29 Years After the Disappearance of Kiplyn Davis,the Davis Family Offers Insights for Navigating Grief
The Richard and Tamara Davis family is no stranger to grief. May 2 of this year marks the 29th anniversary of their daughter, Kiplyn’s, disappearance from Spanish Fork High School. She was just 15 years old and had her whole life ahead of her. When she left for school that morning, her family had no […]
Utah County Seniors Prepare to Compete in the Utah State Junior Livestock Show for the Last Time
The Utah State Junior Livestock Show is a fun and challenging event for all involved. This year is an especially important one because it’s the show’s 100th anniversary. It is also the last time senior participants are eligible to compete. The stock show allows participants to begin competing from the age of 8 through their […]
Surprising Services and Features Offered by South Utah County Libraries
If you only think of books when you hear the word “library,” you’re in for a surprise. Though books remain the most important aspect of any library, they are certainly not the only feature worth exploring. Here are some of the interesting products and services South Utah County libraries offer. “Libraries are changing into […]
Utah State Junior Livestock Show Prepares to Celebrate Its 100th Year
The annual Utah State Junior Livestock Show is one of the most anticipated events in Utah. This year, there’s even more reason for excitement as the show preps to celebrate its 100th anniversary. In honor of the momentous occasion, event planners are working hard to ensure this year’s show that is scheduled to run from […]
Local Choir and Orchestra Brings Rob Gardner’s “Lamb of God” Oratorio to South Utah County for the First Time
South Utah County residents are invited to attend a stirring rendition of Rob Gardner’s “Lamb of God” oratorio presented by the South Canyons Chorus and Orchestra on March 30 and 31 at Payson High School. The performances are free of charge and will begin at 7 p.m. on both nights. Auditorium doors will open at […]
Dad Taught Me What Matters Most
My dad taught me a lot of things. He taught me the importance of getting up early to start the day off right with scripture, prayer, and exercise. He taught me that you can come from a rough background with few words of affirmation and still choose to be a loving, kind person to others. […]
Positive in the Present
Beloved principal says goodbye to his school but continues to champion mental health Bart Peery, the beloved principal at Salem Hills High School for more than 10 years, is saying goodbye this year to the students he has come to love. He is going to the Advanced Learning Center, which is located two blocks from the […]
School changes lives through ‘Make A Wish’
Since Salem Hills High School opened during the 2008-2009 school year, it began an association with Make-A-Wish Utah. Chad VanLeuven, a Social Science teacher at the school, explains, “the school was looking to partner with a charity that we could raise money for, and their goals and ours aligned.” Each year, the school helps grant […]
Heroes Who Perform the Most Thankless Job in the World
No one decides to become a mother so she can get recognition. The truth is, motherhood generally doesn’t come with accolades, awards or bonuses for good performance. You don’t collect a paycheck for it and you never get time off from it. Most of the time the rewards for motherhood are non-monetary but simultaneously priceless. […]
Second Chances
Local veteran battles hardships and inspires others to never stop trying If you met Andrew Bell on the street, you’d never guess that just five years ago he was unable to string a coherent sentence together or even feed himself. Today, there are few visible signs that Andrew lives with the challenges of a traumatic brain […]