Elevate, Inspire, and Inform the Cedar Valley Community
Developer claims deed restrictions were violated and wants to have property return to them. During the public comment at the March 3rd Eagle Mountain City Council meeting Tiffany Walden, announced a lawsuit against Eagle Mountain City to reclaim the rodeo grounds that was deed to the city back in 2002. “In my hand is a…
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Eagle Mountain is officially overhauling how residents participate in local governance. In a major structural shakeup approved on February 17, 2026, the City Council voted to dissolve five standing citizen advisory boards and consolidate most of their duties into a single, newly created Community Services Board. The new seven-member body will act as a centralized hub for “quality-of-life” issues, advising city leaders on parks, recreation, arts, culture, heritage, cemetery services, and community events. It will also take on the crucial new role of serving as the city’s advisory committee for Recreation, Arts, and Parks (RAP) Tax expenditures
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EAGLE MOUNTAIN, Utah – Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers®, a fast-casual restaurant concept, opens Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 3567 E. Pony Express Pkwy. A ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Valley Crossroads Chamber of Commerce is planned for Monday, Feb. 23, at 10 am. Non-profit group, Early Learning Essentials, will receive 10 percent of all regular and large-sized…
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Most people begin planning a move by looking at rent prices, home sizes, and neighborhood safety. While those factors matter, career considerations often play a much larger role than many realize. From salary growth to promotion opportunities, your job shapes your relocation long before you start browsing listings. Many relocations begin with a desire to…
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In the early 1950s, a group of writers gathered essays warning about the steady expansion of centralized power. They weren’t debating technology; they were debating responsibility. Essays on Liberty, Volumes I and II, contain seventy-four essays written during that era on the subject of freedom. One of those essays, number twenty in Volume I, was…
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A renewed surge of highly pathogenic avian influenza is impacting wild birds across Utah, with an estimated 50,000 eared grebes and hundreds of other birds dying near the Great Salt Lake in recent months. Wildlife officials say the outbreak, ongoing since 2022, is spreading during migration season and are urging residents to report clusters of dead birds while avoiding contact.
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Eagle Mountain country artist Austin Whitney didn’t always believe he could sing. Two years after his first open mic night, he’s releasing new music, performing across Utah, and writing songs inspired by family, faith, and life in Cedar Valley. The Sentinel sat down with him to learn more.
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Students from Cedar Valley High School, and Westlake High School earned statewide honors at the 54th Annual Utah All-State High School Art Show. The juried exhibition features top student artists from 109 high schools across Utah and awards more than $30,000 in scholarships and prizes.
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In 2026, the United States turns 250 years old. That’s a big birthday. A really big one. The official name—the Semiquincentennial—sounds fancy, but the idea is simple: pause, remember, celebrate, and look ahead with hope. If you were around in 1976, you might remember America’s 200th birthday, the Bicentennial. I was a young girl then, and even…
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I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “kindness counts”. I think we’ve all heard that from time to time, especially during the holidays. Holidays are falling far behind now, so moving forward, a gentle reminder that kindness does indeed count is needed. I am nowhere near the wisest, the smartest, or the most experienced person…
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