By Ruth Scovill As we entered the beautiful sanctuary of the St Jude’s Episcopol Church to attend the Elizabethan Mass on August 3rd, we were greeted by the lovely piano prelude music provided by Kipper Roach, who would provide the accompaniment throughout the service. There was a good crowd for the service. As the time…

By Karen Ence Cedar City, UT – August 10, 2024 – The Canyon View High School auditorium buzzed with excitement on Saturday evening as the Miss Iron County and Miss Iron County’s Teen Pageant took center stage. Contestants from across the county showcased their skills and poise in a series of captivating events including Interview,…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   The Utah Supreme Court was thrust into a pivotal debate Friday as it weighed whether late-postmarked ballots should be counted in the tight Republican primary race for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District.  Attorneys for Colby Jenkins, who narrowly lost to incumbent Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy, argues that the…

From Jennifer Davis, Children’s Justice Center   Iron County, UT – The time has finally come for us to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new facility for the Iron County Children’s Justice Center! Thanks to the wonderful community and generous donations, this beautiful facility is now a reality. We broke ground…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A Cedar City man was sentenced on August 5, to up to 15 years in the Utah State Prison following a plea agreement that found him guilty on two felony charges.  Fifth District Court Judge Matthew L. Bell sentenced Jacob Dean Hodson, 33, to an indeterminate term…

By Heidi Hailstone, Liberty Camp Youth Council Liberty Camp is a fun, educational experience for kids and youth. It is a week-long event held annually around Independence Day. Kids, ages 6-11 are put in groups run by older youth. The groups rotate through different stations learning about the founding of our nation, liberty, responsibility, and…

By Katie Neves, Utah Shakespeare Festival “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players,” Shakespeare observed. For 31 years, the Utah Shakespeare Festival has embraced this philosophy, turning the Southwest Utah Youth Center into a stage where disadvantaged youth can step into exciting roles, develop new skills, and gain confidence…

By Faith Heaton Jolley, Utah Department of Natural Resources SALT LAKE CITY —  The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is proposing changes to the current fishing regulations in Utah, as well as a few other rule amendments, and is seeking the public’s feedback.   Proposed changes for fishing regulations for 2025-26 In order to implement…

Construction and steel company BZI is thrilled to see the results from its support of educational programs for K-12 From Kayla McFarland, For Iron County Today KANARRAVILLE, Utah (July 30, 2024)– BZI® (bzi.com), nationally recognized for its transformative innovations in the construction and steel industries, celebrated the successful second year of the SUU/BZI Youth Engineering…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today The 18th annual event will be held August 22, 2024 from 6-9PM. The community event will have cars, music, food, a bounce house, and raffles. “Bradshaw Chevy hosts the same fundraiser every year to raise money for a charity or an individual in need. We have a committee…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A 30-year-old Paragonah man was arrested last week for several felony charges after explicit videos were allegedly found on his phone.  Jacob Tanner Larson was charged with two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, both second-degree felonies. Larson’s arrest came after investigators received a tip in June…

By Bruce Gavin parkrun is a free, weekly, 5k community event in open spaces around the world. In the United States, there are 73 active parkrun each Saturday, which count towards the more than 2,200 different parkrun events held every Saturday in 22 different countries. These events draw hundreds of thousands of runners, joggers, and…