Leslie Zimmerman is an army vet who is hard to miss. She’s a woman. She’s a redhead. And she’s fierce. And even after experiencing horrific events during the Iraq War, she not only faces the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder head on, she is helping others along the way. Joining the Army Leslie Zimmerman joined the U.S. Army after high school, following in the … [Read more...] about Utah Veteran Serves Community, Fights PTSD Through Mountain Biking
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How a Sandy Hook Dad Found Hope and Healing by Reclaiming His Daughter’s Legacy
On December 14, 2012, Robbie Parker's life was profoundly and permanently altered when his 6-year-old daughter, Emilie, died with 19 other first graders and 6 educators in one of the worst mass shootings in U.S. history. Parker, an Ogden native, and his wife, Alissa, were raising their three young daughters in Newtown, Connecticut—a small, picturesque town with a charming … [Read more...] about How a Sandy Hook Dad Found Hope and Healing by Reclaiming His Daughter’s Legacy
Never Too Late: How One Utahn Went from Rock Bottom to CEO
Jefferson K. Rogers knows the meaning of rock bottom. Because he’s been there. Even though he wouldn’t wish rock bottom on anyone, he knows that sometimes feeling low is the catalyst for change. Now a CEO, author, podcaster, and inspirational speaker, Rogers has looked back on what he has learned. The biggest takeaway? It’s never too late to make a big life change. Even if … [Read more...] about Never Too Late: How One Utahn Went from Rock Bottom to CEO
Utah Women Who Made History
The voices of trailblazing Utah women echo through history, shaping not just a state but an entire nation. From Martha Hughes Cannon, who shattered political glass ceilings, to Mae Timbimboo Parry, who advocated for Native American rights and worked tirelessly to preserve their precious legacies, these women weren't just participants in Utah's story—they were its … [Read more...] about Utah Women Who Made History
Good Samaritan Returns Valuable Surprise from Utah Estate Sale
In the end, when you think about it, Cinderella’s story was all about a shoe. But as Peggy Faulkner, a retired sheriff, discovered recently, there’s still plenty of magic to be found in a shoe, even if nowadays it appears in the form of a $5 yellow shoe organizer at an estate sale. A Mysterious Message Faulkner, whose police beat was Salt Lake County, readily admits that … [Read more...] about Good Samaritan Returns Valuable Surprise from Utah Estate Sale
