Elevate, Inspire, and Inform the Cedar Valley Community
The Opinion section is where Cedar Valley speaks its mind. From thoughtful perspectives on local issues to personal reflections and commentary on broader topics, this is a space for community voices to be heard. Whether it’s about city policies, education, growth, or daily life in Eagle Mountain, Lehi, Saratoga Springs, Cedar Fort, or Fairfield, our opinion pieces aim to spark dialogue, share insights, and encourage civic engagement across Northern Utah County.
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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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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In a dark office, not too long ago, and on the eve of Star Wars: The Revenge of the Sith returning to theaters, I was thinking about the current political climate in the United States….. (Imagine this in yellow text, scrolling toward the top of the screen with a black star-filled background, dissolving into nothingness.)…
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Small Sparks and Big Explosions: Comparing SMRs to Large-Scale Reactors When we think about energy production, nuclear power often conjures images of immense power and potential catastrophe. Yet, not all nuclear reactors are created equal. Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), a newer and more compact form of nuclear technology, offer a stark contrast to traditional large-scale…
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In her compelling opinion piece published in The Salt Lake Tribune on March 16, 2024, Mary Dickson recounts the tense moments she experienced in the U.S. Senate gallery as the fate of the bipartisan bill to extend and strengthen the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) hung in the balance. As advocates from across the nation…
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