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Utah Tech Graduate Turns Personal Challenge Into Assistive Technology

Utah Tech University graphic design graduate Dallin Mattson was given a midterm assignment to solve an everyday problem he personally faced. Living with partial blindness, he saw an opportunity to create a product that could improve daily navigation, leading to the creation of C4U™. Mattson was born with glaucoma in his left eye. At a

Katie Rillos · July 1, 2026

Community & Culture

Utah Tech University Letter

Dear Neighbors and Friends, As Utah Tech University prepares to welcome students for the 2026–27 academic year this fall, I am filled with gratitude, pride, and optimism for the future we are building together. The 2025–26 academic year was one of extraordinary achievement for our students, faculty, and staff. From the success of our Utah

UTU President · July 1, 2026

Where Community and Housing Meet: The Impact of REACH

Strong communities are not built by chance, but by people who choose to show up for one another. That spirit of connection and the care residents have for each other is easy to see throughout Washington County, where residents, businesses, and REALTORS® come together to support housing opportunities and strengthen the place we call home.

Washington County Board of Realtors · July 1, 2026

Relationships & Connection

My Doctoror Told Me the Answer. I Ignored Him for Ten Years.

When I was first diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease, my doctor mentioned, almost in passing, that I might benefit from retraining my brain’s amygdala. I nodded politely and dismissed the idea before he finished his sentence. I was a physical therapist who believed, deep in my bones, that my problem was an infection, not stress.

Dr. Cathleen King · July 1, 2026

Swinging Left is Hard

A few months ago, I decided to do something that sounded simple but in reality is extremely hard and makes me look absolutely ridiculous. I decided to learn how to swing a golf club from the left side. For context, I am right handed and have played golf since I was ten years old. I

Brendan Dalley, Editor · July 1, 2026

Mind & Body

Why Weight Loss Isn’t Just About Diet: How Acupuncure and Chinese Medicine Support Lasting Change

I have treated hundreds of patients whose primary or secondary goal is weight loss. Among them, I haven’t met a single person who described the process as easy. For most, it is stressful and often accompanied by guilt, shame, low self-worth, and emotional swings ranging from anxiety to depression. We live in a time when

Yana Symonenko, L.Ac · May 19, 2026

Community & Culture

Watch Out for These Real Estate Scams

Washington County continues to be a busy market and a magnet for movers. With new jobs, great schools, and growing neighborhoods, a steady stream of buyers is looking to find the right place for the right price. Unfortunately, scammers try to take advantage of the hustle and bustle of this thriving area, and in 2026,

Washington County Board of Realtors · May 19, 2026

Community & Culture

Utah Tech University Letter

Dear Neighbors and Friends, Throughout my first year serving as president at Utah Tech University, I have had the opportunity to listen, learn, and experience the heart behind this community. What has impressed me the most is the shared belief that Utah Tech is not only a place of higher education but also a catalyst

May 19, 2026

Community & Culture

Changing Futures, One Smile at a Time

Access to dental care can change a child’s future. That impact was on full display at Utah Tech University, where the dental hygiene clinic buzzed with energy as student clinicians welcomed young patients for a day dedicated to prevention, education, and brighter smiles. During its annual Children’s Dental Health Day on Jan. 31, Utah Tech’s

Lexi Hughs · May 17, 2026