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Take part in Moab’s wellbeing survey

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

Moab has participated in Utah State University’s Wellbeing Project since 2020. The project aims to provide cities and counties with data about their residents’ well-being; it does this through community surveys. The 2022…

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“Start Smart” allows students to eat when they’re hungry

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

Studies show that students benefit from regularly eating breakfast—their behavior, academic performance, and mental health improve. That’s why many schools offer free breakfast, with funding through programs from the U.S. Department of Agriculture…

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USU Moab’s new building to open April 1

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

On April 1, Utah State University will hold a ribbon-cutting for its new Moab campus. The event will include a tour, an opportunity to contribute to a USU Moab Community Scholarship fund, and…

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Science Moab talks to palentologist Josh Lively about ancient marine lizards

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

While dinosaur remains can be fragmented and hard to find, the remains of several reptile species from the Cretaceous Period (65-75 million years ago) are extremely abundant. Science Moab talked to Josh Lively,…

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Local GCHS graduate, Jenna Hawks, publishes vaping research

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

Jenna Hawks graduated from Grand County High School in 2020 and is a current student at Utah State University. Hawks recently published research concerning strategies on how to reduce the use of e-cigarettes…

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Seen Around Town: Pack it Out

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

Brixton Matthews of Moab joined a neighborhood litter pick-up event organized by local Marsha Marshall and inspired by the statewide “Pack It Out” campaign. Utah State University sponsored litter clean-up events around the…

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Celebrating the harvest: Youth Garden Project hosts fall festival

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

The Youth Garden Project is hosting its third annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Sept. 25, and invites the community to come enjoy music, food, games, crafts, contests and more. Gardeners can enter their…

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Free five-day celebration of local science: Moab Festival of Science features keynote on climate change.

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

The Moab Festival of Science returns this year for a celebration and showcase of local science based on the Colorado Plateau. The five-day festival will feature multiple speakers, hikes, and activities, with a…

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Q&A with new Parks, Recreation and Trails Director Annie McVay: McVay is two months into her job with the City of Moab

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

Each day is different at Annie McVay’s new job as Moab’s Parks, Recreation and Trails director, which she started on June 14, 2021. Her role oversees the management and development of all city…

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A team of mentors

Moab Sun News4 years ago4 years ago

The Moab Charter School invited community leaders to give pep talks to students beginning their school year on Aug. 20. Pictured from left to right: Moab City Recreation Sports Director Patrick Trim, WabiSabi…

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