From 'Tarzan' to 'Cats' — Musicals step out at Tuacahn's red rock cliffs
Tuacahn's 2010 season brought 'Tarzan' and 'Cats' to the red-rock amphitheater.
ArtsTuacahnRead at Deseret News ↗
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Ivins in the News: the 2010s
34 stories and 43 brief mentions of Ivins in the news during the 2010s, each linked to the original.
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2010
Tuacahn celebrates 15th anniversary with impressive summer season
Tuacahn marked its 15th anniversary with its 2010 summer season.
ArtsMilestonesTuacahnRead at KSL ↗
About Utah: Tuacahn born of a dream
A column tracing Tuacahn's origins to playwright Doug Stewart's long-held dream for the canyon.
ArtsTuacahnRead at Deseret News ↗
10 brief mentions of Ivins in 2010
- Jan. 27, 2010 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 6 ↗ — “Our main clientele include mostly tourists and spa goers, said Cherie Stoddard, owner and manager of Gallery 873, 873 Coyote Gulch Court in Ivins.”
- Feb. 11, 2010 · Southern Utah University Student Newspapers p. 4 ↗
- March 3, 2010 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 2 ↗ — “Jonathan Roripaugh, a sophomore integrated studies major from Ivins, is a library employee and said he goes hungry the last week of the month and is not aware of the student pantry.”
- March 3, 2010 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 12 ↗ — “Jessica Harward, a sophomore EMS major from Ivins, said she would give up candy if she observed Lent.”
- March 17, 2010 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 12 ↗
- March 24, 2010 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 7 ↗ — “It Actor James Royce Edgional theaters in America, was awarded the 1992 wards, from Los Angeles, Disney chose our theater will be playing the lead role here in Ivins, Utah." Tony Award for Best Musical.”
- April 7, 2010 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 7 ↗ — “Brodie Perry, a freshman music major from Ivins, recently moved to St.”
- Sept. 29, 2010 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 10 ↗ — “ton then had to figure out can expect a week to reThat's the main who was her and membered if they get ina asking Brady Ence, sophomore communication major from Ivins, models the difference in dress between high school and college homecoming for guys.”
- Oct. 14, 2010 · Southern Utah University Student Newspapers p. 7 ↗ — “Students from Tuacahn High Jones, who died two years ago, School in Ivins performed a large the to group scene from Shakespeares competition suggested Festival Founder play, Julius Caesar and were judged Shakespearean Fred Adams.”
- Oct. 27, 2010 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 1 ↗ — “come together and try to solve world issues, said DSC Democrat president Margaret Uriel, a sophomore general education major from Ivins.”
2011
Tuacahn attracts thousands to see Ariel
'The Little Mermaid' drew record-breaking crowds to Tuacahn Amphitheatre.
ArtsTuacahnRead at KSL ↗
Aging veterans get new nursing homes in Payson, Ivins
Federal funding came through for two new state veterans nursing homes, one in Payson and one in Ivins.
Town governmentPeople & familiesRead at KSL ↗
7 brief mentions of Ivins in 2011
- Jan. 19, 2011 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 7 ↗ — “Junior theater major Trevor Hunt, from Ivins, said he would have to agree.”
- Jan. 26, 2011 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 1 ↗ — “Courtney Greenleaf, a junior communication major from Ivins, does web design for die college bookstore, and she was die initial designer of die new page.”
- Jan. 26, 2011 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 9 ↗ — “In support of the bands Ivins resident Lesa Cogbum, salesperson of M & S Turquoise, said the bands have helped the health of her friend, who had difficulty walking.”
- Feb. 2, 2011 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 3 ↗ — “Textbook Supervisor Claudia West, a veteran with DSC, said the bookstore performed as many transactions as the population of the cities of Santa Clara and Ivins combined.”
- Feb. 16, 2011 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 8 ↗ — “400 East St., and the Unit)' Park Recreation Center, 400 S 300 West in Ivins.”
- Feb. 23, 2011 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 8 ↗ — “Trevors teclmique in both ballet and tap has improved in the past two school thei can out J F ofl are jail' tlur for mil Trevor Hunt, a sophomore 73 gre integrated studies major from Ivins, polishes his ballet leaps after class.”
- Oct. 19, 2011 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 4 ↗ — “She is always really encouraging to everyone and never complaining or anything like that, said teammate Jenecee Powell, a junior nursing major from Ivins.”
2012
Ivins residents, contractors at odds about subdivision rule change
Residents of an upscale Ivins subdivision clashed with contractors over a rule change on roof pitch for new homes.
Growth & developmentRead at KSL ↗
Tuacahn begins fundraising for expansion
Tuacahn launched a $2.6 million fundraising campaign to expand for growing audiences and enrollment at Tuacahn High School.
SchoolsTuacahnRead at KSL ↗
Read Today rewards students with Tuacahn
Southern Utah students whose reading improved dramatically earned a private Tuacahn performance as a reward.
SchoolsTuacahnRead at KSL ↗
'Aladdin' breaking box office records at Tuacahn
Tuacahn's production of 'Aladdin' broke the amphitheater's box office records.
