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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Mayor Breaks Tie In Controversial Water Deal
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…
Read moreThe developer of Firefly Project (Pole Canyon) has contributed $23,000 dollars to EM Elected Officials since 2003
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,…
Read moreVIDEO: Eagle Mountain City Residents Demand Action to Fix Dangerous Lake Mountain Road
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…
Read moreDeveloper Takes Eagle Mountain City To Court Over Water Rights
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,…
Read more8 Great Reasons to Move to Utah
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…
Read moreResidents Sound Off On Future of Tickville Wash
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…
Read moreSunset Flats Developer Files Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
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…
Read more100 Years of Dust
On Thursday, July 21st the Eagle Mountain City Roads department spent the day putting down a layer of Magnesium Chloride on the dirt portion of Lake Mountian Road. Magnesium Chloride has been used for years around the country to help mitigate dust. Pacific Dust Control in Washington on their website takes about the use of…
Read moreEagle Heights Village Raises Rent Prices On Fixed Income Residents
EAGLE MOUNTAIN UTAH – Eagle Heights Village, is one of the many developments in Eagle Mountain but is one of the few that accepts the “affordable tax credit” to help those who are on a very fixed income that meets the requirements for the program. The development even says it is Eagle Mountains’ most affordable…
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