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CEDAR CITY — After a lengthy process, much discussion of the Red Hill and some design-tuning, the city revealed its new flag on Valentine's Day at the weekly city council meeting.
The Youth City Council kick-started the campaign in August 2023, spearheaded by Cedar High School student Sadie Hinck, who said the previous flag was "a little outdated." The hope was to choose a new design representing the city's "unique characteristics and timeless nature," Cedar City News previously reported.
After receiving over 60 potential flag design submissions, the field was narrowed to six possibilities. Cedar City residents were asked to pick their favorites, with Kenten Pope's design taking first place. He was awarded $250 for the winning design.
"I've lived in Cedar City for 10 years now, and it's been a great honor and privilege to be able to create something to give back to this city," he said at the Nov. 29 city council meeting.
Beginning in November, the City Council worked with Pope, a graphic designer, and others to tweak the design. Councilman Ron Riddle requested the design include the city's quintessential Red Hill, a symbol that locals have "hiked on, biked on, climbed on."
