News across Iron County
ENOCH LIN’S MARKET RIBBON CUTTING
By May Hunter, For Iron County Today Proudly serving Southern Utah since 1955, Lin’s Market has expanded with the opening of a second location in Enoch, Utah. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, to celebrate the opening of the brand-new…
Welcoming Braxton Goff, FNP, to Parowan Medical Clinic
By Julie Christensen, Parowan Medical Clinic Parowan Medical Clinic is excited to welcome Braxton Goff, FNP, to their healthcare team. With Braxton joining the clinic, Parowan Medical Clinic will have a provider available in the clinic five days a week, including Fridays,…
Paragonah man sentenced to prison for assault
By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A 37-year-old Paragonah man is heading to prison after prosecutors successfully fought to override a state recommendation that he receive no prison time. Fifth District Court Judge Meb Anderson sentenced Conrad Deckeon Jimenez to 1 to 15…
Brian Head Celebrates the Grand Reopening of Its Iconic Historic Overlook Tower
From Kelli Fratto, Zion Forever Project The Iron County Tourism Office and the U.S. Forest Service recently joined representatives from the Zion Forever Project to celebrate the successful restoration and reopening of the historic Brian Head Overlook, welcoming visitors back to…
John Mead Dance Company (JMDC)
By John Mead, John Mead Dance Company Exciting news! On October 9th and 10th, at 7:30PM, at the Heritage Theater in Cedar City, the John Mead Dance Company (JMDC) will present its 3rd season this year with a premiere performance of Catulli, inspired by composer Carl Orff’s…
SUU Opens State-of-the-Art Eccles Music Center
By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University CEDAR CITY, Utah — Southern Utah University officially opened the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Music Center on Thursday, Sept. 24, marking a transformative milestone for its growing music program. Located at the corner of 300 West…
Passenger gets consecutive prison terms in fentanyl case; driver sentenced to probation
By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A July traffic stop that uncovered about a kilogram of fentanyl led to sharply different sentences this month: consecutive prison terms for the passenger and probation for the driver. Jose Mario Yepiz Gonzalez, 36, pleaded guilty to…
The Spanish Brass
By Marty Warburton, Cedar City Music Arts CCMA’s 97th season hit the ground running mid-September with the presentation of John Reischman & the Jaybirds as the season opener. They were a hit! On the heels of the inaugural event are the Spanish Brass from, you guessed it, Spain! A…
An Olympic Legacy: USU Researchers Outline Opportunities for Cleaner Air Ahead of 2034 Games
By Shelby Ruud, Utah State University As Utah prepares to welcome the world for the 2034 Winter Olympics, three Utah State University researchers say the games could provide an opportunity to create lasting improvements to Utah’s air quality. In a new article published in…
SUU and LHM Utah Summer Games to Host Coal Creek Classic Football Game
By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University Southern Utah University (SUU) and its Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games department will host the Coal Creek Classic football rivalry between Canyon View High School and Cedar High School on Friday, Oct. 2. The game is scheduled to kick…
Man sentenced to five years to life for rape of 15-year-old
By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A 30-year-old man convicted of raping a 15-year-old girl was sentenced Wednesday to five years to life in the Utah State Prison. Fifth District Judge Meb Anderson ordered Pedro Javier Zuniga Velasquez on Sept. 16 to begin serving the…
Your Musical Dreams Come True with Magic in Motion
By Amy Gold, Orchestra of Southern Utah Your musical dreams come true on October 1 as the Orchestra of Southern Utah presents Magic in Motion, an evening featuring beloved musical favorites inspired by timeless stories and popular films. The season-opening concert will take place…