Rod Boam

Utah

General Assignment and Features Reporter at Cache Valley Daily

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Cache Valley churches announce Easter services

1 week ago | cachevalleydaily.com | Rod Boam

LOGAN - Churches in Cache Valley are getting ready to celebrate Easter, one of Christianity's more holy days of the year. Easter is celebrated to commemorate the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Most of the information compiled for these churches came from their websites. There are several locations where families and individuals can take part in Easter service throughout the Cache Valley area. Here are some of the times and locations:Alpine Church located at 395 S.
United Way of Northern Utah receives $25,000 grant

1 week ago | cachevalleydaily.com | Rod Boam

LOGAN - D.L. Evans Bank awarded United Way of Northern Utah $25,000 last Thursday, April 10 to help with the organization’s community programs. The bank is located at 944 S. Hwy 89. The money was part of $279,000 in grants distributed to other community charities in the region. David Mumm, bank V.P and branch manager and commercial loan officer, presented the check to United Way.
Traveling north this summer? The bowling ball keeps rolling in Preston’s Pop'N Pin Lanes

1 week ago | stgeorgeutah.com | Rod Boam

The bowling balls keep rolling down at Pop'N Pins Lanes located at 411 U.S. 91 in Preston, Idaho. Built in 1960, it has provided entertainment for people in and out of Franklin County since then. Roughly 110 miles north of Salt Lake City, most people at 75 years old are retired, but Delra Talbot and his wife Dawna own and operate the bowling alley, a place people can go to have fun. “It’s been a real pleasure running this bowling alley. You meet a lot of good people,” he said.
Preston native Jared Hess makes A Minecraft Movie a mega hit

2 weeks ago | cachevalleydaily.com | Rod Boam

PRESTON - Jared Hess, a native of Preston, recently directed a new mind-blowing movie, A Minecraft Movie, which has taken the world by storm. Hess, co-director of Napoleon Dynamite with his wife Jerusha, originally hit it big with the movie mostly staring friends and places in his hometown. He has also directed Nacho Libre, Gentlemen Bronco’s and others but his latest project, A Minecraft Movie, is probably the biggest hit yet.
The bowling ball keeps rolling at Pop'N Pin Lanes

2 weeks ago | cachevalleydaily.com | Rod Boam

PRESTON - The bowling balls keep rolling down at Pop'N Pins Lanes located at 411 U.S. 91 in Preston. Built in 1960, it has provided entertainment for people in and out of Franklin County since then. Most people at 75 years old are retired, but Delra Talbot and his wife Dawna own and operate the bowling alley, a place people can go to have fun. “It’s been a real pleasure running this bowling alley. You meet a lot of good people,” he said.
UDAF is seeking Input for Utah Food Security Processing Grants

2 weeks ago | cachevalleydaily.com | Rod Boam

TAYLORSVILLE - The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is seeking input on priorities for the Utah Food Security Processing Grant Program (UFSPG). The 2025 Utah State Legislature appropriated $1,000,000 to UDAF for this program. The funds will be used by UDAF to issue grants to Utah-based businesses to strengthen the local food supply chain by increasing processing capacity of agricultural products grown and raised in the state.
Rattlesnakes are starting to emerge from their dens

2 weeks ago | cachevalleydaily.com | Rod Boam

LOGAN — It’s rattlesnake season and Utah Division of Wildlife Resources wants to warn the public about possible run-ins with the poisonous reptile. Cache Valley has seen their share of rattlesnakes the past few years. As rattlesnakes begin to emerge from their winter dens because of warmer weather, people may encounter one or more while hiking or spending time outdoors. DWR offers tips to help people stay safe and aware while recreating outside this time of year.
UDAF seeks 2025-26 Invasive Species Mitigation Preliminary Grant applications

2 weeks ago | cachevalleydaily.com | Rod Boam

TAYLORSVILLE - The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) has announced the upcoming Invasive Species Mitigation (ISM) Weed Control Grant Applications for the 2025-26 seasons. The goal of this program is to allocate funds to projects with a high potential of success in the State of Utah. UDAF will accept submissions until the end of business day on May 2, 2025.
Here’s what to do if a baby bird is found on the ground

2 weeks ago | cachevalleydaily.com | Rod Boam

SALT LAKE CITY - Springtime is when birds are hatching and some hatchlings may leave the nest early. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has a few tips for people who find baby birds while going for a walk. Baby birds on the ground during this time of year are common. Many birds are hatching and often leave their nests before they are able to fly. Some could have blown out of nests during spring windstorms.
Several wildlife management laws passed though this years legislature hunters should be aware of

3 weeks ago | cachevalleydaily.com | Rod Boam

SALT LAKE CITY - Gov. Spencer Cox signed several bills related to wildlife management into law this legislative session. The Division of Wildlife Resources wants the public to be aware of the changes that were made. A new state agency fee or and internal service fund rate and internal service authorization and appropriations law allows the DWR to increase non-resident license fees up to double the previous cost in order to purchase large blocks of land for hunting and fishing.