By Tracie Sullivan, Iron County Today Updated March 8 at 11:20 AM   A 5th District Court judge sentenced a man staying in Cedar City to prison last week after he pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in a violent incident that left the victim unconscious. Judge Matthew Bell sentenced Joshua Leamon Jr. Tinkler, 28, to…

The 2025 General Legislative Session has officially come to an end. This all-out sprint of the final week was a great cap to seven weeks of hard work.  My colleagues and I worked diligently for in Rural Utah and the rest of the state to pass bills that strengthen our economy, invest in education, enhance…

By Glen Reber, The Fellas Barbershop Cedar City’s very own The Fellas Barbershop is celebrating one year of serving the community, creating fresh cuts, and building an unmatched barbering experience. Since opening its doors, the shop has quickly grown into a household name, earning the title of Cedar City’s highest-rated barbershop with over 500 five-star…

Better Together-Each woman a thread within the tapestry of belonging. By May Hunter, For Iron County Today The Cairn Women’s Conference has something for everyone. It will be a day of empowerment, connection, and inspiration with amazing women! This event is designed to bring together women from all walks of life to celebrate each other’s…

From the Office of Senator John Curtis Washington, D.C. – In a video message, U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) shared his thoughts on President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress this evening. A transcript of the Senator’s remarks can be found below, and the video file can be downloaded here. Okay, here I am in the basement of…

From the Office of Rep. Celeste Maloy   Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (UT-02) introduced a Congressional Review Act resolution to block a National Park Service rule that prohibits the use of ORVs and street-legal ATVs on 24 miles of park roads in Glen Canyon Recreation Area.   This rule prohibits the use of…

From Jayden Davis, The Policy Project   The Utah State Legislature has officially passed House Bill 100: Food Security Amendments—a significant step in combating student hunger in Utah. This legislation, part of The Policy Project’s 2025 initiative, The Focused Student Project, received unanimous support from the Senate Education Committee and gained widespread backing from Utah…

From Nancy Leigh, For Iron County Today On March 12, 1975, Brian Head Town, a small resort community, was officially incorporated and since that time Brian Head has become a resort community destination for those seeking the resort town type of lifestyle. On March 12, 2025, Brian Head will celebrate its 50th Anniversary with two…

From Jayden Davis, The Policy Project The Utah State Legislature has officially passed Senate Bill 178: Devices in Public Schools, marking a historic step toward creating a more focused and connected learning environment for Utah students. This legislation, part of The Policy Project’s 2025 legislative initiative, The Focused Student Project, received unanimous support from both…

Friends and Neighbors,   There’s just one week left in the legislative session now, and below are updates on the legislation I’m working on and supporting this session.   Strengthening Public Safety In an effort to address the issue of repeat criminal offenders reentering the country illegally, a new measure is being introduced to impose…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A Kanarraville man faces a minimum of ten years in the Utah State Prison after being convicted of a first-degree felony Jonathan Chance Murdock, 39, pleaded guilty in 5th District Court to aggravated sexual abuse of a child. He was initially charged with six first-degree felonies including…

For Utah As we enter Week 6 and the final stretch of the 2025 General Legislative Session, much has already been accomplished for Utah. I have been working hard to strengthen our community and secure Utah’s future by supporting legislation that enhances election integrity, promotes local economic growth, and protects individual freedoms. With just one…