Too much of a good thing: High sewer fund cash balance raises questions

A rate decrease in sewer fees was discussed and then tabled after questions were raised regarding a large cash balance in the sewer fund, totaling more than one full year’s operating funds. Read More »

Ordinance passed to subdivide rural 1-acre lot

An ordinance narrowly passes to subdivide a rural 1-acre lot in West Jordan, with many neighbors speaking out on both sides of the issue. Read More »

Fiscal impact studies one way to evaluate November ballot initiative

Fiscal impact studies completed in 2005 and 2014 may be useful tools to evaluate the government change question appearing on the November 2017 ballot. Read More »

$10,000 donated to kick-off schoolwide book club

The McBride Foundation donates $10,000 to enhance 59-year-old library and sponsor schoolwide book club. Read More »

Recognizing challenges becomes first step to economic development in city

Lewis, Young, Robertson & Burningham was hired to perform an evaluation of West Jordan’s economy, which showed overall sales leakage and helped to identify areas where growth and additional “tools” are needed. Read More »

Teachers who go to the extreme

Teachers go to the extreme to help students in need—from using their bridal registry to provide coats for students to entering a boxing ring to collect canned goods. Read More »

The Viridian hosts concerts and ‘Discover Earth’ exhibit

Events at the Viridian include a free concert by Island Time II and a traveling exhibit, “Discover Earth.” Read More »

Teens gather for fifth annual anime convention

ToshoCON, a two-day anime convention for teens, was held in August at the West Jordan Library. Read More »

Toymaker, volunteer assistants construct, give away 85,000 wooden cars

A Taylorsville restaurant raises money for West Jordan toymaker and philanthropist. Read More »

First-generation cowgirl wins Miss Rodeo 2018

First-generation cowgirl, Carly Peercy, won the title of Miss Rodeo Utah 2018. Read More »