‘Sweetwater: a Pioneer Novel Review
A beautiful metaphor of “Sweetwater” winds through author Marilyn Brown’s latest tribute to the remarkable pioneer, James S. Brown. Latter-day Saint Apostle Hugh B. Brown was quoted as saying, “It would be difficult to state just what phase of James S. Brown’s career appeared strongest. As a member of the Mormon Battalion he was all […]
Be aware of the way you speak to children – Part 1
I wonder what it would feel like to be thrown back into childhood as an adult where you are being talked to and treated the way big humans treat little humans. Perhaps in some ways it would be fantastic to have play be your “work” and to be able to leave the worry of food, […]
Springville Rotary Club Celebrates 40 Years of Sunday in the Park
It’s time again for Springville Rotary Club’s annual Sunday in the Park. Each year the Springville Rotary Club hosts an amazing car show, complete with a mouthwatering steak dinner and a huge raffle drawing with many great prizes. This is the club’s biggest fundraiser of the year, raising money for scholarships, local and international service, […]
Eco-Friendly Backyard Solutions: Harnessing Chickens for Natural Pest Control
Creating a healthy and sustainable backyard involves more than just planting flowers. You can transform your outdoor space into a thriving ecosystem by integrating chickens and natural pest control methods. This guide will explain the benefits, best practices, and strategies for combining chickens with other natural pest control methods, ensuring your backyard remains vibrant and […]
Five Tips for helping youth with back to school blues
Back-to-school time can bring a wave of social anxiety among our children and teens. Transitioning from the comfortable summer routine of endless popsicles and late mornings, to the rigors of regular school and peer interactions can gently nudge, and even completely catapult a young person into unhealthy worry and fear when they think of the […]
A Summer Day on Cascade Farms was a Hit
Many might not know what Cascade Farms in Provo is all about, but a free farm day on June 15 brought more than 450 visitors who learned of the exciting vision owners Colton and Alicia Burr have for their farm. Utah Agricultural Land Trust, Conserve Utah Valley and the Burrs created a day of fun, […]
Kindness equals positivity
Imagine that you are in line at a grocery store. You are late for an appointment and there is a lady in the front of the line who seems to be taking forever to check out. After she puts all her items on the counter, the cashier gives her a total and she is unable […]
Local Jehovah’s Witness to participate in three-day program in Ogden that promises ‘good news’
It’s several weeks into summer and the Spainhower family of Springville could be headed to a theme park, the beach, or even visiting grandparents for the weekend. Instead, Skylar and Julie Spainhower and their two kids are eagerly anticipating a three-day convention with a few thousand people who will come to hear some exciting good […]
Springville’s Little Moon Signs with Joyful Noise Recordings
Joyful Noise Recordings has announced that they have signed a record deal with Springville’s own Little Moon. Little Moon won National Public Radio’s (NPR) Tiny Desk Contest last year for their song “Wonder Eye.” When asked for comment on the signing, lead singer Emma Hardyman called the entire process of signing to a record label […]
Volunteers Needed for the Springville Kiwanis Club Scone Booth
As we approach the summer season, we eagerly anticipate the arrival of Springville’s beloved Art City Days celebration. Among the highlights of this festive occasion is the annual scone booth fundraiser organized by the Springville Kiwanis. This fundraiser has become a staple of Art City Days and a community favorite, drawing in crowds of eager […]
