Local farm tragically loses baby calf, asks for help to prevent future tragedies
A local farm family is mourning the tragic and unexpected loss of their newest calf, and hopes to be able to raise funds to prevent a tragedy like this from happening again. On Thanksgiving morning, Fold of Liberty Farms in Spanish Fork, woke up to find that one of its Highland cows named Oatmeal had […]
Young Mapleton residents work together to create ‘Special DOLLivery’
In mid-October a group of young Mapleton residents participated in a “doll packing” service event for the non-profit group Special DOLLivery. During the event, residents prepared 50 doll kits that will be given as holiday gifts to immigrant children living in West Valley City. Each participant chose a doll from the table of refurbished American […]
Springville Kiwanis Club Announces Annual Food Drive/Sub-4-Santa Project
The Springville Kiwanis Club is excited to announce the return of its much-anticipated Annual Food Drive/Sub-4-Santa Project, an event that has become a beloved tradition and a beacon of community spirit. Kicking off in December, local churches will distribute thousands of plastic food bags, generously donated by Reams Springville Market, to homes throughout the area. […]
Teen’s Selfless Act at USS Arizona Memorial Inspires Respect for History Ahead of Pearl Harbor Day
In an era often clouded with distractions, one teenager’s quiet act of respect at the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring power of reverence and honor. Rowan Meagher, a bright-eyed teen with a love of history, recently made her second visit to the solemn site that commemorates […]
How to help those struggling with Food Insecurity this Thanksgiving season
For most people, Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and stuffing your face with all kinds of comfort foods without an ounce of guilt. But for some, this jovial holiday is unfortunately marred by loneliness, illness, and hunger. Fortunately, there are things you can do this holiday season to lift the sad and weary, […]
General (ret.) Mike Minihan joins Candy Bomber Foundation
The Candy Bomber Foundation is pleased to announce Gen. (ret.) Mike Minihan as their new Chairman of the Board, effective November 1, 2024. Minihan recently retired from the U.S. Air Force after a distinguished, 34-year career culminating as Air Mobility Command commander. He served as a mobility pilot with 3,400 flight hours, multiple deployments, and […]
Local insurance agents team up with Habitat for Humanity to clean up communities in need
A group of local insurance agents are giving back to the community in a unique way. Following a partnership between American Family Insurance and Habitat for Humanity, more than a dozen agents from the Springville, Mapleton, and Spanish Fork area have been helping further the organization’s outreach mission. Most recently, the agents were helping out […]
Spanish Fork Woman Brings Joy with Stockings Filled in Honor of Her Sister
For the past six years, Tonia Turner of Spanish Fork, has spent much of the holiday season preparing and delivering stockings for families in need – all in memory of her sister who died of brain cancer. Stacy Carrington-Jones was diagnosed in 2016 when she was 34 years old, after having a series of migraines. […]
Utah Valley Rides: A Lifeline for Seniors
It’s a challenge I never expected to face so often—telling a senior that we simply don’t have enough drivers to take them to a doctor’s appointment or social gathering. Each missed ride is more than an inconvenience; it’s a missed opportunity for connection, care, and independence simply because we don’t have enough volunteers. Utah Valley […]
Salem Youth Unite for Interfaith ‘Urban Trek’ Day of Service
Salt Lake City recently witnessed an inspiring display of interfaith cooperation as 250 youth and 80 leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Salem Utah Woodland Hills Stake) came together for a day of service. The event was part of the Urban Trek Youth Conference, and participants dedicated over 1,600 volunteer hours […]
