Patients, caregivers, and community members are celebrating the opening of Sophie’s Place expressive therapies room at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital, Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Campus in Lehi – the nation’s first to be built to combine music, art, and dance/movement therapy for pediatric patients. The opening of Sophie’s Place is a result of…
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Celebrate life in Cedar Valley through stories that highlight family life, recreation, social gatherings, and everyday living. From parks and playgrounds to local traditions, this section captures the essence of community.
Eagle Mountain Confirms RAP Tax Won’t Fund Rec Center as PR Spending Draws Scrutiny
EAGLE MOUNTAIN, Utah (July 2025) — As Eagle Mountain prepares to place a Recreation, Arts, and Parks (RAP) Tax proposal on the November 2025 ballot, city officials have clarified key details about how the proposed tax revenue would and would not be used. At the same time, questions have been raised about the city’s decision…
Read moreProtect Yourself and Your Family from Measles, From Intermountain Health
Measles is circulating in the United States. Measles is not just a mild rash; it is a serious illness and very contagious. It can also have serious complications, especially for babies and young children. The best way to protect yourself and your family from measles is by staying current on immunizations. “We know that the…
Read moreClemmie Tells About the Jordan Bridge: A Toll for Your Troubles
Well now, pull up a stump and let ol’ Clemmie tell ya ’bout the first time folks could cross the Jordan River near Lehi without gettin’ their britches wet. It was quite the undertaking, and had a good bit o’ the spirit of enterprise in it, just like most things in a growin’ town. You…
Read moreSafe Sleep Strategies for Infants: What the Utah Data Shows
Each year in Utah, approximately 27 infants die suddenly and unexpectedly before their first birthday. That’s more than two babies per month who die this way. Almost all of these deaths occur in the baby’s sleep environment. These sudden unexpected infant deaths take more babies lives than any other cause between the ages of one…
Read moreClemmie Remembers the First Vote: When Lehi Chose Its Man
Well now, gather ’round, you young’uns, and let ol’ Clemmie spin you a yarn about the very first time Lehi folks went to the ballot box to pick their own leader. It was a sight to behold, and a mighty important step for our little town. Now, as you know, Lehi became a real city…
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Weekly Sports Roundup: Cedar Valley and Westlake High Schools (June 2–8, 2025) As the 2024–25 high school sports year transitions into summer, postseason competitions have wrapped up for most Utah high schools, and local teams at Cedar Valley High School and Westlake High School are entering the offseason. This week saw minimal athletic activity with…
Read moreThe Quiet War on Words: How Censorship and Vocabulary Control Threaten Intellectual Freedom
The article discusses the erosion of intellectual freedom, emphasizing the dangers of censorship imposed by social norms and individuals. It highlights the significance of open discourse and warns against tactics like ad hominem attacks that divert attention from arguments. The importance of resisting vocabulary control and maintaining freedom of expression is underscored.
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“`html Cedar Valley and Westlake Weekly Sports Roundup: May 26 – June 1, 2025 As the 2024-25 high school sports calendar wraps up, the past week brought postseason action and end-of-year accolades for Cedar Valley High School and Westlake High School. With spring sports concluding and summer preparations underway, here’s a look back at the…
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Cedar Valley and Westlake Weekly Sports Roundup: May 19–25, 2025 As the school year draws to a close, postseason excitement took center stage for Cedar Valley High and Westlake High athletes. Baseball and softball teams entered state tournament play, while track and field competitors wrapped up their season at the state championships. Here’s a recap…
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