🌱 How SUU’s 20–4 season still shapes Cedar City basketball pride
Cedar City, Utah Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Cedar City! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How SUU’s 20–4 season still shapes Cedar City basketball pride
- See Cedar City’s spring glow after record rain and snowfall.
- See why Cedar City ranks among America’s best small startup cities
Also on today's calendar: MicroMania Midget Wrestling: Cedar City, UT at Blackbird Bar and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a polar bear in the jungle ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 61 and low of 34 degrees.
- Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 67, low: 44.
- Saturday: Windy; an afternoon shower, with a high of 65 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Big Sky Stories: Thunderbirds Set the Standard in 2020-21 (ironcountytoday.com) — Cedar City hoops fans get a nostalgic look back at Southern Utah University’s remarkable 2020–21 men’s basketball season, when the Thunderbirds went 20–4 and captured the Big Sky regular-season title. The story highlights star players, an undefeated 14–0 home record at the America First Event Center, and how that championship run now serves as a blueprint as SUU prepares to rejoin the Big Sky. 
2. 3 Easy Spring Activities for Kids That Actually Work (890kdxu.com) — Cedar City is looking especially stunning this spring after record rain and snowfall, with local photos showing off just how green and vibrant the area is right now. If your kids are bouncing off the walls, the piece also shares three easy, low-cost outdoor activities perfect for Southern Utah families to enjoy in this gorgeous weather.
3. St. George best small city for starting a business, study says (thespectrum.com) — Cedar City just ranked No. 6 in the nation among small cities for starting a business, according to a new WalletHub study. While St. George took the top spot, Cedar City’s strong showing highlights Utah’s growing reputation as a startup-friendly state with favorable costs, resources, and business growth.
4. Utah officials send notices on voter record privacy changes under new law (kjzz.com) — State officials are mailing Cedar City residents notices about a new Utah law that will soon make most voter registration records public unless individuals opt for extra protection. The change, effective May 25, 2026, could expose names, addresses, party affiliation, and voting history, while still shielding sensitive data like birthdates and Social Security numbers. Eligible at-risk residents can apply for stronger privacy through their county clerk.
📸 Around Cedar City
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Richfield JV Softball @ Canyon View
Canyon View High School, 166 W 1925 N, Cedar City
5:30 pm
Thursday April 23
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Other local events
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B-Volleyball @ Dixie
Dixie High School , 350 E 700 S , St. George
7:00 pm -
MicroMania Midget Wrestling: Cedar City, UT at Blackbird Bar
BlackBird Bar , 90 W Hoover Ave , Cedar City
7:00 pm -
G-Lacrosse vs Uintah
Cedar High School , 703 W 600 S , Cedar City
5:00 pm -
B-Lacrosse @ Cedar Valley
Cedar Valley High School , 1389 Aviator Ave , Eagle Mountain
6:00 pm -
Softball @ Snow Canyon
Snow Canyon High School , 1385 N 2400 W , St. George
7:00 pm -
B-Soccer @ Dixie
Dixie High School , 350 E 700 S , St. George
7:30 pm -
DC Pub & Grill
DC Pub & Grill , 650 S Main St , Cedar City
8:00 pm
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
📣 Cedar City Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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American Legion Family Day
Main Street Park , 200 N Main St , Cedar City
12:00 pm -
Tarot 101 - Beltane | Wands and Cups
Bookdom Apothecary , 1579 N Main St STE 110 , Cedar City
6:00 pm -
Boys' Lacrosse @ Cedar
Cedar High School , 703 W 600 S , Cedar City
4:00 pm -
Girls' Lacrosse Alta @ CV
Canyon View High School , 166 W 1925 N , Cedar City
4:00 pm
Saturday April 25
Sunday April 26
Wednesday April 29
Saturday May 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone have leads for an assembly line job?
My son needs a job! We already went to express and they don't have anything. (Nextdoor Knoll St) - Free bricks and pads!
By the Fire Hydrant, 637 S. 400 East Cedar City. Come and get 'um before the E.T. aliens take them!!! 1 (Nextdoor Cedar South East)
- Southern Utah University posted a job opening for Lecturer of Accounting or Assistant Professor of Accounting in Cedar City. Apply here.
- Applebee's - Apple Mountain posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Cedar City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cedar City here.
Ok Cedar City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: LOST (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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