Springville Kiwanis Club Announces Annual Food Drive/Sub-4-Santa Project
The Springville Kiwanis Club is excited to announce the return of its much-anticipated Annual Food Drive/Sub-4-Santa Project, an event that has become a beloved tradition and a beacon of community spirit. Kicking off in December, local churches will distribute thousands of plastic food bags, generously donated by Reams Springville Market, to homes throughout the area. […]
What does 9/11 mean to a child born in 2007?
I was not alive when the 9/11 terrorist attacks happened. I didn’t witness the stunned reactions of the country after realizing what had just happened, and I didn’t experience the unity Americans felt on September 12. One might expect some people my age to not have a strong emotional tie to this date, and yet […]
Verify Vote: A Citizen-Led Solution for Election Transparency in Utah
In response to growing concerns about election integrity, Utah citizens developed Verify Vote, an independent platform at vvote.org. Verify Vote isn’t digital voting, but it supports paper ballots and hand counting by providing a way for voters to independently verify their votes. It doesn’t offer real-time tally updates, but allows voters to store an image […]
Utah Valley Rides: A Lifeline for Seniors
It’s a challenge I never expected to face so often—telling a senior that we simply don’t have enough drivers to take them to a doctor’s appointment or social gathering. Each missed ride is more than an inconvenience; it’s a missed opportunity for connection, care, and independence simply because we don’t have enough volunteers. Utah Valley […]
14-year-old’s carving of ‘World’s First Selfie’ wins first place at woodcarving competition
On September 20-21, the Utah Valley Woodcarvers Club held its annual woodcarving event featuring several local carvers, including a 14-year-old boy who wowed the judges with his rendition of “The world’s first selfie.” Daxton Checketts of Syracuse made the trip all the way down to Spanish Fork to learn from some of the best the […]
The National Society of the Sons of Utah Pioneers has chapter in South Utah County
The National Society of the Sons of Utah Pioneers is a growing national 501C3 organization that honors its pioneer ancestors and history. The national office sponsors several events during the year, but most activity is carried on by local groups called chapters. Most chapters have monthly meetings that usually include dinner and a guest speaker. […]
Mobile Vet Clinic Comes to Santaquin
It’s not unusual to see concerned pet owners take to social media in search of a nearby vet clinic that’s not already overbooked. Most of the United States is currently experiencing a shortage of veterinary professionals in something The Atlantic refers to as “The Great Veterinary Shortage.” Unfortunately, this scarcity of qualified pet healthcare providers […]
Giving a Compliment: A Small Act with a Big Impact
How often have you noticed something great about a total stranger but kept quiet, thinking, “Maybe it’ll be weird if I say something”? Maybe someone’s wearing an amazing outfit, or they did something kind, and you feel like acknowledging it. Offering a genuine compliment to someone you don’t know might seem awkward, but it can […]
Halloween Can Be Scary for Kids With Allergies. Here’s How the Teal Pumpkin Project Is Making a Difference
Ghouls and goblins won’t be the only things scaring kids this Halloween. For those with food allergies, the unassuming candy in their Halloween baskets can be more frightening than any spooky costume. Parents of kids with allergies have to be careful and selective when they send their little ones out to trick-or-treat. Depending on […]
Shanna Memmott turns bucket list into destination package, named Tourist Director of the Year
Have you ever wanted to find a feather of a bluebird, or swing from a rope into a pond on a hot summer day? Have you ever wanted to hike to the top of a mountain just to say you could? These, among other things, were put on Juab County Tourism Director Shanna Memmott’s bucket […]