 5th District Court. Jose Angel Jaime Aguilar, 28, appeared before Judge Matthew L. Bell on March 11 for sentencing after previously pleading guilty to one count of aggravated…