From Cedar City Police Department On May 12, 2026, at approximately 10:25 p.m., Cedar Communications received a 911 call reporting a stabbing in the area of the trailer park located near 1027 North Main Street in Cedar City. Officers responded to the scene and located an adult male victim suffering from multiple stab and cut…

By Julianne Gee, Zion’s Bank During a time when economic pressures are mounting, Cedar City students are learning the importance of saving and how to prepare for their financial futures. In honor of National Teach Children to Save Day, Students at Canyon View Middle School received a lesson on the importance of making smart money…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today An Iron County man accused of transporting severely malnourished horses from Arizona to Utah in an effort to conceal them from law enforcement is now facing multiple animal cruelty charges after investigators found several horses dead or dying. Nathaniel Brendan LeBaron, 49, was arrested April 30 in the…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Iron County School District notified parents this week that Canvas, an online learning platform used by many secondary schools, was impacted by a nationwide cybersecurity incident tied to the hacker group ShinyHunters. In an email sent to parents, the district said it “recently learned that Canvas, a platform…

By May Hunter, for Iron County Today Congratulations to Clearway Energy Group on the ribbon cutting of the new Honeycomb Energy Center in Iron County, held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. John Curtis spoke during the celebration. The Honeycomb Energy Center is a 320-megawatt battery energy storage portfolio serving Iron and Beaver Counties. Honeycomb’s innovative…

By Shauna Lund, Iron County School District Hundreds attended the 75th birthday celebration at East Elementary School recently. Families, former employees and alumni stopped by to reminisce in the hallways and classrooms while also saying goodbye to the old building. The old building is making way for a new, beautiful two-story school that will open…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today The 2nd Battalion, 222nd Field Artillery (Triple Deuce) celebrated its 100th anniversary with a Centennial Commemoration honoring its rich history, including tributes to the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gapyeong and the 20th anniversary of the Battle of Ramadi. This event brought together current and former Soldiers,…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Cedar City man convicted in a child exploitation case has been sentenced to prison following a plea agreement that significantly reduced the charges he originally faced. Derrick Joseph Joslin, 25, was sentenced April 29 in 5th District Court to an indeterminate term of one to 15 years…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today Cedar City joined communities across the United States in hosting community bike rides as an inclusive way to get outside, exercise, reconnect with neighbors, and celebrate cultural diversity during a Cinco de Mayo Spring Fiesta. What is a Slow Roll? The Slow Roll kicks off May as National…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today BZI celebrates the launch of BZI Academy. This event marks an exciting new chapter as they introduce their new brand, vision, and direction. BZI Academy serves as the training and development hub for BZI, equipping team members with the technical, safety, and leadership skills needed to succeed in…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today An Iron County prosecutor has been honored with a statewide award recognizing his work on behalf of crime victims. Trajan Evans, a deputy Iron County attorney, was recently named Prosecutor of the Year by the Utah Victim Service Commission. The award, presented Thursday at the Utah Crime Victims…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today What began as a string of brazen walkout thefts at a Cedar City Home Depot has ended in guilty pleas for six defendants, all of whom now face deportation under court-approved agreements. Among them is Edgardo Duque,43, identified by investigators as the primary figure behind the operation, who…