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Cedar City might be getting a massive AI data center, bringing a potential 670 new jobs. This could be a game-changer for the local economy, bringing in a wave of tech opportunities.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 6 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
The partnership could provide new tax increment revenue but requires careful management of existing RDA obligations.
Local businesses and developers seeking infrastructure support.
No groups negatively affected
<p>NASA has awarded approximately $10.5 million to launch seven new workforce hubs nationwide, selecting Southern Utah University to establish and lead the Utah NASA Aerospace Skilled Technical Workforce Hub.</p>
<p>NASA has awarded approximately $10.5 million to launch seven new workforce hubs nationwide, selecting Southern Utah University to establish and lead the Utah NASA Aerospace Skilled Technical Workforce Hub.</p>
In case you missed it, here is your weekend recap of the top five most-viewed stories published on Cedar City News from Saturday to Sunday, Aug. 8-9.Horoscopes: A meteor shower peaks, 6 planets align and a...
Utah rural leaders gather for 2026 One Utah Summit in Cedar City KSL.com
<p>Leaders and citizens of Springdale gathered July 30 at the Canyon Community Center for the 'Two-Acre Two Cent Event' to give their input about what town leadership should do with the 2 acres adjacent to the Springdale Town Hall originally purchased in 2024 to expand the municipal campus. </p>
<p>Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs, students, business leaders and community members gather over coffee in St. George, not to pitch investors or close sales, but to ask questions, exchange ideas and help one another overcome the challenges of building a business.</p>
How American Pacific’s $100M investment in Cedar City is powering the new space race Utah Business
The Cowdell family from St. George participated in a little aviation history on Saturday.The family of four was on the very first United Airlines direct flight from St. George Regional Airport to Chicago,...
<p>American Tungsten & Antimony, Ltd. officials have announced plans to develop a new antimony mining operation in Garfield County, along with a processing facility in Cedar City.</p>
New partnership to support antimony mining efforts near Cedar City Yahoo
<p>Elected officials, along with Clearway Energy Group executives, partners, employees and local business leaders, recently celebrated the company’s completion of an energy storage project capable of delivering nearly 1.3 gigawatt-hours of reserve power.</p>
Nearly one year after the lightning-caused Dragon Bravo Fire, the North Rim of the Grand Canyon is reopening.The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is scheduled to reopen May 15 at 6 a.m., according to the...
The city is looking at ways to make downtown more vibrant, including better lighting and more staff support for local businesses.
Proposed AI data center could bring 670 jobs to Cedar City area KUTV
Genpak to shut down its Cedar City manufacturing plant; support offered for 200 affected employees St. George News
The city is considering joining the Inland Port to get access to new funding tools, but wants to make sure it doesn't hurt existing tax deals.
CEDAR CITY — NASA is investing in a workforce pipeline in the Beehive State and, more specifically, at Southern Utah University.SUU was one of seven institutions awarded a combined $10.5 million to strengthen a...
Members of Utah's rural communities have made their way to Southern Utah University for the 2026 One Utah Summit, bringing together leaders, innovators and business owners from across the state.
By May Hunter, For Iron County Today The 2026 One Utah Summit was held August 4–6 at Southern Utah University’s America First Event Center. The One Utah Summit is Utah’s premier annual business and rural economic development conference, bringing together leaders from across the state to discuss frontier energy, agriculture,…
ST. GEORGE — Southwest Utah is home to some of the fastest-growing metros in the nation, with St. George and Cedar City each named as top-10 fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the U.S., according to...
April 22, 2026, 3:02 a.m. MTSt. George remains arguably one of the best places in the U.S. for launching a startup.Financial news website WalletHub once again named St. George the top small city for starting...
By Jennelle Zajac, For Iron County Today The meeting began with public comments, featuring an update from Nancy Dalton, the coordinator for Utah's Patchwork Parkway (Highway 143). She shared exciting news about securing a grant for the project, and expressed gratitude for the council's continued support. Cedar City Hospital and…
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