The Ivins City Youth Council had the opportunity to tour Tuachan guided by CEO Kevin Smith (also an Ivins City Council member), gaining a deeper understanding of the arts culture in our community. During the visit, they learned about the…
At this week’s set of three annual Neighborhood Meetings, Ivins Mayor Chris Hart proudly introduced Youth Council members who made brief presentations about their ADA-accessible swing set project. Chloe, Aaron, Michaela, William, and Ollie took turns speaking at each of…
Ivins City Youth Council are up to more good again! Michaela, Aaron, Isaac, Bella, Anna, and Maddie helped bring the vision of the Healthy Ivins Coalition’s Community Garden to life by marking and staking the garden plots along with Garden…
Six members of the Ivins Youth Council (Ollie, Maddie, Michaela, Chloe, Anna, William) made a coordinated pitch to an executive panel at Black Desert Resort, seeking a donation for their ADA-accessible swing set project. Four youth took turns presenting, then…
Half of our Youth Council members gathered at Icebox yesterday to strategize their next fundraising steps for the ADA-accessible swing set. It was a fantastic brainstorming session filled with energy and great ideas! They’re making real progress and can sense…
Ivins Youth Council member Ollie Robertson was interviewed by Chris Reed for Fox13 News on February 12, 2025. Here, in her own words, Ollie explains why the Youth Council came up with the idea for getting an ADA-accessible swing set…
Sometimes, it takes a fresh perspective to notice what’s missing. That’s exactly what happened when Ollie Robertson, a member of the Ivins Youth Council, realized our city lacks an ADA-accessible swing set. Now, the Youth Council is leading the charge…
On February 6, 2025, the Youth Council gave their annual presentation to the Ivins City Council. Youth Council Mayor, Madeline Francis, had Youth Council members in attendance introduce themselves. She also provided a recap of January’s trip to the State…
The Ivins Youth Council attended the opening of the 2025 State Legislative session. They had an exciting and full day with a tour of the beautiful Capitol building and a personal visit to the House Chamber with our state representative…
Leadership skill: Service. The Ivins City Youth Council was given the opportunity to participate in a service project for Ivins City this past week-painting railings. “Serving others prepares you to lead others”
As of today a new member has been appointed to assist in running the ICYC website. His goal is to update the website with all of the projects that the Youth Council become involved in. He also hopes to post…
The Ivins Youth Council participated in Wreaths Across America on December 14th at the Ivins cemetery, helping to place wreaths to remember and honor our veterans through the laying of remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes…
The Ivins Youth Council actively participated in the Santa in the Park festivities on December 7th, engaging with the community through a variety of holiday activities. They warmed hearts with hot cocoa and s’mores and helped children create beautiful ornaments,…
Here is a report on the first-ever City Council vs. Youth Council Cornhole Challenge held on November 6th. This event happened as a result of a challenge made by the Youth Council to the City Council. Round one was a…
The Ivins City Youth Council toured the Santa Clara Library yesterday and got to learn about all of their neat offerings, in addition to books! Did you know they offer ‘Teens After School’ on Wednesdays @ 3pm where teens can…
The Ivins Youth Council kicked off Ivins Heritage Days with a burst of energy, marching proudly in the parade. Their excitement for the Heritage Days theme: “Ignite Your Community Spirit” shone brightly as they handed out Hot Cheetos and playful…
In a ceremony filled with pride and anticipation, the 2024-2025 Ivins Youth Council was sworn into office at City Hall during the July 18th City Council meeting. They are ready to bring fresh ideas and energy to the work of…
The Ivins Youth Council put together a Summer Foam Blast event at Unity Park with help from the Ivins Parks and Recreation department and the Fire Department. Food, music, a water slide, dunk tank, and tons of foam were involved.…
A strong sense of community spirit was evident at the “Cops vs. Kids: Chess and Checkers” event held at Heritage Park on June 13th. The Ivins Youth Council and the Police Department worked together to create a fun and engaging…
A huge shout out to Ivins resident Ken Brockbank for hosting the Ivins City Youth Council for their annual banquet/social, where we are able to introduce new members, bid farewell to graduating members and celebrate all our successes of the…
Thank you, community and friends, for all your donations for the Santa Clara – Ivins Animal Shelter and Adoption Center! AND a huge thank you to Mackenzie, Animal Control Officer, for giving the Ivins City Youth Council a tour of…
