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.
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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On 15 November 2022, an East Bay Court resident suffered significant damage from a sewer backup. The backup was so bad that the entire residence was uninhabitable for two days. Not only did the backup force the Fox family out of their home, but it also displaced the renters they had in the basement apartment….
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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…
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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…
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Nate Shipp, aka Oquirrh Mountain Ranch, LLC, one of the developers in Eagle Mountain, was given a water purchase agreement from the City Council on 1/25/2023. The City Council voted 2 for and 2 against the agreement. It was then in the hands of Mayor Westmoreland to decide the fate of the water deal. The…
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The Firefly Project, formerly known as the Pole Canyon development developer Nate Shipp was on the Planning Commission agenda on 1/10/2023. Nate Shipp has currently registered over 140 business entities with the state of Utah. Several of Nate’s developments in Eagle Mountain are being considered for amendment or approval in 2023. Since 2003 Nate Shipp,…
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