Elevate, Inspire, and Inform the Cedar Valley Community
Planning Commission to Review Changes May 13, 2025 EAGLE MOUNTAIN, UT — The Eagle Mountain Planning Commission is set to review a proposed amendment to the city’s development code on May 13, 2025, that would significantly tighten regulations related to fencing and clarify the use of Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) in industrial zones. These city-initiated…
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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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In May, Lehi, Utah, celebrates its annual Beautify Lehi Month, encouraging residents to enhance community pride through volunteer efforts like park cleanups and landscaping. This initiative aims to improve aesthetics amid local growth and foster belonging. Participation opportunities abound, making it a vital community engagement event in Northern Utah County.
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Eagle Mountain’s favorite local motivator, Ben Lyne—widely recognized as the “Runner Guy with a Sign”—is turning his signature message of hope into a world-record-breaking moment. On May 22, the community is invited to join Lyne at Cedar Valley High School and Frontier Middle School in an ambitious attempt to break the Guinness World Record for…
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Intermountain Health American Fork Hospital has been verified as a Level III Trauma Center by the Utah Department of Public Safety. This designation allows the facility to provide advanced trauma care, including 24/7 emergency physician coverage and rapid surgical response. The hospital aims to deliver high-quality care to injured patients in the community.
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Utah has earned an unenviable distinction—second-worst in the nation for water efficiency, according to a recent study by filtered showerhead company Afina. The report analyzed projected domestic water use per person in 2025, monthly water bills, and state policy strength. Utah’s predicted 10,196 gallons of daily water withdrawal per person—the highest in the nation—paired with…
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Cedar Valley and Westlake High Schools: Weekly Sports Roundup (April 28–May 4, 2025) The final days of April and the start of May marked significant contests and moments for Cedar Valley and Westlake high schools. With spring sports seasons heading into the home stretch, both schools’ athletes continued to battle in region play and set…
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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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Eagle Mountain is set for its 2025 municipal elections as candidate filing opens in June, inviting locals to participate actively in democratic processes.
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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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