A Deeper Dive into What's Happening in Orem
10 Gallons in an 8-Ounce Cup: How Jenn Gale Fits City Council Service into a Busy Life
By Jessica Neal“A typical day in my life requires a great deal of flexibility,” Jenn Gale, Orem City Council member, said. From bouncing between appointments and meetings, caravanning kids through town…
A Moment with Mayor McCandless | July 2026
As told to Jessica Neal - Orem NewsWhat’s something that the city council has been working on lately? The City Council right now is working on the short term rental ordinance.…
LaNae Millett’s Late Nights & Early Mornings for Orem
By Jessica Neal - Orem NewsResearching at her kitchen table at 12:45 a.m., LaNae Millett realized what it takes to be on city council. “That’s what hard work is, you know,…
A Moment with Mayor McCandless – May 2026
By Jessica Neal - Orem NewsWhat’s something big that you did lately?“I went to St. George for the Utah League of Cities and Towns Midyear Conference and it was great.…
Jeff Lambson’s Hometown Perspective
By Jessica Neal - Orem News“To me, Orem felt like a safe and magical place. I couldn’t think of a better place to live and grow up,” Jeff Lambson, Orem…
A Moment with Mayor McCandless: April 2026
As told to Jessica Neal, Orem News What has been your favorite “Mayor Memory” from the past month? I had a seventh grader job shadow me for an afternoon and it…