By Cedar City Chamber of Commerce, For Iron County Today Iron County’s longest running golf tournament, the annual Cedar City Chamber of Commerce Tournament, hit a hole-in-one with a day full of fun, networking, and of course–golf! This year’s event featured a patriotic theme in recognition of the America 250 celebration. Teams representing many of…

From Cedar City Historic Commission, For Iron County Today A soon-to-open Maverik gas station on the corner of Main Street and 200 North in Cedar City has excited interest and some protests about the development on the historic corner as the city gets ready to celebrate its 250th anniversary. The southwest corner at Main and…

By Marlo Ihler, Utah Shakespeare Festival CEDAR CITY––The Utah Shakespeare Festival is celebrating our Armed Forces by offering free tickets to military personnel for performances from September 1 to 6, 2025. Our Military Appreciation Days recognize the invaluable sacrifices, commitment, and unwavering dedication of our veterans and active-duty members. Eligible patrons—those with a military ID…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Cedar City couple is facing a combined 26 felony charges after investigators say they recovered more than a dozen firearms from their home, despite both being convicted felons. According to charging documents filed in support of the couple’s arrests, Neil Wayne Hight, 46, and Rachael Cynthia Hight,…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Attorneys for a Parowan man convicted of child sex abuse asked a judge Tuesday to throw out the jury’s verdict, saying his trial was riddled with constitutional errors and improper arguments. On Aug. 19, defense attorney Sean Hullinger pressed 5th District Judge Meb Anderson to arrest judgment in…

By Michael Sanchez, Utah Division of Water Resources SALT LAKE CITY (August 21, 2025) – Utah’s reservoir levels are showing a drastic decline. Since June 1, the state has drawn down reservoirs at a rate more than double the normal rate. This is due to increased demand, lower-than-normal spring runoff and an extremely dry summer.…

By Diana Blodgett, Cedar City Perfect Paradox Coach Two minutes and thirty seconds. That’s what it comes down to after months of designing, prototyping, building, and testing. The robot is ready, the game begins. The first thirty seconds of the game are entirely pre-programmed. The timer sounds, our robot glides forward, picks up a game…

By Jennelle Zajac, For Iron County Today Action Agenda Sweet Pea Farm and Orchard Liquor License – The council approved a single-event liquor license for Sweet Pea Farm and Orchard’s Farm to Table event on September 20, 2025. Fiscal Year 2026 Fee Schedule Resolution – The council discussed and modified the fiscal year 2026 fee…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Students returned to school this week with backpacks, books and lunch money in hand. But when they walked through the doors, something was missing from the usual scene: cell phones in use. This year, district policy requires they stay out of sight during class. The change stems from…

By Jewly Krause, Cedar City Children’s Musical Theatre For those of you who aren’t familiar with Seussical – it is a vibrant, whimsical celebration of imagination, courage, and kindness inspired by the timeless stories of Dr. Seuss with the mischievous Cat in the Hat as our playful narrator. At its heart, Seussical reminds us of…

SALT LAKE CITY — If you are going to hunt deer or elk in Utah this fall, here is some important information and tips that will be helpful when planning and preparing for your hunt. Hunt dates The general-season archery buck deer hunt and the general-season archery spike and any-bull elk hunts are the first…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Police say a 69-year-old man smashed his way into Hermie’s Restaurant on Saturday night, then refused to leave — even after officers arrived. Anthony Ferrante was arrested on multiple felonies including suspicion of burglary and property damage. He also faces a misdemeanor for interference with a peace officer.…