Elevate, Inspire, and Inform the Cedar Valley Community
Explore the latest on growth and development across Cedar Valley, from new housing communities and commercial projects to business expansions and city planning updates. As Eagle Mountain, Lehi, Saratoga Springs, Cedar Fort, and Fairfield continue to grow, we provide clear, up-to-date coverage on the developments shaping the future of Northern Utah County. Whether it’s a new neighborhood, a retail center, or infrastructure improvements, this section keeps you informed on how our communities are evolving.
Dive into the fascinating world of Utah’s Watershed Restoration Initiative, a powerhouse program dedicated to enhancing and reviving vital ecosystems across the state. In the fiscal year spanning from July 2022 to June 2023, this initiative achieved a remarkable feat, transforming a whopping 148,883 acres of land in Utah, with some impactful projects right in…
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Embarking on your first home-buying journey is both thrilling and a bit overwhelming. This guide simplifies the process, making it easier for first-time buyers to understand each step, from checking your finances to moving into your new home. With helpful tips and advice, it ensures that your first home purchase is a success, allowing you…
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Embarking on the journey of selling your starter home? It’s a monumental decision, both emotionally and financially. Transitioning from your first home to a larger one can be thrilling yet daunting. This comprehensive guide aims to simplify the process, ensuring you’re well-equipped for this significant milestone. Recognizing the Signs that It’s Time to Trade Up…
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To help reduce traffic in the Cedar Valley, Eagle Mountain back in 2021 started construction on what is to be known as Airport road to connect SR-73 (Cory B Wride memorial Highway) with Pony Express to help with congestion on Eagle Mountain BLVD and Pony Express Parkway. The city currently has spent $233,258 on design,…
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A heat spot refers to a localized area within a city where the urban heat island effect is particularly intense, leading to significantly higher temperatures compared to surrounding areas. The urban heat island effect is the phenomenon where urban areas experience higher temperatures than their rural surroundings due to human activities and the built environment….
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One of the biggest issues that cities are facing at the moment is pressure to fix the housing crisis. As I have mentioned before, I don’t think that Utah has a housing crisis, but that Utah has a Developer Crisis. The State Legislature has passed legislation that is making it harder and harder for Cities…
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My name is Mike Kieffer, I am the chief editor of The Cedar Valley Sentinel, an Ambassador for the Eagle Mountain Chamber of Commerce, owner of Lake Mountain Media, LLC, and co-owner of Quail Run Farms, but I don’t address you today in any of those roles, I address you as Mike Kieffer, resident of…
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In a special City Council meeting held on July 5th, significant agreements were made between the Mayor, the City Council, and the developer of the newly rebranded subdivision known as Firefly, formerly the Pole Canyon Development. This meeting followed a history of financial contributions from the developer, Nate Shipp, to various council members and the…
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In recent years, declining wildlife populations have motivated people to find ways to protect and conserve the biodiversity in their neighbourhoods. And one such initiative that has gained prominence is wildlife-friendly gardening. These urban gardens create a variety of habitats and conserve biodiversity. Gardens on private property can make up considerable portions of the greenspace…
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Eagle Mountain City has been receiving numerous complaints from residents regarding Comcast’s installation of their communications network. To address these concerns, the city assigned a staff member as a point of contact to collect and relay communications to a Comcast representative. The installation takes place in a Public Utility Easement (PUE) designated for “dry” utilities….
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