Stories of Strength: Celebrating Women’sHistory Month at Springville Library
History is filled with extraordinary women—pioneers, revolutionaries, and unsung heroines whose stories deserve to be told. In an upcoming discussion hosted at the Springville Library, celebrated authors Heather B. Moore, Arlem Hawks, and Allison Hong Merrill will share insights into the remarkable women who have inspired their writing. As these three talented authors come together […]
The healing harmony of sound baths at Clyde Recreation
It was grief that brought Desree Bennett to sound baths. “My dad passed away about three years ago, and I just found myself kind of broken, and I just didn’t have anywhere to process my grief,” she says. “I just thought, ‘Gosh, I wish there was a class where I could just go and lay […]
The best self-improvement Valentine’s gifts on Amazon
Note: Links below are associated with our Amazon Associate account, we earn from qualifying purchases. We may earn a small commission at no cost to you. Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love and appreciation, and finding the perfect gift to express those feelings can be both exciting and daunting. Whether you’re shopping for […]
The Nebo Novelists: A Haven for Local Writers
When someone mentions that Springville is Art City, it conjures images of painting and sculptures. However, the city is home to a number of artists whose work isn’t as visible. Twice a month, on the second and fourth Tuesday, a group of writers gather together in a quiet room of the Springville library, and together […]
‘Let’s Grow, Bro’ Helps Men Come Together and Cope
For a little more than a year, Joe Tuia’ana has been working hard on the I Love You, Bro project. It’s a big undertaking, helping to take on the crisis of mental health and loneliness for men, which is a rampant problem that too often seems to be getting worse. Men, particularly young men, are […]
Provo’s Best Film Festival Returned for its 11th Year
The FilmQuest Film Festival, one of the premier genre film festivals in the United States, returned to Provo for its 11th year, drawing filmmakers and audiences alike to celebrate a diverse array of fantasy, horror, sci-fi, and experimental films. Running for 10 days, the festival has become a go-to destination for fans of boundary-pushing cinema […]
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 […]
