By May Hunter, For Iron County Today Cedar City joined communities across the United States in hosting community bike rides as an inclusive way to get outside, exercise, reconnect with neighbors, and celebrate cultural diversity during a Cinco de Mayo Spring Fiesta. What is a Slow Roll? The Slow Roll kicks off May as National…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today BZI celebrates the launch of BZI Academy. This event marks an exciting new chapter as they introduce their new brand, vision, and direction. BZI Academy serves as the training and development hub for BZI, equipping team members with the technical, safety, and leadership skills needed to succeed in…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today An Iron County prosecutor has been honored with a statewide award recognizing his work on behalf of crime victims. Trajan Evans, a deputy Iron County attorney, was recently named Prosecutor of the Year by the Utah Victim Service Commission. The award, presented Thursday at the Utah Crime Victims…

By Jenny Plecki, Dixie National Forest The Dixie National Forest is now issuing fuelwood permits online. Permits are valid through December 31st and may be purchased online anytime by visiting the Dixie National Forest e-Permit Website or in-person at your nearest District Ranger Office. Cost & Reminders The cost of fuelwood permits is still $5 per cord with a…

By Hearing and Brain Centers of America May is a powerful reminder that women’s health is about far more than annual checkups, diet, or exercise alone. It is about protecting long-term function, independence, confidence, and brain health. That is why this message matters so much right now. May is Women’s Health Month. It is also…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today What began as a string of brazen walkout thefts at a Cedar City Home Depot has ended in guilty pleas for six defendants, all of whom now face deportation under court-approved agreements. Among them is Edgardo Duque,43, identified by investigators as the primary figure behind the operation, who…

By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games (USG), an outreach department of Southern Utah University (SUU), and Brian Head Resort have agreed to a collaborative sponsorship that will focus on marketing of summer events throughout Iron County. As part of the agreement, USG will host…

From Kale Nelson, Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games CEDAR CITY, Utah (April 25, 2026) – The first of a series of scheduled collaborations in 2026 between the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games and the Las Vegas Raiders took place at Eccles Coliseum in Cedar City Saturday. LHM USG, an outreach department of Southern Utah…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah – The 2026 season for the Southern Utah Flippin’ Birds was defined by resilience, growth, and a championship standard that continues to define the program. The team nabbed its fourth straight conference title, third straight MPSF Gymnast of the Year and Freshman of the Year, 14th straight NCAA…

By Dave Warner, For Iron County Today Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic and progressive neurodegenerative disorder primarily affecting movement control. It results from the loss of dopamine-producing nerve cells in the substantia nigra, a brain region that helps regulate smooth and purposeful movements. The hallmark motor symptoms include tremors, muscle rigidity, bradykinesia (slowness of…

By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University CEDAR CITY, Utah — Southern Utah University (SUU) celebrated a decade of momentum today with the official ribbon-cutting of the Joe and Beverly Burgess Family Business Center. The ceremony, attended by community members, donors, and University leadership, marked the completion of the two-story, 21,727-square-foot facility designed to support the…

By Michael Sanchez, Utah Division of Water Resources SALT LAKE CITY (April 23, 2026) – In a typical year, Utah’s runoff – which refills our reservoirs – would just be getting underway. However, due to record-low snowpack and record-high temperatures, peak runoff has already come and gone. While larger reservoirs with multiple years of storage…