The Iron County School District has approved a plan to implement a four-day school week beginning next year. The district previously obtained a waiver from the State Board of Education to facilitate this transition.
North Elementary School provided various updates regarding school activities and procedures in notices posted to the school's website.
County Today The Iron County School Board approved the change in a 4-3 vote during its Tuesday, Aug. 25 meeting following more than a year of discussion, research, community meetings and surveys. The district has the option to delay implementation until the 2028-29 school year if additional preparation is needed.
IRON COUNTY, Utah, Aug. 26, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — At least 30 emergency responders assisted in a complicated, mountain trail rope-rescue of an injured Iron County hiker. Getting there was the first challenge for emergency crews.
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.
One reason behind the push to a four-day schedule was financial. With nine elementary and eight secondary schools, the district ranks near the bottom in the state in spending per student. Nearby Garfield County started a four-day school week this year.
Published August 26, 2026 at 4:38 PM MDT This is your daily news rundown for Wednesday, Aug. Utah will get $212 million of that settlement, possibly up to $301 million, over the next 10 years. It comes after years of research, town halls, and stakeholder surveys, though there still wasn’t unanimous approval from board members or residents.
County Today An Iron County man was arrested after allegedly trying to break into a stranger’s home, fighting with deputies and threatening to take an officer’s gun and kill him. Christopher Gene Slayton, 40, was booked into the Iron County Correctional Facility Aug.
The Iron County Board of Commissioners scheduled a public meeting for August 24, 2026. The agenda included discussions on zoning changes, budget adjustments, and various personnel matters.
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.
The Iron County Planning Commission and Iron County Commission have scheduled public hearings to consider a proposed zone change for approximately 20.33 acres. The application seeks to transition the land from Rural Agriculture 20 Acre to Residential 1/2 Acre.
The Iron County Planning Commission and Iron County Commission will hold public hearings regarding a proposed zone change for approximately 5.11 acres in Beryl, Utah.
