A weekly newspaper for and about Springdale, Utah

Volume II, Issue 23←Tuesday, June 9, 2026→Truth is mandatory

Front PagePages 1–2

Rally the Troops for Cougars

Rally the Troops for Cougars

Last Thursday there was a presentation about cougars (AKA Mountain Lions) at the CCC. We went expecting a fun and informative evening and we came out ready to fight — fight to maintain Utah’s dwindling cougar population. Utah’s deer population has also declined. From a Springdale perspective, that’s hard to reconcile with the number of deer wandering through town, determined to remind us they were here first. For…

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CommunityPage 4

Flag Day

Every year on June 14, Americans observe Flag Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the United States flag and the ideals it represents. While it is not a federal holiday, Flag Day offers communities across the country…

OpinionPage 4

What’s Where Got to Do, Got to Do with It?

When Town Council is discussing funding and what things to spend money on, the comment is often made that we should realize the vast majority of our approximately six million dollar budget comes from tourism — as though…

Town HallPage 4

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission, meeting held Wednesday, June 3, decided to table Luke Wilson’s request in regards to his parking lot so he could provide more detailed information.

CommunityPage 5

The Cops Showed Up, So It Was a Party

Last Friday morning Springdale residents enjoyed coffee and donuts with Springdale’s finest. Thank you to our police force for the delightful event. It sure didn’t hurt that the donuts showed up as well. The tattoo is…

Town HallPage 6

Upcoming Town Council Meeting

The Town Council meeting tomorrow at 5pm at the CCC has a full agenda list of items. This article will address only a few. Town Staff are getting raises as per the chart below. If I have any complaint, it would be that…

Town HallPages 8–9

Construction Start Notice | June 4, 2026

Construction activities began on Wednesday, June 3, in Zion National Park and Hurricane. Through June 12, you can expect to see crews, equipment, and traffic control in the following areas: SR-9 Milepost (MP) 2 to 3…

Town HallPage 10

Do Not Forget

—Community Outreach, tomorrow, Wednesday, June 10, at the CCC. What’s your opinion about trails in Springdale? More? Less? More hiking? Less biking? —Contact your legislators to stop unfettered cougar kills

Dates to keep

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Thu4Jun

  • Adult Summer Reading: Utah Mountain Lions5 pm · Springdale LibraryFree Summer Reading Activities in June.

Sat20Jun

  • Narrows Clean Up Event11 am–4 pm · Meet at Zion Guru, 1013 Zion Park BlvdA celebration of love, acceptance & nature. All activity levels welcome. Join us in wearing fun bright colors! First 15 RSVPS will receive a free bike rental for the event in addition to a free rental package. zionguru.com; 435.632.0432.

Thu2Jul

  • America 250 Presentation by Professor Ryan Paul6 pm · CCC

Sat4Jul

  • July 4th Pancake Breakfast and Parade9 am
  • Red Rock Blue Sky — Zion National Park Benefit Concert7:30 pm · OC Tanner Amphitheater, Springdale, UT · $99 to $225Gates open at 5:30 pm. Luke Grimes live in concert. Nate Boyer will emcee; Eli Shay will kick off a rockin' Fourth benefiting Zion National Park.

Sat11Jul

  • The Mighty Steelheads7 pm · Bumbleberry Theater · $17

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  1. Page 1Rally the Troops for Cougars
  2. Page 2Rally the Troops for Cougars
  3. Page 3Carrots + Olive Oil: A Simple Combination with Powerful Health Benefits
  4. Page 4Flag Day
  5. Page 5The Cops Showed Up, So It Was a Party
  6. Page 6Upcoming Town Council Meeting

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