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...

Education

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...

Education

Atkinville: Desert Oasis

Known as Sun River today, here is the interesting history of the Atkinville settlement Article and Photography by Tracee McDonald Today, St. George has become a city with over 100,000 people, and with the sun shining year round it is a hot spot for tourists, as well as retirees. However, the city had a humble beginning of hard working settlers doing their best to tame the desert. One of its early settlements was known as Atkinville, and was located where the community of Sun River is today.   ...

Home + Design

Design That Feels Like Home

Inspired by the Parade of Homes Article by Park City Blind and Design | Photography by M. Lee Photo, Truss Media The Parade of Homes always leaves you with that one lingering feeling: “I want my home to feel like that.” The rooms that stand out aren’t always the biggest or the most expensive. They’re the ones that feel bright, calm and thoughtfully designed. A lot of that comes down to one simple element: light. The homes in the Parade are designed to feel open and airy, and a big part of that...

Home Services

Simple Secrets for Spotless Homes

Easy Daily Cleaning Habits Specifically for Southern Utah Living Article by Kelly Hendrix | Photography by Contributed Southern Utah’s breathtaking landscapes draw us outdoors constantly—whether hiking Snow Canyon’s trails, biking Gooseberry Mesa’s slickrock, or golfing at Sunbrook, Coral Canyon, or Sand Hollow. Yet the red sand, fine dust, and hard water unique to our desert region can quickly dull a home’s shine. The great news is that with a few easy daily habits, the right tools, and wise...

Home Services

Is Your Home Ready for This?

How Southern Utah Homeowners are Rethinking Electrical Self-Reliance Article by River Harrison of HedgeHog Electric | Photography by Jared Durrant Most homes in St. George simply weren’t built for the way we live today. Electrical panels originally sized decades ago now support EV chargers, home offices, smart systems, and even medical equipment…All the while, long and very hot summers push air conditioners to their limits.  With utility rates rising, grid demand increasing, and even brief...

Home Services

Garage Door Questions Answered

Living here means enduring intense desert heat. A well-maintained garage door protects your home while boosting curb appeal. Article by Jake Bright, A+ Garage Doors | Photography by Provided What if my sensors are out of alignment?   First, check for any debris, spiderwebs, leaves, dirt etc. blocking the photo eye of the sensors. Second, there's a wingnut on both sensors that can be loosened to provide slight movement of the sensors enabling proper alignment. Both lights on the sensors must...

Arts + Culture

How Enterprise Stood Together

Local Love in a Historical Time of Sickness Article by Anna Lytle | Photography by Family Search February is often a month devoted to love—between partners, families, and friends. But in Southern Utah, love has also meant something broader: neighbors caring for neighbors when survival depended on it. Few moments reveal that truth more clearly than Enterprise’s experience during the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918–1919.  When the flu reached rural Utah near the end of World War I, it arrived...