Springville Art City Days Volunteer at Kiwanis Scone Booth | June 2026

Nothing says Art City Days like the smell and taste of fresh, warm scones—and this year, you can be part of the tradition that brings our community together! The Kiwanis Scone Booth has been part of Art City Days for more than 30 years. We’re looking for amazing volunteers to help make it happen. This […]

Local Public Speaker Wins International Speech Contest

William M. Boardman, a member of Toastmasters International since January 2014, earned first place in the District 15 Division C International Speech Contest held April 18 in Draper.  His speech, “Help,” which focused on raising awareness and encouraging meaningful assistance to others earned him the top spot as well as an advancement  to the District […]

Teacher of the Month: Lucas Adams at Advanced Learning Center

We are excited to spotlight Mr. Lucas Adams, a dedicated and inspiring educator in the Nebo School District.  Mr. Adams is our automotive mechanical repair teacher here at the Advanced Learning Center. His classes are highly sought after and a favorite among students. Mr. Adams teaches Introduction to Automotive and the Advanced Auto Service Technician […]

Utah’s Newest Little League Team Holding Free Pitch, Hit & Run Events

Utah’s newest Little League sanctioned baseball/softball team will be holding free Pitch, Hit & Run events in Goshen and Payson for boys and girls ages 7 to 14. These events are the first Little League sanctioned events in south Utah County, and are being held by the new Pioneer Valley Little League team. League director […]

Representative Doug Welton’s Life as teacher and Utah State Representative

Rep. Doug Welton balancing his roles as a Utah State Representative and a high school teacher.

When Rep. Doug Welton finished the recent legislative session last month, he got in his car and drove straight to a debate tournament to coach his Salem Hills High School students. For the past 11 years, Welton has been balancing life as a public servant in the world of politics alongside his full-time job as […]

Teacher of the Month: Tara Lundell at Mount Nebo Middle School

Tara Lundell, Teacher of the Month at Mount Nebo Middle School, celebrating 30 years of helping students learn to read.

Tara Lundell’s career in education began at Dixie Middle School in St. George, where she served as a behavior unit teacher. The assignment at Dixie Middle School taught her more about resilience, creativity, and human connection than anything else could have. From that formative starting point, her professional journey wound through Spanish Fork Junior High, […]

Teacher of the Month: Carla Vela at Maple Ridge Elementary

Miss Carla Vela is in her third year of teaching and is a fourth grade teacher at Maple Ridge Elementary. The following is an excerpt from a parent recommendation letter: Miss Carla Vela is one of those teachers that you dream your child will have. She is not only the most incredible teacher and makes […]