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 […]
New exhibits at the Springville Museum of Art

In a world filled with technology, the Springville Museum of Art is opening a new exhibit celebrating yesteryear, featuring art and installations that examine pre-smartphone nostalgia and childlike play. The exhibit titled, It’s All Fun and Games, opens August 28 and will run until July 2025. According to a recent press release, the museum aims […]
Cody’s Gastro Garage Revs Up a Fantastic Meal

There’s a new restaurant in downtown Springville. Opening in mid-May, Cody’s Gastro Garage sits on Main Street next door to the Springville Civic Center, occupying the location where China Café had spent the last four decades. Very few remnants of the old restaurant remain, with its biker Americana interior and a new sign out front […]
‘Cries of Freedom’ continues at Freedom Festival

Bonnie Busco keeps a booklet that one of her young cast members made for her after a performance of “Cries of Freedom.” It’s close at hand and full of signatures from dozens of other cast members she’s worked with through the years. She flips to a page and reads one of the inscriptions written by […]
Question and Answer with local band ‘Lemonfern’

With their first single released this past January, and their first show in May at the Velour—Provo’s largest and best independent music venue—Lemonfern is on the up-and-up. The quartet, led by frontwoman Aislyn Ercanbrack on vocals and guitar, includes percussionist Murray Adamson, and brother-sister duo Trey and Mazzy Barker on guitar and bass, respectively. This […]