In just two weeks, we will be celebrating our nation’s independence. As a community we celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence on the fourth with parades, picnics, fireworks and the American flag. I always like to take this opportunity to remind our community of another ...
OREM — Those who spend any time with Utah Valley University President Astrid S. Tuminez know that she always carves time out to run. Running grounds her when dealing with the stresses of being president of UVU, and she often uses it as a metaphor to teach students that it takes commitment, ...
Juneteenth has come and gone this year, but there are ways that we can keep the spirit of Juneteenth alive year-round. While this day has been celebrated by many for years with family get-togethers, parties and parades, a lot of us, including myself, didn’t know much about it until it became ...
Breed: DSH Age: 1-3 Years Old Gender: Male Size: Adult Adoption Fee: $60 Available for Rescue: Yes Alex Santiago is about 1-3 years old. He has been available for adoption since 6/2/2022. Alex Santiago is a very vocal cat. He loves attention and loves to have his head rubbed. He is very ...
Have you been wanting to start a new healthy habit but can’t seem to find the right time? How about summer? An average summer lasts about 90 days — more than enough time to build a healthy habit. “On average, it takes more than two months before a new behavior becomes automatic — 66 ...
It’s not technically summer for a few more days, but summer community celebrations are already beginning to welcome our favorite season. At a time when many people are feeling worn down by bad news, such as recent mass shootings and lingering effects of a pandemic, the frivolity of community ...
I have lived in American Fork my whole life, and I consider myself a realist when it comes to growth. I am not looking to help grow our state as much as possible, but I’m also not getting angry when it inevitably comes. I recognize its more important to play a role in making sure growth ...
The sun blazed down on the sidewalk of Provo’s Center Street as community members pounded the pavement to the finish line. The marathon had started before the sun had even risen, and amongst the clumps of college students was an older gentleman dressed in bright yellow. He finished in under ...
The last month or two has been exhilarating, and most of it has centered around our airport expansion. Some call it a “generational project,” one that will impact generations. I like that. I regularly challenge my staff to think 30 or 40 years out. And I believe this is one of those ...
Have you ever been asked this question? “So, what do YOU do?” What is your response? When I was asked this two days ago I was exhausted and I didn’t know how to reply. Admittedly, I am addressing this mostly to women because they are often wives, mothers, daughters, sisters and ...
