🌱 Why is Ivins again at the center of a Netflix true‑crime?

Hey there, Ivins! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why is Ivins again at the center of a Netflix true‑crime?
• Which rising PGA star is teeing off in Ivins today?

Also on today's calendar: October Saturday Field Trip #1: White Throated Swift Watch and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 94, low: 65.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 95 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• How Southern Utah Became Tied To A Child Abuse Case (newsradio1310.com) — Ivins is back in the national spotlight as a new Netflix documentary revisits the Jodi Hildebrandt and Ruby Franke child abuse case centered in an Ivins mansion. The film contrasts Southern Utah's stunning scenery with the disturbing crimes, leaving many locals frustrated and exhausted that their quiet community is again tied to such a dark story.
   

• Presidents Cup star Koivun set for encore this week at PGA Tour event in Utah (miamiherald.com) — A major pro golf spotlight is on Ivins this week as the Bank of Utah Championship tees off at Black Desert Resort, featuring rising Presidents Cup star Jackson Koivun. Locals can expect a more relaxed atmosphere than international team play, but still high‑level competition and likely low scores on the scenic course that's drawing national attention to Ivins.
   

📸 Around Ivins

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ivins

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Bank of Utah Championship - Saturday →
  Black Desert Resort, 1500 E Black Desert Dr, Ivins
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• October Saturday Field Trip #1: White Throated Swift Watch →
  Snow Canyon State Park, 340 Snow Canyon Drive, Ivins
  5:15 pm
Saturday October 24
• Mesquite Cafe Blues Band at Ice Box Grill →
  Ice Box Grill, 27 N 200 E, Ivins
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 28
• Wednesday Bird Walk: Fire Lake Park (Ivins Reservoir) →
  Fire Lake Park, Ivins
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• JV Girls Soccer Game - SCHS vs. Crimson Cliffs
  Football Field @SCHS
  5:30 pm
• Bank of Utah Championship →
  Black Desert Resort, 1500 E Black Desert Dr, Ivins
  6:00 pm
• Varsity Girls Soccer Game - SCHS vs. Crimson Cliffs (Senior Night)
  Football Field @SCHS
  7:30 pm
Friday October 2
• SoUAnime →
  Courtyard by Marriott St. George, St. George
• Golf Course Closed for Overseed →
  Bloomington Country Club, 3174 South Bloomington Drive East, St. George
  7:00 am
• 2027 Health First Broker Education Days - St. George Session →
  The Mathis - Weddings & Events, 76 East Tabernacle Street, St. George
  8:30 am
• Football @ Desert Hills
  Pine View High Saint George, UT 84790
  7:00 pm
• Varsity Football Game - SCHS vs. Hurricane
  Football Game @SCHS
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello Ivins neighbors, especially around Heritage Estates.
  Does this cat look familiar to anyone? She showed up a few months ago and never left. I have 3 indoor cats already and have one who someone left… (Nextdoor Heritage Estates)
• She probably got left or dumped?
  Can't you take it in to be yours? (Sounds like it is yours). Problem is leaving it out without being spade or neutered, there will be unwanted… (Nextdoor SW Ivins)

• CoralTree Hospitality Group posted a job opening for Accounts Receivable Manager in Ivins. Apply here.
• Troon posted a job opening for Line Cook | Golf Course Restaurants in Ivins. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ivins here.

🗞 Nearby News

Santa Clara

• Notice of Public Meeting: South Village @ Black Desert Partial Plat Amendment – October 8, 2026 (santaclarautah.gov)

Washington

• Middle Eastern woman speaks about Christian discrimination, charity during 'shoebox' event in Washington (stgeorgeutah.com)
• Police: Search of Southern Utah home uncovers 19 firearms, drugs after deputies gain access to gun safe (stgeorgeutah.com)
• Man and 1-year-old child rescued after 80-foot fall in Virgin River Gorge (ktnv.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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