Cosmo’s Corner: Adventures in Library Outreach
Cosmo the Library Cat reports on busy October events at Grand County Public Library — from the beloved Book Bike to bilingual storytime and some seriously groovy ukulele tunes.
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Student of the Month: Celebrating Oakley Ricks and Kelvin Rawson
Meet Oakley Ricks and Kelvin Rawson, our October Students of the Month, who exemplify excellence at Grand County High School through their dedication, creativity, and leadership.
Congrats to Aylah and Estelle, Margaret L. Hopkin Middle School Students of the Month!
Margaret L. Hopkin Middle School announced their choices for students of the month: Aylah Stocks-Dalton and Estelle Surkes!
Science Moab: Unearthing Tiny Mammals in Cisco’s Jurassic Past (listen to the podcast!)
Paleontologist Brian Davis uncovers rare Jurassic mammal fossils near Cisco, Utah—teeth, jaws, and clues to ancient ecosystems—shedding light on overlooked microhabitats and fossilization’s challenges.
Grand County High School Class of 1975 celebrates 50th reunion
Over 100 alumni in Grand County High School Class of 1975 came together in Moab on September 12-13 to celebrate their 50-year reunion.
Moab mountain bike team heads to state championship after racking up another win
The Red Devil mountain bike team secured their spot in the state championships with a first-place finish in Panguitch on Saturday.
Cosmo’s Corner: Teddy Bear TLC on Tuesday, Sept. 30
Bring your bruised stuffed animals to the Grand County Public Library on Tuesday, September 30. From 4 to 6 p.m., we will have a team of helpful “veterinarians” standing by with needle, thread, googly eyes and glue, ready to try and spiff up your friend!
Remains of Jamey Holyoak, missing since 2022, identified in San Juan County
Authorities have not released the location within San Juan County where the remains were discovered. The cause and manner of death have also not been made public, and officials have not said whether foul play is suspected. The sheriff’s office stated that the investigation is ongoing and no further details are currently available. “The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend our condolences to the Holyoak family at this time,” the agency said in a press release.
Moab Festival of Science Celebrates 10 Years of Free Community Learning
The Moab Festival of Science will mark its 10th anniversary this year with five days of free programming running September 17-21, continuing a decade-long tradition of bringing research science to the community.
Harvest Festival revives Grand County’s corn legacy on Sept. 20
“It’s incredible that 50 years later, we’re able to honor the history of agriculture in Grand County, and that this land is still being used to feed our community,” Jade Valdez, YGP’s coordinator, said. “It goes to show the hard work and dedication that has gone into sustaining Moab’s passion for local grown foods for so many generations.”