By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today    A 30-year-old man passing through Cedar City in July will now spend the next five years in Utah after a 5th District Court judge handed him a prison term after he brutally beat a woman.  Robert Schutt was sentenced to up to five years in the Utah…

  By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   Southern Utah University was the first to forfeit a volleyball match against San José State last week, followed by several other schools, amid speculation there was a transgender player on the Spartans’ team. Following SUU’s decision, Boise State University canceled its Sept. 28 match against San…

From Rick Holman, Cedar Ridge Estates Developer Bob Davidson and Coldwell Banker Advantage Real Estate Corporation are pleased to announce the Grand Opening of one of Cedar City’s premier residential “Gated” developments – Cedar Ridge Estates. This SPECTACULAR 12-lot residential subdivision is elevated and adjacent to Cedar City’s Cedar Ridge Golf Course Clubhouse. Superior, unparalleled…

From Jonathan Pyne, National Park Service   Cedar City, Utah – After a very successful summer season, the Visitor Center at Cedar Breaks will be closing for the winter. Visitor Services will not be available starting October 13th, but the park remains open year-round. Visitors are still welcome to drive through the park, hike trails,…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today Cache Valley Bank moved into a historic building at 26 N. Main Street in downtown Cedar City.  Built in the 70’s, it has been renovated and restored to its original state. A product of his time, L. Robert Gardner designed the building and several other buildings with the…

From Jennifer Plecki, U.S. Forest Service   CEDAR CITY, Utah —The USDA Forest Service is again selling Christmas tree permits through Recreation.gov, which makes it convenient for visitors to find and purchase permits to cut holiday trees from their favorite National Forest. Recreation.gov makes it easy to purchase a permit. However, the public is always…

Steel Company One of the First to Adopt and Identify the Best Ways to Apply Virtual Reality in the Steel Industry From Kayla McFarland, for the Iron County Today KANARARAVILLE, UT (Oct. 2, 2024) — BZI® (bzi.com), nationally recognized for its transformative innovations in the construction and steel industries, announced it is now utilizing virtual…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today For Dallin Brooks, Cedar City isn’t just home — it’s where his family’s roots run deep. His father, Dr. David Brooks, cared for the community as a physician for over 20 years. Now, Brooks is following his own path of service, stepping into the courtroom as the newest…

By Brent Potter, For Iron County Today   The Southern Utah Book Festival will host its inaugural event October 14-19th, 2024 in partnership with the Utah Humanities Statewide Book Festival. Cedar City has been designated as a hub site. Events will be held throughout Historic Downtown and will be free to the public. For more…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A yard worker convicted of forcibly groping a woman at her home in Newcastle has been sentenced to up to five years in Utah State Prison. Andrew Gerard Wirsing, 51, was sentenced last week in Cedar City’s 5th District Court after pleading guilty on Aug. 12 to…

From Marlo Ihler, Utah Shakespeare Festival   The Utah Shakespeare Festival announces the upcoming departure of Donn Jersey, director of development and communications, at the end of the season after six and a half years of  leadership. Jersey will continue his involvement in the arts and mental health fields as he  transitions into advisory roles…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A 37-year-old Las Vegas man was sentenced last week to two five-year sentences in prison after being convicted on charges involving a minor.  Vernon Ross was sentenced to the Utah State Prison for attempted sexual exploitation and unlawful sexual conduct with a 16-17 year old, both third-degree…