By Shauna Lund, Iron County School District The Board of Education of Iron County School District approved the traditional calendar for 2026-27. However, the board also agreed it would continue to discuss different options for future school years. Board member Tyrel Eddy moved to approve the traditional calendar for 2026-27, but also to submit to…

By Jennelle Zajac, For Iron County Today Mayor Pro Tem Election Rochelle Topham was elected as Mayor Pro Tem for the meeting due to the mayor’s absence. Public Comments Parowan Resident Boyd Whitworth discussed concerns about the South Interchange following the opening of the Maverick Station. He highlighted increased traffic and safety issues for motorists…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today Southern Utah University’s Department of Theatre, Dance, and Arts Administration welcomed 44 schools and more than 1,250 students and theatre educators from across Utah to Cedar City for the state’s premier secondary theatre conference, DramaCon, held January 22–24, 2026. Conference participants engaged in a wide range of workshops,…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Nevada man was arrested late Thursday night after Utah Highway Patrol troopers responded to a report of a fire burning inside a vehicle along Interstate 15 in Iron County. According to charging documents filed in 5th District Court, troopers were dispatched shortly after 11:20 p.m. on Jan.…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A man convicted in an online sting operation targeting child sexual predators was sentenced earlier this month to prison in Iron County, with the court ordering his sentence to run consecutive to time he is already serving in another case. Andrew Thomas Robinson was recently sentenced by Judge…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A man involved in a high-speed pursuit that began in Washington County and ended in Iron County was sentenced Tuesday to prison after pleading guilty to possessing a stolen vehicle. Maurice Terae Chavarry was sentenced Jan. 13 by Judge Meb Anderson to one to 15 years in the…

By Jennelle Zajac, For Iron County Today Public Comment – During the public comment section, Cecilie Evans, a representative from the Iron County Homeowners Association, requested increased collaboration between the association, city staff, and council members prior to council meetings to proactively address building industry concerns. They also shared findings from the NAHB price-out research,…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Cedar City man was sentenced Thursday in 5th District Court after pleading guilty in a case prosecutors said expanded significantly following the review of digital evidence obtained two days after his initial arrest. Joshua Henry Quist, 29, was sentenced to one to 15 years in the Utah…

Iron County Search and Rescue helps stranded motorists near Cedar Breaks By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Blowing snow and high winds recently created dangerous conditions near Cedar Breaks, prompting Iron County Search and Rescue to respond to a stranded vehicle and safely evacuate four motorists. The call came in at 6:10 a.m. reporting…

By Bruce Gavin, For Iron County Today Cedar City (Coal Creek Trail) parkrun closed out the year with impressive participation and a growing reputation as one of Cedar City’s most welcoming weekly community events. The free, timed 5k held every Saturday morning has attracted walkers, runners, families, and visitors from the local area, across the…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today Cedar City Councilman Scott Phillips had an idea for the America 250 quilts. It all started with a notion he had been thinking about for several months. As he looked at all the celebrations that are going on and being planned for America’s 250th Birthday Celebration, he began…

By Jessie Stuart, Land Trusts Protection & Advocacy Office Salt Lake City, UTAH–January 5, 2026–The School and Institutional Trust Funds Office (SITFO) announced that the Trust Lands Permanent Funds will distribute a record-breaking $134 million to public schools for the 2026-27 school year, marking a 20% increase from last year’s distribution of $111 million. The…