The Youth Council helped out with the annual Easter Egg Scramble put on by the Ivins Parks & Recreation Department on March 30, 2024. They placed thousands of Easter eggs around the soccer fields at Unity Park and kids of…
Ivins City Youth Council had a wonderful opportunity last week to share with Ivins City Council the great things they have been up to over the past several months: -Foam Blast -Heritage Days -Halloween Bash -Santa in the Park -Wreaths…
The Ivins Youth Council attended the opening of the 2024 State Legislative session. This two-day event at the State Capitol started with a discussion with Senator Don Ipson at the Capitol, a tour of the Capitol, Supreme Court, and Senate,…
The Ivins Youth Council participated in Wreaths Across America on December 16th at the Ivins cemetery, helping to place wreaths to remember and honor our veterans through the laying of remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes…
The Ivins Youth Council spend an evening with the City’s Fire Department to learn about how the city responds to fires and medical emergencies. It wasn’t a lecture though. They got to try on respirators and safety masks, test the…
Ivins Youth Council members helped the organizers of a candidate forum for Ivins residents looking to be elected to the City Council. Youth Council members were the official timekeepers to ensure all candidates had the same opportunity to speak. Plus,…
The Ivins Youth Council worked with the City’s Parks and Recreation Department to set up spooky and fun displays for a Halloween party in Heritage Park.
The Ivins Youth Council met with the Police Department to learn about how the City provides public safety. They also participated in demonstrations, including arrest procedures, a canine drug sniffing demonstration by K9 Copper, and how to use a riot…
The Ivins Youth Council participated in the Ivins Heritage Days parade. That was just to start the day. They spent the rest of the day overseeing games for children. It was exhausting but fun.
The Ivins Youth Council put together a Summer Foam Blast event at Unity Park with help from the Ivins Parks and Recreation department and the Fire Department. Food, music, a water slide, dunk tank, and tons of foam were involved.…
Ivins Youth Council members hold regular work meetings at the Ivins City Hall. At this meeting they discuss plans for future volunteer activities with guest speaker Chris Haddad.
Welcome Jaycee Terry, Ollie Roberston, and Madeline Francis. These are the three newest members of the Ivins Youth Council who were sworn into office by Ivins city Recorder Kari Jimenez.
The Ivins Youth Council held their first annual banquet at Red Mountain Resort in May. They celebrated their achievements for the year and members were recognized for their exceptional service. Graduating members, Connor Oliphant and Samuel Gillette were also awarded…
We thank the following businesses for supporting the Ivins Youth Council by prominently displaying our new application poster: Canyon Crossing Station, Family Dollar, IBB Cyclery & Multisport, IceBox & Roundabout Grill, Lightfoots, Red Mountain Market. If you live in Ivins…
The Ivins Youth Council has been busy this year. They attended Local Officials Day at the State Capitol in January, had dinner with Senator Ipson and House Representative Walter, and participated in group activities and mock committee hearings. In February,…
The Ivins Youth Council got additional recognition from Ivins City last week. We are now listed on the Ivins City Government page on the city’s website. Our listing on that page also has links to our own website and online…
Summer Terry, the Mayor of the Ivins Youth Council, gave a presentation to the City Council about their trip to the State Capitol. She told the Council how much all the Youth Council appreciated the experience, but she might have…
Kevin Smith, the CEO of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, gave our Youth Council’s Washington State Fair committee a tour of the theatre’s sets, props, and costumes on Tuesday. The committee members, Roxie Sparling and Averi Jackson, wanted to see what might be…
Mayor Hart asked the Ivins Youth Council to represent Ivins at this year’s Washington County Fair (April 14th to 22nd). The theme of this year’s fair is, “If I can dream.” We will create a 10′ x 10′ display that represents our city’s attributes,…
All six members of the Ivins Youth Council attended Local Officials Day at the Capitol on January 18th. We went up the day before because Senator Don Ipson hosted a dinner for us along with an after-hours tour of the…
The Ivins Youth Council participated in Wreaths Across America on December 17th at the Ivins cemetery, helping to place 136 wreaths to remember and honor our veterans through the laying of remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen…
Summer Terry, the Ivins Youth Council Mayor, Connor Oliphant, Treasurer and Parliamentarian, and Jamy Dahle, the Youth Council Director, gave an update of Youth Council activities to the Ivins City Council on November 17th.
