“Our military is in need of a change agent who will challenge the status quo,” Sen. John Curtis, Utah’s newest U.S. senator, said in a statement Wednesday evening. By Jeff Parrott, The Salt Lake Tribune  This article is published through the Utah News Collaborative, a partnership of news organizations in Utah that aims to inform…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today    A Utah man with a history of criminal activity dating back nearly two decades was released on parole in December 2024 after serving time in the Utah State Prison.  Five days later, he was arrested for new misdemeanor charges in Iron County.  Despite the new charges, the…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A Cedar City man charged with serious crimes involving a minor is seeking a new competency evaluation, despite having already entered a plea deal in the case.  The request, filed by his attorney, comes months after the defendant, Joab A. Rubio, was previously deemed competent to stand…

From Faith Heaton Jolley, Utah Department of Natural Resources SALT LAKE CITY — A total of 1,007 wild animals and fish were illegally killed and investigated by Utah Division of Law Enforcement conservation officers in Utah in 2024, a slight decrease from the number illegally killed in 2023. Some of the animals illegally killed included:…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today The conference in its 9th year was held at the Heritage Center in Cedar City, Utah. The public was invited to join in 3 days of festivities. Keynote speakers were: Wade Eliason, The American Farmer. Phil LaRocca, “The journey to find Common Ground through Organic Farming,” Nicole Masters,…

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Utah’s 45-day legislative session starts January 21 and runs to March 7, 2025. This is the time when my colleagues and I work together to craft policies and establish budgets for programs and services that affect all Utahns. As I consider bills and policy initiatives, I want to ensure your concerns…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   Utah firefighters, including members of the Cedar City Fire Department, are en route to California to assist in battling one of the most destructive wildfire outbreaks in recent history.  The deployment is part of a coordinated response under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), which allows states…

From Faith Heaton Jolley, Utah Department of Natural Resources   SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Wildlife Board approved a few updates to waterfowl hunting in Utah, as well as the harvest rules for bears, cougars and furbearer species, and a few other items during a public meeting on Thursday.   Waterfowl hunting and falconry…

Statewide underage drinking prevention campaign reaches an estimated 1.1 million Utahns in 2024 From Michelle Schmitt, Utah Dep. of Alcoholic Beverage Services   SALT LAKE CITY, UT—Governor Spencer Cox and Utah underage drinking prevention leaders celebrate the state’s 12th annual Parents Empowered Month. The awareness month, declared by former Governor Herbert in 2013 and renewed…

On behalf of the Cedar City Wreaths Across America Board and volunteers, we want to thank the hundreds of donors for supporting our American Heroes.   Darin & Tera Adams Kaye M Adams Trust Ingrid E Akerblom Frances R Alarid Enrique & Wendy Alfaro Randy & Ann Marie Allen Irving Ambirz Desiree Anderson American Legion…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A former public official has agreed to a plea deal that could dismiss charges of fraud and misuse of public funds if she follows court-ordered terms over the next two years. Stephanie Ann Ward-Furnival, the former director of the Iron County Children’s Justice Center (ICCJC), entered a plea…

Measures from 118th Congress address key priorities raised by Utahns and reflect Curtis’ dedication to consensus building and problem solving From Adam Cloch, For Iron County Today   Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) today reflected on some of his final legislative accomplishments in the 118th Congress as a member of the U.S.…