Springville Kiwanis Club Celebrates Successful Food Drive andSub-for-Santa Project
The Springville Kiwanis Club is grateful to once again report a highly successful annual Food Drive and Sub-for-Santa project, made possible by the generosity, service, and compassion of the Springville community. For more than 30 years, this cherished holiday tradition has brought neighbors together to care for those in need, and this year was no […]
Turn the Beat Around: Weight Training for Everyone
When instructor and fitness entrepreneur Kara Simmons walks into the group fitness room at Clyde Recreation Center, she’s carrying more than a set of dumbbells. She’s carrying a philosophy: strength training should be accessible, energizing, and — perhaps most surprisingly — fun. Simmons teaches Upbeat Lift, a choreographed strength-training class that pairs traditional muscle-building exercises […]
Teen Shares Love of Dance with Others Amid Injury and Chronic Pain Diagnosis
For Madi Cloward, dance has always been more than a hobby — it’s been home. Growing up dancing at Charisma Dance Studio in Springville, where her mom, Dena Cloward, serves as artistic director, Madi has spent nearly her whole life surrounded by music, movement, and a deep love for dance. However, at age 16, everything […]
Springville Kiwanis Club Continues Tradition of Giving Through Annual Food Drive
For more than three decades, the Springville Kiwanis Club has brought the community together to brighten the holidays for local families through its annual food drive and Sub-for-Santa project. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the old Springville Gym, located behind the Springville […]
Stronger Every Second: How Bill Castillo’s MRT Class Transforms Lives
At the Clyde Recreation Center in Springville, the music is loud, the energy is high, and the sweat is real — often due to Bill Castillo’s MRT (Metabolic Resistance Training) classes. MRT is a fast-paced class built around short bursts of intense exercise and quick recovery. It’s not your average gym routine, and trainer Bill […]
Fresh, Local, and Delicious: Nebo Students Enjoy Sweet Corn on the Cob—With More to Come!
Students across the Nebo School District got a delicious surprise this fall when the Nebo Child Nutrition team partnered with local Harward Farms to serve up fresh, sweet corn on the cob—picked straight from the field. The special lunch day was a huge hit, with participation numbers soaring as students eagerly lined up for the […]
How One Springville Man is Spreading Hope and Positivity
A Springville man is running around town and beyond letting people know that he believes in you, and he’s doing it loud and clear—with a sign. For the past couple of years, Brice Nokes, 27, has been running around holding a sign that says, “I Believe in You.” Nokes said that holding this sign began […]
Utah Valley Family Friendly Performers invites community to sing at ‘Songs of Gratitude’ program
Come share your talents with Utah Valley’s annual “Songs of Gratitude” program. This program is held at 7 p.m. on the first Sunday each November. There is only a once a week Sunday Practice commitment during the month of October, as well as an evening before rehearsal. All practices are at the chapel at 400 […]
TURN Community Services’ Labor of Love Brings Holiday Joy to Hundreds
For more than 30 years, TURN Community Services—one of Utah’s largest providers of disability services—has supported and worked with Utah’s Labor of Love program, and since 2011, has taken on the project, full time. Labor of Love is an annual gifting program that ensures Christmas is brighter for adults and children with intellectual and developmental […]
Making a Splash with Aqua Combat: Fitness, Fun, and Community at the Clyde Recreation Center
At the Clyde Recreation Center in Springville, the pool isn’t just for swimming laps. On certain days, it transforms into an energetic arena where punches, kicks, and jumps meet the resistance of water. Welcome to Aqua Combat, a high-energy workout taught by longtime aquatics instructor Renee Slater. “It’s based around MMA boxing techniques,” Slater explained. […]