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We are excited to spotlight Mr. Lucas Adams, a dedicated and inspiring educator in the Nebo School District.  Mr. Adams is our automotive mechanical repair...

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Life’s Giants: The Hidden Cost of Facing Them Alone

We all have giants.  Some are obvious: Financial pressure, health concerns, business uncertainty. Others are quieter: Tension at home. A drifting...

SFPD Sgt. Phil Neilsen Retires After 25 Years

February 12 marked the retirement of Sgt. Phil Neilsen of the Spanish Fork Police Department, and many in the...

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E-Edition: January 2026 – Issue 164

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Springville Kiwanis Club Celebrates Successful Food Drive andSub-for-Santa Project

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E-Edition: November 2025 – Issue 162

We're excited to share this month's edition, packed with stories of inspiration, compassion, and community spirit. From local events...

‘Treat Him Like Everyone Else’ Goshen Woman Shares What it’s Like to Have Son with Spina Bifida

October is spina bifida awareness month, and one Goshen family knows firsthand the challenges and the unique opportunities that...

Truth in a Cacophony of Information 

In September of 2013 Here is what my younger self wrote about truth: “Truth is an interesting thing. There are...

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Utah Valley Family Friendly Performers invites community to sing at ‘Songs of Gratitude’ program

Come share your talents with Utah Valley’s annual “Songs of Gratitude” program. This program is held at 7 p.m....

TURN Community Services’ Labor of Love Brings Holiday Joy to Hundreds

For more than 30 years, TURN Community Services—one of Utah’s largest providers of disability services—has supported and worked with...

Spanish Fork Family to Put on Annual Pirate Yard for Community

When Scott Udy gets ready for Halloween, it’s all hands on deck. He gathers his mateys and hearties, all...

Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation Launches Community Survey to Shape Central Utah’s Future Outdoor Recreation

The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR) is inviting residents and visitors to help shape the future of outdoor...

Finding Clarity in Utah’s Fall Outdoors

October in Utah carries a certain magic. The days are crisp, the air carries a hint of woodsmoke, and...

Legacy House of Spanish Fork Granting Bucket List Items to Residents

For the past several months, Legacy House of Spanish Fork has been going the extra mile for their residents...

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At the Clyde Recreation Center in Springville, the pool isn’t just for swimming laps. On certain days, it transforms...

Teacher of the Month: Corinne Curtis

Corinne Curtis of Barnett Elementary is a first-year teacher at Barnett Elementary in Payson, teaching second grade. Despite this...

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