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Tales From Utah Valley: Men can be also victims of domestic violence

When we think of domestic violence victims, we usually think of women. It is true that women are victims more often, but it’s important to remember that men can be and are victims too. According to the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition, one in nine men experience severe intimate partner ...

BYU: 5 ways to reduce back-to-school backpack pain

From elementary school and into college, millions of students across the country ascribe their aching backs to the heavy loads they carry to class each day. With no simple replacement for the convenience of a backpack, most people accept the pain and move on. But there are some minor changes ...

Utah Valley Calendar: Things to do – Aug. 23

AMERICAN FORK Timpanogos Singers & Youth Choirs — Timpanogos Singers, Timpanogos Youth Choir, and Ukulele Youth Choir began Aug. 19. Information for adults is available at https://americanforkarts.com/timpsingers. Information for youth is available at ...

Mayors of Utah Valley: The everyday sacrifices of service

Local heroes are the bedrock of our community. As Utah mourns the loss of two police officers who were killed while responding to a domestic violence call, we are reminded of the daily risks men and women in uniform take to protect our safety and freedoms. Their courage is not defined by one ...

Garden Help Desk: Successful pollination is key to corn production

I have a corn problem I hope the extension office can help me with. I grow corn every year and have always had great success. I plant four rows in an area about 50'x20’. The corn seed is sh2 variety. Last year, the ears were not fully developed. I thought it could have been grasshoppers ...