Elevate, Inspire, and Inform the Cedar Valley Community
Gandhi critiques “knowledge without character,” emphasizing the danger of intellect lacking moral integrity. Stoicism supports this, arguing true wisdom requires virtue, while the LDS perspective asserts that knowledge is valuable only when aligned with righteousness. All three advocate for education that fosters character and ethical living alongside intellectual pursuit.
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Each year in Utah, approximately 27 infants die suddenly and unexpectedly before their first birthday. That’s more than two babies per month who die this way. Almost all of these deaths occur in the baby’s sleep environment. These sudden unexpected infant deaths take more babies lives than any other cause between the ages of one…
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Craig Whiting, a highly experienced and successful real estate broker & businessman, has filed candidacy for Eagle Mountain City council on a city first – not developer first – agenda. Craig Whiting is the founder and owner of Prime Real Estate Experts, a large brokerage serving both commercial and residential real estate sectors. Craig has…
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The text explores the concept of “pleasure without conscience,” emphasizing that pursuing pleasure without moral consideration leads to personal and social ruin. Gandhi, Stoics, and Latter-day Saints advocate self-discipline, moral agency, and accountability to ensure pleasure aligns with ethics. Ignoring conscience ultimately results in regret and spiritual bondage, obstructing true happiness.
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Eagle Mountain Mayor Tom Westmoreland authorized a $43,000 contract with a PR firm—paid with taxpayer money—to promote the proposed RAP Tax ahead of the November 2025 vote. The city also employs full-time communications staff, raising questions about transparency, spending priorities, and how public messaging is being managed.
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EAGLE MOUNTAIN, Utah (June 25, 2025) — Eagle Mountain City announced plans to place a Recreation, Arts, and Parks (RAP) Tax proposal on the November 2025 ballot. If approved by voters, the measure would enact a 0.1% local sales tax—equivalent to one cent for every $10 spent within city limits—specifically dedicated to community-focused amenities. According…
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After much consideration, I am officially announcing my candidacy for Lehi City Council. I’m running because I believe it’s time to bring a fresh perspective to city leadership—one focused on strengthening the relationship between development and infrastructure, improving budget transparency, and ensuring public service isn’t treated as a lifetime appointment. Lehi is home to incredible…
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Fireworks. Parades. Sticky watermelon fingers. Lawn chairs and red, white, and blue popsicles melting faster than you can say “USA!” Yes, friends, it’s that time of year again—Independence Day! (My mom’s favorite holiday.) The Fourth of July is more than just a holiday with sparkles in the sky and the sweet scent of BBQ in…
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I. Charlie Tautuaa As a candidate for Lehi Mayor, I have seen political officials come and go, frequently using the phrase “political experience” or asserting that “if elected, they would undertake various initiatives for our city”. However, there is no such thing as political experience when one is employed to serve the community. Moreover, “if elected, then you…
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The piece explores the condemnation of “wealth without work” through perspectives of Gandhi, Stoicism, and Latter-day Saints. Gandhi sees idle wealth as a social sin harming society. Stoics emphasize virtue over material gain, while LDS teachings stress self-reliance and divine obligation to work, linking labor to spiritual fulfillment and social justice.
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