Icelandic Association of Utah shine light on Spanish Fork past
Did you know that Spanish Fork was the first Icelandic settlement in the United States? It’s true, and one local association seeks to honor that unique part of the town’s history. The Icelandic Association of Utah seeks to recognize the nearly 400 Icelanders who left their native country and immigrated to the Beehive State between […]
Major Spanish Fork Airport Business Development
Small airports throughout the nation are in danger of being closed down, but many are working hard to ensure that the Spanish Fork Airport not only stays open, but experiences widespread growth by embarking on a multi-million dollar business park that will house the airport. This type of thing is unheard of, especially given the […]
February 2023 Nebo PEAK Award Winners
THE PEAK AWARD CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAMNebo School District wants to showcase our Positive Energy and Kind employees. PEAK Awards are nominated by patrons and recognized by the Superintendent Staff and Nebo School Board of Education. The award is administered by the Communications and Community Relations Department. Beth Nelson, Counseling Registrar, Salem Hills HighNominated by: Rachel […]
Spanish Fork City’s Power & Light Division Honored
Spanish Fork City’s Power & Light division was named Public Works Division of the Year for 2022 and was recognized during City Council meeting on Jan. 17. Annually, division leaders in Spanish Fork City’s public works department meet together and present on the key indicators, projects, and innovations from the previous year. Power & Light […]
Thinking about hosting a foreign exchange student?
Have you ever thought about hosting a foreign exchange student? If so, you may want to know that there is a community representative in South Utah County who can assist you with the process. Jennifer Ruff of Spanish Fork is a community representative for Auysa International, which is a nonprofit high school exchange organization connecting […]
Nebo School District holds 12th Annual Welding Competition
Every year Nebo School District’s five high schools rotate the location of the annual Nebo Welding Competition Invitational. This year the competition was held at Spanish Fork High School, and Provo High School was invited to participate. The students prepare all year and host their own in-house contest to select the three best welders. For […]
Four upcoming community events you may not be aware of
It’s that time of year again: Dreary winter where we long for spring, lament the lack of sunshine, and curse the gray sludge piled up in every parking lot that is never noticed until a poor, unsuspecting soul is knee deep in a freezing motor oil slushy. Finding family friendly and even community activities seems […]
“What’s that buzz about?”
In May of this year, the Spanish Fork Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at the Hive Adventure Park Grand Opening, and the community is buzzing about this new attraction. The Hive Adventure Park is the largest Indoor Family Entertainment Center in the Utah Valley. The Park is located at 955 N Main in […]
Spanish Fork woman known to locals as the ‘Dancing Crossing Guard’
You’ve likely heard of a dancing queen, but have you heard about the dancing crossing guard? Well, if you live in Spanish Fork, you may have seen a woman before and after school, having a good old time dancing on the sidewalk as she waits to help children cross the street. Shannon Sharp became a […]
Spanish Fork Rotary Supports Sub for Santa
The lights are strung, the snow is sparkling all around, and there’s a bit more cheer in peoples’ countenances. It truly is “the most wonderful time of the year.” And with this magical time derives love and charity, something the Spanish Fork Rotary is continually focusing their efforts on all year long. This season the […]