A weekly newspaper for and about Springdale, Utah

Volume I, Issue 14←Tuesday, October 7, 2025→Truth is mandatory

Front PagePage 1

Correction

Last week’s issue had an article entitled “Springdale Community Forum Created” and I neglected to give credit to the author, Robyn Chancy, for said article. She has accepted my apology, as I hope you will. More from Robyn Chancy in this Issue.

The stories

In the order they’re printed

CommunityPage 2

Springdale Depends on Visitors, Yes.

Springdale depends on visitors, yes. But its real strength lies in the people who stay when the buses stop coming — the ones who keep spirits up, and the canyon’s stories alive and ongoing — the ones who know love is an…

Town HallPage 2

Engage, Attend and Be Informed

The Springdale Community Forum invites all residents to actively shape the upcoming "Meet the Candidates" Night for the Town Council and Mayoral elections. This is your chance to get answers on the issues that matter…

CommunityPage 3

Meet the Moderator

The Springdale Community Forum is pleased to announce our moderator for the October 16, 2025 Candidates Night at the Canyon Community Center: Dr. Kevan Jacobson. Dr. Jacobson is Chair of the Political Science and…

OpinionPage 3

Transparency and Trust in a Small Town

503-793-6536, pcampbell@springdale.utah.gov In the September issue of the Springdale Town newsletter, the Mayor included a dictionary refresher on “transparency,” courtesy of Oxford and Cambridge. Although both…

Town HallPage 6

Town Council

Town Council will hold a special meeting tomorrow, October 8, 2025, 4 pm, at the Canyon Community Center to discuss litigation and the “Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual,”…

Town HallPage 7

Planning Commission Recap

I am usually positively impressed by the dedication and careful attention to detail members of Town Council and Planning Commission exhibit when they meet to discharge their duties, Planning Commission is often tasked…

Dates to keep

Full calendar →

Tue7Oct

  • Knitting, Crochet, Craft Group2 pm · CCC
  • Because You Can7 pm · Canyon Community Center, 126 Lion Blvd, SpringdaleBecause You Can, with Daniel Stih In this free session, you’ll gain clarity and confidence on how to start what you want to do. First 10 at the door get a Free Book!

Wed8Oct

  • Town Council Special Meeting4 pm · Canyon Community Centerto discuss litigation and the “Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual,” which will be a closed meeting. https://www.springdaletown.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10082025-1011?html=true
  • Town Council Regular Meeting5 pm · CCCImmediately following, at 5 pm, in the CCC will be a regular meeting. https://www.springdaletown.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10082025-1011?html=true

Sat11Oct

  • Community Yard Sale9 am–1 pm · Gazebo

Sun12Oct

  • Catholic Service8:30 am · CCC

Mon13Oct

  • Candidate Question Submission DeadlineDeadlineEmail: springdalecommunityforum@gmail.com (Subject: Candidate Question) Deadline: Monday, October 13, 2025
  • Pickleball Beginners’ Clinic1 pm–3 pm · Springdale Courts on Lion BlvdWe will have paddles, balls, and coaches. Just come with your sneakers, comfortable clothes and plenty of water. Let us know you’re coming by responding via text to 803 215 9966
  • Alcoholics Anonymous6:30 pm

Wed15Oct

  • Raising the Bar7 pm · Bumbleberry TheaterRaising the Bar, a free movie event. Facebook posts still say Thursday, but it’s been changed to Wednesday. See you there!

Thu23Oct

  • Halloween Apothecary Bottles5 pm · librarySign-up is required.

The flyers, schedules and ads run only in print. Tap a page to read it full size.

  1. Page 1Correction
  2. Page 2Springdale Depends on Visitors, Yes.
  3. Page 3Meet the Moderator
  4. Page 4Connection and Community - There’s an App for That
  5. Page 5We’re in This Together: Let’s Wrap It Up
  6. Page 6Town Council

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