Finish the Walls Honor Every Name. Remember Every Veteran. Help Us Finish the Walls
The community has already raised $85,000 to help veterans be remembered at Springville’s two cemeteries, and we are asking for those who are able to help us finish what we started. Springville has service men and women. In fact, approximately 2,350 veterans from Springville and Mapleton have served from the Mexican-American War to the present […]
Returning to Springville to Recite Kaddish at my Mother’s Grave: How I Chose to Celebrate my 80th Birthday Honoring Jewish Heritage
Most people celebrate their 80th birthday with a party. I’m celebrating mine by taking my children and grandchildren on a pilgrimage to Springville, where I will stand at my mother’s grave in Evergreen Cemetery and recite Kaddish, the traditional Jewish prayer for the dead. Springville produced a woman who remained deeply connected to her hometown […]
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Santaquin Mini Food Pantry
There is a new mini pantry in Santaquin, thanks to the support of many community members, and is now available for use near the Santaquin City Library at 45 West 100 South. My name is Jaxen Jensen. I live in Santaquin, I am a Senior at Payson High School, and am a member of Scout […]
I’ve ‘Ben Wunderin’: A Column Dedicated to Your Mental Health Questions
Hello to the Serve Daily readers. I want to introduce myself as the newest addition to the Serve Daily Family of writers. I will be featuring a column in every edition for a while titled “I’ve Been Wondering,” with the goal to offer help and support to the local community. My name is Ben, Ben […]
Utah County Fair Demolition Derby Draws More Than 16,000 Fans for Record Setting Weekend
The 2026 Utah County Fair Demolition Derby cemented its place as one of the nation’s top demolition derby events, attracting more than 16,000 spectators over two days and bringing together more than 150 competitors from across the United States. Held at the Utah County Fairgrounds in Spanish Fork, the event featured two days of high […]
No One Ages Out: The Treetop ABA Serves Utah County Kids from ages 2 to 18
Ask any Utah County parent who has been in the autism world for a few years and they will tell you about “the cliff.” Services are relatively plentiful when a child is three. There are early intervention programs, preschool supports, and providers eager to help. Then the child turns seven, or 10, or 13, and […]
A Heartfelt Thank You from the 2026 Utah County Fair Directors
As we take a moment to catch our breath after another incredible Utah County Fair, we simply want to say thank you. Putting on a fair of this size takes months of planning and the efforts of hundreds of dedicated people, but it only becomes special because of the thousands of you who choose to […]
The Widemouth 2 Fire Raises a Larger Question for Utah
As the Widemouth 2 Fire continues to grow across Millard County, forcing evacuations and threatening communities, thousands of Utahns are asking the same questions. Why are these fires getting so large? Why do they seem harder to stop? And is there anything we could be doing differently? This isn’t just another bad fire season. According […]
Meet Noodle: Springville’s Growing Community Rock Snake
In June, I put a painted rock shaped like a snake’s head in my front yard with a simple sign that said: “This is Noodle the Snake. Add a painted rock to help Noodle grow!” At first, I let my neighbors know, but then I thought it would be fun to open it up to […]
A Birthday Card Big Enough for a Nation: Former Miss Salem’s Teen Turns Simple Idea into Community Project Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday
Ronald Reagan once said, “America is too great for small dreams.” This year, a young woman from Salem took that idea to heart. As the nation prepares to mark its 250th birthday on July 4, Rowan Meagher, former Miss Salem’s Teen, asked a simple question: Why not give America a birthday card? This was not […]
