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…

The free program educates guests about forest health and local geology   From Forest Service U.S. Department of Agriculture BRIAN HEAD, Utah January 5, 2026 — Brian Head Resort announced the return of Ski with a Ranger, a free on-mountain tour offered in partnership with the Dixie National Forest. Tours depart at 1 p.m. from the base…

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 May Hunter, For Iron County Today As the clock strikes midnight and fireworks illuminate the sky, millions around the world will welcome the promise of a new year with a list of resolutions. However, research and evidence suggest that these well-intentioned goals often fall by the wayside before January comes to a close. Are…

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.…

“My total responsibility is to bear witness of the Lord Jesus Christ” from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Newsroom With heavy hearts, we announce that President Jeffrey R. Holland, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died on Saturday, December 27, 2025,…

By Shauna Lund, Iron County School District Small tweaks have been made to the proposed boundary changes, the Board of Education of Iron County School District learned Tuesday. Business Administrator Todd Hess said the changes came following discussions with the Principal at East Elementary who worried about opening the new building nearly at capacity. East…

From Faith Heaton Jolley, Utah Department of Natural Resources SALT LAKE CITY — Collecting shed antlers from many big game species, including deer, elk and moose, is a popular pastime in Utah. But before you head outdoors to collect shed antlers during the next few months, you must complete the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources’ Antler Gathering Ethics…