CEDAR VALLEY, UT – Looking for a unique and educational experience for your home school students? Camp Floyd State Park invites families to a special Home School Friday event on March 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM. This month’s activity takes students back in time to discover the fascinating world of wool production. Participants will get…
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Dear Editor – HB267: Empowering Public Employees with a Stronger Voice
Dear Editor,If you’ve paid attention to the 2025 Utah State Legislative Session, you have probably heard of HB267. The highly controversial bill has sparked a great deal of misinformation, but Utahns deserve the truth. HB267 is a common-sense policy that ensures all public employees have an equal voice in negotiations by eliminating exclusive representation by…
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By Rio L. Barney Remember that old saying, “think outside of the box”? Where did that even come from? I have a theory. I think at some point in the history of the human race, someone looked at a box, and then at another human, back to the box, and then the human. A…
Read moreRead with Rio – The Ghosts of Rheynia
By Rio L. Barney Hello fellow readers! Join me on a journey into a cursed land as I review the fantastic new fantasy by Tim Facciola, The Ghosts of Rheynia. First off, have you read any of Tim Facciola’s books before? If you like fantasy, you should. Facciola’s books are filled with this incredible world…
Read moreThe Hidden Costs of Moving: Budgeting for a Smooth Relocation
Moving to a new home is an exciting yet challenging process. While most people anticipate obvious expenses like hiring movers and renting a truck, hidden costs can quickly add up and derail your budget. Understanding these overlooked expenses and budgeting for a smooth relocation can help ensure a smooth and financially manageable move. By taking…
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Celebrating History, Embracing Innovation: Valley Crossroads Chamber of Commerce Rebrands for the Future
Valley Crossroads Chamber of Commerce: A New Chapter Begins Eagle Mountain, UT – February 26, 2025 – The Eagle Mountain Chamber of Commerce has officially announced its rebranding as the Valley Crossroads Chamber of Commerce at this year’s gala. Founded in 2018, the Chamber has grown significantly, seeing a 500% increase in growth since 2022….
Read moreHow to murder your plants, or not if you aren’t into that sort of thing
By Rio L. Barney The first thing you need to understand is that plants need three key things to survive: sun light, water, and food (or dirt in their case). The easiest way to murder a plant is by depriving it of one of these things. Not enough sun light gets you a dead…
Read moreOPINION: So This Is How Liberty Dies: A Voter’s Lament
In a dark office, not too long ago, and on the eve of Star Wars: The Revenge of the Sith returning to theaters, I was thinking about the current political climate in the United States….. (Imagine this in yellow text, scrolling toward the top of the screen with a black star-filled background, dissolving into nothingness.)…
Read moreStep Into the Past: Experience Life as a Soldier at Camp Floyd History Camps
Step Back in Time at Camp Floyd History Camps Nestled in the heart of Utah, Camp Floyd State Park offers young adventurers the chance to experience history like never before. The Camp Floyd History Camps, scheduled for multiple sessions throughout the summer of 2025, provide children ages 8 to 12 with a hands-on journey into…
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