Local Family Seeks Help For A Medical Service Dog for Young Daughter
I have lived in Spanish Fork since 2003. I married my husband Preston in 2012 and welcomed our oldest daughter Hannah to our family in 2013. We love the community here and the unique mix of the small town feel with everything you need nearby. 2020 was particularly eventful for our family. We adopted Noah […]
Fundraiser for local family to help with medical expenses
Cal was born on April 30, 2022, and defied the odds from his first day of life. He was born with a rare heart defect, and courageously endured two open heart surgeries before he was a month old. His family, friends, and cardiac team were amazed by his strength and celebrated with him when he […]
Your Guide to Holiday Giving: How to Host a Successful Holiday Food and Donation Drive
By Tom Hogan The holidays are a wonderful time to make joyful memories with friends and family. Unfortunately, some families go through rough patches where their holidays aren’t so cheery. About 54 million Americans face food insecurity during the holidays. In Utah County, 14% of people live in poverty and may be worried about how […]
Payson, Santaquin, Salem Utah Drug Take Back on October 29
Please join us on October 29th for the DEA Prescription Drug Take-back between 10 am – 2 pm at Payson Market 586 N. Main Street, Payson. Sponsors are The National and Utah Drug Enforcement Administration, The Utah National Guard, Payson City and Police Department, Mountain View Hospital, Payson Market and Communities that Care (CTC). Prescription […]
Volunteers to Help Community Members in Need
By Louise Payne Do you have a couple hours about once a month (not locked into certain weeks/dates) for what you would be willing to be placed on a service on-call list (to accept service calls if/as available on any given week) for members in our community who may have a simple need (nothing requiring […]
Spanish Fork residents participate in National Day of Service
On September 10, hundreds of residents in Spanish Fork took time out of their day to serve their community on the National Day of Service. According to City Councilmember Stacey Beck, the day was a positive one for the community. “Over 500 residents showed up to paint the entire 3,000 feet of the cemetery perimeter […]
Community Action Services and Food Bank needs your food deposits
By Tom Hogan People love to give. However, while there are many generous, good-hearted people who want to donate and help others, they don’t always know how they can help. It can be difficult to find the right opportunities to do good and know that one’s efforts are making a difference. Community Action Services and […]
Springville Kiwanis Club Celebrates 100 Years
On October 20, 2022, at 7:00 PM, the Springville Museum of Art will host the Springville Kiwanis Club as they celebrate Club’s 100 years of serving Springville. A dinner and program will highlight the 100 years. Those interested in attending may purchase tickets by calling John Jacobson at 816-682-9425, purchase them from any Kiwanis Club […]
Community rallies around local tree trimmer who fell 40 feet in tragic accident
By Lorene Moore On September 26, local tree trimmer Dayde Collins of Provo fell 40 feet while on a job, sustaining serious injuries to his spinal column. Dayde currently has no feeling from the chest down, and the community is rallying around him, gathering funds to help rehabilitation efforts. Dayde is the owner of Blades […]
Diane Garcia is on a mission to save the fireflies who call her historic farm in Spanish Fork home
Sometimes the most magical of things are the tiniest of things, and for Diane Garcia of Spanish Fork, tiny magical things call her farm home. Thompson Century Farm has been part of Garcia’s family since 1852. The home first erected on the farm and still standing was built from rocks gathered in Spanish Fork Canyon […]