Spanish Fork nonprofit aims to show that ‘Utah Cares’
Nick Thiele of Spanish Fork is passionate about helping people, and he said that his dream would be to spend his day doing just that. Service has long been a way of life for Thiele, and each day, he is actively thinking of ways to not only help others, but to allow others the opportunity […]
Nationwide Multiple Sclerosis Relay Runs through Spanish Fork
On May 6, 22-year-old Anna Austin of New Plymouth, Idaho, embarked on a 164-mile journey starting in Spanish Fork for a cause near and dear to her heart. The event is a cross-country relay called “MS Run the US,” where one person at a time runs approximately 150 miles (a marathon a day for six […]
Beauty that the eye can’t see at
There are few more picturesque places than Salem Pond, and for the past 30 years, Jeff Christensen has been taking walks around the pond with his wife, Janeen Christensen to take in the views. In recent years, however, taking in those views has become a lot more deliberate, as Jeff, who has long enjoyed the […]
Juab County Fair has ‘Something for Everyone’
The annual Juab County Fair is just around the corner, kicking things off with a concert by country music group BlackHawk on June 22. Locals like fair and events coordinator Jamie Garrett are excited to showcase what the county has to offer to those within the community as well as any visitors who might want […]
Nebo Bus Driver retiring after 25 years is being remembered as one of the best
She was the last person the kids saw before going to school each day, the one to greet them after a long day of learning, and the one to deliver them back home safely. After 25 years, Genola resident and Nebo School District bus driver Susan Ogden is retiring, leaving many students and parents both […]
45-year-old Salem Woman Realizes Dream of Joining National Guard
Fourty-five-year-old Jennifer Hughes of Salem is realizing a long held dream that she didn’t ever know she’d realize: being a member of the Army National Guard. And in a matter of just a few weeks, she will enter Basic Training to put her one major step closer to that goal. Hughes, who is also a […]
Jean’s Golden Girls proving age is just a number
If you’ve been to a Utah Jazz game over the past 28 years, you’ve likely been graced with the privilege of watching the dance sensation known as Jean’s Golden Girls. This one-of-its-kind group was started nearly 30 years ago by Utah County’s very own Jean Dixon Elliott, who, at the age of 83 still choreographs […]
Aaron Garcia of Payson makes his pro boxing debut
On April 12, Aaron Garcia of Payson made his professional boxing debut, and it has been a long time coming. The 20-year-old has been boxing since he was a child, training mostly in his family’s gym, Maximus Boxing. Serve Daily has followed Garcia and his family for years, beginning when he was competing in local […]
Springville Police Department informing the public one laugh at a time
Being a police officer can be a rather stress-filled job, and one Springville Police officer is going above and beyond to find ways to relieve that stress for herself and the community. Springville K9 Patrol Officer Witney Van Pelt has taken it upon herself to run and moderate the Springville Police Department social media pages […]
Payson High School Students bring ‘Footloose’ actor Kevin Bacon to Payson for last prom
On March 22, after several years in the making, Payson High School students got the news they had been hoping for: Kevin Bacon would be coming to Prom (sort of, but we will get to that news a little later). For those who need a little background knowledge, actor Kevin Bacon was in the smash […]