Free Family Friendly Thanksgiving Program in Song
Our Utah Valley Community Family (and your friends and family) are invited to enjoy this family friendly Thanksgiving Program in Song, presented Sunday, Nov. 6th at 7pm in the Chapel at 400 N. 400 E. in Springville. Sunday Dress encouraged. If any are interested in joining the Utah Valley Choir for their New Year’s Program […]
Launch Party at Springville Library for Miss Classified
A launch party for the new middle grade book, Miss Classified, by longtime Springville resident Susan Phelan, will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Springville Public Library, Susan has been writing and editing for many years. Her new book, published by Chicken Scratch Books, is a young […]
How To Upgrade Your Home in 5 Easy Steps
Are you a busy mama who wants to give your home a makeover but you don’t have time or money to spare? Interior Designer Carrie Anderson has some great tips for busy moms who want to design a stylish and functional home on a budget! This blog post will teach you how to make your […]
Eugene “Gene” Golden Jackman
Eugene “Gene” Golden Jackman, Orem, Utah, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, Provo, Utah on Tuesday, July 26th, 2022 from Congestive Heart Failure. He was 88 years old. Gene was born on January 3rd, 1934, in The LDS Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah to Golden Leon […]
Thousands gather to pay tribute to Col. Gail S. Halvorsen and the hope he gave the world
If you ever wonder how much difference one person can make in the world all you have to do is look at the life and legacy of Col. Gail S. Halvorsen, The Berlin Candy Bomber. Thousands gathered in Provo and Spanish Fork last month to celebrate the change he made in the world when he […]
Community Action Services offers a helping hand when things get tough
We are fortunate to have a variety of nonprofits doing good in our community: We have United Way of Utah County, with its South Franklin Community Center in Provo, Sub for Santa programs, tax help, Everyday Learners program, and more. There’s the Food & Care Coalition, which serves meals to people in need seven days […]
Shelter receives $55,000 lifesaving grant from Petco Love
South Utah Valley Animal Shelter is set to receive a $55,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love during a special celebration at Spanish Fork Petco at 1118 Canyon Creek Parkway on June 16, at 11 a.m. in support of their lifesaving work for animals in South Utah County. Petco Love is a national nonprofit […]
Insurance agent retires to pursue her passions and chase her grandchildren
It is with sadness and excitement that Leavitt Insurance and Central Bond Services announces the retirement of Kristyl Ripplinger. Kristyl has worked with Leavitt Insurance since November 2010 when she moved to Santaquin from Colorado. In Colorado she and her husband Curt owned and operated the family insurance agency located in Lafayette. She has been […]
Springville’s Brown Art Gallery Hosts Art Show ‘Common Roots’ in May and June
The Brown Art Gallery in Springville will host an art show “Common Roots” from May 25 to June 25. A reception to meet the artist W. Bill Brown will be held on May 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the gallery. The exhibit will consist of more than 20 paintings of Utah’s state tree, […]
A Joke a Day Keeps the Dismay Away
You’ve heard it before – a Penny saved is a Penny not going to hell. That’s what Penny told herself anyway. You may remember that old saying differently. Either way, you might find it almost funny. Or at least enough to bring a smile to your face. Don’t underestimate the importance of that giggle, smirk, […]