Elevate, Inspire, and Inform the Cedar Valley Community
Hear directly from the voices of Cedar Valley. This section features opinion pieces, poetry, satire, and personal stories that offer unique perspectives on life in our growing community.
As Utah’s largest school district, Alpine School District, prepares for a major restructuring, communities in northwest Utah County are entering a new chapter in public education. Approved by voters through Propositions 11 and 14 in 2024, the district will officially dissolve by July 2027, splitting into three newly formed school districts: Lake Mountain, Aspen Peaks,…
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Moving as a couple is more than a logistical challenge—it’s a revealing test of compatibility. From communication and financial planning to respecting personal space and handling stress, the process uncovers how couples truly function together. The article explores how moving highlights emotional resilience, collaboration, and the creation of new routines, showing whether a couple can…
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By Clementine “Clemmie” Wrenfield Unofficial Historian, Front Porch Philosopher & Occasional Pie Judge Pull up a chair, kick off those dusty boots, and settle in for a story or two from the pages of our past. Now, this particular tale, known locally as the “Tintic War,” didn’t involve armies marching across continents, but it stirred…
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Empress of Kings – Elle Caldwell I’m saying it: this is my favorite book I have read all year! I loved this book. It is so well written. The plot is gripping and holds you tight all the way to the end. The main character, Aeloy Netheraven, is such a great character! She’s a…
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When I was a young lass of a mere four years old, my father owned a large herd of sheep. Every winter, he would keep his herd in Cedar Valley, in particular, on the western side of the valley. My fondest memories of the Cedar Valley range are of me grumbling about the lack…
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As a child, I trampled the Earth as if I ruled.I swam in rivers, creeks, springs, and pools.I climbed to the highest branch of the strongest tree.Nothing was there to stop me.As a child, I looked with wonder at the skies above.I felt nothing around me but love. As a man, I marched with armies…
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Eagle Mountain, Utah — Eagle Mountain City is calling upon its residents to nominate individuals for the esteemed role of Grand Marshal in the 2025 Pony Express Days parade. This honorary position is awarded to someone who has made a significant impact on the community through service, leadership, or dedication. Pony Express Days: A Celebration…
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Dear Editor,If you’ve paid attention to the 2025 Utah State Legislative Session, you have probably heard of HB267. The highly controversial bill has sparked a great deal of misinformation, but Utahns deserve the truth. HB267 is a common-sense policy that ensures all public employees have an equal voice in negotiations by eliminating exclusive representation by…
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By Rio L. Barney Hello fellow readers! Join me on a journey into a cursed land as I review the fantastic new fantasy by Tim Facciola, The Ghosts of Rheynia. First off, have you read any of Tim Facciola’s books before? If you like fantasy, you should. Facciola’s books are filled with this incredible world…
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