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Emotional Connection to Comfort Foods

We’ve all been there—after a long, stressful day, we find ourselves reaching for a bowl of mac and cheese, a slice of pizza, or...

Community Votes Overwhelmingly in Favor of New School District Formation

LEHI, UT (November 6, 2024) - With yesterday’s passage of Prop 11, voters in northern Utah County overwhelmingly approved the creation of a new school...
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Unlocking the Door to Financial Freedom: When Is the Right Time to Refinance?

In today's ever-changing financial landscape, homeownership stands as one...

Gordo’s Fun Farm is a fun and family-friendly destination

If you’re looking for a diverse, family run, friendly,...

General (ret.) Mike Minihan joins Candy Bomber Foundation

The Candy Bomber Foundation is pleased to announce Gen....
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John Roberson Booth

John Roberson Booth 43, of Springville unexpectedly returned to his Heavenly Father at home, on Thursday, July 25, 2024. John was born on September 27,...

Taniela “Daniel” Niu III

Across the vast Pacific ocean, the heart of a Tongan boy beat for the first time in Nukunuku, Tongatapu, Tonga, on July 27, 1957....

Tamateitaua Ieriko Ilaoa

Tamateitaua Ieriko Ilaoa was born on April 20, 1948 in Pava'ia'I, Amerika Samoa to Tautalamusu Tuana'itau and Ieriko Ripley where he spent more than...
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Thanks for the Memories:A walk down memory lane

I have a lot of memories of my sons growing up. One of my favorites is when there was a chore that the younger...

How to help those struggling with Food Insecurity this Thanksgiving season

For most people, Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and stuffing your face with all kinds of comfort foods without an ounce of...

White Feather Rocks in Santaquin gives couple life beyond retirement 

In the middle of Santaquin’s quiet Main Street, just west of Center Street, sits White Feather Rocks, a one-stop-shop emporium for all your rock...

Gordo’s Fun Farm is a fun and family-friendly destination

If you’re looking for a diverse, family run, friendly, cozy fall destination to visit, look no further than Gordo’s Fun Farm in Spanish Fork.  When...

Local insurance agents team up with Habitat for Humanity to clean up communities in need

A group of local insurance agents are giving back to the community in a unique way. Following a partnership between American Family Insurance and...

Spanish Fork Woman Brings Joy with Stockings Filled in Honor of Her Sister

For the past six years, Tonia Turner of Spanish Fork, has spent much of the holiday season preparing and delivering stockings for families in...

Payson grandpa’s love for grandchildren shows in Halloween cameo appearances 

When the Davenport family of Payson dresses for Halloween, there is one member who makes the family theme a little extra special: Grandpa. Arthur Colgrove...

Springville Kiwanis Club Announces Annual Food Drive/Sub-4-Santa Project

The Springville Kiwanis Club is excited to announce the upcoming Annual Food Drive/Sub-4-Santa Project, which is a cherished tradition that embodies the enduring spirit...

Utah Valley Rides: A Lifeline for Seniors

It’s a challenge I never expected to face so often—telling a senior that we simply don’t have enough drivers to take them to a...

Salem Youth Unite for Interfaith ‘Urban Trek’ Day of Service

Salt Lake City recently witnessed an inspiring display of interfaith cooperation as 250 youth and 80 leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of...

Writer’s Retreat…at the Car Dealership

I'm a writer. I like to write. I like having a nice, quiet place to write. I'm a dad. I like being a dad. I like doing fun things with my kids. Unfortunately, those two things aren't compatible. It's impossible to...

The Do’s and Don’ts of Being a Soccer Parent

We signed our kids up for the city soccer league, and they are really enjoying it. And we, as soccer parents, have learned that there are some things you should do, and some things that you shouldn’t. DO mark your...

It Took Me 40 Years to Hike to the Y

I first moved to Utah County forty years ago. I was a skinny, fresh-faced* kid, coming from Idaho to start my freshman year at BYU. (*”Fresh-faced” means, “I wasn’t shaving yet.”) And, at some point during that freshman year,...

Aspen Roots

Having strong roots is important in life, and it is aptly illustrated in this photo taken on a nearby mountain road. Aspen trees grow as a colony - young and old trees - from a common root system

Getting Ready for Summer Vacation

One of the best things about having the kids off for summer vacation is...going on an actual summer vacation! So many great memories can be made on these summer trips, whether they be family reunions, camping in the mountains, relaxing...