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Mills County Supervisors Richard Crouch (left) and Jack Sayers shared their views on the general election ballot initiative to increase the size of the county board from three to five members at a forum Monday night in Malvern. Carol Gutchewsky served as the moderator for the forum hosted by Mills County Matters Working Group.

Five-member Board Of Supervisors Initiative Is Focus Of Pre-election Forum

Around three dozen people showed up in Malvern Monday night to hear arguments in favor of and opposition to Mills County increasing the size of its board of supervisors from three members to five. An initiative to increase the size of the board from three to five is on the Nov. 3 general election...

Three of the eight properties that received facelifts as part of the Downtown Revitalization project on Glenwood's Town Square.

City Signs Off On Downtown Revitalization Project

The four-year Downtown Revitalization project in Glenwood is finally wrapping up, but not without some hiccups along the way and some building owners left feeling frustrated by the process. “The project is done. Construction is all complete,” said Glenwood City Administrator / Finance Director...

Pastor Darrell and Carolyn Hopp have been married for more than 68 years.

Pastor Darrell Hopp Found His Faith Following Cancer Diagnosis At Age 32

It might come as a surprise to many people who know him, but Pastor Darrell Hopp didn’t become a person of strong faith until he was well into adulthood. Even after getting baptized when he was 21 years old at the request of his new bride Carolyn (Carnes), Darrell didn’t devote his life to Jesus...

Mills County's Employee Meal Reimbursement Policy Under Scrutiny

When out of town for official business or training, how much should county employees be allowed to spend for meals at the expense of taxpayers? It’s a topic the Mills County Board of Supervisors has discussed on-and-off since August 2025. The discussion surfaced again Tuesday when supervisors were...

Joe George

Joe George Chosen To Lead Pottawattamie, Mills County Partnership For Economic Development

Advance Southwest Iowa Corporation (ASWIC) and the Mills County Economic Development Foundation (MCEDF) have announced a strategic partnership designed to strengthen economic development efforts throughout Mills County and rural Pottawattamie County. As part of this collaboration, the organizations...

Mills County Supervisor Jack Sayers.

Mills County Supervisor Sayers Ticketed For Underage Possession Of Alcohol

Jack Sayers, a member of the Mills County Board Of Supervisors, was ticketed Thursday for underage possession of alcohol. According to a citation and complaint filed with the Mills County Clerk Of District Court, Sayers, 20, allegedly possessed or purchased alcohol the night of Sept. 26. The...

Glenwood Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal Ed Martin is an enthusiastic supporter of the Glenwood Rams.

Parade Grand Marshal Ed Martin Has Been Proud Advocate For Glenwood’s Homecoming Traditions

For Ed Martin, homecoming has always been about more than a football game or a parade. It is about community, tradition, and the excitement that spreads throughout Glenwood when homecoming arrives. This year, the community has the opportunity to recognize someone who has spent years quietly...

Glenwood Community High School will crown its 2026 Homecoming King and Queen during the traditional coronation ceremony Saturday night in the GCHS auditorium. Homecoming queen and king candidates are shown here. Queen candidates are (from left) Katelyn Harms, Megan Hughes and Grace Berglund. King candidates are Myles Longmeyer, Todd Schmitt and Drake Buthe. The coronation program is at 7 p.m.

It's Homecoming Week in Glenwood

Rejoice, Glenwood. Homecoming Week is here at last. Glenwood’s latest homecoming celebration in recent times will culminate Saturday evening with the crowning of the 2026 Glenwood Community High School Homecoming King and Queen, but several activities are taking place in the community throughout...

SWIPCO Executive Director John McCurdy presents Mills County Supervisor Richard Crouch the Ron Kohn Servant Leadership Award Thursday night in Walnut.

Richard Crouch Receives Ron Kohn Servant Leadership Award

Retiring Mills County Supervisor Richard Crouch received a special award during the annual meeting of the Southwest Iowa Planning Council (SWIPCO) Thursday night in Walnut. Crouch and Clarinda City Manager Gary McClarnon were recognized as co-recipients of the second annual Ron Kohn Servant...

County Seeks Clarity On Using Opioid Funds For K-9 Related Expenses

Mills County officials are hoping to get some clarity on whether opioid settlement funds can be spent for K-9 unit-related expenses. The county has received around $350,000 from the national settlement with major pharmaceutical producers and distributors and there appears to be interest in spending...