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Hogwarts comes to West Jordan

Feb 10, 2017 12:10PM ● By Bryan Scott

On Jan. 13, the Viridian Event Center hosted the fifth annual Harry Potter Yule Ball. This event gathers Harry Potter fans from all around the community to get a piece of the Harry Potter experience.

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A ‘strong mayor’ in West Jordan? Residents to determine city’s government form

Feb 10, 2017 11:59AM ● By Tori La Rue

West Jordan residents could allow future mayors more say in day-to-day city operations if a measure passes on the 2017 ballot.

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City snowplow drivers bolster safety through harsh weather

Feb 10, 2017 11:57AM ● By Tori La Rue

When heavy snow storms hit, there can be 50 to 70 West Jordan employees working on snow removal at a time, and Richard Smolik and Tim Peters were two of those assigned to 12-hour shifts on Christmas.

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Hot city council topics for 2017

Feb 10, 2017 11:51AM ● By Tori La Rue

West Jordan’s elected officials and administration discussed some of the most pressing issues in the city during their annual strategic planning session on Jan. 27.

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Applicants reveal high-density concept for 6 acres

Feb 10, 2017 11:46AM ● By Tori La Rue

A new high-density planned residential development may be heading to West Jordan near 9000 South and Redwood Road.

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Recycling in the valley made easier: steps and tips on using your green bin

Feb 08, 2017 04:22PM ● By Bryan Scott

For years, community members across the Salt Lake Valley have put out big green bins to symbolize they not only have waste to get rid of but recycled materials to send off to be reused.

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Trans-Jordan updates include future landfills, NUERA research projects, recycling goals

Jan 27, 2017 10:12AM ● By Bryan Scott

A garbage can and weekly curbside pickup are a given for most residents of the Salt Lake Valley. However, having a place for that garbage to go every week after pickup is much more complicated than rolling a can down the driveway.

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Head Over Heels

Jan 27, 2017 09:52AM ● By Bryan Scott

"If I’d married an unfeeling psychopath that wouldn’t be a problem, but my husband could be the spokesperson for the Hallmark channel."

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A New Way to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Jan 27, 2017 09:49AM ● By Bryan Scott

"We would carefully tear along the dotted lines, so as not to rip them, then stuff each envelope with pink and yellow hearts, that when combined, made a secret message? Then we would run around the neighborhood leaving our creations on the doorsteps of our friends and those we had a childhood crush on."

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Sculptor works to bring bronze memorial to Veterans Memorial Park

Dec 08, 2016 02:20PM ● By Tori La Rue

Sculptor Dan Snarr created a 12-foot statue that he’s hoping to bring to West Jordan to honor veterans in the community where he grew up.

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