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…

By Cedar Valley Community Theatre, For Iron County Today Cedar City, UT May 20, 2026 – Cedar Valley Community Theatre is thrilled to present the family favorite and beloved Broadway musical, The Sound of Music. Featuring music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. The Sound…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A California man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he led troopers on a high-speed chase through a construction zone before deputies allegedly found nearly 40 pounds of methamphetamine in his vehicle. Daniel Flores, 26, was arrested May 27 and booked into the Iron County Jail…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today The Friends of Iron County Police K9 Fundraiser was held on May 30, 2026, at the home of Ree Zaphiropoulos. Ree has long been a dedicated supporter of the K9 program, volunteering countless hours of service to our community. We sincerely appreciate her generosity in hosting this successful…

By Hearing and Brain Centers of America June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, promoting brain health, and supporting those affected by these conditions. As the global population ages, the urgency to address cognitive decline and its associated risks has never…

From Julene Reese, Utah State University Extension Late spring frosts across Utah have severely impacted fruit production this year, damaging blossoms and young developing fruit on trees throughout much of the state. Freezing temperatures arrived at a critical time for fruit trees, resulting in widespread crop loss for many growers and homeowners. “Unfortunately, we experienced…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Sports  The Southern Utah University football program has announced the completion of its 2026 regular season schedule, highlighted by the addition of a sixth home game at Eccles Coliseum following a late-cycle adjustment. Head Coach DeLane Fitzgerald said: “One of the best things about this change is that it gives our…

By Kale Nelson, Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games CEDAR CITY, Utah (May 29, 2026) – Teaming up with Special Olympics Utah and Southern Utah University, the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games tipped off the second year of the ‘Special Olympics Utah Summer Games’ with a thrilling opening ceremony on May 28 in the Eccles…