Why I’m Starting a Turning Point USA Chapter in Our Community
A few weeks before Thanksgiving, I reached out to Sara Nasuta, the Turning Point USA leader here in Utah. I wasn’t calling with plans to start a chapter myself. My intention was simply to connect, encourage her by sharing positive examples from other communities, and explore whether she might affiliate with another organization I’m involved […]
Spanish Krishna Temple Operator Thanks Community for Support Following Vandalism, Looks Forward with Flying Colors
If you’ve lived in Southern Utah County and have driven through Spanish Fork or Salem, chances are you’ve seen a large white, domed building that looks as though it belongs in another place or time. The delicate arches and gold trim looks like something straight out of the book “Arabian Nights” or a photo of […]
Springville Family and Community Seeking Answers After Loved One’s Death
A Springville family is grieving the loss of a loved one, while urgently seeking answers. On July 14, 2025, Michael Stanley Ewing, 45, was found deceased in his car. The following September, police ruled his death a suicide. Many of Michael Ewing’s family members, most notably, younger brother James Ewing, believe there is more to […]
E-Edition: January 2026 – Issue 164
We’re excited to share this month’s edition, packed with stories of inspiration, compassion, and community spirit. From local events to feature stories on everyday heroes, every page is designed to celebrate what makes our community so unique. A huge thank you to our advertisers and community sponsors who make Serve Daily possible. Your support allows […]
Chambers of Commerce Across Southern Utah County Welcome 2026 with Gratitude and Optimism
As we welcome a new year, the Payson Santaquin, Spanish Fork Salem, and Springville-Mapleton Chambers of Commerce extend warm wishes for a happy, healthy, and successful 2026 to our businesses, community partners, and residents. The past year has been one of resilience, collaboration, and continued growth across our communities. Local businesses have innovated, expanded, and […]
Stronger Together:Inside the Cycle and Strength Classes at Spanish Fork’s FitCity Center
At 6:30 on a Wednesday morning, long before the rest of Spanish Fork fully wakes, the cycle studio at the FitCity Center is already buzzing. The lights are on, the bass hums through the floor, and a dozen riders settle onto their bikes as instructor Sarah Stevenson cues up the next playlist. The room feels […]
Springville Kiwanis Club Celebrates Successful Food Drive andSub-for-Santa Project
The Springville Kiwanis Club is grateful to once again report a highly successful annual Food Drive and Sub-for-Santa project, made possible by the generosity, service, and compassion of the Springville community. For more than 30 years, this cherished holiday tradition has brought neighbors together to care for those in need, and this year was no […]
What Returning Your Shopping Cart Says About You
Most of us have had the moment. You load groceries into the trunk, close the hatch, and look down at the shopping cart like it is waiting for a verdict. Do you push it back to the cart corral, or do you leave it near a curb, a planter, or the empty space beside you […]
Don’t Stop Until Everyone Knows Your Name
There’s something powerful about being known. Not in the sense of fame or followers, but in the sense that your work, your presence, and your persistence make a mark. The phrase “Don’t stop until everyone knows your name” isn’t about chasing popularity. It’s about refusing to fade quietly into the background when you know you […]