Two South Utah County Women Hope to Help Others‘Run Your Race” Through Race Pacing
When Holly Garcia and Stephanie Anderson toe the lines of many marathons and half marathons in the state of Utah, they do it with one purpose in mind — to help others reach their goals. Since 2012 Garcia of Springville and Anderson of Spanish Fork, have run a race pace organization called Run Your Race, […]
Local Public Speaker Wins International Speech Contest
William M. Boardman, a member of Toastmasters International since January 2014, earned first place in the District 15 Division C International Speech Contest held April 18 in Draper. His speech, “Help,” which focused on raising awareness and encouraging meaningful assistance to others earned him the top spot as well as an advancement to the District […]
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 […]
Project Safe Lane: No Ping is Worth a Life: Join the 21-Day Challenge for Safer Streets
With April being “National Distracted Driving Awareness Month” in Utah, it is a perfect time to introduce myself and my community service initiative, Project Safe Lane. In the five seconds it takes to read a text message at 55 mph, a vehicle travels the length of a football field, but blindly if you are looking […]
Italian Place = Hearty Steak Sandwiches (But Why the Name?)
So you may see the name “Italian place” and think of your typical classic Italian food like pasta, pizza, and Italian cuisine. However, you will be pleasantly surprised to learn that the Italian Place is the go-to place for hearty steak sandwiches in Utah County. The Italian Place started out in 1972 when a sandwich […]
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 […]
E-Edition: March 2026 – Issue 166
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 […]
Wrapped in Love: Analane’s Angel Apparel Turns Wedding Gowns into Burial Gowns
When Analane Powell sews her Angel Apparel, her heart is with the little ones lost too soon and those who love them. For the past seven years, Powell has been taking donated wedding dresses and turning them into what she calls “angel apparel” for infants who left this mortal world far too soon. “I became […]
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 […]
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 […]