How Music Sparks Happiness in the Mind and Soul

How Music Sparks Happiness in the Mind and Soul

Imagine this: You’re in a terrible mood. Maybe work was stressful, traffic was awful, or you’re just feeling off. Then, your favorite song comes on. Within seconds, your shoulders relax, a smile creeps onto your face, and suddenly, the world feels a little brighter. That’s the power of music. It’s not just entertainment—it’s a direct […]

Stories of Strength: Celebrating Women’sHistory Month at Springville Library

Stories of Strength: Celebrating Women’sHistory Month at Springville Library.

History is filled with extraordinary women—pioneers, revolutionaries, and unsung heroines whose stories deserve to be told. In an upcoming discussion hosted at the Springville Library, celebrated authors Heather B. Moore, Arlem Hawks, and Allison Hong Merrill will share insights into the remarkable women who have inspired their writing. As these three talented authors come together […]

Local foundation ‘feeding kids’ through eliminating school lunch balances

Local foundation ‘feeding kids’ through eliminating school lunch balances.

There are enough things children have to worry about, and according to Kalab Stokes, school lunch balances shouldn’t be one of them.  Recent data shows that Utah’s public schools have accumulated nearly $3 million unpaid school lunch balances. And while Utah legislators are considering a bill that could offset much of that, as it stands, […]

How To Help Break the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health

How To Help Break the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health.

March is a great month for raising awareness about mental health. From World Teen Mental Awareness Day on March 1 to World Bipolar Day on March 30, March includes several calendar days dedicated to breaking the mental health stigma that still pervades much of our society.  When I was a young girl, I remember talking […]

Utah’s Finest Young Artists Featured at Springville Museum of Art

Utah's Finest Young Artists Featured at Springville Museum of Art

The Springville Museum of Art is hosting the 53rd Annual Utah All-State High School Art Show, showcasing the remarkable talents of young artists from across the state. The exhibition, running through March 21, features over 300 diverse artworks, including paintings, drawings, sculptures, ceramics, photography, and mixed media. These pieces were selected from over 1,000 submissions […]

What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do

We all hit moments in life when we feel completely stuck. Maybe you’re at a crossroads in your career, uncertain about a relationship, or just feeling lost in general. It’s frustrating, overwhelming, and sometimes even paralyzing. But here’s the good news: not knowing what to do is actually an opportunity. It’s a signal that you’re […]

Five friends open ‘Deeply Rooted’ plant shop in Spanish Fork

Five friends open Deeply Rooted plant shop in Spanish Fork.

Five friends, a room full of plants, community support. What more could you ask for? Well, if you ask Heather Bringhurst, Kellie Lee, Carrie Felt, Kami Asay and Jennifer Poulsen, they pretty much have it all, and they’re enjoying every second of their new adventure together. The new adventure for these five best friends is […]