By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah University’s Construction Management club achieved a historic first-place victory in the Design Build category at the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) National Construction Management Competition in Reno, Nevada. This marks the first time SUU has won the competition since 2013. SUU sent 28…

From Charles Triplett, For Iron County Today Southern Utah, on 23rd of April at 11 am at 2002 N Main St Suite #3, Cedar City, UT 84721 Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association® (CVMA®) Chapter 49-4 is proud to announce a donation of $2,500 to Sandstone Psychology, a dedicated mental health clinic serving the Southern Utah community.…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Two Cedar City residents have been sentenced to a combined 27 years in federal prison for providing the fentanyl that led to the overdose death of a Utah woman last spring. John Parry, 40, was sentenced to 15 years and his co-defendant Kimberly Dawn Hare, 34, received 12…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Two men charged in connection with the shooting death of a 17-year-old girl in Cedar City earlier this year have pleaded guilty to multiple felonies as part of separate plea agreements.Michael Edward Hess-Witucki, 23, and Aldric S. Felipe, 21, pleaded guilty Tuesday in 5th District Court. The charges…

From Gabrielle Costello, Community Relations & Public Information Officer Cities to Start a Business in 2025 CEDAR CITY, UT – Cedar City has been recognized as the third-best small city in the United States to start a business, according to WalletHub’s 2025 report published on April 14. WalletHub, a highly credible and trusted personal finance…

By Jessica Staheli, Central Iron County Water Conservancy District Cedar City, UT – The Central Iron County Water Conservancy District (District) is making significant strides with its Water Infrastructure Improvement Project (WIIP). The project involves the installation of new waterlines, water storage tanks, and the drilling of new wells, all designed to increase the reliability…

by Mersadies Reber, THE FELLAS BARBER SHOP I want to share a story about our barbershop, how it started, how much we love the communities that surround us, and how grateful we are for our barbers, clients & community. We started in 2018, as a small 5 chair shop in Spanish Fork, Utah. We started…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   He was 16, stranded on a cliff near Red Hollow Trail, and scared he was going to fall. The call came in just after dark. Within hours, a rescue team had him down safe. “He was ledged up to a spot where he couldn’t get off by…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today The Cedar City Chamber of Commerce celebrated the 75th Annual Best of Cedar City Awards Gala, recognizing outstanding individuals and businesses that contribute to the community’s growth, vitality, and unique character. The event, held at the Southern Utah University (SUU) Sharwin Smith Ballroom and sponsored by BZI, honored…

Existing Chinese tariffs made business difficult — recent retaliation made it unsustainable. By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today    When Utah Iron abruptly shuttered its mining operations in Iron County Wednesday, some were quick to point fingers at President Donald Trump, blaming his tariff policies for the closure. But one of the mine’s owners,…

From Darby Doyle, Utah Department of Natural Resources   SALT LAKE CITY — With the warmer weather, rattlesnakes will begin emerging from their winter dens, and you may encounter one while hiking or spending time outdoors. Here are some tips to help you stay safe and aware while recreating outside this spring and summer.  …