The Ivins Youth Council hosted a “Movie in the Park” night at Unity Park on October 21st. They rented the film, Hocus Pocus and admission was free. They also had cotton candy, candy bars and drinks (available for purchase)
The Ivins Youth Council participated in Heritage Days on September 10th. The goal was to raise awareness in the community about the Youth Council and do some fundraising to support future community events. To do the fundraising, the council created…
The new Ivins Youth City Council is inviting Ivins City Youth ages 13-17 to Fire Lake on July 22nd to celebrate Pioneer Day. Come and cool down in the water to escape the heat and enjoy paddle boarding and kayaking…
Note: Photos Updated in January 2023 when the Youth Council was at the State Capitol. Samuel Gillette – Communications Sam will be in 12th grade at Dixie High School for the 2022-20223 year. He believes youth involvement is important to…
The members of the Ivins Youth Council were officially sworn in at last night’s City Council meeting, officiated by Mayor Chris Hart. After the swearing-in ceremony, the Youth Council’s Director, Jamy Dahle, hosted an informal kick-off meeting with the Youth…
We are excited to announce eight high school students living in Ivins have been accepted to the 2022-2023 Ivins Youth Council. They are: Samuel Gillette, Averi Jackson, Brennen Kinslow, Connor Oliphant, Mikiela Snyder, Roxie Sparling, and Summer Terry. Youth members…
Accepting Applications 2022-2023 Ivins Youth Council This opportunity is open to all youth living in Ivins who are now in grades 9-11 Download Application Inject fresh ideas and youth perspectivesinto decisions made by the City Council for the benefit of…
The Ivins City Youth Council had the opportunity to tour Tuachan guided by CEO Kevin Smith (also an Ivins City Council member), gaining a deeper understanding of the arts culture in our community. During the visit, they learned about the…
At this week’s set of three annual Neighborhood Meetings, Ivins Mayor Chris Hart proudly introduced Youth Council members who made brief presentations about their ADA-accessible swing set project. Chloe, Aaron, Michaela, William, and Ollie took turns speaking at each of…
Ivins City Youth Council are up to more good again! Michaela, Aaron, Isaac, Bella, Anna, and Maddie helped bring the vision of the Healthy Ivins Coalition’s Community Garden to life by marking and staking the garden plots along with Garden…
Six members of the Ivins Youth Council (Ollie, Maddie, Michaela, Chloe, Anna, William) made a coordinated pitch to an executive panel at Black Desert Resort, seeking a donation for their ADA-accessible swing set project. Four youth took turns presenting, then…
Half of our Youth Council members gathered at Icebox yesterday to strategize their next fundraising steps for the ADA-accessible swing set. It was a fantastic brainstorming session filled with energy and great ideas! They’re making real progress and can sense…
Ivins Youth Council member Ollie Robertson was interviewed by Chris Reed for Fox13 News on February 12, 2025. Here, in her own words, Ollie explains why the Youth Council came up with the idea for getting an ADA-accessible swing set…
Sometimes, it takes a fresh perspective to notice what’s missing. That’s exactly what happened when Ollie Robertson, a member of the Ivins Youth Council, realized our city lacks an ADA-accessible swing set. Now, the Youth Council is leading the charge…
On February 6, 2025, the Youth Council gave their annual presentation to the Ivins City Council. Youth Council Mayor, Madeline Francis, had Youth Council members in attendance introduce themselves. She also provided a recap of January’s trip to the State…
The Ivins Youth Council attended the opening of the 2025 State Legislative session. They had an exciting and full day with a tour of the beautiful Capitol building and a personal visit to the House Chamber with our state representative…
Leadership skill: Service. The Ivins City Youth Council was given the opportunity to participate in a service project for Ivins City this past week-painting railings. “Serving others prepares you to lead others”
As of today a new member has been appointed to assist in running the ICYC website. His goal is to update the website with all of the projects that the Youth Council become involved in. He also hopes to post…
