Author: Mike Kieffer

Mike Kieffer is an IT geek by hobby and trade, with a BS in Information Systems & Technology. He is a proud father of 10, a grandpa, an author, a journalist, and internet publisher. His motto is to "Elevate, Inspire and Inform", and he is politically conservative and a Christian. Mike has a passion for technology, writing, and helping others. With a wealth of experience, he is committed to sharing his knowledge with others to help them reach their full potential. He is known for his jackassery or his form of self-expression that encourages boldness, creativity, and risk-taking. It can be a way to push the boundaries and challenge traditional norms, leading to creative solutions and positive change.

Is Eagle Mountain Water Safe To Drink – By The Numbers – UPDATED

March 7, 2023March 7, 2023

There has been a lot of talk on Social Media lately about the taste, smell, and color of the water coming from a new well in Eagle Mountain. Eagle Mountain recently brought well #5, the newest of the wells in Eagle Mountain, online last week, and residents have noticed a difference. A.K. a 10-year Eagle… Read more

Categories: iNSIDER

Utah Does Not Have A Housing Crisis. Utah Has A Developer Crisis

March 7, 2023March 7, 2023

Many discussions lately have been about the Housing Crisis or Housing Shortage. The Utah governor has even talked several times on the topic. According to an October 2022 article on KSL.com, Utah, Governor Cox says housing is the number one issue. And that supply and demand are to blame for part of it. The article… Read more

Categories: City Government / Development

City Still Out 1.13 Million, Investigation Continues after 6 months

February 23, 2023February 14, 2023

Back in Sept of 2022, the City of Eagle Mountain lost $1.13 Million dollars to an unknown hacker. We are now coming up on the 6-month mark since the unidentified thief took the $1.13 million from the City. The question stands, has the city been able to recoup the $1.13 Million? On the rumor stop… Read more

Categories: City Government

Cedar Valley Sentinel on Left Of The Lake Podcast

February 16, 2023February 16, 2023

I got to do something that I have not done before. I was asked to be a guest on a podcast. The podcast is called Left of the Lake. The podcast is done by three friends that want to inform people about the history, businesses, and current happenings of the residents that live Left of… Read more

Categories: Business / History

Westlake Thunder has 13 students sign up to play college sports

February 16, 2023February 16, 2023

On Feb 1st, Westlake had a Signing Celebration to celebrate the 13 student-athletes who are now moving on to play college athletics. The school has students from baseball, basketball, football, cross country, and lacrosse teams move on to play for college teams. The following students received offers to play for a college/university team. Mike KiefferMike… Read more

Categories: Sports

How Big Will Eagle Mountian get

February 16, 2023February 17, 2023

That is a huge question, but what we can tell you is that right now if all of the approved housing was built and in place, the population is estimated to be 176,429 people living in Eagle Mountain. These statistics are from a presentation that was given to the City Council on July 19, 2022,… Read more

Categories: iNSIDER

CVHS to host a Community Information Night

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023

The Cedar Valley Highschool Community Outreach for the Cedar Valley High School Cluster is sponsoring a Community Information Night. It will be held on Wednesday, February 22nd from 3:30-7:00 PM at the High School. All Eagle Mountain families are invited to attend. The event will have food trucks, games, and prizes. Food trucks will include… Read more

Categories: High School / Schools

The Unseen Cost of Living for Rural Americans: Inflation Figures Don’t Tell the Whole Story

February 1, 2023February 1, 2023

The overall inflation rate is seen as a key indicator in assessing the economy. Still, it does not take into account the unique spending habits of rural Americans, who make up 14% of the population. An analysis of four critical goods and services found that rural areas are likely suffering more from inflation than urban… Read more

Categories: Development / Lifestyle

IHC, American Heart Association of Utah sponsor Wear Red Day on February 3rd, 2023

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023

Intermountain Health and the American Heart Association of Utah are teaming up to raise awareness about women and heart disease on National Wear Red Day on February 3rd, 2023. The Go Red for Women campaign is a movement to fund research, close the gender gap in research, and to bring attention to heart disease as… Read more

Categories: Health/Wellness

CVHS Junior Football Player Receives Offers From Universities Around The US, including Tennessee University, Washington State, BYU, and U of U.

January 29, 2023February 14, 2023

Cedar Valley High School Junor Devoux Ma’a Tuataga (#33 DE) has left his cleat marks deep in the CVHS field. And in the process of doing so has gained the notice of several top-notch universities in Utah and around the United States. Those offers have come from the University of Utah as well as Brigham… Read more

Categories: High School / Sports