By Jewly Krause, Cedar City Children’s Musical Theatre When anyone thinks of SpongeBob – they immediately think of a silly cartoon. However, this musical is so different. It has a special message that shows us the value of coming together as a community, especially in times of crisis; that everyone has their own diverse strengths…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today   Enoch City: August 16, 2024-The Iron County community gathered today for the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the new Iron County Children’s’ Justice Center, a momentous occasion that highlighted the generosity and collaboration of so many who made this dream a reality. The new facility, built by…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   Two individuals caught with 25 pounds of meth during an April traffic stop have been sentenced in Iron County. Faily Chavez, 29, and Ramond Allen, 26, were pulled over on April 2, 2024, near Cedar City for following another vehicle too closely on Interstate 15. During the…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   An imposter posing as a law enforcement officer is dialing up Iron County residents, demanding cash for bogus legal issues.  The imposter is targeting community members with demands for payment, claiming they owe for supposed legal issues like outstanding warrants, citations, missed court dates, and even missed…

From Karyn Keanaaina, Southwest Technical College Cedar City, Utah — Since its inception and opening, the Cedar City Business & Innovation Center, housed at Southwest Technical College, has been a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering small business growth and innovation in Cedar City. This center is a testament to Cedar City’s commitment to supporting entrepreneurs…

The National Monument welcomes visitors to celebrate  From The Zion News Desk CEDAR CITY, Utah – On August 22, 2024, Cedar Breaks National Monument is opening a brand-new Visitor Contact Station thanks to the help of the National Park Service-Centennial Challenge Program, the Zion National Park Forever Project, and Iron County. “This building gives us…

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…