Surprising Services and Features Offered by South Utah County Libraries

Santaquin City Library Director, Jennifer Wagner, always looks for opportunities to expand library programs and offerings.

If you only think of books when you hear the word “library,” you’re in for a surprise. Though books remain the most important aspect of any library, they are certainly not the only feature worth exploring. Here are some of the interesting products and services South Utah County libraries offer.   “Libraries are changing into […]

Santaquin City Bike 4 Kidz Event

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 Elementary Students Compete at Seventh Annual Keyboarding Competition

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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

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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 […]