Letter From The Publisher – January 2023

Hello Community, I have continued on the short journey, and on that journey, my goal, was to do one Act of Kindness a day. Achieved it. I invite you to do one Act of Kindness a day for the next 30 days. Be intentional in your acts of service. The nice thing about this journey, […]
Local Veterans of Foreign War provides service, support for veterans, their families

Returning home from active military duty can be a daunting endeavor for many veterans, but that’s where theVeterans of Foreign War (VFW) comes to help. The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a nonprofit organization that provides veterans service to all members including veterans and military service members from the active guard […]
Young Service Missionary Warms 1000+ Heads and Hearts

A young service missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints whose mission ends in December has made 1000 hats and 101 scarves during his 2-year mission. The items were made for families who receive food from the Bishops Storehouse in Springville. Elder Jason Hallock from the Provo Utah South Stake has spent […]
Springville High School Girls Cross Country Team Takes State Fifth Year Running

With 250 meters to go in the 5A state cross country race at the Regional Athletic Complex, Springville High School coach, Sam Smith called out to her number five runner, Adri Bird to kick it in gear. Smith wasn’t sure how close the race was, but she knew that every place counted, and if Bird […]
Returning Home:Â The benefits of a strong welcoming community

It’s been about 20 years since I first arrived in Springville. It was a place that I didn’t appreciate at the time, but it would become an adopted home. My family moved from the inner city suburbs of Los Angeles over Labor Day weekend in 2002, and as a newly-turned 11-year-old, I didn’t want to […]
Springville Kiwanis Club Celebrates 100 Years

On October 20, 2022, at 7:00 PM, the Springville Museum of Art will host the Springville Kiwanis Club as they celebrate Club’s 100 years of serving Springville. A dinner and program will highlight the 100 years. Those interested in attending may purchase tickets by calling John Jacobson at 816-682-9425, purchase them from any Kiwanis Club […]
Five local pumpkin patches to go enjoy

‘Tis the season to pick pumpkins, and there are many places to do just that right here in south Utah County. Here’s a roundup of local pumpkin patches that can serve your jack-o-lantering needs and beyond this Halloween and fall season: Jaker’s Jack-O-Lanterns It’s quite possible that you have seen the Howard Farm produce stands […]
Spring Creek Mechanical focuses on clean, comfortable air

Brent Harvey is no stranger to hard work. As a young man he would go out with his father to work on heating, ventilation and air conditioning. The only pause in his HVAC career was for a two-year period when he was nineteen. Since coming home, he has helped many HVAC businesses excel in sales. […]
Free Family Friendly Thanksgiving Program in Song
Our Utah Valley Community Family (and your friends and family) are invited to enjoy this family friendly Thanksgiving Program in Song, presented Sunday, Nov. 6th at 7pm in the Chapel at 400 N. 400 E. in Springville. Sunday Dress encouraged. If any are interested in joining the Utah Valley Choir for their New Year’s Program […]
Launch Party at Springville Library for Miss Classified

A launch party for the new middle grade book, Miss Classified, by longtime Springville resident Susan Phelan, will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Springville Public Library, Susan has been writing and editing for many years. Her new book, published by Chicken Scratch Books, is a young […]