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Christmas Tree Safety Checklist

November 30, 2021November 30, 2021

Setting up the Christmas tree is a tradition enjoyed by many families during the holiday season. But don’t forget to use good common sense and take safety precautions to avoid injuries or property damage. Here is a checklist of 20 important safety considerations to think about before setting up your Christmas tree. Millions of U.S…. Read more

Categories: Health/Wellness / Lifestyle

Lessons Learned from a First-time Candidate

November 28, 2021November 28, 2021

Jason Allen, a resident of Eagle Mountain, put his hat in the ring for City Council during the 2021 election cycle. Jason was in the race for one of the two City Council seats that were up for election. I asked him to write this article so that others who wish to run for elected… Read more

Categories: #EM2021 / City Government / Lifestyle

UPDATE: Alpine School District Bus Crash – Incident Report

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021

EAGLE MOUNTAIN – There have been a lot of questions asked since we did an article on the number of traffic accidents around the intersection of Pony Express and Ranches Parkway. Carolyn Love, a member of the Eagle Mountain City Council, reached out to us after we published the article that contained the number of… Read more

Categories: Lifestyle / Schools / Traffic

30 Accidents At One Intersection And Counting For 2021

November 13, 2021November 13, 2021

There is one intersection in Eagle Mountain that most people have to go through. It is the intersection where two of the busiest streets meet in Eagle Mountain. I am talking about the intersection of Pony Express and Ranches Parkway. Recently an Alpine School District bus was involved in a accident that involved three other… Read more

Categories: Lifestyle / Traffic

Urbanization Of Eagle Mountain Projected To Make City Population Second Largest In Utah County

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021

Eagle Mountain is known for it rural feel and close proximity to larger cities where the residents of the bedroom community can work. But that is changing. Some would say it is for the better, while others say it is destroying why they moved to Eagle Mountain. During the 2021 election cycle, I asked the… Read more

Categories: Lifestyle

Check Out The Eagle Mountain Library

October 8, 2021October 5, 2021

One of the many things that Eagle Mountain has to offer is the Eagle Mountain Library. The EM Library has on average over 10,000 visitors a week since July 2021. The library now has over 83,000 physical items and allows its members access to another 76,000 digital items, including eBooks, digital magazines, and eAudio resources…. Read more

Categories: Family / Library / Lifestyle

EM City Events, Recreation awarded by Utah Recreation and Parks Association

September 27, 2021September 27, 2021

EAGLE MOUNTAIN – During the Sept. 21 meeting of the Eagle Mountain City Council, two departments were honored by the Utah Recreation and Parks Association for services provided to residents. The 2020 Outstanding Special Event award was presented by LeAnn Powell, URPA Executive Director, to the Eagle Mountain Events Department for its Silent Santa program…. Read more

Categories: iNSIDER / Lifestyle / Recreation and Parks

2021 Resident Survey Shows 13% Dissatisfied with Mayor and 11% Dissatisfied with City Council

September 17, 2021September 17, 2021

NOTE: Please be patient, there is a lot of data to load on this page. The City of Eagle Mountain recently did a resident survey. The survey was answered by 862 Eagle Mountain Residents. Of those residents 13 indicated that English was not their primary language. The respondents ages ranged from 16 to 89 years… Read more

Categories: City Government / iNSIDER / Lifestyle

#EM2021 – Candidate Question – Housing Needs vs Wants

July 6, 2021July 6, 2021

This was a two-part question. I asked the candidates for Mayor as well as for City Council two questions about Housing needs and resident housing wants. Question: In your opinion, what type of housing is needed in Eagle Mountain? Mayor Candidates City Council Candidates Question: In your opinion, what type of housing do Eagle Mountain… Read more

Categories: #EM2021 / Development / Lifestyle

Prepare Your Home For Sale With These Valuable Resources

July 6, 2021

Selling your home doesn’t have to be a stressful event. In fact, with a little hard work and a lot of organization, you can breathe easy and get your home on the market in no time at all. Here are some tips for getting your house on the market so you can move into your… Read more

Categories: Development / Lifestyle