Mapleton woman is world renowned romance novelist
There is a world renowned author in our midst who also doubles as a world renowned photographer – who also doubles (well, triples?) as a contemporary dancer, pianist, art historian, choreographer, culinary artist and English professor. Did we mention she is a wife and mother to three children? Nichole Van of Mapleton is a woman […]
Mapleton Man ‘Explores Utah’ One Photo at a Time
Have you ever walked down the street and asked yourself, “I wonder what this place looked like 30 years ago?” One man asks himself that daily, and then does something about it. Jacob Barlow of Springville loves history – in particular, cinematic history – and he lives in the perfect place to rediscover it. South […]
To Protect and To Serve – Mapleton’s Sgt. Kropf
For the past 19 years, Sgt. Tony Kropf has been serving the people of Mapleton, and Serve Daily recently met up with him to learn more about life on the force. Sgt. Kropf grew up in Spanish Fork and Mapleton, and said that he loves the community and has always had a need to protect […]
Young Mapleton Police Officer reflects on time on force, looks forward to years ahead
Being a police officer isn’t an easy job, but one Mapleton police officer describes the profession as being extremely rewarding. Mapleton police officer Andrew Hill, who is native to the area, said that his love for the community is what caused him to want to join the force two years ago, and it is readily […]
How one tragedy saved many lives: donor recipient remembers family friend who saved her life
As Jane Derfler of Mapleton holds her 1-year-old granddaughter, she is grateful for a life that almost wasn’t. At the start of 2020, Derfler was on her deathbed suffering from autoimmune hepatitis which led to cirrhosis of the liver, and was unable to care for her youngest son Cory who had special needs. At the […]
Mapleton Unveils A Dowdle Puzzle
As part of their Pioneer Day Celebrations, Mapleton City unveiled a puzzle of their city, created by Saratoga Springs artist, Andy Ellis. Andy attended BYU as a pre-dental major, but soon decided he really enjoyed the visual arts. He went to the San Francisco Academy of Art, and graduated in 2013. He returned to Utah, […]
Bridle up Hope Mapleton Teaches Life Skills to Women of all Ages Through Use of Horses
Many young girls and women in the Mapleton area have a newfound confidence thanks to the companionship of horses and a program dedicated to utilizing these animals to teach life skills. Bridle Up Hope has been empowering women and girls through horses since 2012. Just this last year, a chapter in Mapleton was opened with […]
Nebo School District and the Utah Food Bank offering free summer meals to students
The Nebo School District is partnering with the Utah Food Bank again this year to provide free summer meals in four of Nebo School District communities. These fresh and free summer meals will be offered to children up to age 18 every Monday through Friday beginning on May 30 and ending August 11 at the […]
Nebo Elementary Students Compete at Seventh Annual Keyboarding Competition
Nebo School District’s seventh annual Elementary Keyboarding Competition was held on April 18-19 at each elementary school in the district. In order to qualify for the competition, students were tested on their keyboarding speed and accuracy, and were selected based on that criteria by their school’s keyboarding specialist. A total of 523 students were selected […]
Springville-Mapleton Chamber of Commerce hosting Business BINGO
Springville-Mapleton Chamber of Commerce and business members are excited to announce the 2023 Business BINGO for all Springville and Mapleton Elementary School students. Bingo cards will be distributed to the elementary schools during the last week of school. A few cards will be available at Springville and Mapleton City offices and online on the chamber […]