By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today For two weeks, a group of Iron County teenagers are trading summer downtime for CPR training, patrol car scenarios, defensive tactics, search and rescue exercises and a firsthand look at what it means to serve a community. The Iron County Sheriff’s Office Junior Deputy Academy gives youth ages…

By Salt Lake Tribune staff Utah holds a unique place in the country’s history — it is a crossroads for different communities that have shaped the western United States. And we want to explore that history through the voices of the next generation of Utah’s leaders. To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, Iron County Today and…

From Brittney Corry, Utah Shakespeare Festival CEDAR CITY, Utah — June 12, 2026 — Southern Utah University (SUU) invites art lovers and community members to the 10th anniversary celebration of The Beverley Taylor Sorenson Center for the Arts on Friday, June 26, 2026. The day is open to the public and includes many admission-free events.…

From Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University To meet the growing need for student affairs professionals in higher education, Southern Utah University (SUU) is proud to announce its redesigned Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Higher Education and Student Affairs degree program. This graduate program provides a unique combination of practitioner-learning in student development. Launching in fall…

By Tyler Brown, For Iron County Today The Cedar City American Legion Post 74 and American Legion Auxiliary Post 74 are proud to sponsor five outstanding young men and 14 outstanding young women to attend the 2026 Utah Boys State and Utah Girls State programs. Boys State and Girls State are the premier youth programs…

From Press (Curtis) WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT); Mike Lee (R-UT), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee; John Barrasso (R-WY), Majority Whip; and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) joined Utah Governor Spencer Cox (R-UT) and Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) for a meeting on Colorado River negotiations. They discussed the future of the Colorado River Basin…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today The 46th Annual Paiute Restoration Gathering Pow-Wow was a two-day event held in Cedar City, Utah, and hosted by the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah at their outdoor arbor. This annual gathering celebrates the restoration of the tribe’s federal recognition and honors Paiute culture, heritage, and community. The…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A 34-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after authorities say he crossed a highway median causing another vehicle to roll over before leaving the scene of the crash. Jose Antonio Castro Rodriguez was booked into the Iron County Jail on suspicion of failing to remain at an accident involving…

The proposed development would include a data center and a 1.5-gigawatt natural gas power plant about 15 miles northwest of Cedar City. By Brooke Larsen & Samantha Moilanen, The Salt Lake Tribune  “This article is published through the Utah News Collaborative, a partnership of news organizations in Utah that aims to inform readers across the…

By Dr. Lien Hoang, UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement Chief Medical Officer As more Americans live longer, maintaining brain health is becoming an increasingly important part of overall well-being. During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, and throughout the year, there’s growing awareness that there are simple, everyday ways to support brain health as we age. Research estimates…

By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University This year, Southern Utah University (SUU) and the Cedar City community will mark a historic milestone as the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games celebrates its 40th anniversary. To honor this legacy, the 40th season kicks off with a star-studded Opening Ceremony on Friday, June 5, at Eccles Coliseum,…

By Jennelle Zajac, For Iron County Today Public Hearing Regarding Zone Change The meeting began with a public hearing concerning a proposed zone change for a fifteen-acre (approx.) parcel of property owned by PCP Trust (Parcel A-0026-0027-0000) from Agricultural Zone A1 to Residential Zone R3. The parcel is located west of 600W between Center and…