A team of 6th graders from Orem's Parkside Elementary School has won a national NASA contest: The NASA TechRise Student Challenge. Out of 60 teams selected nationwide, they are the only student team selected from Utah. Congratulations to the students and teachers at Parkside!

Heard of the Utah Special Needs Registry? It's purpose is to offer Utahns with access and functional needs the opportunity to communicate their needs to emergency response agencies. But everyone still needs their own disaster plan. Learn more here: specialneedsutah.org

In a new study from WalletHub, Utah ranked the best place to start a business. Sound policies combined with Utah's entrepreneurial spirit continues to drive success and consistently places our state in a strong economic position. #utpol #utleg bit.ly/40qzgw8

The Orem Business Alliance was on hand yesterday for the ribbon cutting at Seastrand Family Medicine. They provide Direct Primary Care, and we're happy to welcome them to Orem. Learn more about Seastrand Family Medicine at seastrandfm.com

Use your library card and PIN to log in and check out the Gale Virtual Reference Library, an eBook collection with hundreds of nonfiction books and encyclopedias you can search and download to find what you need. Visit go.gale.com/ps/start.do?p=… to get started.

Today is Take Your Child to the Library Day 📚 We happen to know of a library right here in Orem that we highly recommend: Orem Public Library

Shakespeare for Students is a collection of essays by Shakespeare scholars that have been selected for students at the high school or undergraduate college level. Access it on Gale Virtual Library for free with your library card number and pin. #OremLibrary #Shakespeare

At the recent City Council retreat, studying the potential of changing Orem's form of government was one of the topics. Learn more about that here: heraldextra.com/news/local/202…

Attend an open house on February 23 to learn more about grant opportunities available for Brownfields assessments on Orem properties.

We'll continue to stay focused on sustainable water management and will also continue asking Utahns to be conservation-conscious, but we'll also do a dance about this news. 💃🕺

Council Member Tom Macdonald shared his Valentine's message to the city he loves (Orem). What do you love about Orem?

It's almost #ValentinesDay. Have I told you lately that I love you — and how to avoid scams? New Consumer Alert: bit.ly/3RT9E7g

Winter storms can really pack a punch. Here are ways you can stay safe and informed: rockymountainpower.net/prepare

Here's your chance to share the love💕around the community. Pick up a "Heart Attack" pack at the Orem Public Library or download a template at orem.org/kindness.💞Write kind notes on the hearts & put them on the door of a friend/neighbor.💗Share a photo at orem.org/kindness

Did you know that you can access committee agendas from home? Here is a video tutorial on how to find an agenda on the legislative website. #utpol #utleg

Here is Council Member Debby Lauret's Valentine to our wonderful city. What are your favorite activities to do in Orem?

Have a happy and safe Valentine’s Day. Metallic balloons can be an economical and adorable choice, but keep them inside or secure if they must be outside. Foil balloons that aren’t weighed can drift into power lines and create the risk of a power outage.

Our hearts are bursting with all these love notes for Orem. Councilmember David Spencer shared his Valentine for our fair city.

What is your favorite experience with your sweetheart in Orem. Council Member Jeff Lambson and his wife have found their happy place at the Scera Shell Outdoor Theater.

❄️🚨US-189 in Provo Cyn: Expect intermittent road closures (up to 15 minutes) today for avalanche control work: Deer Creek Dam Area: Noon to 1 p.m. Vivian Park to Canyon Glen Park: 6 to 8 p.m. Utah Highway Patrol Sundance Resort UDOT Traffic Utah DOT Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF Utah County Sheriff Wasatch County