The Ivins Youth Council participated in Wreaths Across America on December 14th at the Ivins cemetery, helping to place wreaths to remember and honor our veterans through the laying of remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes…
The Ivins Youth Council actively participated in the Santa in the Park festivities on December 7th, engaging with the community through a variety of holiday activities. They warmed hearts with hot cocoa and s’mores and helped children create beautiful ornaments,…
Here is a report on the first-ever City Council vs. Youth Council Cornhole Challenge held on November 6th. This event happened as a result of a challenge made by the Youth Council to the City Council. Round one was a…
The Ivins City Youth Council toured the Santa Clara Library yesterday and got to learn about all of their neat offerings, in addition to books! Did you know they offer ‘Teens After School’ on Wednesdays @ 3pm where teens can…
The Ivins Youth Council kicked off Ivins Heritage Days with a burst of energy, marching proudly in the parade. Their excitement for the Heritage Days theme: “Ignite Your Community Spirit” shone brightly as they handed out Hot Cheetos and playful…
In a ceremony filled with pride and anticipation, the 2024-2025 Ivins Youth Council was sworn into office at City Hall during the July 18th City Council meeting. They are ready to bring fresh ideas and energy to the work of…
The Ivins Youth Council put together a Summer Foam Blast event at Unity Park with help from the Ivins Parks and Recreation department and the Fire Department. Food, music, a water slide, dunk tank, and tons of foam were involved.…
A strong sense of community spirit was evident at the “Cops vs. Kids: Chess and Checkers” event held at Heritage Park on June 13th. The Ivins Youth Council and the Police Department worked together to create a fun and engaging…
A huge shout out to Ivins resident Ken Brockbank for hosting the Ivins City Youth Council for their annual banquet/social, where we are able to introduce new members, bid farewell to graduating members and celebrate all our successes of the…
Thank you, community and friends, for all your donations for the Santa Clara – Ivins Animal Shelter and Adoption Center! AND a huge thank you to Mackenzie, Animal Control Officer, for giving the Ivins City Youth Council a tour of…
The Youth Council helped out with the annual Easter Egg Scramble put on by the Ivins Parks & Recreation Department on March 30, 2024. They placed thousands of Easter eggs around the soccer fields at Unity Park and kids of…
Ivins City Youth Council had a wonderful opportunity last week to share with Ivins City Council the great things they have been up to over the past several months: -Foam Blast -Heritage Days -Halloween Bash -Santa in the Park -Wreaths…
The Ivins Youth Council attended the opening of the 2024 State Legislative session. This two-day event at the State Capitol started with a discussion with Senator Don Ipson at the Capitol, a tour of the Capitol, Supreme Court, and Senate,…
The Ivins Youth Council participated in Wreaths Across America on December 16th at the Ivins cemetery, helping to place wreaths to remember and honor our veterans through the laying of remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes…
The Ivins Youth Council spend an evening with the City’s Fire Department to learn about how the city responds to fires and medical emergencies. It wasn’t a lecture though. They got to try on respirators and safety masks, test the…
Ivins Youth Council members helped the organizers of a candidate forum for Ivins residents looking to be elected to the City Council. Youth Council members were the official timekeepers to ensure all candidates had the same opportunity to speak. Plus,…
The Ivins Youth Council worked with the City’s Parks and Recreation Department to set up spooky and fun displays for a Halloween party in Heritage Park.
The Ivins Youth Council met with the Police Department to learn about how the City provides public safety. They also participated in demonstrations, including arrest procedures, a canine drug sniffing demonstration by K9 Copper, and how to use a riot…
The Ivins Youth Council participated in the Ivins Heritage Days parade. That was just to start the day. They spent the rest of the day overseeing games for children. It was exhausting but fun.