ArtsTuacahnRead at KSL ↗
5 brief mentions of Ivins in 2012
- March 7, 2012 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 10 ↗
- March 21, 2012 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 8 ↗ — “It needs to be simple and classy, said Seth Weinheimer, a sophomore business major from Ivins.”
- March 28, 2012 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 6 ↗ — “mrow studies major from Ivins, said that the four years he has known Bryant have taught him BY AMANDA JACOBS Staff Writer The choice between two worlds is never easy, but one DSC student seems to have made the right decision.”
- April 18, 2012 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 4 ↗ — “A Ence, a sophomore biology major from Ivins, found his passion for wakeboarding when his uncle Jon took him and his brother Brady out on 8 the lake his freshman year in high school.”
- Sept. 20, 2012 · Southern Utah University Student Newspapers p. 9 ↗ — “, but if public By KEITH IIOWELL whowellssuunews com John Iback, the Outdoor Recreation Director at Red Mountain Resort in Ivins, spoke on commercial recreation companies using public lands at this weeks Outdoor Education Series.”
2013
Losing big in Ivins, Utah
A feature on The Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge in Ivins, the flagship weight-loss spa tied to the TV show.
People & familiesRead at Deseret News ↗
New veterans home opens in Ivins
Hundreds of veterans and their families lined the streets for the opening of the new $19 million state veterans home in Ivins.
Town governmentMilestonesPeople & familiesRead at Fox 13 ↗
Tuacahn brings 'Mary Poppins' to the southern Utah stage
Tuacahn brought 'Mary Poppins' to its outdoor amphitheater in Ivins.
ArtsTuacahnRead at Deseret News ↗
1 brief mention of Ivins in 2013
- Nov. 6, 2013 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 3 ↗ — “Bri Trotter, a senior communication major from Ivins, attended the game to watch her brother and boyfriend play.”
2014
Ivins items on page 5
Page 5 of the Dixie State University Student Newspapers carried several items about Ivins and its residents. Topics included parks and recreation and ward and church activities.
“100 East in Ivins, is a shortcut up to the prize of the Red Mountain Trail.” (scanned page text; may contain OCR errors)
Community lifeParks & outdoorsRead the original page ↗
4 brief mentions of Ivins in 2014
- Feb. 5, 2014 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 6 ↗
- Feb. 26, 2014 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 6 ↗ — “The Petrified Dunes at Snow Canyon in Ivins are ready to be climbed.”
- April 2, 2014 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 2 ↗ — “For a student to be nominated for an award, he or she needs to be involved in school activities and take opportunities to be a leader, said Derek Baker, a sophomore general education major from Ivins.”
- Oct. 8, 2014 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 2 ↗
2015
Matching 'the majesty': Tuacahn Amphitheatre seeks to 'inspire creativity and greatness'
A look at Tuacahn's 20 years of shows in Ivins and the center's stated mission.
ArtsMilestonesTuacahnRead at Deseret News ↗
Video shows military family reunion on Tuacahn stage
Tuacahn staff arranged a surprise on-stage reunion for a military family apart for months.
People & familiesTuacahnRead at KSL ↗
4 brief mentions of Ivins in 2015
- Jan. 8, 2015 · Southern Utah University Student Newspapers p. 7 ↗ — “Check out the varied talents at the Tuacahn also try their hand at ice skating, snowmobiling, Center for the Arts in Ivins.”
- Jan. 21, 2015 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 3 ↗ — “Club president Rosalee Hafen, a sophomore psychology major from Ivins, said safety is important.”
- Sept. 9, 2015 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 7 ↗ — “Todd Smith, a senior biology major from Ivins, received his associate degree through the success academy before graduating high school.”
- Oct. 21, 2015 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 2 ↗
2016
Construction starts for medical school set to open fall 2017 in Ivins
Construction began on Utah's second medical school, a Rocky Vista University campus planned to open in Ivins in fall 2017.
Growth & developmentSchoolsRead at KSL ↗
Street Painting Festival To Draw Thousands This Weekend
The Kayenta Street Painting Festival returned to Ivins, with artists turning sidewalks into chalk art.
ArtsRead at ABC4 ↗
Tuacahn's summer musical lineup to include flying, flooding and family fun
Tuacahn's 2016 summer lineup featured 'Peter Pan,' 'Tarzan' and 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.'
ArtsTuacahnRead at Deseret News ↗
Cowboys From Around The World Ride Bulls In Tuacahn
Bull riders from around the world competed in an event at the Tuacahn Center for the Arts.
SportsTuacahnRead at Utah Public Radio ↗
Tuacahn launches New Works Festival Oct. 7
Tuacahn held its first New Works Festival, staging new musicals in development.
ArtsTuacahnRead at Deseret News ↗
New Tuacahn Arts Center to open doors Friday
Tuacahn's new arts center building was scheduled to open with a ribbon-cutting and open house.
