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Members of the Glenwood Fire Department push the new ambulance into the station during a ceremony Tuesday evening.

Glenwood Fire Department Brings New Ambulance Into Service

The Glenwood Fire Department’s new ambulance was officially put into service Tuesday night with a formal “push-in” dedication ceremony at the Glenwood Fire Station. The new vehicle was built by Missouri-based Osage Ambulances and accepted by the department in May. Glenwood Fire Chief Matt Gray said...

Glenwood Fire & Rescue is hosting hydrant parties for the next five weeks on Sundays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at various locations across the city.

Despite Pool Closure, Glenwood Children Will Have Options To Cool Off This Summer

Their hometown swimming pool may be closed, but there are still some opportunities for Glenwood children to cool off with a splash of water this summer. In addition to public swimming hours at the Mills County YMCA and a series of Sunday afternoon hydrant parties hosted by Glenwood Fire &...

The Glenwood Aquatic Center was closed for the entire 2022 swimming season for repair work related to water loss.

City Inks Agreement For Legal Services Regarding Aquatic Center

The City Of Glenwood has taken the first step in pursuing possible legal action regarding the Glenwood Aquatic Center. The 9-year-old aquatic center is closed indefinitely after an inspection by engineers from Burbach Aquatics identified multiple issues, including some appearing to be construction-...

Tara Painter

Tara Painter Leaving Glenwood Library Director Position

Glenwood is in the market for a new library director. Tara Painter, who has served as Glenwood Public Library Director for the past 10 years, submitted her resignation to the Glenwood Public Library Board Of Trustees in May after accepting the director’s position at the Harlan Community Library....

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...