Education

Introducing President Shane B. Smeed

Strengthening Ties with Utah Tech University Article by Rachel Kidman | Photography by Matt Black, Scott Garrett, Alex Santiago Shane B. Smeed joined Utah Tech University in 2025 as the President. His first visit to St. George was during the interview process, yet he and his family have embraced the University and the area wholeheartedly. With Angela, his wife, one daughter recently married, and two sons- one fresh off an L.D.S. mission and another in high school- the Smeed family has come to...

Education

Fraud Prevention Help

Here’s what you can do right now to protect yourself with a small investment of time Article by Alex Isanski, Cybersecurity Expert | Photography by Provided When visiting my father at home one afternoon, he received a call from what appeared to be his bank—scammers had hijacked the bank’s phone number, making the call look completely legitimate. I knew it was a scam, and while he was still on the phone, I quickly logged into his account. In real time, we watched $15,000 being transferred out...

Finance + Legal Services

Building Legacies That Last

Investing in a skilled estate planning attorney Article by Curtis M. Jensen and Chris Majernik | Photography by Snow, Jensen and Reece, P.C. In many households, a legacy is measured in more than financial statements. It lives in the paintings on the walls, the heirloom jewelry passed down through generations, the family home filled with stories, and the charitable causes that reflect a lifetime of values. Snow Jensen & Reece, P.C. knows that estate planning is more than just dividing up...

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Investment in Community

The Legacy of ZCMI in Southern Utah Article by Anna Lytle | Photography by Contribution When we think of investment, we often think in modern terms; stocks, property, and financial returns. But in 1868, Utah’s leaders were thinking about something deeper: investing in people. In October of that year, Brigham Young and a group of community leaders founded Zion’s Cooperative Mercantile Institution—better known as ZCMI. Sometimes called “America’s First Department Store,” it was created at a...