Opinion: What I learned from my experience at Charlie Kirk’s rally
In tragedy, I saw instinctive kindness, courage, and faith. His death has sparked an awakening that no bullet can silence. On Wednesday, September 10, I pulled my son out of school for a lesson no classroom could teach. Charlie Kirk was coming to Utah. I had heard of him but wasn’t a follower. What I […]
Utah Valley Family Friendly Performers invites community to sing at ‘Songs of Gratitude’ program
Come share your talents with Utah Valley’s annual “Songs of Gratitude” program. This program is held at 7 p.m. on the first Sunday each November. There is only a once a week Sunday Practice commitment during the month of October, as well as an evening before rehearsal. All practices are at the chapel at 400 […]
Finding Clarity in Utah’s Fall Outdoors
October in Utah carries a certain magic. The days are crisp, the air carries a hint of woodsmoke, and the canyons light up in fiery shades of red, gold, and orange. Fall colors change quickly, creating a sense of urgency to get outside before the beauty fades. Answering that call doesn’t just give us a […]
October is National Family History Month
October is officially Family History Month. This designation goes back more than 20 years, just two and a half weeks after the traumatic events of 9/11. The bill passed by the United States Senate includes a long list of reasons why October should be Family History Month, including this statement: “Whereas individuals learn about their […]
Older Sister Giving Back to Ronald McDonald House After Younger Brother Experienced Serious Fall
On August 13, 2025, our family’s life changed forever. It was the first day of school when my 13-year-old brother, Carter, fell 26 feet through the floor of our attic. He was rushed to the emergency room with six broken bones, and his injuries were so severe that he was transferred to Primary Children’s Hospital […]
Welcome to Zubs! Home of the Best Subs and Pizza in Town
If you’re a Utah County local and still haven’t been to Zubs, it’s time to meet your new favorite sandwich and pizza spot. Zubs began 30+ years ago when Alan and Rena Peacock teamed up with their family Ryan and Vickie Moss. Combining their love of sandwiches, Vickie’s now-legendary bread recipe, and the bones of […]
Tomorrow Needs You
I have spent years traveling across the United States, walking into schools, prisons, military bases, and communities of every kind. What I have learned is that struggle looks the same everywhere. Sadness, depression, anxiety, the loss of connection, and the fear of the unknown affect us all. From my own experience, I know emotions can […]
Stories of Hope and Redemption from Within the Walls of the Utah State Correctional Facility
As a missionary serving at My Story Matters, I have recently had the privilege of participating in and witnessing history in the making within the criminal justice system. Our self-improvement course, Captain Your Story, is available to all community members, but it has been especially popular within the fortified gates of Utah’s two prisons — […]
A Mother’s Journey Through Suicide Loss: Finding Hope Through Service
Our family’s story started 23 years ago in April 2002. We had a bit of a unique start, as a blended family. My husband had full custody of his three kids from a previous marriage, and I too had full custody of my three kids from a previous marriage. The day we married, we had […]
Springville Museum of Art seeking help with community art project
The Springville Museum of Art is holding its annual community art project and is asking the public’s assistance in helping them prepare for it. The museum is working to create a community mosaic mural with the use of bottle tops, and is asking for community members who have access to those, to donate them. Donations […]
