Teacher of the Month: Lucas Adams at Advanced Learning Center
We are excited to spotlight Mr. Lucas Adams, a dedicated and inspiring educator in the Nebo School District. Mr. Adams is our automotive mechanical repair teacher here at the Advanced Learning Center. His classes are highly sought after and a favorite among students. Mr. Adams teaches Introduction to Automotive and the Advanced Auto Service Technician […]
Summer is Calling:The 2026 Hometown Market is Back and Bigger Than Ever!
Summer is fast approaching in southern Utah County, and with it comes the highly anticipated return of the Santaquin Hometown Market & Sounds of Santaquin!. The event runs every other Monday night, from June 15 through August 10, and this year’s market is gearing up to be the premier summer destination for families, foodies, and […]
What’s Happening at the Huish Theater in Payson?
With the many renovations happening at the Huish Theater in Payson, many in the community are wondering how the progress is going. Many have expressed curiosity mainly due to the renovations now happening on the interior. The original plan was to renovate the building in three phases. Phase one included fixing the exterior and building […]
We Could All Use a Little Change
I’m a grumpy old man. If you don’t believe me, just take a look at the picture of me that usually accompanies my column–a grumpy old man yelling at his phone. One thing that makes old men grumpy is that they get set in their ways. Grumpy old men don’t like things to change. The […]
Don’t Tell Me About Your Idea. Show Me What You Built.
Ideas are everywhere. You hear them in coffee shops, late night conversations, group texts, and brainstorming sessions. Someone leans forward and says they have a great idea. A business idea. A book idea. An app idea. A project that will change things. For a moment, everyone gets excited. The conversation builds energy. Possibilities start to […]
Don’t Let Your Words Speak Louder Than Your Actions
Words are powerful. They can encourage, inspire, and shape the way people see the world. But words alone have limits. At some point, people stop listening to what you say and start watching what you do. That shift happens quietly. It happens in families, workplaces, friendships, and communities. Over time, people learn who follows through […]
Dissonance: Why the Music Industry’s Business Model is Broken
In any vibrant town, live music is treated as the heartbeat of the community. We love the atmosphere a local band brings to a Friday night or the energy of a summer festival. But behind the scenes, there is a sobering reality: The music industry has built a modern economy that relies on the musician’s […]
Local Young Service Missionaries Making an Impact in the Community
When Sister Hoopes began volunteering at her local elementary school in Springville, her goal was simple: Help a young Syrian child learn English. As they worked on his English, however, the young service missionary quickly realized she was the one being taught. Despite having experienced terrible things in his home country, she said that the […]
Representative Doug Welton’s Life as teacher and Utah State Representative
When Rep. Doug Welton finished the recent legislative session last month, he got in his car and drove straight to a debate tournament to coach his Salem Hills High School students. For the past 11 years, Welton has been balancing life as a public servant in the world of politics alongside his full-time job as […]
Art City Sweets and The Ragamuffin: So Much More Than Gelato
Driving by Art City Sweets and The Ragamuffin, I just assumed it was a walk-up ice cream shop. However, what awaits inside is so much more. Creamy authentic gelato. Delicious Homemade soups. Muffins. Cinnamon rolls. Desserts. All wrapped up in a charming cottage that feels welcoming and homey. The Ragamuffin and Art City Sweets is […]