Cedar City -- On May 25 Iron County community members will participate in a demonstration, March Against Monsanto, as one of 280 tandem events taking place worldwide to raise awareness about Genetically Modified Organisms. Participants will gather at 11 a.m. at the Southern Utah University business quad by the Gerald R. Sherratt Library to sign in, and the march will begin at noon said event organizer Carin ...

Yesterday our country was again targeted. Whether by an international terrorist, an American terrorist or someone with a vendetta against marathon runners we do not yet know. Each time our great country faces one of these tragedies, I know what to expect from certain people. Some are going to look for Obama to "fix it." Others will accuse Obama of taking advantage of the tragedy. (As a Libertarian I reserve ...

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If the Super Bowl half time show this evening is any indication of what society expects in women, we have a problem. Beyonce is talented. There is no doubt that Beyonce can sing, dance and act. She is beautiful and she works hard. Even Michelle Obama believes she is a role model that all young girls should look up to and aspire to be. But she is not a role model in my home. I watched part of Beyonce’s half ...

By Rachelle Hughes I am a little bit of a dystopian novel junkie. I admit it. So, I was excited to learn that one of our own Southern Utah authors just released her own young adult dystopian novel called inDivisible. Of course, I was going to read it. In this story, Brynn Aberdie is a typical teenager in a futuristic world where technology permeates every aspect of life.  She has the electronic implant that ...

  By Linne Marsh: Did you ever read Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, Goosebumps, or Fear Street as a kid? For me these were staple series in my library. These books were the foundation for my complete adoration for the written word. Over the years, my love for horror waned as I began to explore other realms of literature, but when I picked up Tales From Two-Bit Street and Beyond . . ., I was reminded ...

By Linne Marsh Disneyland, mystery, danger, and an entertaining story. Hidden Mickey: Sometimes Dead Men Do Tell Tales, co-authored by David Smith and Nancy Temple Rodrigue, is a fun adventure involving Disneyland both past and present. The story transcends the normal Disney experience by giving the reader a glimpse of historical events that built the magical kingdom. It is a must read for any Disney fanati ...

Braun's Books is hosting a line up of authors with book signings, events and refreshments during September and October. Check out the lineup and mark your calendars. There are some fascinating reads and authors in this list. Kristyn Decker - Fifty Years in Polygamy Sept 12th, 6:30 -- Roundtable Discussion with author Jennifer Hunter - History of Cedar City Sept 13th 7:30 Ryan Hunter (Robyn Heirtzler) - inDI ...

By: Tracie S. Sullivan After three meetings and little support from public officials, the Iron County Citizens Review Board has officially voted in their board members. The review board, made up of five members and three alternates, has been set up by community members to investigate issues citizens may have with law enforcement. The board may also be looking into problems with other agencies including the ...

By: Jennifer Austin Utah columnist and author T.S. Romney released his new book in February for kids ages 9 to 12 with a topic that nearly every child can relate to: bullying. In his book, “The Legend of the Bully Slayer: The Dishonor Roll,” Romney takes a fun approach to a serious topic because he knows that kids don’t always respond well to lectures. “I have a hard time when someone tries to lecture me,” ...