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Month: August 2025

A Teacher and Student Guide to Getting Involved in Bioindustrial Manufacturing in Cedar Valley

Bioindustrial manufacturing—using biology to create fuels, fabrics, and everyday products—is coming to Cedar Valley classrooms. Backed by BioMADE and the U.S. Department of Defense, local schools and colleges are building pathways for students to explore biotech careers through hands-on projects, stackable credentials, and industry partnerships. From low-cost classroom bioreactors to career connections with companies like Checkerspot and CleanJoule, teachers and students in Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, Cedar Fort, and Fairfield now have new resources to prepare for high-demand jobs in Utah’s growing life sciences sector.

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Categories: Business / Schools / Technology

 Turn Passion Into Power: How to Advocate for Health in Your Community

Caring about health is only the beginning — real change comes when you turn that passion into action. From leading by example and sharing personal stories, to supporting local food access, engaging in citizen science, and pushing for policy change, everyday people have the power to improve community wellness. Discover practical ways to move from concern to impact and learn how your voice can make a difference.

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Categories: Health/Wellness

Primary Election Results: Eagle Mountain, Lehi, and Saratoga Springs Narrow Field Ahead of November

Voters in northern Utah County cast their ballots in the August 12 municipal primary, narrowing the field for November’s general election. In Eagle Mountain, Jared Gray and Melissa Clark emerged as the top two mayoral contenders, while four council candidates advanced. Lehi voters set up a November matchup between Paige Albrecht and Paul Binns for…

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Categories: Eagle Mountain City Hall / Lehi City Hall / Local Government / Saratoga Springs City Hall

Intermountain’s Downwinders Clinic Available to Help the Public as Federal Law Reinstated

The federal government has reinstated the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, or RECA, after expiring over a year ago, and Intermountain Health’s Downwinders Clinic wants the community to know it is available to help families impacted by nuclear testing. The RECA statute provides family compensation for health issues encountered from radioactive fallout during the federal government’s nuclear…

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Categories: Health/Wellness

Get Informed: A Look at Eagle Mountain Mayor and City Council Candidates’ Contributions and Expenditures

To help residents make informed decisions for the upcoming Eagle Mountain City Official Nonpartisan Primary Ballot on August 12, 2025, this overview provides detailed campaign finance information for candidates running for Mayor and City Council. Voters will select one candidate for Mayor and up to two for City Council. The data presented includes each candidate’s…

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Categories: iNSIDER