From Tony DeMasters, Incident Commander Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team 2 Current Situation: Because of terrain-driven fire spread Thursday there was a 775 acre increase in the fire size on the southern edge. Crews were on scene through the night working where the fire remained active northeast of Burger Peak and north of Signal…

By Kelly Crawley, For Iron County Today CEDAR CITY, UT — Sometimes, the most meaningful acts of service come not with grand gestures, but with quiet consistency, heartfelt connection, and a deep sense of duty. That’s exactly what Our House Assisted Living – Cedar City experienced thanks to two beloved Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today Cedar Breaks National Monument, in the heart of Southern Utah, is bursting with over 300 species of wildflowers. Each summer, the color just seems to multiply as a spectacular array of wildflowers fills the grassy meadows, lines the trails, and brightens the roadsides. One fun thing to observe…

By Ellen Weist, Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement Utah Main Street celebrated their first Main Street Awards at the Preservation Engaged Conference in Mount Pleasant on Friday, June 13. These awards recognized four communities for excellence in different categories: volunteerism, preservation and design, leadership on Main Street, and innovation in events promotion. The…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A 72-year-old man was arrested this week after allegedly firing a BB gun at a child he believed had been doorbell ditching his home. Curtis Berry was taken into custody July 2 and booked into the Iron County Correctional Facility on suspicion of third-degree felony aggravated assault, following…

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…