Our Neighbors

Resident Spotlight: ‘Grandma Tucker’s 90-plus Years of Service

At 97 years old, Judy Tucker’s secret to a long and happy life is remarkably simple: She plans to “die in her boots.”  “Grandma Tucker,”...

Adopted by an Officer. Becoming an Officer. A Journey to Lift Others.

Life was never meant to be easy. The older I get, the more I understand that. The uphill climb is not the punishment; it...

SFPD Sgt. Phil Neilsen Retires After 25 Years

February 12 marked the retirement of Sgt. Phil Neilsen of the Spanish Fork Police Department, and many in the community gathered to thank him...

Beyond the Crash: Finding Purpose in Service After Life-Altering Trauma

One year ago, a semi-truck driver's wife’s biggest worry and worst nightmare came true. The day started off as any normal day would: I woke...

Wrapped in Love: Analane’s Angel Apparel Turns Wedding Gowns into Burial Gowns

When Analane Powell sews her Angel Apparel, her heart is with the little ones lost too soon and those who love them. For the past...

Perseverance in Service:Elder Evan Glazner’s Mission Marked by Faith, Pain, and Purpose

When Elder Evan Glazner began his Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint mission on November 20, 2023, he did so with the same...

The Things We Do For Love

It’s February, so you know what that means: President’s Day Mattress Sales!!! Wait, no one gets three-exclamation-points excited about mattress sales. But, some people do...

Teacher of the Month: Whitney Safford at Art City Elementary

 Whitney Safford is a dedicated and inspiring educator at Art City Elementary, where she teaches third grade. Now in her fourth year of teaching,...

More Than Metal and Paint:Gordon’s Ace Hardware Serves Families in Need

When you think of Gordon’s ACE Hardware Store, you probably think of hammers, paint, wood and other such tools. This isn’t a wrong characterization...

102-Year-Old Spring Lake School Getting Much-Awaited Facelift

For years and years, Wade Menlove looked at the old Spring Lake School and told himself that someday, he would make the 102-year-old building...