Growing a Healthier Community
Utah State University’s 2024 Wellbeing Survey ranked Ivins as the second healthiest city among the 49 cities surveyed in the state. This summer the City created the Healthy Ivins Coalition,…
Is Our Wellbeing Well?
The results of Utah State University’s Wellbeing Survey for Ivins are now available. Ivins had the highest overall personal wellbeing average at 4.4 for cities in the rapid growth cluster.…
How Will the PGA Tour Impact Me?
Thanks to Councilmember Sharon Barton, there is now a dedicated link on the City’s website for information about the Black Desert Resort’s PGA Tour, happening from October 9th to 13th.…
“Ivins Inspired” Launching June 1st
Here are excerpts from information Ivins resident Tiffany Wynn sent me about an exciting new project, “Ivins Inspired.” It is designed for Ivins but was inspired by the “Carmel Cares”…
Police, Fire, EMS Update
Mayor Hart held a Public Safety Talkabout on Wednesday, April 24th. Our Police and Fire Chiefs gave an overview of where we are now with public safety and what they…
Ivins in Action
Have you wanted to get involved more in our community, but aren't sure how or what groups are out there? Good news! There is a new, small team of volunteers…
A Gift of Cottonwood Glory
At last night’s city council meeting Mayor Hart thanked Elizabeth Fortney for her generous donation to the city of her photograph on metal entitled, “Cottonwood Glory.” Elizabeth “Liz” Fortney is…
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…