This will be my final update on the Cedar Valley Sentinel. I’m officially hanging up the gloves and won’t be posting new stories to the site anymore. The site will stay up, but it’s time for me to step aside. I’m not going anywhere. I’ll still be here in Eagle Mountain and part of the community, though what that role becomes is something I’ll discover over time. I’m not handing the Sentinel off to anyone, the plan is to keep it online as an archive for the foreseeable future.
Read moreCategory: Opinions & Voices
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.
Walden Empire Sues Eagle Mountain to Take Back Rodeo Grounds Land
Developer claims deed restrictions were violated and wants to have property return to them. During the public comment at the March 3rd Eagle Mountain City Council meeting Tiffany Walden, announced a lawsuit against Eagle Mountain City to reclaim the rodeo grounds that was deed to the city back in 2002. “In my hand is a…
Read moreMoving With a Career in Mind: How Your Job Shapes Your Relocation, Even If You Don’t Realize It
Most people begin planning a move by looking at rent prices, home sizes, and neighborhood safety. While those factors matter, career considerations often play a much larger role than many realize. From salary growth to promotion opportunities, your job shapes your relocation long before you start browsing listings. Many relocations begin with a desire to…
Read moreLiberty Lost by Invitation
In the early 1950s, a group of writers gathered essays warning about the steady expansion of centralized power. They weren’t debating technology; they were debating responsibility. Essays on Liberty, Volumes I and II, contain seventy-four essays written during that era on the subject of freedom. One of those essays, number twenty in Volume I, was…
Read moreNew Wave of Avian Flu Spreads Across Utah, Impacts Great Salt Lake Wildlife
A renewed surge of highly pathogenic avian influenza is impacting wild birds across Utah, with an estimated 50,000 eared grebes and hundreds of other birds dying near the Great Salt Lake in recent months. Wildlife officials say the outbreak, ongoing since 2022, is spreading during migration season and are urging residents to report clusters of dead birds while avoiding contact.
Read moreAmerica Turns 250 — Let the Celebration Begin!
In 2026, the United States turns 250 years old. That’s a big birthday. A really big one. The official name—the Semiquincentennial—sounds fancy, but the idea is simple: pause, remember, celebrate, and look ahead with hope. If you were around in 1976, you might remember America’s 200th birthday, the Bicentennial. I was a young girl then, and even…
Read moreUtah Has More Office Jobs Per Person Than Any State — And What That Means for Cedar Valley
Retraction and Clarification Regarding January 7 Article on Tiffany Walden
On January 7, 2026, the Cedar Valley Sentinel published an article titled Tiffany Walden Speaks on Fiduciary Duty at Council Meeting… (Original Title of article was changed). The article focused on Tiffany Walden’s remarks made during the public comment portion of the January 6 Eagle Mountain City Council meeting. Following publication, the Sentinel received a…
Read moreTiffany Walden Addresses Fiduciary Duty at Council Meeting; Lawsuit Targets Eagle Mountain Master HOA
At the January 6 Eagle Mountain City Council meeting, developer and community leader Tiffany Walden addressed the council during the public comment portion with remarks focused on fiduciary duty and maleficence — two ethical principles she said are critical to public service and accountability. Walden, who manages legacy development interests in Eagle Mountain, spoke from…
Read moreEagle Mountain HOA Lawsuit Advances as Defendants Accept Service
A lawsuit filed by two Eagle Mountain homeowners associations challenging the authority of a master homeowners association has taken a procedural step forward, with defendants formally acknowledging receipt of the complaint. According to a court filing dated Dec. 2, Tyler S. LaMarr, a Utah attorney whose practice focuses on community association law and real estate…
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