Living With Kids Homestead offers immersive , electronics-free experiences for kids and adults
Tucked away on a quiet street in Springville, Utah, the Jacob and Sarah Jenkins family has created a small outdoor paradise known as the “Living With Kids Homestead.” The name is a play on words, alluding to the fact that the homestead offers interactive experiences with baby goat “kids” for the enjoyment of human kids […]
Life Lessons From the Chessboard:How Chess Reflects Life, Business, and Relationships
I learned how to play chess when I was just seven years old. It wasn’t just a casual hobby in our house. I come from a line of chess players. My dad played, and so did my two older brothers. They took me under their wing and taught me everything they knew, from classic openings […]
Real Rock Band: A local hidden music gem
There’s a hidden gem in our community that is turning budding musicians into rock stars, and it has been doing so for the past 18 years. Real Rock Band was started by Curt Gordon at the Angelus Theatre in 2008 as a summer student band program. Many of the students in this program are still […]
Service animals allow individuals with disabilities freedom and independence – Part 2.
*Editor note: This is part two of an article where author Ariel Higgs talks about her journey getting a service dog for her daughter who suffers from epilepsy. Part 1 is in the July 2025 issue of Serve Daily titled, “Service animals allow individuals with disabilities freedom and independence.” Deciding on a service animal for […]
Four generations of Payson High graduates talk about years past and hope for future with new building
In late June, Payson High School was demolished after nearly 60 years of operation, and those in the Sorenson family think fondly of the years spent in the hallways while looking forward to making new memories. For the past eight years, Jesse Sorenson has served as an administrator and as the head principal for the […]
The medicine of movement: cycle class for better health
At first glance, a cycle class can look a little intimidating. Rows of bikes. Blaring music. A room full of people pedaling like they’re in the Tour de France. But if you step into Cameron Smith’s class at Springville’s Clyde Recreation Center, you’ll find something a little different: a welcoming community; a low-impact but high-reward […]
Power Isn’t the prize, responsibility is
Most people first heard the phrase “With great power comes great responsibility” from a superhero movie. It’s one of those lines that stuck—partly because it came from Spider-Man’s Uncle Ben, and partly because it just feels true. It’s short, memorable, and has enough weight to make you pause. But what does it really mean? And […]
Teacher of the Year: Lorena Moody
At Merit Preparatory Academy, three powerful words summarize the school’s mission: lead, learn, serve. Beyond impacting the learning activities in Merit’s classrooms, these values are also woven into the daily life of the school community. One of the most inspiring examples of living Merit’s mission is Lorena Moody, a beloved teacher and mentor who has […]
The most powerful message may not be words at all
We live in a world full of noise. Words come at us from every direction—text messages, social media, group chats, news headlines, phone calls, and endless opinions shared whether we ask for them or not. It can feel like everyone is talking all the time, and the pressure to respond, comment, explain, or defend ourselves […]
22-year old Noah Losito croons his way to second place in‘Spanish Fork’s Got Talent’
Spanish Fork’s Fiesta Days showed once again that ‘Spanish Fork’s Got Talent.’ The festival’s talent competition that took place the evening of July 23, featured a dozen competitors who took the stage to showcase their talents from singing to dancing, to family musical numbers, rock bands, and even an Elvis impersonator. The stakes were high, […]