A weekly newspaper for and about Springdale, Utah

Volume II, Issue 12←Tuesday, March 24, 2026→Truth is mandatory

The stories

In the order they’re printed

CommunityPage 2

It’s Elementary

Springdale Elementary is proud to offer a supportive, enriching environment where every student is known and encouraged to succeed. With small class sizes, 1:1 support, and 1:1 technology access, students receive…

CommunityPage 4

The Ant

The motion of an ant carrying a straw six times its length down a dusty tire track caught my eye. I paused to watch an ant's frenzy of work in the still noon heat. I had to admire its single minded purpose. Grains of…

OpinionPage 7

Medical Clinic

In talking with several people over the past few weeks, the proposed medical clinic came up. (I promise I didn’t goad them) and my sense is people think building a new one is a waste of time and money. My opinion is…

CommunityPage 7

Brief Meeting

A brief meeting for all willing to help advise this publication this Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 2 pm at 650 Watchman Dr, Springdale. I have Girl Scout Cookies.

Town HallPages 7–8

Planning Commission Meeting Recap

Last Wednesday’s planning commission regular meeting was a good example of how they function. The main focus of the meeting was about stormwater management for projects involving soil disturbance. Utah mandates permits…

Town HallPage 8

Survey

There are two surveys to which you are all urged to respond. The first is the well being survey. Responding to this survey helps the town increase its ability to increase your well being. If you have not received…

OpinionPage 8

Poop, Revisited, and Who Wouldn’t Want To?

A recent issue of The Springdale Sun reported, “There is a newly finished, fenced dog area near the playground at Town Park, ready for Fido and friends. That’s the good news. Overheard on the street (yea, verily, the…

CommunityPage 8

No King’s Rally

Hello Friends, There will be a "No Kings" rally on Saturday, March 28th at SR-9 and Bridge Road in Rockville. Rally starts at 9:00 a.m. and will go to 11:00 a.m. Bring placards, hats, and water. Please consider parking…

Dates to keep

Full calendar →

Thu26Mar

  • The Springdale Sun Advisory Meeting2 pm · 650 Watchman Dr, SpringdaleA brief meeting for all willing to help advise this publication this Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 2 pm at 650 Watchman Dr, Springdale. I have Girl Scout Cookies.

Sat28Mar

  • The Upper Room RSVP DeadlineDeadlineYou must sign up by the 28th for this lovely event. https://easterinzion.rsvpify.com/
  • No Kings Rally9 am–11 am · SR-9 and Bridge Road in RockvilleBring placards, hats, and water. Please consider parking at the Rockville Community Center and walking over to Bridge Road to avoid traffic issues. Plan to stay on the sidewalks and respect residents and motorists, but feel free to express your views.

Wed1Apr

  • Planning Commission Meeting5 pm · CCC

Wed8Apr

  • Town Council Regular Meeting5 pm · CCC

Fri17Apr

  • Community Shred Event11 am–1 pm · Springdale Town Hall, 118 Lion Blvd - Springdale, UTJoin us for a free shredding event and protect your confidential information. Bring your old papers, bills, and documents and shred them on-site.

Tue28Apr

  • Springdale Elementary Kindergarten Open House9 am · Springdale ElementaryOn Tuesday, April 28, 2026 there will be a Kindergarten Open House, for all new kindergarten age students to come meet the teacher and tour the school, this will be held at 5:00.

Police blotter

February 2026, as this issue printed it

Springdale

23citations
6arrests
4warnings

Rockville

13citations
0arrests
1warnings
Every citation and arrest →

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  1. Page 1Next Week’s Issue Will Come Out on Wednesday Instead of Tuesday.
  2. Page 2It’s Elementary
  3. Page 3The Kindness Ripple Effect
  4. Page 4The Ant
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