When Helping is All That Matters
Captain Josh Hicken has been with the Springville Fire Department for three years, but has 13 years of total experience serving his community as a first responder. He is originally from Ogden, and currently lives in Springville with his girlfriend. The first thing I noticed about Captain Hicken was his calm, amiable demeanor. He spoke […]
Nebo students recognized as Reading Rodeo champions
As one of the top rodeos in the nation, the Spanish Fork Fiesta Days Rodeo recognized 20 Spanish Fork students in Nebo School District for their success in the Rodeo Reading Challenge. The Fiesta Days Rodeo Committee kicked off the Fiesta Days Rodeo Reading Challenge in February with assemblies and a lineup consisting of Nick […]
Spanish Oaks Reservoir Offers Pleasant Getaway
The criteria for a destination this month was something close by, something with water, and something the kids would enjoy. Those requirements were met by discovering the Spanish Oaks Reservoir. It is only about 1.8 miles off the junction of Highway 6 and Powerhouse Road, east of Spanish Fork. However, it is not well marked. […]
Harvesting time arrives for cherry orchards in South Utah Valley
In late July driving through the cherry farms of Payson and Santaquin the trees were amazingly loaded with the bright red fruit. It was just a few days before harvesting was to begin. Harvesting usually begins the last week in July and runs through the first two weeks of August. There are two types of […]
Sophos Survival opens in Spanish Fork
Sophos Survival has officially opened its doors on 244 North Main St in Spanish Fork. As a specialty emergency preparedness, survival, and outdoor gear supply store, owner Isaiah Price aims to help people become more prepared for life’s adventures – planned or unplanned. The services and product lineup will include home and business preparedness consultations, […]
Magnolia Blooms is business of the month
Magnolia Blooms Floral & Gifts located at 340 East Main Street in Santaquin offers affordable and beautiful fresh flower arrangements for all occasions. They also have gifts, balloons and plants. They are proud to serve South Utah Valley with free delivery in Santaquin. They also deliver to Genola, Goshen, Elberta, Eureka, Mona, Rocky Ridge and […]
Forgot How to Feel Free? Ride a Bike
You know those times when you feel absolutely bound to the numerous expectations around you and the expectations you have for yourself? Do you find that as you are trying to keep up with it all that you wonder if you keep going, are you just going to snap? It’s a valid concern. And what […]
A Lot to be Learned from Cattle Baron who Overcame Every Obstacle
The Preston Nutter name is not well known today, but at one time he was in control of 300,000 acres and owned 25,000 to 30,000 head of cattle. That amounts to one out of every 10 head of cattle in the state of Utah. That certainly earns the title of Cattle Baron for Preston Nutter. […]
Surviving COVID
Like businesses everywhere, when the COVID-19 pandemic swept through the nation, Mountain West Animal Hospital in Springville had to make radical changes to its operation to serve its clients. The waiting room remains vacant and a sign on the door asks clients to call and wait in their vehicle until someone comes to get them […]