By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Cedar City woman has pleaded guilty to felony charges in connection with a series of crimes involving child sexual abuse, bringing a troubling case one step closer to resolution. Angelica Moody, 44, entered her plea last week in Fifth District Court, admitting to charges that included sodomy…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today The grand opening of the newly expanded Cedar City Regional Airport terminal was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday May 5, 2025. After 12 long months of construction the Cedar City Regional Airport project was finally finished. The newly expanded larger passenger holding area was packed with…

From Andrea Peterson, Utah Senate SALT LAKE CITY – For the third year in a row, Utah has been named the best state in the nation by the U.S. News & World Report—a recognition that reflects decades of intentional work, collaborative leadership and forward-focused planning. “Being number one isn’t about crossing a finish line—it’s about…

By Jon Oglesby, Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games CEDAR CITY, Utah (May 7, 2025) – The Silver and Black is officially coming to the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games. The Southern Utah University community outreach department announced a landmark agreement with the Las Vegas Raiders on the new Summer Games 7-on-7 and Girls…

By Jennelle Zajac, For Iron County Today With the annexation not officially approved, Parowan City Council held a special meeting on Wednesday, April 23 at 6pm to continue the discussion regarding the AJM annexation agreement, specifically addressing zoning, road improvements, and park/open space requirements. The council sought to clarify outstanding questions from the previous meeting…

By Ruth Scovill, for Iron County Today The National Day of Prayer was held May 1, 2025 at the Community Presbyterian Church. This sanctuary, with its beautiful stained glass windows, gave the event a feeling of reverence and intimacy. Rev Timm High of the Community Presbyterian Church welcomed the gathering and gave a little history…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A nonprofit serving homeless and at-risk youth in Cedar City is facing major funding uncertainty this year due to federal freezes, raising concerns about the future stability of local services for vulnerable teenagers. Youth Futures, which operates youth shelters in Cedar City, St. George and Ogden, relies heavily…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Cedar City developer who built dozens of homes over the last decade is now facing a criminal investigation, civil litigation, and mounting allegations of fraud and misconduct. David Bruce Kuykendall, owner of the now-defunct Diamond K Construction, is charged with theft, fraud, and acting as a contractor…

Farmers are dying by suicide at the third-highest rate by vocation in Utah. But after a federal program offering mental health support ran out of money, the state did not continue it. By Jessica Schreifels, The Salt Lake Tribune Josh Dallin spends his workdays talking to Utahns who raise cattle and grow crops, and knew…

Cedar City, Utah – April 30, 2025 At approximately 3:30 a.m. today, Cedar City Police Department and other emergency personnel responded to a single-vehicle accident on State Route 56 near 2700 West. Initial investigation indicates that the vehicle crossed into on-coming traffic before leaving the roadway and colliding with multiple unoccupied, parked vehicles in the…

Supporters Can Help Double the Donation to $10,000 by Voting for their Agent Giving Story From Paige Sclar, Tilson PR Cedar City, Utah (April 28, 2025) — Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance have awarded Leavitt Group a 2025 Make More Happen Award for its partnership with Utah Food Bank, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting…

By Marty Warburton, for Iron County Today Cedar City Music Arts has once again pulled off another fantastic year of bringing stellar performances of musicianship to Southern Utah. Beginning last September with none other than the Utah Symphony, to the upcoming May 7th season finale featuring The VIDA Guitar Quartet from The United Kingdom. A…