ArtsTuacahnRead at Deseret News ↗
1 brief mention of Ivins in 2016
2017
2017 Tuacahn season features 'Shrek,' 'Mamma Mia' and 'Newsies'
Tuacahn's 2017 season, its 22nd, featured 'Shrek the Musical,' 'Newsies' and 'Mamma Mia!'
ArtsTuacahnRead at Deseret News ↗
New medical school opens in Ivins
Rocky Vista University's new osteopathic medical school opened in Ivins, which reports called the state's second medical school.
MilestonesSchoolsRead at ABC4 ↗
Bedridden woman dies in Ivins house fire
A Christmas Eve house fire in Ivins killed a bedridden elderly woman.
Public safetyRead at Deseret News ↗
6 brief mentions of Ivins in 2017
- Jan. 13, 2017 · Southern Utah University Student Newspapers p. 9 ↗ — “George and student at Utah Valley University, reaches the top of Red Mountain of Ivins in Snow Canyon and looks down into Washington County after leaping over large cracks in the rocks of the mountain.”
- Jan. 18, 2017 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 7 ↗ — “Braxton Kunde, a sophomore business administration major from Ivins, was attending the art exhibit with other students in the DSU honors progam.”
- Feb. 8, 2017 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 1 ↗ — “Hayden Michael Gray, of Ivins, was arrested Jan.”
- March 3, 2017 · Southern Utah University Student Newspapers p. 11 ↗ — “- KENDRA PERKINS UNIVERSITY JOURNAL Chris Perkins, a local resident, stands at the mouth of Scout Cave looking out at the view of Ivins, Snow Canyon State Park and the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve.”
- April 5, 2017 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 1 ↗ — “Jake Walter, a junior biology major from Ivins, is in the lab every weekday for about an hour each time.”
- April 7, 2017 · Southern Utah University Student Newspapers p. 1 ↗
2018
Santa Clara-Ivins police come upon valuable sports collection, ask who owns it
Santa Clara-Ivins police asked for help finding the owner of a valuable sports memorabilia collection they had come across.
Public safetyRead at KSL ↗
Police warnings continue after 33 car burglaries in 2 days in Ivins
Police issued warnings after 33 vehicle burglaries in two days in Ivins, which they linked to three juveniles.
Public safetyRead at KSL ↗
Large bobcat captured, relocated from Ivins neighborhood
Wildlife officers captured and relocated a large bobcat seen walking through an Ivins neighborhood in daylight.
Parks & outdoorsRead at KSL ↗
Controlled burn in Ivins escalates to brush fire
A wind shift turned a controlled burn in Ivins into a brush fire.
Public safetyWeatherRead at Fox 13 ↗
The Clean Cut: Lights! Camera! Red rocks! New documentary celebrates Tuacahn
A new documentary celebrated Tuacahn and the red-rock setting that inspired its amphitheater.
ArtsTuacahnRead at Deseret News ↗
New program helping kids prepare to become doctors
A new program in Ivins aimed to start preparing young students for careers in medicine.
SchoolsRead at ABC4 ↗
Ivins residents prepare for extensive fight against planned 113-acre resort
Ivins residents organized to fight a planned 113-acre resort development.
Town governmentGrowth & developmentRead at KSL ↗
Fire destroys Ivins home, leaves woman in critical condition
A house fire in Ivins left a woman critically injured and a family displaced.
Public safetyRead at KSL ↗
4 brief mentions of Ivins in 2018
- March 28, 2018 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 2 ↗ — “Miriah Elliott, a city council member in Ivins, walked alongside her children as she gripped her stroller handle and held a sign advocating for gun reform.”
- April 4, 2018 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 2 ↗ — “Gwyn Gable, a senior music major from Ivins, agrees with Scott in that the administration has wrongly terminated the professors.”
- Sept. 12, 2018 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 6 ↗
- Oct. 3, 2018 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 4 ↗
2019
Link: Ivins Night Sky Initiative
Fox 13 pointed viewers to the Ivins night sky initiative for more information.
Town governmentParks & outdoorsRead at Fox 13 ↗
Ivins aims to improve health, safety with new outdoor lighting ordinance
Ivins adopted a new outdoor lighting ordinance aimed at health and safety; the local osteopathic college was studying whether the rules could be applied to existing lights.
Town governmentRead at Deseret News ↗
1 brief mention of Ivins in 2019
- Jan. 23, 2019 · Dixie State University Student Newspapers p. 6 ↗ — “said Spencer Sadler, a junior criminal justice major from Ivins.”
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How this archive works. Every entry links to the original: scanned newspaper pages at Utah Digital Newspapers (J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah) or the publisher's own website. Summaries are written by LoveIvins, not copied from the articles; the short quotes come from the library's scanned page text, which can contain OCR errors. Stories are items about Ivins or its people; mentions are pages where Ivins appears in passing (a visitor "of Ivins," a family note), indexed so you can find them. Ivins wasn't settled until 1922, so the earliest entries cover the Santa Clara Bench irrigation project that made the town possible. This is an unofficial community archive and isn't affiliated with any newspaper or with Ivins City. Know of a story we missed? Tell us.