From Wade Mathews, Garfield Co. Sheriff’s Office PIO Garfield County, Utah — Garfield County Sheriff’s Office investigators have identified human remains discovered nearly 28 years ago in a remote area of eastern Garfield  County, bringing long-awaited answers to a family and marking a significant milestone in a  decades-long investigation.  Positive identification of the remains was…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A week after a side-by-side crash claimed the life of 12-year-old Dusty Dalley and left her friend, Bekah Hale, critically injured, support for both Parowan families continues to grow across the community. Hale, who suffered severe burns in the June 12 crash near the Iron County Fairgrounds, “remains…

By ICT Staff, For Iron County Today Juneteenth, observed annually on June 19, commemorates one of the most important milestones in American history; the abolishment of slavery in the United States. While President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, declaring enslaved people in Confederate states to be free, enforcement depended upon…

By Aidan Mortensen, KOAL News This article is published through the Utah News Collaborative, a partnership of news organizations in Utah that aims to inform readers across the state. A historic milestone was reached in Emery County Thursday afternoon, as Valar Atomics’ Ward 250 reactor completed a zero-power fueled criticality demonstration. The experiment marks the…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today  On June 4, 2026, the Cedar City Senior Citizens Center received some much-appreciated assistance from the Cedar City Fire Department after recent high winds severely damaged the American flag flying outside the center. The strong winds had shredded the flag and created a hole that caused it to…

By Regan Hunsaker, Southern Utah University Southern Utah University student-athletes continued to excel in the classroom during the 2025-26 academic year, earning a combined 108 selections on the Western Athletic Conference’s Spring Academic All-WAC teams, including Freshmen/Transfer Academic All-WAC honorees. The WAC recognized student-athletes for their academic achievements in spring championship sports and honored outstanding…

By Sara Penny, CCAC Vice President Cedar City: The Cedar City Arts Council presents its summer Final Friday Art Walks, beginning June 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. at multiple locations throughout Cedar City. This is a family friendly, free event and open to the community. Galleries and artists will share visual art, while musicians…

By John Byron Turner, For Iron County Today The summer solstice is nearly here—the day when the sun lingers longer in our western sky than at any other time of year. People often call it “the longest day,” though it’s still a 24-hour day; it’s simply the one with the most sunlight hours. More importantly,…

By Iron County Today Staff, For Iron County Today PAROWAN, Utah — The Parowan community is mourning the loss of a 12-year-old girl and supporting another young girl who was seriously injured following a tragic side-by-side accident near the Iron County Fairgrounds on Friday evening. According to the Iron County Sheriff’s Office, emergency personnel responded…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today For two weeks, a group of Iron County teenagers are trading summer downtime for CPR training, patrol car scenarios, defensive tactics, search and rescue exercises and a firsthand look at what it means to serve a community. The Iron County Sheriff’s Office Junior Deputy Academy gives youth ages…

By Salt Lake Tribune staff Utah holds a unique place in the country’s history — it is a crossroads for different communities that have shaped the western United States. And we want to explore that history through the voices of the next generation of Utah’s leaders. To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, Iron County Today and…

From Brittney Corry, Utah Shakespeare Festival CEDAR CITY, Utah — June 12, 2026 — Southern Utah University (SUU) invites art lovers and community members to the 10th anniversary celebration of The Beverley Taylor Sorenson Center for the Arts on Friday, June 26, 2026. The day is open to the public and includes many admission-free events.…