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Orem, Utah Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Orem! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What did students propose to untangle Orem’s toughest traffic chokepoints?
- How a 2025 Orem vigil fits into rising political violence
- How an Orem credit professional earned a hard-won national certification
Also on today's calendar: Wizard Of Oz and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Who is taller, Mr Bigger or Mr Bigger's son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 62 and low of 40 degrees.
- Thursday: Periods of sun, temps: high: 59, low: 41.
- Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 66 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Yes We Can-oe: USU Engineering Students Take Top Honors at 2026 ASCE Concrete Canoe Competition (usu.edu) — Engineering students recently tackled how to fix traffic problems in Orem proposing changes to railroad corridors to improve safety and flow. Their work was part of Utah State University’s strong showing at a regional civil engineering competition, where teams also excelled in concrete canoe, steel bridge, and other technical events that could shape future infrastructure careers in our state. 
2. Why violence against the political right appears to be growing (csmonitor.com subscription) — Residents may recall the 2025 vigil in Orem for conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University. This broader piece examines a recent rise in politically motivated attacks, including multiple attempts on Donald Trump, and explores how experts classify and understand political violence across the spectrum.
3. Perseverance through hardships: One creditor's journey towards the CBA (nacm.org) — An Orem-based credit coordinator at Clyde Companies recently earned her Credit Business Associate designation, highlighting the professional growth happening right here in town. She describes how rigorous coursework, community support, and personal loss shaped her journey, and how the credential boosted her confidence and connection to the wider credit industry.
4. Jimmy Kimmel hits back after Trump's call for firing over ‘widow' joke (unionleader.com) — Orem gets a brief but serious mention as the site of a past fatal shooting at Utah Valley University, used here as background in a national story about Jimmy Kimmel’s clash with Donald and Melania Trump over a controversial joke. The piece mainly follows their back-and-forth statements and Kimmel’s on-air response about political rhetoric and comedy.
5. Lindon Utah Temple to be dedicated Sunday (gephardtdaily.com) — Orem residents in the Lindon temple district may want to note that the new Lindon Utah Temple will be dedicated this Sunday at 11 a.m., with the service broadcast to local congregations. The article also confirms that the Orem Utah Temple is among the state’s currently operating temples, alongside several others under construction or renovation.
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★ Featured events ★
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Utah Concealed Carry Permit - Orem →
Hampton Inn & Suites Orem, 851 W 1250 S, Orem
6:00 pm
Wednesday April 29
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Other local events
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PACK: Spikeball Tournament
Timpanogos High School, 1450 N 200 E, Orem
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Wizard Of Oz →
The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater, 401 S Pleasant Grove Blvd, Pleasant Grove
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Man Park April 2026 →
We Geek Together, 1200 Towne Centre Blvd #2090, Provo
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Open Studio/ KinderARTen — Neighborhood Art Center →
Neighborhood Art Center, 1200 Towne Centre Blvd suite #2108, Provo
10:00 am -
Girls LAX (JV/V): Uintah @ Timpanogos
Timpanogos High School, 1450 N 200 E, Orem
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Open Studio — Neighborhood Art Center →
Neighborhood Art Center, 1200 Towne Centre Blvd suite #2108, Provo
12:00 pm -
Band/Orchestra Concert (Auditorium)
Timpanogos High School, 1450 N 200 E, Orem
7:00 pm
Wednesday April 29
Thursday April 30
Friday May 1
Saturday May 2
Monday May 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Provo City School District High School Art Show →
Provo City Library at Academy Square, 550 N University Ave, Provo
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PACK: Spikeball Tournament
Timpanogos High School, 1450 N 200 E, Orem
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Lakeview Performing Arts Concert (Choir, Band, Orchestra)
Lakeview Elementary School Provo, UT 84601
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Winter Musical
Canyon View Jr High Orem, UT 84097
7:00 pm
Wednesday April 29
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: His son; he's just a little Bigger. (Thank you Joe Y. for sending it in!)
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