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…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Cedar City man is facing multiple felony charges after police say an attempted arrest escalated into a violent confrontation at a gas station. Michael James Torp, 39, was arrested Dec. 28 and booked into the Iron County Jail on five counts of assault on a peace officer…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today On most mornings, Iron County Sheriff Deputy Tom Cowan stood near the entrance of Cedar City’s Justice Court, greeting people as they came through security. Some were there to pay traffic tickets. Others were showing up for hearings, jury duty or paperwork they didn’t fully understand. Many arrived…

From John Zierow, Community Relations & Public Information Officer CEDAR CITY, Utah – On January 5, 2026, Steven Nelson will be sworn in as the Mayor of Cedar City at 12 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.  Waldo Galan will also be sworn in for his first term as a new City Councilman, and…

By Marty Warburton, for Iron County Today The rush of the holidays have come and gone. All of a sudden it is 2026, and Cedar City Music Arts is back on the musical warpath. Continuing with their 96th season, CCMA presents “The Valencia Baryton Project.” So, what is a Baryton? Well, long story short, it’s…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Fifth District Court judge recently dismissed a child abuse case against a Cedar City man after refusing to bind the charge over for trial following a preliminary hearing. Judge Meb Anderson declined to bind over the charge against Landon Michael Kartchner, 26, in a ruling issued Dec.…