A guide was released detailing various events and activities scheduled across Southern Utah for the Fourth of July weekend. The snapshot included options for art, education, entertainment, and family activities.
By Kolob Gallery, For Iron County Today The first annual Iron County Artist Studio will take place on Saturday, August 29th, from 10 am until 2 pm. This is a self-guided tour sponsored by Kolob Gallery in Cedar City, and it is free of charge.
The Board of Education approved a modified school year calendar during a meeting on August 25. The changes adjust graduation dates and include additional breaks to accommodate state tournaments and school year extensions.
The Lady Dino soccer team was looking for a win. After two matches with top programs in 3A back-to-back and on the road resulted in losses, it wasn't going to get much easier on Tuesday when they traveled to Canyon View in Cedar City. Both teams played even over 80 minutes; going into the first 10-minute overtime, it was the Dinos who found the back of the net for the 2-1 win.
The Southern Utah University State Bank Business Challenge aims to identify and support high-potential early-stage businesses with a prize pool of $50,000. Past winners from the 2023 and 2024 competitions include diverse ventures ranging from Merch Makers to Mega Loaf.
Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook with Independent Oversight From Anna Tibbitts, Office of the Utah Attorney General SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 2 billion settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. , Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
Statewide leaders gathered at Southern Utah University for the annual One Utah Summit to strategize long-term economic growth across the state.
SUU will launch a new Bachelor of Science in Professional Sales in fall 2026, offering hands-on training to prepare students for high-impact careers.
SUU is launching a flexible 7-week Salesforce Sales Foundations course starting Sept. 14 to help students and professionals build career-ready skills.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency on May 21, 2026, due to extreme drought conditions. The declaration comes in response to the warmest winter on record and the lowest snowpack levels since 1930.
SUU has appointed Mary Jo Anderson as its new Vice President of Finance and Administration, effective September 1, 2026.
Alta High School theater director Linze Struiksma has been named the 2025-26 Theatre Teacher of the Year. The honor was awarded by the Utah Advisory Council of Theatre Teachers following nominations and votes from peers across the state.
A jury has convicted the final defendant in the murder case involving Iron County teen KayLee Dutton. The verdict concludes a legal process following the 2022 death of the teenager.
A notice was published on August 24 regarding a petition and hearing in Iron County involving the guardianship of Eder Gutierrez.
A notice was posted on August 24 regarding a petition and hearing in Iron County involving a guardianship matter.
NASA has selected Southern Utah University to lead a statewide hub connecting students directly to hands-on aerospace and space exploration careers.
County Today Miracles happen when people willingly serve others. ” It all began in a small workshop at their home. Using patterns, they cut wooden toys and began donating them to friends and family, and later to children’s hospitals. All the hardwood used to make the toys is donated by cabinet shops.
The Iron County School District Board of Education approved a new school calendar during its August 25 meeting, moving toward a four-day school week. This decision follows legislative changes effective July 1, 2026, that allow school boards to reallocate instructional hours for professional development.
KEY TAKEAWAYS Matthew Sorber-Petrie, 24, was found guilty of murder on Thursday in the killing of a 17-year-old woman near Cedar City. Jurors deliberated two and a half hours before reaching the verdict on Thursday. Sorber-Petrie was accused of supplying the gun used in the killing.
