By May Hunter How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes. On Monday, May, 29, the Iron County Veterans Coalition Memorial Day Program took place at the Cedar City Cemetery. It made everyone there proud to be an American. To know, that we all have our freedom because of…

By Tracie Sullivan Since 2020, Iron County has been facing a mounting challenge: housing affordability. As the average home price in the area surges to nearly $450,000, many local residents are finding themselves priced out of the housing market. It’s not just Iron County however, but across Utah. In response, Gov. Spencer Cox has ramped…

Former President Donald J. Trump was given a guilty verdict last Thursday, May 30th, for 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. This comes after a series of trials against President Trump that have not ended in a conviction. This is the first time in our nation’s history that a former U.S. President has been…

By Tracie Sullivan A traffic stop on Interstate 15 led to the arrest of two men last week after Utah Highway Patrol troopers allegedly discovered over 21 pounds of fentanyl in their vehicle. Omar Torres-Arroyo, 21, and Erick Arredondo, 19, were both arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, a…

Photo by Maya Akpinar The public is invited to special programming focused on the park’s wildlife and ecology.  From Julia Last, Cedar Breaks National Monument Cedar City, Utah – The National Park Service will host their Wildlife Extravaganza, a festival focusing on the park’s mammals, plants, and ecology, beginning Friday, June 7th and continuing through…

By May Hunter Friends of Iron County Police K9 fundraiser was held at the home of Ree Zaphiropoulos on May 18th. Ree has always been a big part of the K9 program, she has volunteered many, many hours of service to our community. We appreciate her hosting this K9 fundraiser. Cedar City Police and Sheriff’s…

New music now available through Sacred Music and Gospel Library apps From The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Newsroom The gradual release of the new global hymnbook of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has begun with the release of 13 new songs. This new music may be accessed digitally through…

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…