News across Iron County
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
New Cedar City Cares Committee to Serve the Community
By Mary Nelson, Cedar City Public Information Officer Cedar City is thrilled to announce the new Cedar City Cares Committee, passed by the City Council on Wednesday, which is dedicated to the beautification and cleanup of the community. “The Cedar City Cares Committee will make a…
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SUU SUCCESS Academy Thirst Walk Celebration
By Kylee Miller, SUU SUCCESS Academy Learn how students in our community are taking steps towards meaningful change in distant countries. On May 9th, 2026, SUU SUCCESS Academy students participated in their Key Club’s Annual Thirst Walk raising over $2,000 in funds to provide…
Superintendent presents draft plan for four-day week
By Shauna Lund, Iron County School District Iron County School District administrators are meeting with staff and discussing frequently asked questions as they work toward the transition to a four-day school week in 2027-28. Superintendent Dr. Lance Hatch advised board members…
SUU Announces Homecoming 2026 Activities Sept. 21-26
By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University Southern Utah University (SUU) alumni, students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to celebrate Homecoming 2026 during a week full of Thunderbird pride and tradition from Sept. 21 – 26. Monday, Sept. 21 Homecoming week…
BLM Celebrates Oliver Fuller Memorial Trail Grand Opening as part of Freedom 250
Emma Farley, Utah State Historic Preservation Office PARAGONAH, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management is pleased to announce the grand opening of the Oliver Fuller Memorial Trail on September 18, 2026 at 1 p.m. This event is part of the Department of the Interior’s Freedom 250…