E-Edition: February 2026 – Issue 165
We’re excited to share this month’s edition, packed with stories of inspiration, compassion, and community spirit. From local events to feature stories on everyday heroes, every page is designed to celebrate what makes our community so unique. A huge thank you to our advertisers and community sponsors who make Serve Daily possible. Your support allows […]
‘She Wanted to Stay’: Community Mourning the Loss of LocalFirst Responder who Lost Battle with Cancer
Seemingly countless South Utah County community members are mourning the loss of one of their own. On Christmas Eve, Marcee Nelson, 32, of Genola, lost her year-long battle with cervical cancer, leaving behind a husband, four kids, and many more family members and friends. Marcee was the assistant produce manager at Payson Market and had […]
The ‘Festive Fishermen’ are Bringing Holiday Joy to Salem Pond
When one thinks of holiday festiveness, fishing isn’t often what comes to mind. For four Utah County men, however, adding a little festive holiday spirit to their family fishing excursions, has brought some holiday cheer to Salem Pond. The Olson family, consisting of brothers, Jake, Alex and Ty, as well as Jake’s son Ryker, have […]
The Food And Care Coalition: Providing Comprehensive Services to Address Poverty and Homelessness in Utah County
In Utah County, the Food and Care Coalition stands as a beacon of hope for those experiencing poverty and homelessness. Recently, the Coalition reached an extraordinary milestone by serving its 3 millionth meal. This is a powerful testament to the coalition’s decades-long commitment to nourishing both body and spirit. Its mission, however, extends far beyond […]
Winter Reflections: Connection, Service, and Adventure in Utah’s Outdoors
December arrives softly in Utah. Snow settles on the mountains, the air grows crisp, and a quiet calm spreads across the valleys. It is a month that naturally encourages reflection on the year behind us, the people who shaped it, and the moments that mattered most. It is also a season of service when we […]
A local community member’s powerful recovery journey
Paul Wayman first came across Captain Your Story while he was in prison. The Flyer that outlined a curriculum geared toward taking ownership of your past to create a positive future, piqued his interest. He decided to sign up and check it out, even though he was initially doubtful. It all seemed too good to […]
From tragedies to chaplain: One woman’s journey to helping others
When Suzanne Cayner gets up to go to work as a chaplain at Maple Creek Home and Hospice in Spanish Fork, she thinks back to the little girl who always wanted to help others, and she is proud. Since Cayner was a little girl, she always wanted to be a helper. She recalled going to […]
‘I Want to Live:’ Woman WhoLost Three Sons to Suicide, Shares Her Story
There is no way to adequately describe the pain a mother feels when she loses a child to suicide, and Payson resident, Cherri Gressmen has lost three children. It was in February of 2005 when Gressmen’s youngest child, Cameron Cunningham,18, made the decision to take his life. 13 years later, in October 2018, his older […]
A List of Acts of Service – September 2025
Donate books you’ve already read to a little free library, leave quarters at a laundromat for someone to find, offer to babysit so parents can enjoy a night out, bring flowers to a nursing home and hand them out, share your umbrella with someone caught in the rain. Knit or crochet hats for premature babies […]
