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Provo
Monday, February 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo offers dozens of graduate health care programs today. The for-profit school, founded over 25 years ago, maintains flat tuition and practical training through strong market ties (including community health clinics) to meet evolving workforce needs. Deseret News
- ➤ Fifty years after President Spencer W. Kimball set a goal for BYU to be the language capital, the university shows more than 60% of its students speak a second language (covering 121 languages and leading course offerings). BYU continues to fulfill its mission as a top center for language studies. Deseret News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A recent poll by the Deseret News/Hinckley Institute shows 88% of Utahns know their state will host the 2034 Winter Games + only 28% of national respondents are aware, and organizers plan to raise recognition after the LA Games. Deseret News
- ➤ BYU upset No. 6 Iowa State by a 79 to 69 score at the Marriott Center Saturday (Feb. 21), ending six losses against elite teams as a 13 to 0 run helped push them ahead and freshman AJ Dybantsa led with 29 points, 10 rebounds and strong defense. Deseret News
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Knitting Workshop for Beginners
6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Registration required — Learn basic stitches and techniques in a relaxed and supportive environment for teens and adults.
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Club STEM
5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Cost details not specified — Young explorers delve into science and technology with hands-on activities and museum visits.
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Homework Help on Thursday
6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free — Students aged 6-18 get homework assistance to catch up and stay on track academically.
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Homework Assistance on Thursdays
6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free service — Help students from grades 1-12 stay on track with their homework and learning.
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Teen Takeover: Into the Fire
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Train through exciting challenges inspired by the Hunger Games with trivia, games, and creative activities.
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Family Art Class
5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Registration required — Explore creativity together through various art mediums in a family-friendly environment.
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Wednesday Mandarin Club
4-5 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free entry — Practice Mandarin with beginner and intermediate groups in a welcoming environment.
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Basic Computing Class
6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Enroll now — Learn essential computer skills over 10 weeks while engaging with local community resources.
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English Playgroup
10:30-11:30 a.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free — A weekly playgroup for young children where parents connect and kids engage in fun learning activities.
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United States National Amateur Dancesport Championships
Multiple sessions — J. Willard Marriott Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the nation's top amateur ballroom dancers compete for the championship title.
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