Ben Dalton

Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are on the table. To understand what’s at stake, we need to look not just at today’s negotiations but also at the long and tangled history behind these two countries. Candace Rondeaux and Ben Dalton explain on Democracy Deciphered, a New America podcast, how we got here and what it means for the talks unfolding now.

We are proud to announce that Mrs. Tyree Baird, a dedi­cated sixth grade teacher at Kanab El­ementary School, has been named Science Teacher of the Year by the Utah Science Teaching Associa­tion. This prestigious honor recognizes Mrs. Baird’s outstanding contributions to sci­ence education and her unwavering com­mitment to student learning.She will be formally recognized at the UtSTA Annual Con­ference on September 19, where educators from across the state will celebrate her achievement.On behal

We are proud to share that Kane Coun­ty School District has received a $500,000 grant made possible through the gener­ous support of The Policy Project and the Utah Legislature. This funding has en­abled the construction and operation of Teen Centers in our schools. Teen Centers are now open at Valley High School, Kanab High School, Kanab Middle School, and Big Water School. These dedi­cated spaces provide students with access to food pantries, laun­dry facilities, hygiene supplies, and support­

On November 11, 2025, Kane County School District hon­ored veterans through meaningful programs at Kanab Elementary, Kanab Middle, Kanab High, Valley Elemen­tary, Valley High, Big Water School and Lake Powell School. Each school celebrated ser­vice and sacrifice with student-led tributes, music and solemn tra­ditions.Kanab Elementary: A Standalone Tribute of GratitudeKanab Elementary held its own Veterans Day assembly, offering a warm and personal tribute to local vet­erans. The program included

The Kane County School District host­ed its ninth annual Christmas Card Con­test, inviting elementary students from across the district to showcase their cre­ativity through origi­nal designs. Each year, the winning art­work is featured on the district’s Christ­mas card, which is shared with all our employees and with districts throughout the state. We ex­tend our gratitude to Quality Printing for generously providing the printing at no cost to the district. This year’s winning design was create

The Mountain Plains Adult Education Asso­ciation (MPAEA) has officially named Eliza­beth “Libby” Button as the Utah recipient of the Award of Excel­lence, honoring her transformative impact on adult education within the region.The Award of Excel­lence, formerly known as the Award of Com­mendation, is a sin­gular honor reserved for individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of adult education at the state or local level. Only one educator per state is selected for the

The Kane Coun­ty School District (KCSD) will hold its official budget hear­ing for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) to adopt the district budget for the upcoming school year.Hearing details:Date: June 23Time: 6 p.m.Location: Kanab Center Board Room 20 N 100 EThe public is wel­come to attend and offer comments. Dur­ing the hearing, a presentation will be provided to explain budget comparisons across FY25, FY26 and the proposed FY27 budget. Tax rate highlights: • No Tax Increases: The Kane County School Di