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In with the new: Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple begins to take shape

Over a year and a half since the Provo Utah Temple shuttered its doors, the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple being built in its place is beginning to take form. The building’s foundation and framing — equipped with a spire on top — are in place, marking the return of a landmark view that ...

Garden Help Desk: Now is a great time to start growing your own garlic

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at growing and harvesting your own garlic? October is a great month to get started. And by saving some bulbs from your first harvest to replant the following autumn, you can have a self-sustaining supply of garlic that will keep you stocked for years to ...

Family History stories: Grandma’s memories — an oral history interview

Many readers from Northern Utah and Utah Valley responded to an invitation to share their favorite family history stories and experiences. Here is one of those stories: Back in 1971 as part of the last class I took before graduating from Weber State, I did a series of oral histories. One of ...

Food and Care Coalition: Items needed as winter’s cold arrives

Fall is here — a season of golden leaves, crisp air and the promise of the holidays ahead. But for many of our clients at the Food and Care Coalition, it also brings the harsh reality of cold nights and long winter days without shelter, warmth or basic necessities. At the Food and Care ...

BYU: Nearly 150 BYU speeches now available in French, Portuguese

Every week, thousands of students gather on Brigham Young University’s campus to be uplifted and inspired by remarkable devotional speakers. With the help of translators within BYU Speeches, thousands more across the globe can now access the spiritual reinforcement these speeches ...

Matters that Matter: Increasing awareness of domestic violence

Dozens of people gathered on the steps of the State Capitol on Tuesday at the second annual "Dear Utah" rally. There, legislators, law enforcement members, service providers, community members, family members and survivors came out to show support and do their part to put an end to domestic ...

Utah Valley Calendar: Things to do – Oct. 18

AMERICAN FORK Events at the American Fork Library — Here are some upcoming events at the American Fork Library: Oct. 18: Author Event - Jeff Wheeler at 10 a.m. Join the bestselling fantasy author for behind-the-scenes stories, insights and a book signing. Oct. 20: Teen Writer's Club at 3 ...

Money Matters: The technology that could finally break the poverty cycle

In 1967, a farmer stood in a field in Punjab, India, holding seeds that looked no different from those his father and grandfather had planted. But these seeds (stocky, disease-resistant wheat varieties bred by Norman Borlaug) would help transform his family’s fortunes and feed hundreds of ...

Making a Difference: Helping promote hope and peace in Uganda

Olivia Sserabira from Uganda has led a storied life that many people cannot even comprehend because of its complexity. Since her last name Sserabira means “don’t forget,” she hasn’t forgotten about leaving an echo of kindness with whomever she meets and helps. When she was born, ...