James The Mormon Stages a Comeback

James Curran – better known by his stage names James The Mormon and JTM – was one of the most prominent faces of Utah music last decade. His reach beyond the state was massive, thanks in large part to smart social media plays, inventive collaborations, and great timing.  For example, James pushed Facebook video hard […]

Springville Police Department informing the public one laugh at a time

Left: Officer Van Pelt with her partner K9 Officer Grimm. Right: March 14: Chief Silva has his precious stapler back, and we have our doughnuts.

Being a police officer can be a rather stress-filled job, and one Springville Police officer is going above and beyond to find ways to relieve that stress for herself and the community. Springville K9 Patrol Officer Witney Van Pelt has taken it upon herself to run and moderate the Springville Police Department social media pages […]

7 Tips On How To Stop Constant Worrying In Your Life

Do you find yourself worrying about everything that is going on around you? It can be very tiring and depressing to constantly worry about your family, your job, your health, and everything else that is happening. Having things out of your control is very scary. As a result, here are 7 tips on how to […]

13 Reasons Why America Is Great

Joseph Capell

Some people want to “make America great again.” Sounds good, but I think  there are lots and lots of reasons why America is ALREADY great! Reasons like: 1. Bacon–No matter where you are in this great land, you are never very far from bacon. If you don’t have any in your refrigerator or freezer, you […]

Icebreakers and Improv

William Boardman at Toastmasters (Utah Valley Club).

There are two things that occur in Toastmasters meetings that most people find quite enjoyable: Icebreakers and Improv. The Icebreaker is the first speech given by a member of the club that consists of a 4-6 minute introduction about themselves. The Improv, also known as “Table Topics” is a think-on-your-feet exercise. Table Topics (Improv) is […]

6 Steps to Better Communicate With Your Dog

Why our dogs don’t listen  “Buddy, come!” “Come…” “Come! Come here!” “Buddy!!! COME!!!”  We have all found ourselves in this situation or one similar to it. It is so frustrating and sometimes terrifying! And oftentimes gets our dogs into a lot of trouble or danger if they don’t listen.  But why does this happen so […]

Surprising Services and Features Offered by South Utah County Libraries

Santaquin City Library Director, Jennifer Wagner, always looks for opportunities to expand library programs and offerings.

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 […]

Miss Inspiration Defies Gravity!

Miss Inspiration Defies Gravity!

On March 27, adult women with disabilities came from all corners of Utah County, each destined to soar beyond their wildest dreams! 11 members of the Turn Community Services program competed for the title of “Miss Inspiration” at the SCERA Center for the Arts in Orem. This year’s theme for the 2024 Miss Inspiration Pageant […]