Returning to Springville to Recite Kaddish at my Mother’s Grave: How I Chose to Celebrate my 80th Birthday Honoring Jewish Heritage
Most people celebrate their 80th birthday with a party. I’m celebrating mine by taking my children and grandchildren on a pilgrimage to Springville, where I will stand at my mother’s grave in Evergreen Cemetery and recite Kaddish, the traditional Jewish prayer for the dead. Springville produced a woman who remained deeply connected to her hometown […]
Hats Off to the Past Preserving 1860’s Craftsmanship in a Modern World
There’s a stillness inside Tatton Baird, surrounded by hats of different styles, different materials, along with the tools used to shape them, shave them, and repair them. The building holds a sense of age, like it’s haunted—in a good way—by the many hands that have worked the same trade. It’s no wonder, really, because the […]
Serve Daily E-Edition: September 2026 – Issue 172
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 […]
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, […]
Gelata at Zeppe’s: Deliciousness in Frozen Form
Gelata is what makes Zeppe’s special. If you read that fast, you may think I spelled gelato wrong and wonder what I’m talking about. I had never heard of gelata but when I arrived at Zeppe’s I got an extensive gelata 101 lesson from manager Daniel Ochoa complete with a sampling of Italian Ice and […]
Amid Unanswered Questions Following Tragic Death, Springville Family Presents $1,000 Scholarship in Son’s Name
For the past nine months, the Ewing family of Springville has mourned the loss of their son Michael Ewing, 45, who died on July 14, 2025. Ewing was a father of 10 children and became a grandfather shortly after his passing. He was also a beloved baseball and football coach for Springville High School and […]
Serve Daily Celebrates 14th Year of Printing Positive Community Stories
This month marks an important milestone for Chris Baird, founder and publisher of Serve Daily. For the past 14 years, Serve Daily has brought local stories of hope, kindness, perseverance, and belonging to the community. For Baird, the journey to this point has been a highly fulfilling adventure that began with a simple idea to […]
Springville Art City Days Volunteer at Kiwanis Scone Booth | June 2026
Nothing says Art City Days like the smell and taste of fresh, warm scones—and this year, you can be part of the tradition that brings our community together! The Kiwanis Scone Booth has been part of Art City Days for more than 30 years. We’re looking for amazing volunteers to help make it happen. This […]
Beloved Springville Resident Brings History to Life Through His Illustrations
Fred Mertlich, a beloved resident of Springville and self-taught artist, helps bring historical places to life through his beautiful illustrations. From old local school buildings to classic cars, the cheerful, almost-90-year-old has a unique way of resurrecting the past so current generations can enjoy it. He began drawing historic cars and buildings 26 years ago, […]
Utah Door Shop Celebrates Over 20 Years of Serving Local Residents and Builders
CR Doors and Moulding, a well-known local door and moulding shop headquartered in Springville,, celebrates over 20 years of serving the needs of local residents and builders. The family-owned and operated business caters primarily to Utah County, Salt Lake, and Park City areas, though they’ve also had customers located as far away as Tennessee. Besides […]
