By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Cedar City man remains jailed without bail after an FBI investigation linked him to paid subscriptions to a dark-web site offering child sexual abuse material. James Joseph Simpkins, 49, was arrested Sept. 16 on suspicion of sexual exploitation of a minor, a second-degree felony.  While the FBI…

By Jennelle Zajac, For Iron County Today Main Street Right-of-Way Vacation The council held a public hearing on vacating an undeveloped, platted section of Main Street to align legal property boundaries with the existing roadway. The change will allow adjacent property adjustments and formal dedication of Foothills Drive, supporting future development. No public comments were…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today  Southern Utah University (SUU) was founded in 1897 in Cedar City, Utah. It was originally established as a teacher-training school known as the Branch Normal School. Location Classes first began in September 1897 inside an existing downtown building known as Ward Hall. At the time, constructing a new…

By Tom Zulewski, Iron County Today IVINS – As the top of the leaderboard got crowded toward the end of the first round at the Bank of Utah Championship, Austin Smotherman had no problem taking a look at who was in front. By the time his second round was done Friday, Smotherman made the leap…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today Proudly serving Southern Utah since 1955, Lin’s Market has expanded with the opening of a second location in Enoch, Utah. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, to celebrate the opening of the brand-new 65,000-square-foot store. The long-standing Lin’s Market, located at 150 N. Main…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A 37-year-old Paragonah man is heading to prison after prosecutors successfully fought to override a state recommendation that he receive no prison time. Fifth District Court Judge Meb Anderson sentenced Conrad Deckeon Jimenez to 1 to 15 years for his first conviction and up to five years for…

By ICT staff, For Iron County Today A 53-year-old man was arrested in connection with the shooting death of a coworker found Wednesday, Sept. 30, at a trailer park in Milford, UT. Edmond Eddie Benally was booked into the Beaver County Jail for investigation of murder, carrying a weapon while under the influence and public…

By Julie Christensen, Parowan Medical Clinic Parowan Medical Clinic is excited to welcome Braxton Goff, FNP, to their healthcare team.  With Braxton joining the clinic, Parowan Medical Clinic will have a provider available in the clinic five days a week, including Fridays, providing patients and families with greater access to healthcare. “I’m excited to be…

From Kelli Fratto, Zion Forever Project The Iron County Tourism Office and the U.S. Forest Service recently joined representatives from the Zion Forever Project to celebrate the successful restoration and reopening of the historic Brian Head Overlook, welcoming visitors back to one of the area’s most beloved landmarks.  “The Brian Head Overlook is a special…

By John Mead, John Mead Dance Company Exciting news! On October 9th and 10th, at 7:30PM, at the Heritage Theater in Cedar City, the John Mead Dance Company (JMDC) will present its 3rd season this year with a premiere performance of Catulli, inspired by composer Carl Orff’s rhythmic masterpiece, Catulli Carmina. Enjoy the thrill of…

By Tom Zulewski, For Iron County Today Here are some things worth knowing before the PGA Tour’s 2026 Bank of Utah Championship begins. Plan accordingly, however you choose to watch. What: Bank of Utah Championship Where: Black Desert Resort (7,421 yards, par 71), Ivins. When: Thursday through Sunday. Defending champion: Michael Brennan. Brennan won for…

By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University CEDAR CITY, Utah — Southern Utah University officially opened the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Music Center on Thursday, Sept. 24, marking a transformative milestone for its growing music program. Located at the corner of 300 West and University Boulevard, the 51,250-square-foot building bridges campus history with modern,…