By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A single-vehicle crash off Interstate 15 on Monday led Iron County deputies to uncover a suspected drug operation involving two Parowan men. The investigation began early July 1, when sheriff’s deputies responded to a wrecked green Jeep left abandoned near mile marker 75 along Interstate 15. The vehicle…

From Leesa McLemore, Leavitt Group Enterprises Cedar City, UT (June 26, 2025) – Business Insurance Magazine recently recognized Joe Ellis, co owner of Dixie Leavitt Agency, as a 2025 Break Out Award winner during an event in Chicago, Illinois. Ellis was honored for his exceptional service to clients, deep knowledge of insurance, and outstanding leadership.…

By Michael Sanchez, Utah Division of Water Resources SALT LAKE CITY (July 1, 2025) – With the peak of summer ahead, state water officials are planning for hot, dry weather driving up demand. With drought conditions persisting across the state, using water wisely is more important than ever. Storms in the southern part of the…

From Mike Johnston, Incident Commander Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team 7 Forsyth Fire Statistics: Size: 13,272 acres Containment: 32% Total Personnel: 660 Location: Pine Valley, Utah Reported: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Special Notes: The public meeting held in New Harmony yesterday is posted on the Dixie National Forest Facebook page. The Incident Management…

By Jeana Casparro, Hearing and Brain Centers Struggling with the constant buzz of tinnitus or the frustration of hearing loss? You’re not alone—and you’re not without hope. According to the American Tinnitus Association, more than 50 million Americans suffer from tinnitus. However, recent breakthroughs are making treatment more effective (and life-changing!) for people with hearing-related…

By Kale Nelson, Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games CEDAR CITY, Utah (June 27, 2025) – Fantomz and Ignited earned gold medal honors at the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games 8th-grade basketball championships on June 28 in the America First Event Center. Fantomz fends off Beat the Odds Elite White in 43-36 overtime clash…

Memoirs of a Mormon Girl raised in Dog Town by Amyanne Rigby, For Iron County Today Author’s Note: I grew up a stone’s throw from main street on 2nd East in Cedar City. As a child of the 70’s and a teen of the 80’s I knew mischief and adventure. The street I lived on…

From Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University June 25, 2025 (Salt Lake City, UT) – Southern Utah University strengthens Utah and the Southwest Economic Region economies through high-quality education, institutional, student, and visitor spending, and broad societal benefits. A new report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, commissioned by the Utah System of Higher Education…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Southern Utah man convicted this week of aggravated sexual abuse of a child filed a controversial legal motion ahead of his trial. In it, he compared people accused of child molestation to Black Americans persecuted under Jim Crow laws — and argued they deserve protections as a…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Last weekend’s power outage in parts of Iron County wasn’t caused by downed lines or equipment failure — it was a deliberate shutoff by Rocky Mountain Power to help prevent wildfires during extreme weather conditions. The preemptive outage, called a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS), went into effect…

From Matthew Carling, Spirit of ’76 Pageant Every year on July 4th, communities across the United States celebrate Independence Day with parades showcasing American pride. The Cedar Lions Club July 4th Parade in Cedar City, Utah, truly stands out. This patriotic spectacle draws thousands of spectators with its vibrant mix of marching bands, community groups,…

From France Canyon Fire Gov., For Iron Iron County Today Total Acres: 23,353 Contained: 10 % Total Personnel: 749 Operations – Yesterday, fire activity increased around 2:00 p.m., pushing eastward into the Kings Creek Campground area, where firefighters conducted a tactical firing operation to protect the campground. Crews also carried out a firing operation on…