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Officials identify person killed when southern Utah car pursuit ends in crash
CEDAR CITY — Police identified on Wednesday an Arizonan who died following a police pursuit that ended with a crash in southern Utah on April 20, according to the Utah Highway Patrol. According to a news release from the Department of Public Safety, a pursuit began on a vehicle...
Man convicted of raping co-worker on Utah dairy farm
CEDAR CITY — A jury found a 28-year-old man guilty of four felonies related to the rape of his one-time co-worker. Miguel Angel Leon Gomez was convicted of rape, forcible sodomy and object rape — all first-degree felonies — and forcible sexual abuse, a second-degree felony. The case was tried in Iron County’s 5th District Court with an eight-member jury, for the 2021 assault after Gomez was located last year in Jerome, Idaho.
‘This truly is our home’: Community focus, compassionate care define Cedar Valley Funeral & Cremation
CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — In the heart of Iron County, where community bonds run deep, three locals have come together to establish a haven for those navigating the turbulent waters of loss and mourning. At Cedar Valley Funeral & Cremation, where every detail is crafted with care, customers can find solace, support and dignified services tailored to their loved one’s final wishes.
Iron County School District votes against return to ‘Redmen’ mascot for Cedar High School
CEDAR CITY — The Iron County School Board on Tuesday voted 4-3 to retain “the Reds” as the official moniker and a wolf as the mascot of Cedar High School. Board members Jeff Corry, Dave Staheli and Stephanie Hill cast votes in favor of the school reinstating “Redmen” as their mascot.
Cause of Parowan teacher's death 'undetermined'
PAROWAN — Police say they are unable to determine how a beloved Iron County school teacher received massive head trauma in her home in December. Thus, the manner of death for Robin Whittle, 62, will remain unknown unless additional evidence is uncovered. According to a press release issued Wednesday...
After spirited public discussion, 4-3 vote by school board, ‘Reds’ will remain at Cedar High School
CEDAR CITY — It’s official: Cedar High School’s moniker will remain the Reds. At its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, the Iron County School District Board of Education voted 4-3 to retain the Reds name, which had five years ago replaced “Redmen,” the school’s longtime nickname and mascot.
Iron County School District votes against return to 'Redmen' mascot for Cedar High School
CEDAR CITY — The Iron County School Board on Tuesday voted 4-3 to retain "the Reds" as the official moniker and a wolf as the mascot of Cedar High School. Board members Jeff Corry, Dave Staheli and Stephanie Hill cast votes in favor of the school reinstating "Redmen" as their mascot.
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