By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A fight involving a knife at a rural Iron County nursery ended with one man facing an attempted murder charge after deputies said he pressed a blade to another man’s ribs during the struggle. Juan David Ramirez, 19, was arrested Sunday after deputies responded to reports of a…

Dear Fellow Utahns, As we navigate the fallout from Utah’s redistricting debacle, I want to speak directly to you. Like many of you, I am deeply unhappy-frustrated, even— with how this mess played out. Naive promises of “fair maps” and “bipartisan reform” through initiatives like Better Boundaries and Prop 4 have inevitably resulted in a…

From Faith Heaton Jolley, Utah Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife Resources SALT LAKE CITY — If you’ve ever watched birds, you know how unique and interesting they can be. Whether you’ve just started bird-watching or you are an advanced “birder,” consider heading outdoors over the next few weeks to help gather important data…

By John Byron Turner, For Iron County Today For the past three summers I have written many stories about our historic Old Rock Church here in Parowan. You have probably read way too much about all the needed fundraising that has been going on for these three years….well the goal is finally met and the…

Dear Friends and Neighbors, As 2025 comes to a close, I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve you in the Utah Legislature. This year has been full of thoughtful work, important decisions, and meaningful progress on issues that impact every Utah family. From the careful preparation during Interim Meetings to defending our constitutional processes and…

Wrapping Up the Interim Process With our final interim meetings now behind us, I’m proud of the steady, detailed work we’ve done throughout the year to prepare for the upcoming 2026 General Session. Interim is where much of the real governing happens—months of studying issues, reviewing data, meeting with stakeholders, and refining ideas long before…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Cedar City man charged earlier this year with multiple felony sexual offenses has been ordered back to jail after being arrested on a DUI while on pretrial release. Manuelito Rodriguez, 24, was arrested May 7 after Cedar City police responded to reports of an assault in progress…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today  Historic Downtown Cedar City shimmered to life on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, as thousands gathered for the city’s annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony and opening night of the Holiday Tree Jubilee. The long-standing tradition once again marked the official start of the Christmas season, drawing families, visitors, and community…

By Kale Nelson, Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games CEDAR CITY, Utah (December 1, 2025) – The Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games has opened registration for the 2026 Program Year. This special 40th anniversary presentation of the Games, presented by Leavitt Group and Auto-Owners Insurance, offers a blend of longstanding sports as well as growing new…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Court records show a felony obstruction of justice charge against a Cedar City woman has been dismissed. Shayla Vanderpool, 40, of Cedar City, was charged earlier this year with obstruction of justice in connection with a broader criminal investigation. Court records show Vanderpool was accused of hindering an…

By Jeff Corry, For Iron County Today Jeff Corry, Steve Steffensen, Harold “Huck” Shirley, and Steve Shirts, all former teachers at  Cedar High, announce their opposition to the Four-Day School Week now being investigated  by the Iron County School District.  In the October 25, 2025, edition of the Iron County Today, the Iron County School…

From Kathy Heer, The Forge Center for the Arts Cedar City, UT  — A new creative force is emerging in Southern Utah. Today, a team of local arts leaders proudly announces the launch of The Forge Center for the Arts (The Forge), a nonprofit theatre arts organization dedicated to shaping community through heart, connection, and…