What Is It About Watching Someone Else’s Success?Why Their Win Feels Like It’s Ours Too
There is something powerful about watching someone else succeed. It shows up in familiar moments. A student walking across a stage to receive a diploma. A teammate is celebrating after months of effort. A friend reached a goal they once doubted they could achieve. Even when we are not directly involved, these moments often stir […]
The Weight of Being the Strong One
Every family has one. Every friend group does too. The steady one. The reliable one. The one who doesn’t fall apart when things get hard. The one people call when something goes wrong. If you are that person, you probably did not apply for the job; it simply happened. Over time, you became the calm […]
Two South Utah County Women Hope to Help Others‘Run Your Race” Through Race Pacing
When Holly Garcia and Stephanie Anderson toe the lines of many marathons and half marathons in the state of Utah, they do it with one purpose in mind — to help others reach their goals. Since 2012 Garcia of Springville and Anderson of Spanish Fork, have run a race pace organization called Run Your Race, […]
The Two Forces That Control Your Life (And How to Take Your Power Back)
There are two forces that drive all human behavior.Two invisible forces directing nearly every decision you make, every habit you keep, and every action you take. If you learn to control them, you can become the person you have always wanted to be. These powerful forces are pain and pleasure. Every choice we make is […]
Gelata at Zeppe’s: Deliciousness in Frozen Form
Gelata is what makes Zeppe’s special. If you read that fast, you may think I spelled gelato wrong and wonder what I’m talking about. I had never heard of gelata but when I arrived at Zeppe’s I got an extensive gelata 101 lesson from manager Daniel Ochoa complete with a sampling of Italian Ice and […]
Amid Unanswered Questions Following Tragic Death, Springville Family Presents $1,000 Scholarship in Son’s Name
For the past nine months, the Ewing family of Springville has mourned the loss of their son Michael Ewing, 45, who died on July 14, 2025. Ewing was a father of 10 children and became a grandfather shortly after his passing. He was also a beloved baseball and football coach for Springville High School and […]
Springville Art City Days Volunteer at Kiwanis Scone Booth | June 2026
Nothing says Art City Days like the smell and taste of fresh, warm scones—and this year, you can be part of the tradition that brings our community together! The Kiwanis Scone Booth has been part of Art City Days for more than 30 years. We’re looking for amazing volunteers to help make it happen. This […]
Local Public Speaker Wins International Speech Contest
William M. Boardman, a member of Toastmasters International since January 2014, earned first place in the District 15 Division C International Speech Contest held April 18 in Draper. His speech, “Help,” which focused on raising awareness and encouraging meaningful assistance to others earned him the top spot as well as an advancement to the District […]
Why You Should Eat Chocolate After Your Run: The Science of Sticking to Healthy Habits
With spring right around the corner, many people are thinking about improving their health and getting more active. For most people, it can be tough to start. It feels daunting. It feels hard. We have our ways of doing things— our habits. Some habits are good and others not-so-much. Whether the habits we have help […]
Beloved Springville Resident Brings History to Life Through His Illustrations
Fred Mertlich, a beloved resident of Springville and self-taught artist, helps bring historical places to life through his beautiful illustrations. From old local school buildings to classic cars, the cheerful, almost-90-year-old has a unique way of resurrecting the past so current generations can enjoy it. He began drawing historic cars and buildings 26 years ago, […]