First generation urban farmers spreads passion for healthful food through offering farm shares
With spring just around the corner, dreams of fresh, local produce are at the forefront of many people’s minds, especially Stephanie Taylor. Stephanie Taylor, alongside husband Isaac Taylor own and operate Farm Yard Fresh, which are farm shares, which is a cost effective way for individuals to have regular local produce, while also supporting local […]
Santaquin City Bike 4 Kidz Event
For the second year in a row Santaquin City has participated in the FB4K Free Bikes 4 Kidz event where 18 youth from four Santaquin Elementary Schools received free bikes. The event was coordinated by Mayor Dan Olson, Council member Jeff Siddoway, Miss Santaquin team, Santaquin resident Michael Romero, and supported by Santaquin Community Services […]
Local organization aiming to help homeless population this winter
During the coldest months of the year, the homeless population of Utah struggles to survive. The most recent Point in Time count in Utah, which is conducted by End Utah Homelessness, found that a statewide one-night count identified 3,687 homeless in January 2023. This number has been steadily rising along with the number of Utahns […]
Fun-Filled Fall Adventures for the Whole Family
As the temperatures drop and the leaves turn, Utah County becomes a fall wonderland. Whether you’re seeking outdoor adventures or cozy indoor activities, this region offers a plethora of options for family fun. So, gather your loved ones, put on your flannel shirts, and immerse yourselves in the magic of fall in scenic Utah County. […]
A Subway of Happy People
After spending the morning doing some photo work in the Elberta area, Janice and I stopped at the Subway in Santaquin for a late lunch because we know we can depend on the quality of a Subway-branded restaurant. What was incredible was the good time everyone, both employees and customers, appeared to be experiencing. It […]
South Utah County’s Lady Devils Win Tackle Football State Championship
Did you know that there is a girl’s tackle football league in Utah? If not, now you do, and now is the time to be in the know because this past spring, South Utah County’s very own team won the state championship. The Lady Devils is coached by Scott Miller. Miller spoke to Serve Daily […]
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 […]
Fred Openshaw Farms in Santaquin Carries on Tradition by Name and Quality Produce
It’s a slightly overcast day, and Fred Openshaw tills the soil, while Fred Openshaw plants the seeds. On the other side of the orchard, Fred Openshaw prunes the branches while Fred Openshaw observes the trade that he may one day continue. Since the early 1900’s, Fred Openshaw Farms in Santaquin has been providing the community […]
Santaquin Man’s battle with rare disease is a story of trials and hope
A Santaquin man has been fighting for his life after a decades- long battle with a rare disease that has shown up in more ways than one. 57-year-old Roland Merrill has been battling ulcerative colitis for most of his adult life, and through a series of procedures that his wife, Patti Merrill said were blessings […]