Elevate, Inspire, and Inform the Cedar Valley Community
The communities of Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, and Lehi are booming with new housing developments. But as homes sprout up rapidly across Cedar Valley, questions arise about long-term safety, resilience, and affordability. Most new houses in Utah County are built with traditional wood framing – a method that’s quick and familiar. Yet experts and recent…
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Local author Rio L. Barney, an aviation-trained firefighter-turned-writer, will be appearing at the American Fork Library on August 2, 2025, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM to discuss her debut novel A Flicker in the Dark. The book explores a hidden supernatural world where demons walk among us and only a chosen few—elite warriors known as…
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Underhanded moving scams are trapping more people each year. Fraudulent movers use sneaky tricks to take money and leave families helpless. They copy trusted brands and offer fake deals that sound like real bargains. Moving scams succeed because people trust what they see without double-checking the company’s license or address. Anyone can get fooled —…
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In a recent opinion piece published by the Lehi Free Press, Mayor Mark Johnson shared his reflections on the upcoming municipal election, urging residents to approach the process thoughtfully and with integrity. Drawing on his experience from seven political campaigns, including two early defeats, Johnson emphasized the value of respectful dialogue. He criticized the increasing…
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One of my mottos is: with great opportunity comes an even greater responsibility to serve and give back. That is why I am here. That is why I am running for Lehi City Council. I was born and raised in Utah. After graduating from Brigham Young University in history, I moved around the midwest with…
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Cue the groans. Cue the countdown. Cue the denial. But whether we like it or not (and I do), it’s that time again—Back to School. Now, before you start mourning the end of lazy mornings and popsicles at 10 a.m., hear me out: this is one of my favorite times of year! There’s something magical…
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Patients, caregivers, and community members are celebrating the opening of Sophie’s Place expressive therapies room at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital, Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Campus in Lehi – the nation’s first to be built to combine music, art, and dance/movement therapy for pediatric patients. The opening of Sophie’s Place is a result of…
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Gandhi emphasized the importance of genuine worship intertwined with sacrifice, criticizing ritualistic actions devoid of true commitment. This view resonates with Stoicism, which advocates virtue over mere rituals, and Latter-day Saint doctrine, where sacrifice is central to faith. All three perspectives assert that authentic worship necessitates self-giving and transformative action.
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Gandhi warns against “science without humanity,” emphasizing that scientific advancements must prioritize ethical considerations and compassion. Both Stoic and Latter-day Saint perspectives echo this sentiment, advocating for knowledge that aligns with virtue, justice, and accountability to God. Ultimately, any scientific progress should enhance human welfare, not harm it.
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EAGLE MOUNTAIN, Utah (July 2025) — As Eagle Mountain prepares to place a Recreation, Arts, and Parks (RAP) Tax proposal on the November 2025 ballot, city officials have clarified key details about how the proposed tax revenue would and would not be used. At the same time, questions have been raised about the city’s decision…
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