Our Neighbors

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

When Rep. Doug Welton finished the recent legislative session last month, he got in his car and drove straight to a debate tournament to...

Beyond the Service: Spring Creek Mortuary Redefines Community Healing

Since opening its doors on Main Street, Spring Creek Mortuary has become a recognizable part of the Springville landscape. For the team at Spring...

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

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...

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,”...

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...

Powered by You:The 7,000 Volunteers Behind the Food and Care Coalition’s Success

Every day, someone walks into the Food and Care Coalition with nowhere else to go. They may be hungry. They may have slept outside....

‘Grief does not need to be fixed’: Santaquin woman seeks to help others following her own loss

Patti Merrill knows what it’s like to grieve deeply, and she is turning that grief into something beautiful. “Grief does not need to be fixed;...

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...