Laura Giles

Pleasant Grove

Writer and Columnist at Daily Herald (Provo Utah)

Writer & Columnist@The Daily Herald, Curriculum Writer@Hope4Utah, Teacher@Alpine School District-- Opinions are my own.

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Articles

Tales From Utah Valley: Recognize, respond and refer to protect children

1 week ago | heraldextra.com | Laura Giles

Courtesy Jeremy HallLaura Giles April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness, educate ourselves and resolve to take action. Of course, we can do these things all year, but having a month dedicated to this important cause helps spread awareness and protect those who are the most vulnerable in our communities.
Tales From Utah Valley: The library is truly a magical place

2 weeks ago | heraldextra.com | Laura Giles

A “read” sign is displayed inside of the new Wasatch Elementary School library Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2024. Laura Giles Curtis Booker, Daily HeraldA "read" sign is displayed inside of the new Wasatch Elementary School library Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Tales From Utah Valley: Finding a great use for old denim

3 weeks ago | heraldextra.com | Laura Giles

Courtesy Jeremy HallLaura Giles If you have some old jeans laying around, there is something that you can use them for that will show support for victims, raise awareness and share the message that sexual assault will not be tolerated.
FinCEN Exempts All Entities Created in the U.S. From the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) | JD Supra

4 weeks ago | jdsupra.com | Alexander G Fung |Laura Giles |Diego Gutierrez |Diego Gutiérrez

On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an Alert stating that all entities created in the U.S.—including those previously known as “domestic reporting companies”—and their beneficial owners are exempt from the requirement to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to FinCEN.
Tales From Utah Valley: It’s time for springing

1 month ago | heraldextra.com | Laura Giles

Courtesy Jeremy HallLaura Giles Even though winter was pretty mild, it’s exciting that spring is here. We may still have some snowflakes here and there, but there will also be flowers and blossoms beginning to grow, seedlings popping up, green leaves and sunny days. We live in a perfect spot for enjoying spring. Here are just a few ideas.
Tales From Utah Valley: Making discoveries through family history

1 month ago | heraldextra.com | Laura Giles

1 / 2At the RootsTech 2025 Family Discovery Day, President Jeffrey R. Holland, left, joins Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Kathy, in the Salt Palace Convention Center on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Here, a video plays in the background about how Elder Andersen’s farm experiences helped him better understand how to follow Jesus Christ. Courtesy Intellectual Reserve, Inc.
Dear Utah campaign aims to prevent domestic abuse

1 month ago | heraldextra.com | Laura Giles

A new campaign aims at gathering stories about domestic abuse in an effort to show support for victims, spread awareness and educate the public about the seriousness and frequency of the problem. Dear Utah is a space where victims can share their stories of abuse, healing, survival and the need for help. The number of domestic abuse cases in Utah has been increasing, but only about one-fourth of residents believe domestic abuse to be a problem in the state, according to one study.
Tales From Utah Valley: It’s here! Women’s History Month

1 month ago | heraldextra.com | Laura Giles

1 / 3Another was Gertrude Simmons, also known as Zitkála-Šá, worked for the Indian Bureau in Utah. Courtesy Better Days 2020 Facebook page2 / 3Amy Brown Lyman worked with various organizations to help Utah women and children.
Treasury Announces Halt to CTA Enforcement—But Not Deadlines—for U.S. Citizens and Domestic Reporting Companies | JD Supra

1 month ago | jdsupra.com | Alexander G Fung |Laura Giles |Diego Gutierrez |Diego Gutiérrez

On March 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Treasury announced that it will suspend enforcement of penalties and fines related to beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) for U.S. citizens or domestic reporting companies or their beneficial owners. This announcement leaves the current reporting deadline of March 21, 2025, intact.
Tales From Utah Valley: It’s time to talk about eating disorders

1 month ago | heraldextra.com | Laura Giles

The time is now to talk about eating disorders. So reads a social media post this week from the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). As part of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, social media was flooded with information about these serious and deadly disorders that are affecting so many people, young and old. “Are you worried someone you care about may have an eating disorder?