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. […]
October is National Family History Month
October is officially Family History Month. This designation goes back more than 20 years, just two and a half weeks after the traumatic events of 9/11. The bill passed by the United States Senate includes a long list of reasons why October should be Family History Month, including this statement: “Whereas individuals learn about their […]
Finding Strength, Friendship, and Fun at CRC Fit
Walk into the Clyde Recreation Center in Springville, and you might hear upbeat music, the clink of dumbbells, and the encouraging voice of Alec Noll leading a class through their latest workout challenge. But this isn’t just another exercise program. For Noll, teaching FIT class isn’t about sculpted abs or flashy routines; it’s about helping […]
Welcome to Zubs! Home of the Best Subs and Pizza in Town
If you’re a Utah County local and still haven’t been to Zubs, it’s time to meet your new favorite sandwich and pizza spot. Zubs began 30+ years ago when Alan and Rena Peacock teamed up with their family Ryan and Vickie Moss. Combining their love of sandwiches, Vickie’s now-legendary bread recipe, and the bones of […]
Living With Kids Homestead offers immersive , electronics-free experiences for kids and adults
Tucked away on a quiet street in Springville, Utah, the Jacob and Sarah Jenkins family has created a small outdoor paradise known as the “Living With Kids Homestead.” The name is a play on words, alluding to the fact that the homestead offers interactive experiences with baby goat “kids” for the enjoyment of human kids […]
The medicine of movement: cycle class for better health
At first glance, a cycle class can look a little intimidating. Rows of bikes. Blaring music. A room full of people pedaling like they’re in the Tour de France. But if you step into Cameron Smith’s class at Springville’s Clyde Recreation Center, you’ll find something a little different: a welcoming community; a low-impact but high-reward […]
Teacher of the Year: Lorena Moody
At Merit Preparatory Academy, three powerful words summarize the school’s mission: lead, learn, serve. Beyond impacting the learning activities in Merit’s classrooms, these values are also woven into the daily life of the school community. One of the most inspiring examples of living Merit’s mission is Lorena Moody, a beloved teacher and mentor who has […]
