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Money Matters: 5 ways to offset the effects of inflation

Did you know inflation has dropped to 3.2%? This is great news — however, it is still much higher than we have experienced in years before 2021 when inflation was consistently below 3%. In light of high inflation rates, finances can become increasingly stressful. Now is your time to reassess ...

UVU: Helping students successfully navigate college’s critical first year

Contemplating the first year of college can be scary, and, in some cases, downright intimidating. Approximately 29% of full-time, first-year students drop out of college in their freshman year, according to a 2023 study by the Education Data Initiative, and Utah Valley University  is doing ...

Tales From Utah Valley: A Victorian Christmas in Pleasant Grove

What was Christmas like in 1888 in Pleasant Grove? About 200 residents experienced it this week as they celebrated a Victorian Christmas at the city’s Old Town Hall. The Victorian Christmas celebration was sponsored by Pleasant Grove’s Historic Preservation Commission and included ...

Garden Help Desk: Handle poinsettias with care to avoid white sap spots

My poinsettia had a few spots of white sap on one of the red leaves. When I wiped off the sap, it just made the leaf look worse. How can I fix this if it happens again? You’re almost certain to see this happen again. Poinsettias are naturally a bit brittle. The vascular system in the ...

Chamber Chat: Connecting industry with educational institutions

One of the most common topics in today’s discussions about improving education and workforce quality is how to ensure students have the skills they need to obtain gainful employment when they leave school. There is growing pressure on all educational institutions to provide ...