By May Hunter The Chamber of Commerce definition is a local organization that gathers business leaders working in the community. It provides a multitude of advantages, including networking opportunities, business support, marketing exposure, and community involvement, all of which are crucial for the survival and growth of a business. It takes a village to raise…

From Jim Howells Cedar City, Utah – Get ready to enjoy an afternoon and evening of stellar acoustic and Americana music outdoors as Iron County Acoustic Music Association Presents the 6th annual Music in the Park, Saturday June 8, 2024, Noon to Nine PM in Cedar City’s Main Street Park. The show features 7 local…

From Gabbie Costello, Community Relations & Public Information Officer CEDAR CITY, UT –  On Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 8:43 a.m., Cedar City firefighters responded to a reported residential structure fire located in the 2300 block of West Meadow Street in Cedar City. The fire was called in by a neighbor after smoke was seen…

By Tracie Sullivan A 5th District judge handed down a prison sentence last week after a Saratoga Springs man chatted online with a female he believed attended Canyon View High School. Stephen Jay Cooper, 54, received a sentence of zero to five years from Judge Matthew Bell involving charges of attempted sexual exploitation of a…

By May Hunter On Monday, May 27, 2024, Americans across the country will celebrate the brave servicemen and servicewomen who died defending our country. Memorial Day Weekend is the official start of summer, often a weekend filled with family get-togethers. But the true meaning of Memorial Day is a much more solemn occasion. It’s a…

By Shauna Lund, Iron County School District District 6 has a new representative on the Board of Education of Iron County School District. Michelle Lin Tullis was appointed with a vote of 6-1 to finish the term of Board Vice President Lauren Lewis, who is moving out of state. Tullis begins serving June 1. Tullis…

By May Hunter for Iron County Today A night to recognize and celebrate the great accomplishments of officers, staff, and citizens was held on May 16, 2014 at the Heritage Center. Cedar City Police Chief, Darin Adams expressed his gratitude to the members of the awards committee for their work and dedication to this event.…

By Tracie Sullivan A 5th District Court judge ordered a Cedar City man to prison last week after he was convicted for having explicit images and videos of children on his phone. Judge Matthew Bell sentenced Colton Ross Hedges to one to 15 years in the Utah State Prison on three counts of sexual exploitation…

By Tracie Sullivan Iron County Commissioners are one step closer to building a new jail after they unanimously passed a resolution on Monday outlining the parameters of an upcoming $95 million bond they plan to issue in the coming months. Monday’s resolution follows last month’s approval of a 0.3% increase in the local sales tax.…

By May Hunter Eagles are a common sight in Southern Utah. There are a few bald eagle mates that stay year-round in Southern Utah. Eagles reuse their nest every year, therefore staying in the same area. Once eagles mate successfully, and raise young ones from that nest, they will continue to every year. The birds will…

From Utah Shakespeare Festival The Utah Shakespeare Festival excitedly announces the cast of The Mountaintop, directed by Cameron Knight. Knight is returning to direct at the Festival, having directed The Tempest and Richard III in the past. Following Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., audience members watch as he confronts both his mortality and the future of his work. “It puts…

By Tracie Sullivan A 37-year-old Cedar City resident was sentenced to prison Monday following a jury trial last month where he was convicted on charges of burglary and property damage. Joshua Jacob Clark was sentenced to the Utah State Prison for one to 15 years after an 8-member jury found him guilty of burglary of…