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An uprooted evergreen tree outside West Elementary School in Glenwood.

Storm Leaves Trail Of Tree Destruction Across County

The sound of chainsaws echoed across the Glenwood community Saturday as residents began cleaning up tree branches, limbs and debris from a destructive storm that passed through Mills County late Friday night. Bringing heavy rain, hail and wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour, the storm left a trail...

Conference Board Lands New County Assessor

Mills County has filled its vacant county assessor position. Rashelle Wohlers, currently the chief deputy assessor in Harrison County, will begin her duties as Mills County Assessor Friday, June 12. She’s replacing Christina Govig, who was terminated by the Mills County Conference Board last winter...

Courtney Harter

Glenwood Hires New City Administrator / Finance Director

Glenwood has found its new City Administrator / Finance Director. Courtney Harter, former Community Development Director for the City of Council Bluffs, was formally selected for the position during a special meeting of the Glenwood City Council Tuesday evening. Glenwood Mayor Angie Winquist said...

David Farmer

David Farmer Wins Republican Primary For County Supervisor Seat

David Farmer received the most votes for a seat on the Mills County Board Of Supervisors in Tuesday's Republican Party Primary Election. Farmer received 624 votes, finishing ahead of Sandi Winton ( 531) and Peter Bencker (430) , according to an unofficial vote count from the Mills County Auditor's...

City Council Addresses Reimbursement Agreement For Former Police Officer

Terms of the agreement new police officers sign when they’re hired by the Glenwood Police Department was the focus of discussion at the May 26 meeting of the Glenwood City Council. The discussion centered specifically on a stipulation in the agreement that requires officers to reimburse the city...

Youth from Riverview Baptist Church assist in sorting items at the Mills County Storehouse retail store.

Oklahoma Church Missionary Group Lends A Hand At Mills County Storehouse

The motto of the Mills County Storehouse is “People Helping People.” Thursday, the food pantry and thrift store, known for providing assistance to Mills County and southwest residents in need, was on the receiving end of some help from members of a Christian church in Oklahoma. A missionary...

Democrats, Republicans To Choose General Election Candidates In June 2 Primary

Iowa voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballots from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. in Tuesday’s primary election. Voters taking part in the June 2 election are required to be registered with either the Democrat or Republican party. Each party is conducting its own primary to nominate candidates for...

Crystal Edison

Malvern Woman Charged With Kidnapping Of Missing Teen

A Malvern woman has been charged with kidnapping after law enforcement officers located a missing teenager. According to a release from the Mills County Sheriff's Office, on May 24, the Mills County Communications Center received a report of a missing 15-year-old female. The juvenile was...

Aaron McDaniel

Mills County Man Facing Attempted Murder Charge

A Pacific Junction man is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, following an altercation with his brother. On May 17, at approximately 8:25 P.M., the Mills County 911 Communication Center received a 911 call of two males involved in a physical altercation and allegedly shooting at...

Express office closed as of May 18

Strong winds tore off a portion of the roof of the Red Oak Express office on May 16, which resulted in water damage all through the main office portion of the building. Remediation efforts are underway, but as of Monday, May 18, the office will be closed for an indefinite amount of time while...