The Springdale Sun

CommunityPages 2–3

Happy Hanukkah in America,

By Dianne Ashton

Evening of Sun, Dec 14, 2025 – Mon, Dec 22, 2025

Town HallPage 4

Winds of Change

Springdale is losing Aren Emerson as Town Clark, who is replaced by Robyn Romero. In addition, Rick Wixom, Town Manager, will be leaving us February 10, 2026. The Springdale Sun has had only limited interaction with…

OpinionPage 5

With Change There Is Opportunity

By Darci Carlson, Robyn Chancey, Jude Figlo and Adrian Player

The Springdale Community Forum (SCF) is an all-volunteer, non-partisan group dedicated to fostering community engagement and ongoing civic dialogue with our local public officials. In part, we achieve this by creating…

Town HallPage 6

Planning Commission Meeting Recap

The Planning Commission met last Wednesday. They approved enhanced buffering zones between commercial use properties and residential use properties. They discussed whether to change the 2 acres next to Town Hall that…

OpinionPage 7

E Cutler’s Editorial Comments About the Preceding PC Mtg Recap:

By E. Cutler

Without making any judgments about the comments submitted by Springdale residents, it is absolutely clear that those comments should have been addressed. No matter how grateful I am for the Planning Commission’s time…

CommunityPage 7

A Remarkable Little Fish in Springdale’s Backyard

The Virgin River spinedace may be tiny—usually only 2–3 inches long—but it’s one of the most distinctive creatures in the shallow runs and pools of the Virgin River near Springdale. Found nowhere else but the Virgin…

CommunityPage 8

What’s the Difference Between a Piano and a Fish?

What’s the difference between a piano and a fish? You can tune a piano but you can’t tuna fish. What did one fish say to the other? Keep your mouth shut and you won’t get caught.

OpinionPage 8

Let’s Change the Rules of Procedure at Town Council Meetings

By E. Cutler

Another Opportunity for Improved Communication

CommunityPage 9

$50.00 Offered for Bio’s About Any Person in Town if The Springdale Sun Prints It.

$50.00 offered for bio’s about any person in town if The Springdale Sun prints it.