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.
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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Residents of Eagle Mountain City are upset with the current state of Lake Mountain Road. This road is in such a poor condition that it is a hazard to drivers, emergency responders, delivery personnel, and anyone else using the road. The potholes are so large that they can cause damage to vehicles, and there is…
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On 11 October 2002, LSC Real Estate, LLC, a company that was started by Larry S. Carson and Sandra K. Carson of Highland, Utah, filed a lawsuit in the 4th Judicial District Court. The lawsuit lists Eagle Mountain City, an incorporated city within Utah County, State of Utah, and DOES 1-20. In a civil action,…
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Between skiing and Sundance Film Festival, there are a lot of things that make Utah desirable for the new folk. The Beehive State has many charms. If you are considering moving here and starting a new chapter in life, here are eight great reasons to move to Utah. 1# A robust job market Utah has…
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The City of Eagle Mountain surveyed residents to see how they feel about the Tickville Wash that runs through Eagle Mountain. The survey had respondents between Oct 3rd to Oct 21st, 2022. There were a total of 687 respondents to the survey during that time frame. Cedar Valley Sentinel has requested and received the answers…
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On 7-8-22 the company Cedar Corners Management, LLC of American Fork, Utah filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Cedar Corners Management, LLC is the developer that is listed in the Master Development Agreement for the currently under construction development of Sunset Flats On January 16th, 2018 Eagle Mountain signed a Master Development Agreement with Cedar Corners…
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