By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Two teenagers were arrested Monday after investigators say they cut down and smashed a Flock camera in Kanarraville. A fundraiser supporting their legal defense has raised about $11,000. Kody Warren Nyborg, 18, and Woodruff Warren Barlow, 19, were booked into the Iron County Jail Aug. 24 on suspicion…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today  The theme of the 2026 Iron County Fair in Parowan, Utah, is Rockin’ the ’90s. The fair runs September 4–7 and is always well attended. This year’s Fair Board has gone above and beyond, featuring special events that celebrate America’s 250th birthday alongside the 90th anniversary of the…

By Hearing and Brain Centers of America September is Healthy Aging Month, a time dedicated to encouraging adults to take proactive steps toward maintaining their health, independence, and quality of life as they age. While physical health often gets much of the attention, taking care of your hearing, memory, and brain health is an important…

By Shauna Lund, Iron County School District In a split decision, the Board of Education of Iron County School District approved the implementation of a four-day school week calendar beginning in 2027-28. The decision follows nearly a year of extensive discussion, research, community town halls, and multiple stakeholder surveys that demonstrated strong support from parents,…

By Iron County Today Staff, For Iron County Today A 45-year-old Kanarraville woman was killed in an early-morning shooting Saturday, and authorities say her 15-year-old daughter is suspected in the death. Iron County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the area of 400 South Main Street around 4:19 a.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A man sentenced to prison earlier this month for sexual abuse now faces three additional felony charges in Iron County. Chase Albert Larson, 28, is charged with three counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a child, all first-degree felonies. Prosecutors allege the offenses occurred in March 2025. The…

by Marlo Ihler and Kathryn Neves, Utah Shakespeare Festival The Utah Shakespeare Festival is celebrating our Armed Forces and First Responders in the month of September. Military Appreciation Days will take place September 9 to 12, 2026, by offering two free tickets to military members. Additionally, there will be a special one-day staged reading of…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today What began as a difficult call to an Iron County home recently turned into an unexpected friendship between a young boy and a sheriff’s deputy. When K-9 Deputy Jared O’Mealy met Nate Boorom, the boy was struggling with his behavior and the lasting effects of his father leaving…

By Iron County Today Staff, For Iron County Today The Iron County School Board approved the change in a 4-3 vote during its Tuesday, Aug. 25 meeting following more than a year of discussion, research, community meetings and surveys. The district has the option to delay implementation until the 2028-29 school year if additional preparation…

By Kolob Gallery, For Iron County Today The first annual Iron County Artist Studio will take place on Saturday, August 29th, from 10 am until 2 pm. This is a self-guided tour sponsored by Kolob Gallery in Cedar City, and it is free of charge. The tour features 12 local artists at nine locations around…

Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook with Independent Oversight From Anna Tibbitts, Office of the Utah Attorney General SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 26, 2026)—Utah today announced a landmark $12.2 billion settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. that will force sweeping changes to how Instagram and Facebook are built for children and teens once issued by…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today An Iron County man was arrested after allegedly trying to break into a stranger’s home, fighting with deputies and threatening to take an officer’s gun and kill him. Christopher Gene Slayton, 40, was booked into the Iron County Correctional Facility Aug. 5, on suspicion of second-degree felony burglary,…