Cedar City, UT — Former Utah poet laureate, author, and the University of Utah distinguished professor Paisley Rekdal will visit Southern Utah University on Oct. 17 to deliver a lecture titled “West: A Translation” as the Grace A. Tanner Center Visiting Writer. Her lecture will be held in the Gilbert Great Hall of the Hunter…

Steel Company One of the First to Adopt and Identify the Best Ways to Apply Virtual Reality in the Steel Industry From Kayla McFarland, for the Iron County Today KANARARAVILLE, UT (Oct. 2, 2024) — BZI® (bzi.com), nationally recognized for its transformative innovations in the construction and steel industries, announced it is now utilizing virtual…

With the increasing frequency of disasters, the urgency to volunteer or donate is greater than ever; support critical relief efforts at redcross.org. From Keith Paul, Regional Communications Director,   SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 7, 2024) — As Hurricane Milton approaches the Florida’s west coast, seven American Red Cross of Utah disaster relief volunteers are deploying…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today For Dallin Brooks, Cedar City isn’t just home — it’s where his family’s roots run deep. His father, Dr. David Brooks, cared for the community as a physician for over 20 years. Now, Brooks is following his own path of service, stepping into the courtroom as the newest…

By Brent Potter, For Iron County Today   The Southern Utah Book Festival will host its inaugural event October 14-19th, 2024 in partnership with the Utah Humanities Statewide Book Festival. Cedar City has been designated as a hub site. Events will be held throughout Historic Downtown and will be free to the public. For more…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A yard worker convicted of forcibly groping a woman at her home in Newcastle has been sentenced to up to five years in Utah State Prison. Andrew Gerard Wirsing, 51, was sentenced last week in Cedar City’s 5th District Court after pleading guilty on Aug. 12 to…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has prepared an Environmental Assessment,  evaluating potential improvements to the South Cedar interchange of I-15 (exit 57) in Cedar City. The EA began in May 2023 and is scheduled for completion by the end of 2024. The UDOT started preparing an environmental…

From Marlo Ihler, Utah Shakespeare Festival   The Utah Shakespeare Festival announces the upcoming departure of Donn Jersey, director of development and communications, at the end of the season after six and a half years of  leadership. Jersey will continue his involvement in the arts and mental health fields as he  transitions into advisory roles…

From Becky Bowden, For Iron County Today   What would you say if someone asked you to go on a one day 26-mile hike? As if that wasn’t brutal enough, to also carry a 35lb backpack?  “Are you crazy?” was what I was thinking but didn’t want to sound like a chicken, so I responded…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A 37-year-old Las Vegas man was sentenced last week to two five-year sentences in prison after being convicted on charges involving a minor.  Vernon Ross was sentenced to the Utah State Prison for attempted sexual exploitation and unlawful sexual conduct with a 16-17 year old, both third-degree…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   For five years, K-9 Bolos led his handler through the darkest corners of Iron County, his sharp nose tracking criminals and his loyal heart protecting the community he served.  Last week, Bolos’ mission came to an end — not in a chase or a rescue, but at…

Guggenheim Fellow to present annual lecture through Eccles A.P.E.X. series   Cedar City, UT — Renowned author, poet, scholar, and “Immaterial” podcast host Camille T. Dungy will visit Southern Utah University on October 3 to deliver the 43rd Grace Adams Tanner Lecture in Human Values. Her lecture and reading will be held in the Gilbert…