From Gabrielle Costello, Community Relations & Public Information Officer Cities to Start a Business in 2025 CEDAR CITY, UT – Cedar City has been recognized as the third-best small city in the United States to start a business, according to WalletHub’s 2025 report published on April 14. WalletHub, a highly credible and trusted personal finance…

By Jessica Staheli, Central Iron County Water Conservancy District Cedar City, UT – The Central Iron County Water Conservancy District (District) is making significant strides with its Water Infrastructure Improvement Project (WIIP). The project involves the installation of new waterlines, water storage tanks, and the drilling of new wells, all designed to increase the reliability…

by Mersadies Reber, THE FELLAS BARBER SHOP I want to share a story about our barbershop, how it started, how much we love the communities that surround us, and how grateful we are for our barbers, clients & community. We started in 2018, as a small 5 chair shop in Spanish Fork, Utah. We started…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   He was 16, stranded on a cliff near Red Hollow Trail, and scared he was going to fall. The call came in just after dark. Within hours, a rescue team had him down safe. “He was ledged up to a spot where he couldn’t get off by…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today The Cedar City Chamber of Commerce celebrated the 75th Annual Best of Cedar City Awards Gala, recognizing outstanding individuals and businesses that contribute to the community’s growth, vitality, and unique character. The event, held at the Southern Utah University (SUU) Sharwin Smith Ballroom and sponsored by BZI, honored…

Existing Chinese tariffs made business difficult — recent retaliation made it unsustainable. By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today    When Utah Iron abruptly shuttered its mining operations in Iron County Wednesday, some were quick to point fingers at President Donald Trump, blaming his tariff policies for the closure. But one of the mine’s owners,…

From Darby Doyle, Utah Department of Natural Resources   SALT LAKE CITY — With the warmer weather, rattlesnakes will begin emerging from their winter dens, and you may encounter one while hiking or spending time outdoors. Here are some tips to help you stay safe and aware while recreating outside this spring and summer.  …

By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University CEDAR CITY, UT – April 8, 2025 – Southern Utah University is proud to announce that alumnus Miles Killebrew will deliver the keynote address at the 126th Annual Commencement Ceremony. Killebrew’s remarkable journey from a celebrated student-athlete at SUU to a respected leader in the National Football League (NFL), coupled with…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today   With spring comes renewal and hope. What brings you hope? Come this Wednesday to the In Jublio Concert at the Heritage Theatre and find out for yourself!    April 9, 2025-7:30 PM (Pre-show at 7:00 PM)  Heritage Center Theatre – 105 N. 100 E. Cedar City, Utah.…

By Marty Warburton, For Iron County Today Even though the calendar says that Spring has officially sprung, our inner calendars still have us wondering about the ‘winter that wasn’t.’ No doubt to be long remembered as, the Winter of ’25. Yet we move on, eager to partake of all the goodness that Springtime has to…

From Jason Gardner, Utah State Tax Commission   SALT LAKE CITY (April 4, 2025) – The Utah State Tax Commission is warning taxpayers about a fraudulent letter circulating in Utah that falsely claims the recipient owes unpaid state taxes. The letter, designed to resemble an official government notice, threatens legal action, liens, or asset seizure…