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.

City Wide Cleanup

April 19, 2017May 9, 2023

Nothing says Spring like Spring Cleaning. There are a lot of cities that have city clean up days, and as part of that you will see city approved dumpster locations. You will also see a lot of dumpsters pop up around construction sites. But not all dumpsters are created equal. As part of the Eagle… Read more

Categories: City Government / Police and Fire

Eagle Mountains New High School Principal – Courtney Johnson

April 18, 2017May 9, 2023

In March 2017 the Apline School District broke ground for the construction of a new high school in Eagle Mountain, Utah. In the process of getting things geared up for the construction, the school district selected Courtney Johnson as the new Principal for the currently un-named high school. There have been many questions surrounding the… Read more

A Second Chance – Eagle Mountain Prime Recovery Habitat

April 11, 2017May 9, 2023

Debbie Souza-Pappas, founder and director at Second Chance Wildlife Rehabilitation in Price Utah has been doing wildlife rehabilitation for 23 years now. In 2001 she started the organization Second Chance Wildlife Rehabilitation. They work with all animals allowed by the State of Utah, including birds and mammals. Over the past 23 years, they have taken… Read more

Categories: iNSIDER / Kestrel

Taxes By The Numbers

April 7, 2017May 9, 2023

Eagle Mountain has several different revenue streams that feed into its General Fund. One of the biggest sources of revenue for the General Fund would be that of taxes. Taxes account for a larger portion of the general funds revenue than any other source, including fees collected from business licenses, building permits, and the like…. Read more

Categories: City Government / iNSIDER

Vote by Mail – By the Numbers

April 5, 2017May 9, 2023

Eagle Mountain City Council Recently voted on a resolution to use Vote by Mail (VBM) as the mechanism for the 2017 municipal election. The resolution passed with a 3:2 vote (Bradley, Reaves, Westmoreland voted in favor, while Curtis, and Gricis voted against). As more information became available, a couple of the city council members tried… Read more

Categories: City Government / iNSIDER / State Government

Ranches HOA Breaks Silence

March 31, 2017May 9, 2023

The Ranches Master HOA has released the following letter. The letter states that the HOA will disband and cease operations within the next 90 days. “As you have probably heard, a Utah district court recently decided the lawsuit that was brought by the residents in Willow Springs, Rock Creek, and Cold Springs (the “Sub-associations”) against… Read more

Categories: City Government / Development / iNSIDER

Utah County Health Survey

March 30, 2017May 9, 2023

What: Utah County Health Department is preparing to conduct its 2nd Community Health Assessment (CHA). As part of that process, health department staff will be out in the community going to homes and asking questions related to health. The health department has been working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to determine… Read more

Categories: Family

Lake Mountain Bird Watching

March 30, 2017May 9, 2023

Between Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs lies Lake Mountain. This northern Utah County mountain is home to a wide variety of wildlife. That wildlife includes a wide range of birds. With Eagle Mountains open spaces and green space policies there are plenty of locations for bird watching. Jeff Cooper, an avid birder as well as… Read more

Categories: iNSIDER / Kestrel

City Employees, Elected Officials and Social Media

March 28, 2017August 24, 2020

Have you ever wondered why a City Employee or an Elected official may not respond to a social media post about the City, or that they were tagged in? City Employees City Employees are not allowed to engage in those posts. All employees of the city are bound by their employee policies, and a violation… Read more

Categories: City Government / iNSIDER

Economic Development Board Gets New Member

March 27, 2017May 8, 2023

The Economic Development Board in Eagle Mountain had some new members appointed during the March 21st City Council meeting. The Eagle Mountain City website explains the purpose of the Economic Development Board.“The Economic Development Board, under the direction of the City Council, assists in encouraging appropriate economic development within the city of Eagle Mountain in… Read more

Categories: City Government / Development / iNSIDER