West Jordan Journal

04/09/2026

Dirk Burton celebrated 2025 milestones: the new Canyon View Community & Arts Center, public art installations, an expanded Wheels Park, and an entertainment stage at Veterans Memorial Park. West Jordan services also advanced with police drones, a new fire engine, road improvements, and more.

“Art in West Jordan isn’t just for galleries—it’s everywhere, connecting residents and celebrating who we are,” Burton said.

Landmarks a major throughline as Burton lists arts center, wheels park and water tank as major achievements.

04/09/2026

The Top Workplaces program offers employers the chance to hear from their employees about what they like and dislike, help to improve the company and stand out when recruiting. Plus, it’s free to participate. Deadline is tomorrow, April 10.
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Be recognized as a Salt Lake Top Workplace! The Salt Lake Tribune honors top employers. Participate for free to build a credible reputation.

04/05/2026

West Jordan Police Department is launching a Volunteer Police Chaplain program to provide 24/7 confidential support for officers, families, and the community during crises. Find out more details through our article below:

The volunteers will provide spiritual and emotional support for victims as well as officers.

04/03/2026

West Jordan city leaders, working with Utah NGO forPeace, hosted municipal officials from Novovorontsovka, Ukraine last month. 🇺🇦 The delegation learned about local government, public works, and parks to support rebuilding efforts, and West Jordan signed a non-binding agreement to foster collaboration. Learn more through our article below:

The delegates toured cities with hopes of helping their own communities to progress and develop and not just survive despite war.

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.

03/17/2026

The library’s Winter Reading Challenge encouraged reading of all ages to set a personal reading goal for 20 days in January or February. Participants earned prizes, a free book, and a 50% off ticket to a Real Salt Lake or Utah Royals game. All reading counts—books, magazines, articles, or audiobooks. Challenges were flexible, accessible, and supported by library staff across all 18 branches.

“This challenge is totally doable for anyone, even if it’s 10 minutes a day.”

03/05/2026

We’re proud to be part of the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee season and continue this fun tradition.
Wonder how you can help? Click on the link below! Every donation goes to covering travel costs for the Utah Champion!
https://bit.ly/4l7AdEp

Close to 140 students from all over Northern Utah will be competing in our Regional Spelling Bee Saturday.

Wondering how you can help? Click on this link https://bit.ly/4l7AdEp
Or scan the QR code below!

Please support our student as they represent Utah!

11/03/2025

📢👀 West Jordan residents - tomorrow is Election Day! 🗳️📬 Please review this important information from your City Recorder before submitting your final ballot!

including important dates and ballot drop-box locations.

11/03/2025

📬 Your Vote = Your Power 💪 City elections are coming up (on Nov. 4)! That's why we've created our Voters Guides to help West Jordan voters access easy-to-understand information about their local candidates: Kayleen Whitelock, Rob Bennett, Jessica Wignall, Sergio Sotelo, Annette Harris, and Chris McConnehey. Check out the newest post below and get ready to vote smart! 👀

in West Jordan.

10/31/2025

Boo! 👻 Join us here at the City Journals as we celebrate Halloween with West Jordan’s own Melanie Bjork-Jensen. From trauma nurse to TV baker, her journey takes us all the way to Food Network’s Halloween Baking Championship! 🎃 Read more through Peri Kinder's article below:

Local baker uses plenty of imagination to whip up haunting desserts.

01/12/2023

Sarah Carlson, sole proprietor of The Story Cupboard, and her sister, started the company in 1994 in their parents' dining room.