From Marlo Ihler, Utah Shakespeare Festival The Utah Shakespeare Festival is pleased to announce two new plays to be presented through their Words Cubed new play program in the month of August. Crisis Goalie by Tom Lavagnino and Six Men Dressed Like Joseph Stalin by Dianne Nora were chosen from among 575 submissions. Words Cubed…

The National Monument welcomes visitors to celebrate  From The Zion News Desk CEDAR CITY, Utah – On August 22, 2024, Cedar Breaks National Monument is opening a brand-new Visitor Contact Station thanks to the help of the National Park Service-Centennial Challenge Program, the Zion National Park Forever Project, and Iron County. “This building gives us…

By Ruth Scovill As we entered the beautiful sanctuary of the St Jude’s Episcopol Church to attend the Elizabethan Mass on August 3rd, we were greeted by the lovely piano prelude music provided by Kipper Roach, who would provide the accompaniment throughout the service. There was a good crowd for the service. As the time…

By Karen Ence Cedar City, UT – August 10, 2024 – The Canyon View High School auditorium buzzed with excitement on Saturday evening as the Miss Iron County and Miss Iron County’s Teen Pageant took center stage. Contestants from across the county showcased their skills and poise in a series of captivating events including Interview,…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   The Utah Supreme Court was thrust into a pivotal debate Friday as it weighed whether late-postmarked ballots should be counted in the tight Republican primary race for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District.  Attorneys for Colby Jenkins, who narrowly lost to incumbent Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy, argues that the…

From Jennifer Davis, Children’s Justice Center   Iron County, UT – The time has finally come for us to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new facility for the Iron County Children’s Justice Center! Thanks to the wonderful community and generous donations, this beautiful facility is now a reality. We broke ground…

By Faith Heaton Jolley, Utah Department of Natural Resources SALT LAKE CITY — If you are going to hunt deer or elk in Utah this fall, here is some important information and tips that will be helpful when planning and preparing for your hunt.   Hunt dates The general-season buck deer archery hunt and the general…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A Cedar City man was sentenced on August 5, to up to 15 years in the Utah State Prison following a plea agreement that found him guilty on two felony charges.  Fifth District Court Judge Matthew L. Bell sentenced Jacob Dean Hodson, 33, to an indeterminate term…

From Jake Ohlson, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area  PAGE, Ariz. – National Park Service Rangers have confirmed the collapse of a frequently visited arch in Rock Creek Bay in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah.  The “Double Arch” geologic feature has also been referred to as the “Toilet Bowl”, “Crescent Pool”, and “Hole in the…

By Heidi Hailstone, Liberty Camp Youth Council Liberty Camp is a fun, educational experience for kids and youth. It is a week-long event held annually around Independence Day. Kids, ages 6-11 are put in groups run by older youth. The groups rotate through different stations learning about the founding of our nation, liberty, responsibility, and…

By Katie Neves, Utah Shakespeare Festival “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players,” Shakespeare observed. For 31 years, the Utah Shakespeare Festival has embraced this philosophy, turning the Southwest Utah Youth Center into a stage where disadvantaged youth can step into exciting roles, develop new skills, and gain confidence…

By Faith Heaton Jolley, Utah Department of Natural Resources SALT LAKE CITY —  The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is proposing changes to the current fishing regulations in Utah, as well as a few other rule amendments, and is seeking the public’s feedback.   Proposed changes for fishing regulations for 2025-26 In order to implement…