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 […]
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, […]
Staring at our rectangles again
The other day, a bunch of us gathered for a family dinner. The meal was fantastic and the conversation was pleasant. It had the makings of a fun evening. But then, without anyone really noticing, the evening became a little less fun. Why? Because we all, one by one, pulled our phones out of our […]
Local homeschool mom calls it a ‘work of heart’
While many students and parents alike are rearing up for the upcoming school year, there are those who are taking an “alternative” route to education. Homeschooling is on the rise in Utah, with many contributing factors including the Covid 19 pandemic, legislative support through grants like the Utah Fits All scholarship and increased community support […]
How your thinking habits cause you mix up what’s most important in your life
We all like to think that we prioritize the most important things in our lives every time. However, in truth, we don’t. Sometimes this is through conscious choices where we choose things we want over other things that we feel are more important to us according to our value system. Dr. Terry Warner, author of […]
Springville Museum of Art seeking help with community art project
The Springville Museum of Art is holding its annual community art project and is asking the public’s assistance in helping them prepare for it. The museum is working to create a community mosaic mural with the use of bottle tops, and is asking for community members who have access to those, to donate them. Donations […]
Groundbreaking Held for New Juab-Millard Children’s Justice Center
On Tuesday, May 20, community and civic leaders joined with the Friends of the Juab-Millard Children’s Justice Center to break ground for its new Center. The facility, located in the Savage Bluff’s neighborhood, will provide a child-friendly, home-like environment in which to provide services. The Children’s Justice Center coordinates the investigation of child abuse by […]
Magleby’s: A place worth dressing up for
Magleby’s has been an institution in Utah Valley, and holds a place of prominence in Springville, sitting in the historic Reynolds building on the corner of Main Street and 200 South. The interior is an eclectic mix of styles, with raw, original brick mixed with Greek columns, and modern steelwork. Tall windows topped with intricate […]