The Ivins Youth Council put together a Summer Foam Blast event at Unity Park with help from the Ivins Parks and Recreation department and the Fire Department. Food, music, a water slide, dunk tank, and tons of foam were involved.…
Ivins Youth Council members hold regular work meetings at the Ivins City Hall. At this meeting they discuss plans for future volunteer activities with guest speaker Chris Haddad.
Welcome Jaycee Terry, Ollie Roberston, and Madeline Francis. These are the three newest members of the Ivins Youth Council who were sworn into office by Ivins city Recorder Kari Jimenez.
The Ivins Youth Council held their first annual banquet at Red Mountain Resort in May. They celebrated their achievements for the year and members were recognized for their exceptional service. Graduating members, Connor Oliphant and Samuel Gillette were also awarded…
We thank the following businesses for supporting the Ivins Youth Council by prominently displaying our new application poster: Canyon Crossing Station, Family Dollar, IBB Cyclery & Multisport, IceBox & Roundabout Grill, Lightfoots, Red Mountain Market. If you live in Ivins…
The Ivins Youth Council has been busy this year. They attended Local Officials Day at the State Capitol in January, had dinner with Senator Ipson and House Representative Walter, and participated in group activities and mock committee hearings. In February,…
The Ivins Youth Council got additional recognition from Ivins City last week. We are now listed on the Ivins City Government page on the city’s website. Our listing on that page also has links to our own website and online…
Summer Terry, the Mayor of the Ivins Youth Council, gave a presentation to the City Council about their trip to the State Capitol. She told the Council how much all the Youth Council appreciated the experience, but she might have…
Kevin Smith, the CEO of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, gave our Youth Council’s Washington State Fair committee a tour of the theatre’s sets, props, and costumes on Tuesday. The committee members, Roxie Sparling and Averi Jackson, wanted to see what might be…
Mayor Hart asked the Ivins Youth Council to represent Ivins at this year’s Washington County Fair (April 14th to 22nd). The theme of this year’s fair is, “If I can dream.” We will create a 10′ x 10′ display that represents our city’s attributes,…
All six members of the Ivins Youth Council attended Local Officials Day at the Capitol on January 18th. We went up the day before because Senator Don Ipson hosted a dinner for us along with an after-hours tour of the…
The Ivins Youth Council participated in Wreaths Across America on December 17th at the Ivins cemetery, helping to place 136 wreaths to remember and honor our veterans through the laying of remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen…
The Ivins Youth Council added some more fun to this year’s Santa in the Park.
Summer Terry, the Ivins Youth Council Mayor, Connor Oliphant, Treasurer and Parliamentarian, and Jamy Dahle, the Youth Council Director, gave an update of Youth Council activities to the Ivins City Council on November 17th.
The Ivins Youth Council hosted a “Movie in the Park” night at Unity Park on October 21st. They rented the film, Hocus Pocus and admission was free. They also had cotton candy, candy bars and drinks (available for purchase)
The Ivins Youth Council participated in Heritage Days on September 10th. The goal was to raise awareness in the community about the Youth Council and do some fundraising to support future community events. To do the fundraising, the council created…
The new Ivins Youth City Council is inviting Ivins City Youth ages 13-17 to Fire Lake on July 22nd to celebrate Pioneer Day. Come and cool down in the water to escape the heat and enjoy paddle boarding and kayaking…
The members of the Ivins Youth Council were officially sworn in at last night’s City Council meeting, officiated by Mayor Chris Hart. After the swearing-in ceremony, the Youth Council’s Director, Jamy Dahle, hosted an informal kick-off meeting with the Youth…
We are excited to announce eight high school students living in Ivins have been accepted to the 2022-2023 Ivins Youth Council. They are: Samuel Gillette, Averi Jackson, Brennen Kinslow, Connor Oliphant, Mikiela Snyder, Roxie Sparling, and Summer Terry. Youth members…
Accepting Applications 2022-2023 Ivins Youth Council This opportunity is open to all youth living in Ivins who are now in grades 9-11 Download Application Inject fresh ideas and youth perspectivesinto decisions made by the City Council for the benefit of…