🌱 Why Mapleton’s low-key growth is quietly drawing new Utah families

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Mapleton’s low-key growth is quietly drawing new Utah families

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Very warm, with a high of 102 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Hot, temps: high: 103, low: 61.
• Saturday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 100 and low of 65 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• 10 Utah Boomtowns Attracting New Residents And Businesses At Record Pace (takingthekids.com) — Mapleton is highlighted as a quieter Utah County boomtown that’s growing while working to preserve its rural charm, larger lots, and tree-filled neighborhoods. With quick commutes to Provo and Spanish Fork plus easy access to mountain trails and the Nebo Loop, it’s attracting families who want small-town calm without losing job access or outdoor adventure.
   

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📸 Around Mapleton

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Salem Hills Girls JV Soccer @ Cyprus →
  Cyprus High School, 8623 W 3000 S, Magna
  5:15 pm
• Girls Volleyball @ Cedar Valley
  Springville High Cedar Valley High School, 1389 Aviator Ave, Eagle Mountain, UT
  6:30 pm
• 2026 Chamber Night at SCERA Shell
  Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce SCERA SHELL THEATER: GATE 6 600 S 400 E, Orem, UT 84058
  7:00 pm

Friday August 7

• Football Blue & Gold Game
  Orem High Orem, UT 84097
  5:00 pm
• Red v Blue Football Game
  Springville High Springville, UT 84663
  6:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• Chill Act Event at the Salt Palace
  Therapy Animals of Utah Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City
  10:00 am
• St Mark's UPP Social 4-6 pm
  Therapy Animals of Utah 2459 W 300 N, Provo, UT 84601
  3:30 pm

Monday August 10

• Baseball vs American Heritage
  Merit College Preparatory Academy Springville, UT 84663
  4:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• Volleyball vs Pinnacle
  Merit College Preparatory Academy Springville, UT 84663
  4:00 pm
• Girls Soccer V vs Wasatch
  Springville High School, 1205 E 900 S, Springville, UT 84663
  7:00 pm
• Step It with Nicole →
  Stoic Fitness, 132 Volunteer Dr Ste 4, Spanish Fork
  8:00 pm

Wednesday August 12

• Baseball @ American Heritage
  Merit College Preparatory Academy Springville, UT 84663
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello Mapleton!
  We recently opened up our self-serve farm stand! Located at 900 S and Main Street, you will see it on the sidewalk :) We are open Mondays and… (Nextdoor Mapleton)

• TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Cleaning Associate in Spanish Fork. Apply here.
• Denny's Corporation posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager - Franchise in Spanish Fork. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mapleton here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Spanish Fork

• Find Top Summer Jobs Near Me in Elberta, UT (care.com)
• All 13 WPRA Circuit Standings, August 4, 2026 (barrelracing.com)
• Church Releases Instructional Videos for September Sunday Schedule Changes (churchofjesuschrist.org)

Springville

• Prep Scoreboard 8-6 (heraldextra.com)
• Truth in Taxation season: Here's where property tax raises are proposed in Utah County (heraldextra.com)
• 7 Best Custom Glass Wall Manufacturers for Homes & Offices (ccr-mag.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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