From Brooke Heath, SUU Marketing Communication CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Southern Utah Pacific Islander Student Association (SUPISA) at Southern Utah University (SUU) is inviting the community to an informational session on Utah’s critical need for foster families. The event, “Needing More Families: A Conversation on Utah’s Foster Care Crisis,” will feature Align Utah and will be…

From Emily Kannapell, For Iron County Today Utah, Nov. 17, 2025—The collection season for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse begins today as nearly 5,000 drop-off locations open across the country. Individuals, families and groups across Utah have the opportunity to pack a shoebox gift filled with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items for…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A man allegedly driving a stolen Dodge Charger led officers on a high-speed chase Friday night before being caught in a field with help from a police helicopter. Grant Adam Parker, 33, was booked into the Iron County Jail on suspicion of receiving or transferring a stolen vehicle,…

By Jennelle Zajac, For Iron County Today Action Meeting Items Utah Arts and Museums Creative Aging Grant – Steve Decker presented information regarding the Utah Arts and Museums Creative Aging Grant. The city received an award of $2,544 for an oil painting class, a six-week course to be taught by Herb White in the spring…

By Casey O. Anderson, former State Senator By ignoring the Independent Redistricting Commission requirements and selecting a congressional map personally submitted by liberal activist organizations, Judge Gibson has created a textbook case of judicial gerrymandering that violates Proposition 4, dilutes the votes of thousands of Utahns, and manufactures standing for an immediate counter-suit.  Impacted citizens…

By Tyler Brown, STATE BANK OF SOUTHERN UTAH Many high school graduates enter adulthood without the financial skills needed to navigate today’s digital economy. To help families build those skills early, State Bank of Southern Utah has launched the SBSU Kids App, a first-of-its-kind offering from a financial institution in Southern Utah. The SBSU Kids…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today An Iron County man was arrested Tuesday after investigators say he provided alcohol and marijuana products to two juveniles multiple times. Ross Allen Valo, 60, was booked into the Iron County Jail on two first-degree felony counts of distributing a controlled substance; two third-degree felony counts of child…

Future plans to expand with a second store on the north side of town From Mike Dale, For Iron County Today (Cedar City, UT) — Smith’s Food & Drug has announced plans to build a new Smith’s Marketplace in Cedar City, Utah. The 123,000-square-foot multi-department store located at 1247 South Main Street will offer a…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A former high school teacher was ordered to serve 10 years to life in the Utah State Prison on Wednesday after admitting he attempted to meet with someone he believed was a 13-year-old for sex. Derek Lange, 35, was originally charged with multiple felonies, including attempted rape of…

From the Cedar City Historic Preservation Commission, For Iron County Today Cedar City is celebrating 174 years of history and adventure with a big birthday bash on  Tuesday, Nov. 11. This year’s birthday party promises to be a spectacular opening to the countdown to the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence…

From Brooke Heath, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah (Nov. 5, 2025) – The Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games (LHM USG), an outreach department of Southern Utah University, released their tentative schedule of events for the upcoming calendar year. This 2026 schedule celebrates the 40th anniversary of the “Games” with a slew of thrilling events starting on March…

From Ron Macintosh, Patriot Alliance Outdoors Cedar City, Utah — Tuesday, November 11, 2025 — The community is invited to a special Veterans Day celebration honoring the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The event will be held in the parking lot of Sportsman’s Warehouse, 889 S Main…