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Fall fun is in season at University Place

  There’s something exciting about the change of seasons. As the temperatures cool and the leaves begin to change, people start thinking about cozy sweaters, new fall fashions, Halloween costumes and all the activities that make the final months of the year special. At University ...

BYU: Students transforming autism support through smart toys

Early in the morning, Brandee is awakened by the sound of two alarms: the scheduled chime from her phone and the cries of her autistic 5-year-old daughter Quinlee, who needs to get ready for school. Quinlee’s condition requires additional time to be soothed, groomed and adequately prepared ...

A bonus delivery to the Utah Food Bank in Springville

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated 250 semi-truck loads of food which were delivered to food banks throughout the country. Then, through a series of humble requests and eventual approvals, the Church decided to send a 251st ...

Matters that Matter: Walk to prevent suicide

How can simply going for a walk help to prevent suicide? Suicide prevention walks are held all over the country by various organizations, especially during the month of September, which is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. But, how can all of this walking make a difference? Joining together, ...

United Way: Many hands make big changes possible during Day of Caring

There are days when you get to see a community at its very best. For me, this year’s United Way Day of Caring was one of those days. Nearly 2,000 volunteers spread throughout Utah County, working on more than 80 different projects. They came from some of our largest employers and from ...