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New hiking-only trails in place; plans for all-abilities playground are in the works

Nov 08, 2021 02:38PM ● By Mimi Darley Dutton

No bikes are allowed on three new Corner Canyon trails and the city will soon have the tallest slide in Utah at the new all-abilities playground in Draper Park.

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Council approves pay increase for Draper police officers

Nov 02, 2021 10:45AM ● By Mimi Darley Dutton

Without a pay increase for officers, Draper’s police department risked losing them to other cities that offered higher wages.

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Staffing shortages are everywhere but employees want more than just a paycheck

Oct 04, 2021 11:47AM ● By Mimi Darley Dutton

Times are a changin’ as young employees want support, not just a paycheck, and a sense of purpose.

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Draper firefighters help western states battle blazes

Oct 04, 2021 11:46AM ● By Mimi Darley Dutton

Draper firefighters have participated in four full deployments to help fight fires in Utah, California and Oregon.

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Governor wants to incentivize lawn removal with a statewide buyback program

Sep 27, 2021 12:43PM ● By Alison Brimley

Beginning Aug. 1, incentive programs for removing grass at private residences—pioneered by Jordan Valley Water—will be available across seven counties within the Central Utah Water Conservancy District.

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Government 101: Redevelopment Agency

Sep 27, 2021 12:38PM ● By Erin Dixon

What is an RDA and why do cities have them?

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Increasing Use of Technology Strengthens Communities

Sep 07, 2021 04:34PM ● By Bryan Scott

The internet is a powerful resource for furthering education, assisting with job searches, tracking your benefits, engaging in telehealth and keeping up with life.

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Government 101: Form of government in cities

Aug 23, 2021 10:35AM ● By Erin Dixon

There are two types of government. Which does your city use?

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Education and professional firework shows helped reduce fire threat in Draper this summer

Aug 23, 2021 09:06AM ● By Mimi Darley Dutton

Fire chief and mayor thank Draper residents for paying attention to firework restrictions.

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City offers water conservation tips to residents

Aug 09, 2021 11:08AM ● By Mimi Darley Dutton

Due 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.

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