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.…

From Josh Kaneversky, InfoWest Marketing Director St. George, UT — [8.14.2025] — InfoWest, The Internet People, is kicking off the school year with a fun, community-driven challenge to support local schools. Through its “Your School. Your Pride.” Back-to-School Giveaway, InfoWest will award $500 to the school that rallies the most community support on Facebook —…

By Amy Gold, OSU Manager Americans write wonderful music for stage, movies, and concert halls. The Orchestra of Southern Utah’s season presents a wide variety of American music under the direction of Carylee Zwang, OSU Music Director and Conductor. She says, “I truly cannot wait to share this beautiful and exciting season with you! We…

By Matt Prater – Cedar City RC Club Secretary Cedar City is home to a unique and valuable resource for aviation hobbyists—the Three Peaks Model Port, where members of the Cedar City Radio Control Club gather to fly radio-controlled (RC) planes and drones of all types. With its 700-foot paved runway and wide-open airspace, this…

Cedar City, UT – The community is invited to attend the 3rd Annual Small Business Expo on Saturday, August 16th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM — a family-friendly, open-house style event celebrating local entrepreneurship and community connection. With 20 small business vendors showcasing their products and services, the event offers attendees a unique opportunity…

From Jessica Staheli, Central Iron County Water Conservancy District Cedar City, UT – The Central Iron County Water Conservancy District (District) has requested the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to reengage the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process for the Pine Valley Water Supply (PVWS) project. This pivotal step follows an extensive period of sustainability-focused study…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today The wife of a man accused in a high-dollar jewelry store burglary is now facing her own felony charge. Accused of trying to help her husband to destroy potential evidence, Melissa Renee Resma, 50, of Las Vegas, was booked into the Iron County Jail on July 30. She…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Cedar City woman was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison for crimes involving child sexual abuse, in a hearing marked by emotional testimony and a sharp rebuke from the judge. Angelica Rosalee Moody, 44, received the maximum possible sentence under Utah law after pleading…