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Stephen Hunt is turning over the director’s role at the Mills County Historical Museum to Lauren Culp.

New Director Has Plans, Goals For Mills County Historical Museum

A change in directors is happening at the Mills County Historical Museum. Lauren Culp, a Glenwood native and recent graduate of Cornell College, is taking over the role from Stephen Hunt. Hunt is a former chef who began his work at the museum as a volunteer and museum board member, eventually...

The Mills County Board Of Supervisors has passed two of three required readings of a resolution to make Emergency Medical Services an essential service in Mills County.

Supervisors Moving Forward In Making EMS An Essential Service In Mills County

The Mills County Board Of Supervisors are continuing to take the necessary steps that could lead to county residents voting on a tax levy in November to fund EMS services across the county. Following a public hearing last week, the supervisors unanimously passed the first reading of a resolution...

Glenwood Middle School Teacher Melanie Howard, surrounded by friends and family, was presented the Charles E. Lakin Outstanding Teacher Award at a school assembly May 21.

Glenwood Middle School Educator Named Recipient Of Charles E. Lakin Outstanding Teacher Award

Glenwood Middle School language arts teacher Melanie Howard has been honored as the recipient of a $10,000 Outstanding Teacher Award from the Charles E. Lakin Foundation, recognizing her “exceptional dedication to student connection and engagement.” Howard, who is completing her 34th year as an...

Tom Berke is retiring from a 34-year career in education, including 32 with the Glenwood Community School District.

School's Out Forever For Retiring Glenwood Science Teacher

As the school year comes to an end, teachers and faculty are retiring from the Glenwood Community School District. One such teacher is Tom Berke. Berke has taught for 34 years, 32 of which were spent in Glenwood. After graduating from Nebraska Wesleyan University, he first worked as a substitute...

Sydney Rohrberg

Missouri Journalism Student Excited For Internship At Her Hometown Newspaper

I’m excited to share that this summer I will be working as an intern for The Opinion-Tribune. You will be seeing some pieces of my writing in this paper and may find me around asking for interviews or taking photos. I’m a proud 2024 graduate of Glenwood Community High School and a current student...

First Interstate Bank employees presented the $25,000 check to Mills County Storehouse volunteers May 13.

Mills County Storehouse Awarded $25,000 Grant From First Interstate Bank

The Mills County Storehouse received a major financial boost last week and the timing couldn’t be better. The Storehouse has been named the recipient of a $25,000 grant from First Interstate Bank’s Believe In Local program. The surprise announcement of the grant was made during a May 13 luncheon...

The Glenwood Aquatic Center will remain closed indefinitely as the city explores its options for the 9-year-old facility that has been plagued by water loss issues.

Glenwood Aquatic Center Won't Open In 2025

There will be no games of Marco Polo, water walks across the lily pads or cannonballs off the diving board this summer in Glenwood. Following the advice of the city’s engineering consultant, the Glenwood City Council has decided not to open the Glenwood Aquatic Center in 2025. The decision was made...

Harold and Jo Murren of Malvern place an order at the Pim’s Thai Catering truck.

Food Truck Night A Hit At Mills County Fairgrounds

The aroma of smoked BBQ and fried funnel cakes was in the air again Thursday night in Malvern, signaling the start of another season of Food Truck Night at the Mills County Fairgrounds . Eight vendors – six food and two specialty - offering everything from tacos and Thai to fresh lemonade and...

Mills County Veterans Affairs is currently housed in this building at 602 S. Locust St.

County Considers Relocating Veterans Affairs Office To Annex

The Mills County Veterans Affairs Office could be moving to a new home under a proposal being considered by the Mills County Board Of Supervisors. The proposal would relocate the Veterans Affairs office from its current stand-alone building at 602 S. Locust St. to the Mills County Annex at 403...

Opening Day at the Glenwood Aquatic Center - July 8, 2016.

Future Of Aquatic Center Uncertain After Inspection Uncovers Major Issues Related To Water Loss

There’s uncertainty surrounding the immediate and long-term future of the Glenwood Aquatic Center as city officials digest the findings of an extensive investigation into the water loss issues that have plagued the facility since its opening in 2016. According to findings of the investigation...