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Author: Mike Kieffer

Mike Kieffer – Editor-in-Chief, Cedar Valley Sentinel Mike Kieffer is a dynamic leader and community advocate based in Eagle Mountain, Utah. He serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Cedar Valley Sentinel, a local publication dedicated to informing, inspiring, and elevating the Cedar Valley community through honest and accurate journalism. With a passion for fostering connections, Kieffer has made it his mission to highlight local businesses, provide reliable news, and support community development. Beyond his editorial role, Kieffer is the owner of Lake Mountain Media, LLC, a company specializing in media and communications, and the co-owner of Quail Run Farms, which focuses on sustainable farming and community engagement. He also actively contributes to the local economy and culture as a member of the Eagle Mountain Chamber of Commerce. Kieffer’s dedication extends to preserving and promoting the history and heritage of the Cedar Valley area. He often participates in community-centered events and media, including podcasts that explore the unique aspects of life in the region. Through his varied endeavors, he remains a steadfast advocate for the growth and enrichment of the local community.

Eagle Mountain Consolidates Civic Boards, Passes the Torch on Economic Development

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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Categories: Eagle Mountain City Hall

Freddy’s opens in Eagle Mountain on Wednesday

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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Categories: Business

Liberty Lost by Invitation

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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Categories: Opinion

New Wave of Avian Flu Spreads Across Utah, Impacts Great Salt Lake Wildlife

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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Categories: iNSIDER

Eagle Mountain Community Theatre Brings Disney’s The Little Mermaid to the Stage

EAGLE MOUNTAIN — The ocean is coming inland this February as Eagle Mountain Community Theatre prepares to present Disney’s beloved musical The Little Mermaid, featuring a cast of local performers and volunteers. The production opens February 19 and runs through February 23, with evening performances and a weekend matinee, offering families in Eagle Mountain and…

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Categories: Arts