Colten McEwan

Founder of Eagle Mountain Value. Helping residents stay connected to what matters locally.

What changed in the city's tax plan, tonight's low income housing vote, and a new spot for orange chicken

Aug 10, 2026

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6 min read

What changed in the city's tax plan, tonight's low income housing vote, and a new spot for orange chicken

Plus a clothing drive, UTA-style Uber, and homeschooling info night.

Colten McEwan

Tonight's tax hearing, wellness survey results, and what's happening this weekend

Aug 6, 2026

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6 min read

Tonight's tax hearing, wellness survey results, and what's happening this weekend

Plus the top 10 road projects, produce swap, and Cedar Fort school.

Colten McEwan

A new tuition-free school, a road two cities can't agree on, and a new way to track city hall

Aug 3, 2026

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7 min read

A new tuition-free school, a road two cities can't agree on, and a new way to track city hall

Plus what's actually on Tuesday's Council agenda, a Utah Jazz player stops by Cedar Valley, and this week's best events.

Colten McEwan

Back to School Social canceled, a $1.52 billion road plan, and your weekend guide

Jul 30, 2026

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7 min read

Back to School Social canceled, a $1.52 billion road plan, and your weekend guide

Plus a new bus service coming next month, a special meeting on regional roads tonight, and an early Christmas at a local animal sanctuary

Colten McEwan

Papa Murphy's opens, Lake Mountain Corridor gets a new name, and your week ahead

Jul 27, 2026

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7 min read

Papa Murphy's opens, Lake Mountain Corridor gets a new name, and your week ahead

Plus: a chapel project revisited, free home valuations, and a first look at whether rail transit could ever work in Eagle Mountain.

Colten McEwan

Fireworks over Utah Lake, affordable homes approved, and your weekend guide

Jul 23, 2026

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6 min read

Fireworks over Utah Lake, affordable homes approved, and your weekend guide

Plus a push for speed bumps, fire safety rules, and Eagle Mountain's new bingo card.

Colten McEwan

$350K homes, a new bike park, and your week ahead

Jul 20, 2026

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5 min read

$350K homes, a new bike park, and your week ahead

Plus fire rules, CDBG dollars, and a Falter Media spotlight.

Colten McEwan

A rare-earth discovery, a Faerie Festival, how to spot a fake solicitor, and your weekend guide

Jul 16, 2026

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6 min read

A rare-earth discovery, a Faerie Festival, how to spot a fake solicitor, and your weekend guide

Eagle Mountain Value — Thursday, July 16. A rare-earth discovery near Eagle Mountain, a weekend Faerie Festival, how to hold door-to-door solicitors accountable, and your weekend guide.

Colten McEwan

A Q&A on your tax bill, a data center update, and your week ahead

Jul 13, 2026

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5 min read

A Q&A on your tax bill, a data center update, and your week ahead

Eagle Mountain Value — Monday, July 13. Three city leaders answer the property tax questions residents have been asking for weeks. Plus the Planning Commission agenda, and your week ahead.

Colten McEwan

Your Chance to Question Mayor Gray on the Property Tax Increase

Jul 10, 2026

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1 min read

Your Chance to Question Mayor Gray on the Property Tax Increase

Eagle Mountain Value — Friday, July 10, 2026. Mayor Jared Gray, Councilman Zach Huish, and Councilman Craig Whiting podcast. Colten to moderate the discussion. Send your questions straight to them.

Colten McEwan

Eagle Mountain is a Believer City, water updates, and your weekend guide

Jul 9, 2026

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8 min read

Eagle Mountain is a Believer City, water updates, and your weekend guide

Eagle Mountain Value — Thursday, July 9. Eagle Mountain is now a Believer City. Tuesday's big Council votes, explained simply. Plus water updates and your weekend guide.

Colten McEwan

A water conservation request, Tuesday's big Council agenda, and your week ahead

Jul 6, 2026

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5 min read

A water conservation request, Tuesday's big Council agenda, and your week ahead

Eagle Mountain Value — Monday, July 6. Major water repairs underway. The property tax proposal needs your input. Plus what's happening this week, and a speech pathologist worth knowing.

Colten McEwan

Property Taxes Are Rising for the First Time Since 2010 — Here's Everything I Know

Jul 3, 2026

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9 min read

Property Taxes Are Rising for the First Time Since 2010 — Here's Everything I Know

Eagle Mountain Value — Friday, July 3. Eagle Mountain City is proposing its first property tax increase since 2010. Here's what it costs you, what the city has and hasn't explained, and what happens before it's final on August 18.

Colten McEwan

Your July 4 weekend guide, wildfire updates, property taxes, and more

Jul 2, 2026

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5 min read

Your July 4 weekend guide, wildfire updates, property taxes, and more

Eagle Mountain Value — Thursday, July 2. Everything you need for the holiday weekend. Fire containment improving. Property tax increase proposed — public input needed.

Colten McEwan

The Iron Fire, July 4 preview, federal housing funds, and more

Jun 29, 2026

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5 min read

The Iron Fire, July 4 preview, federal housing funds, and more

Eagle Mountain Value — Monday, June 29. Wildfire updates as fire season intensifies. Full July 4 celebration guide. Federal housing comment period opens Tuesday. Local mobile mechanic spotlight.

Colten McEwan

Iron Fire, election results, Seussical Jr., and your weekend

Jun 25, 2026

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5 min read

Iron Fire, election results, Seussical Jr., and your weekend

Eagle Mountain Value — Thursday, June 25. Wildfire update and weekend fire watch. Primary results are in. Eagle Mountain Community Theatre opens tonight. Full weekend ahead.

Colten McEwan

The Iron Fire, Tuesday's vote, Rare Earth Minerals, and more

Jun 22, 2026

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6 min read

The Iron Fire, Tuesday's vote, Rare Earth Minerals, and more

Eagle Mountain Value — Monday, June 22. Wildfire update and fire season preparedness. Primary election is tomorrow. Planning Commission considers annexation of land with rare earth potential and attainable housing. A full week ahead.

Colten McEwan

City Council Recap, a Water Supply Upgrade, and Your Weekend Ahead

Jun 18, 2026

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5 min read

City Council Recap, a Water Supply Upgrade, and Your Weekend Ahead

Eagle Mountain Value — Thursday, June 18. City Council recap: property tax passes 4-1. New water plant improves Eagle Mountain's supply. Weekend ahead.

Colten McEwan

Property Tax Hearing Tomorrow, Plus Everything Happening This Week

Jun 15, 2026

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6 min read

Property Tax Hearing Tomorrow, Plus Everything Happening This Week

Eagle Mountain Value — Monday, June 15. Chip seal starts today on Pony Express Parkway. The property tax public hearing is tomorrow night. Plus events, free meals, and what else is ahead at City Hall.

Colten McEwan

Tonight: Rodeo, Food Trucks, and a Fire Warning

Jun 11, 2026

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4 min read

Tonight: Rodeo, Food Trucks, and a Fire Warning

Eagle Mountain Valueletter | Thursday, June 11, 2026. The PRCA Rodeo opens tonight, chip seal starts Monday on major roads, and Stage 1 fire restrictions are now in effect near Eagle Mountain.

Colten McEwan

Smith's & Lowe's, Free Summer Meals, and Your Week Ahead

Jun 8, 2026

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5 min read

Smith's & Lowe's, Free Summer Meals, and Your Week Ahead

Eagle Mountain Value — Monday, June 8. Council approves TIF bond for Smith's and Lowe's, the June 16 property tax hearing is eight days away, and free summer meals are available now.

Colten McEwan