How to Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree in Manti-La Sal National Forest
Christmas tree lots can be pricey, and artificial trees can lack the charm and elegance of live pine — as Charlie Brown once opined so famously. Luckily, those living in Utah’s more mountainous region, there’s a third option. Every year, the forest service makes a certain number of Christmas tree permits available. These permits allow […]
The Art City Concert Band brings holiday cheer
Daxson Hale is a little nervous. He’s the founding member and current president of the Art City Concert Band, which has been getting ready for a Christmas concert at the Springville Library. It’s not stage fright; he’s done enough shows to not have to worry about that, but it’s the performance itself. It’s the preparation—or the […]
White Feather Rocks in Santaquin gives couple life beyond retirement
In the middle of Santaquin’s quiet Main Street, just west of Center Street, sits White Feather Rocks, a one-stop-shop emporium for all your rock needs. The shop has everything from jewelry to collectibles, and even crystals that the owners lovingly place in what they refer to as their “woo-woo corner.” If your needs are stone-based, […]
Local insurance agents team up with Habitat for Humanity to clean up communities in need
A group of local insurance agents are giving back to the community in a unique way. Following a partnership between American Family Insurance and Habitat for Humanity, more than a dozen agents from the Springville, Mapleton, and Spanish Fork area have been helping further the organization’s outreach mission. Most recently, the agents were helping out […]
Local group hopes to spread ‘Joyful’ voices to those who need it
If you’ve ever eaten at Magleby’s on Main Street in Springville, you may have met Darrell Braham. He’s a friendly, charismatic fellow, but even upon meeting him, you might be surprised to learn his story. Braham has a long history with music, having been involved with the industry for 50 years, and now he’s quietly […]
Dive Into Fantasy at the Clyde Recreation Center
For anyone who has ever dreamed of living “under the sea,” the Clyde Recreation Center in Springville might just have the answer. Every Saturday, from 7 to 8 p.m., the CRC hosts Mermaid Hour, inviting participants to dive into the deep and glide through the water like the mythical mermaids of legend. Whether you’re a […]
Getting Your Garden Autumn Ready
Gardening in Utah during the fall comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities, due to the state’s unique climate. With its high-altitude regions, dry conditions, and fluctuating temperatures, it’s important to adapt your gardening practices. Here are some tailored tips for fall gardening in Utah. Choose Cold-Hardy Crops Utah’s fall season can bring […]
Ava’s Bigfoot Stomp Returns to Spread Hope and Kindness
On September 7, the Live Like Ava Foundation, honoring 18-year-old Ava Mickelson of Spanish Fork who passed away from leukemia on October 30, 2022. The foundation will be hosting Ava’s Bigfoot Stomp, which is its second annual community fun run. According to the foundation, the event is more than just an excuse to get active. […]
Tackle Fall Reading During National Library Card Sign-up Month
September is the National Library Card Sign-up month, and at Springville library, patrons who register for a new library card will be entered for a chance to win a gift card from a local business. The campaign has been going nationwide since 1987 when the Ronald Reagan-appointed Secretary of Education William Bennett said, “Let’s have […]
Construction ongoing for new Springville High School
As the school year kicks off and students return to the classrooms, construction continues on the new Springville High School, which is being built adjacent to the current building. According to the Nebo School District, the construction, which began in earnest earlier this year, is only about 37 percent complete, with the school’s opening still […]