One of my top priorities as mayor has been to reestablish Orem’s identity as Family City USA, not just in name but in action as well. You’ll see Family City USA proudly displayed on city buildings, vehicles, uniforms, flags, welcome signs and so much more. While it’s great to have Family ...

ONLINE Bolder Way Forward forum — Join the Utah Women & Leadership Project for a forum to learn about Utah's A Bolder Way Forward, which focuses on making Utah a place where more girls and women can thrive. This free, online event is set for noon on Wednesday, Sept. 20. For more ...

When you hear the word “newsies,” what probably comes to mind is actors singing and dancing across Broadway stages or raucous young boys in dirty 1930s-style clothing. What you might not know is that young girls also sold newspapers. This gap in our societal consciousness is what School ...

As we’re beginning the month of September, which is National Suicide Prevention Month, it’s a great time to make a renewed effort to become more engaged, more educated and more aware of those around us. This month is dedicated to this most serious issue and I am endeavoring to become more ...

There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to how children learn. Each child is uniquely different and as such often vary in what way they learn best. Consider yourself as an example. Some of you may learn best through visual demonstration, some through individual study and some ...

Moving hundreds of thousands of people throughout Utah Valley is a massive undertaking, especially as a large lake and surrounding mountains limit options. With forecasts predicting the addition of several hundred thousand more residents within a few short decades, planning ahead becomes ...