A Future Foreseen: Local World War II Veteran Recalls Time Serving as Inspired
As a youth, Eugene Hecker was enjoying a church activity when someone he had only ever heard of stopped by to visit. The man was Heber J. Grant, prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the time. Hecker recalled sitting with other young men as he listened to Grant’s talk where […]
2023 Fiesta Days Preview
The annual Spanish Fork Fiesta Days is just around the corner, so get ready for a week packed with family friendly fun and games that culminates with the nationally renowned Fiesta Days Rodeo. There’s something for everyone and many opportunities to get involved with local organizations and support local small businesses. Here is a sampling […]
Water Safety Tips From a Former Lifeguard
It’s finally that time of year where winter has released us from her icy grip and summer in all its hot glory has arrived! Along with the heat comes the desperate need to beat it, and one of the best ways is with cool water. Whether that’s running through sprinklers in the backyard, swimming in […]
UDOT and UTA Hold Meeting to Discuss Future Projects in Spanish Fork
Meetings were held both virtually and physically in Spanish Fork and via zoom to discuss some important new projects UDOT and UTA have in the works for Southern Utah County. The Utah Department of Transportation has opened up an Environmental Assessment to evaluate the potential of adding a new interchange to I-15 in Southwest Spanish […]
Record water levels prompts citizens to come together to fill sandbags, officials urge community to stay safe
This past winter, Utah County was granted the much needed gift of record breaking snowfall. This year, we are sitting at more than 150% snowpack compared to average, and after years of drought, the moisture is most welcome – even if it felt like winter overstayed its welcome with snow storms still hitting in early […]
New Spanish Fork Library Held Grand Opening
On April 29, Spanish Fork City held the grand opening of its new library. Hundreds of community members showed up to watch the ribbon cutting ceremony and visit the newly finished building with all its amenities, as well as participate in fun activities to celebrate. Many city, county and state officials were in attendance including […]
New Family-run Farmers Insurance Agency in Springville will treat you like one of their own
At 717 North Main Street in Springville on the first floor, you’ll find a local Farmer’s Insurance Branch. When you walk in the doors, it will be a race to see who greets you first. If you’ve been to the branch, you likely know that the one to greet you first is Sally, the office […]
Four community productions to watch for or participate in this summer
It’s nearly time for school to end and summer to begin, even if Mother Nature seems to be a bit confused this year. This also happens to be the start of one of my personal favorite seasons: Big Summer Community Theatre Production Season! OK, so it’s not an actual season – but it should be! […]
Keep kids’ minds and bodies active this summer via programs and classes
For children, summer is a paradise of freedom from the confines of school. For 2 ½ glorious months, the world is their oyster and they can finally do what they want to do when they want to do it. For parents, it can be a time of panic as they try to find something – […]
Community remembers Spanish Fork teen killed in car crash & raise funds for those injured
On March 19, 2023 tragedy struck. Four local teens on their way to the sand dunes in Juab County for a day of recreation were involved in a terrible car accident, killing Spanish Fork High School student Gideon Fudim. After hearing news of the tragedy, the local community was quick to come together. Within hours […]