Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Cedar City public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
16 topics in public safety
Fire Mitigation
Utah Well-Being Survey / Correctional Facility Appearance
South Mountain Area Zone Changes
Municipal Parking and Abandoned Vehicles Enforcement
City Ordinances and Infrastructure
Canyon View Middle School Crossing
Crossing Guards
City Ordinances
Public safety
Flock Camera Insurance
Flock Safety Camera Contract Renewal and Privacy Safeguards
Flock Safety Camera Contract and Surveillance Privacy
Flock Safety Contract Renewal
Consider a contract renewal with Flock Safety in the amount of $157,500 per year. Darin Adams
West Canyon Park Pedestrian Safety
Fire Department Performance
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Cedar City from local and regional media.
Police enforce new e-bike regulations as new Utah law takes effect May 6
ST. GEORGE — Law enforcement officers statewide are cracking down on many e-bike riders in the wake of a new law that will take effect May 6.The law was initially passed by lawmakers and signed as HB381,...
Gov. Cox declares statewide drought emergency as Utah faces worsening water conditions - Iron County Today
By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Utah Gov. Spencer Cox declared a statewide drought emergency Thursday as worsening water conditions spread across the state. Speaking at Little Dell Reservoir near Emigration Canyon, Cox warned that record heat and historically low snowpack are contributing to one of Utah’s worst drought…
Lake Powell projected to have worst snowmelt on record; Utah rivers not far behind
SALT LAKE CITY — Lake Powell stands to benefit from controlled releases from Flaming Gorge in the coming year, which is needed because federal hydrologists now project that it could receive its worst natural...
Utah Data Center Water Request Withdrawn After Protets
The move comes after the state of Utah received an unprecedented amount of protests, citing concerns about water supplies and the Great Salt Lake. By Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune This article is...
Fire Danger Sparks Utah Fireworks Warning
With major fires already burning and dry, windy conditions raising fire danger, residents are urged to avoid adding to the wildfire risk and choose professional displays instead. By Keith Paul, American Red...
These rural towns are banking on outdoor recreation to boost their economies
As of the last data dump, the recreation economy is massive and growing. As a whole, the industry added $1.3 trillion to the 2024 gross domestic product and employed 5.2 million people.
Sold-out St. George Marathon to welcome runners home with brand new bathroom facility
ST. GEORGE — With a sold-out St. George Marathon on the horizon, the city's Park and Community Services department is preparing for the event with something all runners will appreciate: new bathrooms."We're...
These were Utah's fastest-growing cities in 2025, according to the University of Utah
Utah's capital city remains the state's most populous city by a wide margin, but a new report finds that a pair of cities across northern Utah County are once again at the top in growth.
Cedar City woman sentenced to jail for stealing payments for Iron County building permits
Chelsea Boxwell was ordered to spend 270 days in jail, complete 100 hours of community service and pay back over $260,000 after admitting to taking money from Iron County and another employer.
BrightNight to Host Community Open House for Proposed Red Butte Energy Campus - Iron County Today
From Scott Bolton, BrightNight CEDAR CITY, Utah – May 7, 2026 – BrightNight, a next-generation power and digital infrastructure company, will host a community open house on May 14, 2026, to share information and gather input on its proposed Red Butte Energy Campus and Data Center in Iron County. The…
Cedar City Police Arrest Man Following Stabbing at North Main Trailer Park
A Cedar City stabbing investigation led to a SWAT response and arrest Wednesday morning near North Main Street after a suspect reportedly returned to the trailer park area. Police say the victim remains in stable condition.
Officials issue public notice to rid yards of 'noxious weeds'
ST. GEORGE — Property owners across the state have been given notices to control the spread of "noxious weeds." The notices serve as a warning and have been posted by counties statewide, stating that weed...