One Mat at a Time: Utah County Leaders Gathering Donations to Supply Winter Warming Center
As summer begins to wind down, Utah County Commissioners are already thinking about making sure some of our most vulnerable neighbors have a safe, warm place to sleep this winter. As part of the ongoing America 250 Celebration, they’re collecting sleeping mats for homeless individuals to get a good night’s sleep at the Utah County […]
Exciting ‘My Hometown’ Initiative inSantaquin Strengthens Local Community
Imagine a world where neighbors get together to pool their combined strength and talents to fill others’ needs with no thought of reward. That’s exactly the kind of scenario a relatively new local initiative called My Hometown facilitates. Whether it’s painting picnic tables, pulling weeds, or offering free piano lessons, My Hometown provides a way […]
Lives of Service Remembered After Utah Flash Flood Claims Five Family Members
The husband and wife at the center of a family whose lives have been cut short are being remembered for their service and commitment to helping others — after a trip exploring Utah’s outdoors turned tragic. Provo Fire and Rescue Captain, Spencer Long, his wife Katrina and their three sons were killed in a flash […]
Local Young Service Missionaries Making an Impact in the Community
When Sister Hoopes began volunteering at her local elementary school in Springville, her goal was simple: Help a young Syrian child learn English. As they worked on his English, however, the young service missionary quickly realized she was the one being taught. Despite having experienced terrible things in his home country, she said that the […]
Representative Doug Welton’s Life as teacher and Utah State Representative
When Rep. Doug Welton finished the recent legislative session last month, he got in his car and drove straight to a debate tournament to coach his Salem Hills High School students. For the past 11 years, Welton has been balancing life as a public servant in the world of politics alongside his full-time job as […]
Resident Spotlight: ‘Grandma Tucker’s 90-plus Years of Service
At 97 years old, Judy Tucker’s secret to a long and happy life is remarkably simple: She plans to “die in her boots.” “Grandma Tucker,” as she is affectionately referred to, has lived in Springville for 65 years. And if you’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting her, you will no doubt observe that she […]
Powered by You:The 7,000 Volunteers Behind the Food and Care Coalition’s Success
Every day, someone walks into the Food and Care Coalition with nowhere else to go. They may be hungry. They may have slept outside. They may be escaping abuse. They may be battling illness, addiction, or job loss. What they find inside, however, is more than a meal. They find people who show up — […]
SFPD Sgt. Phil Neilsen Retires After 25 Years
February 12 marked the retirement of Sgt. Phil Neilsen of the Spanish Fork Police Department, and many in the community gathered to thank him for his 25 years of service. Administrative Lt. Cory Slaymaker has been at the department with Sgt. Nielsen for the past 25 years, and he said that he will be “difficult […]
The Things We Do For Love
It’s February, so you know what that means: President’s Day Mattress Sales!!! Wait, no one gets three-exclamation-points excited about mattress sales. But, some people do really enjoy Valentine’s Day! It’s a day dedicated to romance and love, and that’s a good thing to think about in these troubling times. Traditionally, Valentine’s Day is more focused […]
More Than Metal and Paint:Gordon’s Ace Hardware Serves Families in Need
When you think of Gordon’s ACE Hardware Store, you probably think of hammers, paint, wood and other such tools. This isn’t a wrong characterization of a hardware store, but there’s a side of Gordon’s that you might not immediately think of — a side that gives back to the community. Taylor Gordon’s family has lived […]
