tag:www.draperjournal.com,2005:/categories/news?page=13News | Draper Journal Page 13Educating | Entertaining | Informing2021-09-08T15:00:13-06:00urn:uuid:2c4d4fcc-dd4f-421a-bbdd-5668cc730d672021-09-07T16:34:45-06:002021-09-08T15:00:13-06:00Increasing Use of Technology Strengthens Communities2021-09-07 16:34:44 -0600Bryan ScottThe internet is a powerful resource for furthering education, assisting with job searches, tracking your benefits, engaging in telehealth and keeping up with life.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.draperjournal.com">Draper Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:3a77988c-e5c1-4283-811d-7114766d8f062021-08-23T10:28:40-06:002021-08-23T10:35:38-06:00Government 101: Form of government in cities2021-08-23 10:35:29 -0600Erin DixonThere are two types of government. Which does your city use?
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.draperjournal.com">Draper Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:48cf22b4-bbf0-4703-95cf-131ee75aebd62021-08-23T09:06:31-06:002021-10-05T10:47:22-06:00Education and professional firework shows helped reduce fire threat in Draper this summer2021-08-23 09:06:42 -0600Mimi Darley DuttonFire chief and mayor thank Draper residents for paying attention to firework restrictions.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.draperjournal.com">Draper Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:3341d051-a099-430e-a156-58789766e30b2021-08-09T11:08:02-06:002021-08-09T11:08:28-06:00City offers water conservation tips to residents2021-08-09 11:08:22 -0600Mimi Darley DuttonDue to the drought conditions in Draper and the state, city officials are asking residents to water lawns no more than twice weekly and not during midday.
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.draperjournal.com">Draper Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:6bec6e6d-1fce-4fc8-a130-93af1d3443402021-08-02T10:25:29-06:002021-08-04T14:13:53-06:00August Open House will present framework master plan for The Point 2021-08-02 10:25:43 -0600Mimi Darley DuttonThe main components of the framework plan are innovation, future-focused transportation, an emphasis on sustainability, and places for people to gather to enjoy entertainment and open space.
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.draperjournal.com">Draper Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:6c8901de-2142-4d10-840b-235a636a52842021-07-27T10:46:09-06:002021-07-29T12:42:56-06:00Gondolas or rapid bus service? UDOT narrows options for Little Cottonwood2021-07-27 10:46:19 -0600Cassie GoffLittle Cottonwood Canyon will either be getting a gondola or ‘rapid’ bus service complete with a widened five-lane Wasatch Blvd. before 2050. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.draperjournal.com">Draper Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:809fec3a-4098-401c-be98-0edc5da8939f2021-07-26T15:22:45-06:002021-07-26T15:23:02-06:00What is the Mosquito Abatement District?2021-07-26 15:22:55 -0600Erin DixonAnd what do they do?<small>Original article published at <a href="www.draperjournal.com">Draper Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:e9f9fcd7-187c-47a6-bf4f-bbbff046eb652021-07-22T11:42:07-06:002021-07-22T11:42:25-06:00Government 101: the budget process2021-07-22 11:42:20 -0600Erin Dixon Each year, a city creates a budget to manage its income to operate the city, from the fire department to the mayor’s office. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.draperjournal.com">Draper Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:74072fad-ccc7-43f3-9b1b-703b8dd3b6742021-07-15T10:51:50-06:002021-07-15T10:52:45-06:00'Paw Patrol' for real? New Draper program combines dog-walking with neighborhood watch2021-07-15 10:52:00 -0600Mimi Darley Dutton
New volunteer program aims to promote community awareness and encourage dog walkers and walkers to be on the lookout for suspicious activity. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.draperjournal.com">Draper Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:48cf5e1a-4c41-4b89-b85a-280598df02f82021-07-07T12:01:04-06:002021-07-07T12:01:21-06:00A crash course on Salt Lake Valley’s water supply2021-07-07 12:01:18 -0600Justin AdamsWater conservation is necessary during a drought, meaning watering your lawn less and taking shorter showers. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.draperjournal.com">Draper Journal</a></small>