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🌱 Why Utah dropped its probe over posts about an Orem Kirkiversary cake.
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Hello Orem! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Utah dropped its probe over posts about an Orem Kirkiversary cake.
- How an Orem devotional challenged students to "change the world"
- Orem's Applebee's operator just won a major national honor
Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 74 and low of 52 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 52.
- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Utah Drops Doxing Investigation Into College Republicans (insidehighered.com) — A University of Utah investigation into two College Republicans, sparked by their posts about a student's "Happy Kirkiversary" cake marking Charlie Kirk's killing at Utah Valley University in Orem, has been dropped for lack of evidence. The dean apologized for the turmoil, and the case has prompted a review of how the school balances free speech with misconduct rules. 
• Sister Yee invites Utah Valley Institute students to be the Lord's hands in caring for those in need (deseret.com subscription) — Students at the Utah Valley Institute of Religion in Orem heard Sister Kristin M. Yee urge them to change the world through Jesus Christ during a Sunday devotional. She emphasized the power of baptismal and temple covenants and priesthood authority in their callings, inviting local young adults to see themselves as the Lord's hands in caring for those in need.
• Apple Mountain LLC leaders named 2026 IFA Franchisees of the Year (utahbusiness.com) — Apple Mountain LLC, which operates the Applebee's in Orem along with 10 other locations, has been named 2026 Franchisees of the Year by the International Franchise Association. The Murray-based company credits its team members and community focus, highlighting recent restaurant upgrades, new technology, and local partnerships that could shape the dining experience for Orem guests.
📸 Around Orem
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Orem
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★ Featured events ★
- The Casino-fication of America →
Utah Valley University, 800 West University Parkway, Orem
11:00 am
Thursday September 24
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Other local events
- MS Girls Volleyball @ Independence
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, 15327 S Noell Nelson Dr, Bluffdale
4:00 pm - MS Boys Soccer vs Independence
Karl Maeser Preparatory Academy, 320 W 600 S St, Lindon
4:00 pm - MS Cross Country @ Freedom
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, 900 N 700 W, Provo
4:30 pm - X Country Away @ Viewpoint
Viewpoint Middle School, 211 W Traverse Terrace Dr, Lehi
5:00 pm - Cross Country Meet @ OREM JR.
Orem Jr High Orem, UT 84057
5:00 pm - HS Boys Volleyball vs Maeser Varsity
Karl Maeser Preparatory Academy, 320 W 600 S St, Lindon
5:30 pm - Freshman Football : Timpanogos @ Deer Creek
Timpanogos High Orem, UT 84057
6:00 pm - HS Girls Soccer vs UMA-CW
Karl Maeser Preparatory Academy, 320 W 600 S St, Lindon
4:00 pm - Fizzy Fun Hangout →
Lumen Scholar Institute, 1353 W 760 N, Orem
10:30 am - Candle making at Bru →
Bru Drink Shoppe, 495 West University Parkway, Orem
6:30 pm - Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
Dillard's, 543 E University Pkwy, Orem
10:00 am
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Thursday October 8
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💬 Chatter
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- Hi everyone!
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Found on September 19, 2026 in Provo, UT 84601 near Near west Provo ut Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder,… (Nextdoor Sharon)
- Easterseals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain Brand posted a job opening for Production Associate in Orem. Apply here.
- Burger King posted a job opening for Crew Member in Orem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orem here.
🗞 Nearby News
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-- The Patch AM Team
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