How Can Something So Foul Look So Good?
Please join us for a “Talkabout” on Wednesday, February 21st, 7:00 P.M., at Rocky Vista University. This one focuses on Water. Yes, again. Water. We’ve got a lot to figure…
Let’s Meet. Better Yet, Let’s Talk
It has been a custom for Ivins residents to meet together annually near the beginning of each year to discuss the past year and the year ahead in the mayor's…
Citizen Request… Not Citizen Arrest
I saw a post on nextdoor yesterday saying, "Whoever was responsible for getting the extra stop signs put up on Kayenta… thank you!" I thought this was a good opportunity…
Ivins Youth Council at State Capitol
The Ivins Youth Council attended the opening of the 2024 State Legislative session. This two-day event at the State Capitol started with a discussion with Senator Don Ipson at the…
Is The Reservoir Plan All Wet?
The Washington County Water Conservancy District (WCWCD) started construction on a reservoir near Toquerville in November. Dry Wash Reservoir in Ivins and Graveyard Wash Reservoir in Santa Clara should be…
Saturday Night Favor
Over the past few years, the State Legislature has passed legislation limiting our ability to control development in our community. And it looks like they plan to keep doing that…
Developers With Seeger Syndrome
Developers in Ivins have the Seeger Syndrome. For Pete’s sake, they’re hammering in the morning! They’re hammering in the evening! They’re hammering all over this city! Ivins issued 100 to…
We Should Be Seen… But Not Heard!
The expression “children should be seen and not heard” is an old English proverb. It wasn’t just a saying. They meant it. Children could be present but should not speak,…
City Council Candidate Forums
Ah, fond memories. How time flies. When I ran for City Council in 2021 a group of Ivins residents put together two candidate forums that were held a couple of…
Shooting For A Four-Star General Plan
A general plan exists to guide decisions about how Ivins should grow, based on our community vision, priorities, and values. It’s important. Really important. Our current plan dates back to…