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August 12th, 2025 Simple Ways to Serve

September 11 was declared the National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of the innocent victims of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. West Jordan City invites everyone, from young to old, to […]

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Last update December 5th, 2025 2025 First Friday Holiday Event – FAQ

Get ready for a magical evening in West Jordan! In partnership with the Salt Lake County Library and Excellence in the Community, the First Friday Holiday Event is a festive night filled with treats, entertainment, […]

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August 8th, 2025 West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in West Jordan

Mosquitoes in the West Jordan area have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), joining several other locations across Salt Lake County. Because mosquitoes can travel several miles, everyone in the region, regardless of exact […]

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Last update August 8th, 2025 SLCo Health Issues Warning for Jordan River and Canals Due to Harmful Algal Bloom

Presence of toxic algae means people and pets should stay out of the water The Salt Lake County Health Department (SLCoHD) issued a Warning Advisory for portions of the Jordan River and its connected canals […]

Outdoor art fair with white tents lined along a sidewalk, displaying colorful clothing, crafts, and decorations. People walk and browse the booths under string lights, with trees and mountains in the background.

July 29th, 2025 Community Market Brings Fresh Produce, Local Artisans, and Assistance Programs to West Jordan

West Jordan’s Community Market is back for the season bringing handmade goods, farm-fresh produce, and valuable resources to residents every Wednesday evening through October 1. The market is held at Veterans Memorial Park (1985 W […]

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Last update July 30th, 2025 Property Taxes Made Easy: a 10-Minute Guide

Every year you get a property tax bill. It is a list of: If an organization wants to change the tax rate, they are legally required to host a Truth in Taxation public meeting. Most […]

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July 15th, 2025 Get Ready for More Shredding, for the Fresh and for the Veteran

Just one year after the opening of Phase One of Ron Wood’s Skate Park comes Phase Two. This time: a dirt course with reclaimed wood and metal designed by the one and only Nate Wessel. […]

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July 1st, 2025 The Stampede That Caught ’Em All: Pokémon and the Class of 2000

Throwback to 2000: When Pokémon joined the Stampede 2000 was the year of cowboys and Pikachu. The wildly popular Pokémon cards were offered for FREE to the first 500 kids through the rodeo gates! Newspaper […]

June 24th, 2025 West Jordan Celebrates New Community and Art Center

West Jordan is proud to open the doors to its new Community and Arts Center, a beautiful space designed to host performances, meetings, celebrations, and more for all to enjoy. A special thanks goes out […]

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Last update July 15th, 2025 The Big Hair, Big Rides, and Bigger Crowds of the ’80s Stampede

Just like the big hair and bold style of the decade, we held some of our biggest events in the 1980s–A four-day carnival, three parades, a magic circus, country sing-along, an arts and crafts show, […]