Planning Commission to Review Changes May 13, 2025 EAGLE MOUNTAIN, UT — The Eagle Mountain Planning Commission is set to review a proposed amendment to the city’s development code on May 13, 2025, that would significantly tighten regulations related to fencing and clarify the use of Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) in industrial zones. These city-initiated…
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Melissa Sauser Announces Candidacy for New Lake Mountain School Board
As Utah’s largest school district, Alpine School District, prepares for a major restructuring, communities in northwest Utah County are entering a new chapter in public education. Approved by voters through Propositions 11 and 14 in 2024, the district will officially dissolve by July 2027, splitting into three newly formed school districts: Lake Mountain, Aspen Peaks,…
Read moreLehi Residents Unite for Beautify Lehi Month 2024
In May, Lehi, Utah, celebrates its annual Beautify Lehi Month, encouraging residents to enhance community pride through volunteer efforts like park cleanups and landscaping. This initiative aims to improve aesthetics amid local growth and foster belonging. Participation opportunities abound, making it a vital community engagement event in Northern Utah County.
Read more“I Believe in You”: Eagle Mountain Rallies to Break Positivity World Record
Eagle Mountain’s favorite local motivator, Ben Lyne—widely recognized as the “Runner Guy with a Sign”—is turning his signature message of hope into a world-record-breaking moment. On May 22, the community is invited to join Lyne at Cedar Valley High School and Frontier Middle School in an ambitious attempt to break the Guinness World Record for…
Read moreSecond-Worst in the Nation? Utah’s Water Woes and What Our Cities Are Doing About It
Utah has earned an unenviable distinction—second-worst in the nation for water efficiency, according to a recent study by filtered showerhead company Afina. The report analyzed projected domestic water use per person in 2025, monthly water bills, and state policy strength. Utah’s predicted 10,196 gallons of daily water withdrawal per person—the highest in the nation—paired with…
Read moreLehi Offers Discounted Rain Barrels for Water Conservation
Lehi City is promoting water conservation by selling discounted rain barrels to residents, enhancing sustainable efforts in northern Utah County.
Read moreAlberta Officials Visit Eagle Mountain to Learn About Data Center Excellence
An official delegation from Alberta, Canada, recently visited Eagle Mountain, Utah, to gather insights on the development and operation of data centers, an area in which the city has achieved significant success. The Canadian officials aimed to glean information that might aid in fostering similar developments back home. Alberta’s Interest in Data Centers The visit…
Read moreStarting Today: Eagle Mountain Kicks Off Annual Spring Community Clean-Up at Cory Wride Memorial Park
EAGLE MOUNTAIN, Utah — April 16, 2025 — Spring has arrived, and with it comes an annual opportunity for Eagle Mountain residents to declutter and breathe new life into their homes and neighborhoods. Starting today, the city’s much-anticipated Spring Community Clean-Up is officially underway at Cory Wride Memorial Park and will continue through April 24….
Read moreThe Eagle Mountain Kestrel Project: A Community-Driven Conservation Success
The Eagle Mountain Kestrel Project is a citizen-science initiative dedicated to the conservation of American Kestrels in Eagle Mountain, Utah. It was founded in 2015 and has been highly successful in providing artificial nesting sites for these small falcons. The project has been supported by the community including Cedar Valley Sentinel, EM City, Mayor(s) and…
Read moreLDS Church Commits to ‘Day 1’ Compliance with Utah’s New Youth Safety Law
Utah Enacts S.B. 147 to Enhance Youth Worker Screening in Service Organizations In a decisive move to bolster the safety of minors, Utah has enacted Senate Bill 147 (S.B. 147), known as the Youth Service Organizations Amendments. This legislation, sponsored by Senator Keith Grover and Representative Tyler Clancy, introduces critical updates to the protocols for…
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