Riverton Journal

08/09/2026

LAST CHANCE! 🚨 Make your pet a community celebrity by submitting their photo(s) to our pet contest! Winning photo(s) will be printed in our next monthly edition of the City Journals.

Submit your entry TODAY by:
responding directly to this comment or -
emailing your submission directly to: [email protected]

DON'T MISS OUT!

08/07/2026

Meet one of our winners from our 2025 Cutest Pet Social Media Contest - Sam!

We are currently accepting submissions for this year's contest!
Show off the cutest of your furry (or scale-y of feather-y) friends! Submit by commenting directly on this post or emailing the address listed in the link below. We can't wait to see them! See more dets below:

https://www.valleyjournals.com/2026/08/04/579653/your-pet-could-be-featured-share-your-cutest-photos-with-city-journals

08/06/2026

City Journals, the Women's Leadership Institute, Susan R. Madsen with the Utah Women & Leadership Project, and PowerHouse Marketing Agency have joined forces to continue the statewide effort to recognize and elevate “Utah Companies Championing Women.”

This designation highlights organizations—across all employer types—that demonstrate a strong commitment to family-friendly policies, flexible work practices, and women-focused initiatives that strengthen recruiting, hiring, retention, and advancement.

https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_54npP8kKv4qIY50

08/04/2026

It's that time again!! 🐶🐦🐱 Think you have the bestest pet?
Show them off! Submit your cutest photo by:
commenting directly on this post or
emailing the address listed in the link below.
We can't wait to see them!

https://www.valleyjournals.com/2026/08/04/579653/your-pet-could-be-featured-share-your-cutest-photos-with-city-journals

04/07/2026

“Talent on the Ridge” celebrates the launch of Mountain Ridge High School’s first literary magazine, where students are publishing their own writing and art. Learn more about these aspiring writers and artists here:

It’s not an illusion--Mountain Ridge High School now has a literary magazine.

04/03/2026

Herriman City is updating how residents can propose changes to land use code. Under the new approach, residents will need a councilmember to co‑sponsor their request before city staff begins research. Read more through Travis Barton's article below:

Officials are planning a code change which would require property owners to have a councilmember sponsor.

03/25/2026

Dads and daughters were seen dancing, crafting, and making new memories together at Herriman High Dance Company’s Daddy-Daughter Dance. The sold-out event served as a fundraiser for Company’s spring tour.

A daddy-daughter dance fundraiser collects money and priceless moments.

03/25/2026

Riverton residents are engaging in a community-wide discussion over the city’s agreement with ICE. In recent weeks, neighbors have organized protests and addressed the City Council to share concerns, while city leaders say the partnership supports communication and public safety. As the conversation continues, one thing is clear: Riverton residents are paying attention and taking part in the civic process that shapes their city.

City leaders met with protest organizers to promote education and understanding.

03/21/2026

Sometimes a classroom leads to more than a diploma — it leads to a calling. Our article by Julie Slama covering Jordan District CTE Fire Science program shows how students not only gained hands-on firefighting skills but also formed lifelong bonds as they joined the ranks of the Unified Fire Authority. Read it here!

Three students turned hands-on JATC training into lasting friendships while serving their community as firefighters.

03/20/2026

Safety at Blackridge Reservoir is a priority after multiple drowning incidents. Herriman City will add seasonal signage and drop-off buoys to alert visitors, while keeping activities like paddleboarding accessible. Councilmembers stress personal responsibility as key to staying safe.

Small buoys next to the retaining wall were also added as city officials discussed multiple safety options in regard to the popular amenity.