Glenwood’s annual lighted parade will twinkle through downtown Glenwood on Thursday, December 7, at 5:30 p.m. The perfect event to kick off the season with neighbors and cheer! The lighted holiday parade begins on First Avenue Northwest and continues onto Minnesota Avenue to Second Street Northeast. Hot chocolate and popcorn will be served, starting at 4:30… Read More

The Minnewaska Area Elementary School kindergartners have been learning about “Then and Now” in their Social Studies curriculum. The class recently took a trip to the Pope County Museum to learn about the Native American exhibit on display. They also made butter in the classroom after learning how butter was churned.

The Emporium’s doors opened last week to customers and carries a little something for everyone. Owners Todd and Sonya Gylsen are pictured outside the store, located at 9 N Franklin Street in Glenwood. Treasures can be found throughout the store including crystals and rocks, military memorabilia, sports cards, comic books and jewelry. Central Lakes Coins,… Read More

The Old Firehall Brewing Company received their first dollar certificate from the Starbuck Chamber recently. Pictured with the Chamber members are Byron Payne, Jan Payne, Dean Jelen and Jerry Kerkvliet, owners of the business. From left are: Tom Beuckens, Byron Payne, Jan Payne, Karen Tharaldson, Dean Jelen, Jerry Kerkvliet, Rita Larson, Dan Jahn and Kevin… Read More

By Amy Brown Special to the Tribune & Times Throughout life we’ve have heard the old adage many times, “A family that works together stays together.”   Some would say tt builds unity and strengthens the family bond, and for myself and my family this is definitely the case. We come from a long line of foodies and… Read More

Christmas Care, a program of the Starbuck VFW, Auxiliary and the Starbuck Fire Department Auxiliary, gives to families in need at Christmastime. This program serves families in Western Pope County (Starbuck, Lowry and Cyrus) and depends on members of the community to submit the names of any families or individuals who could benefit from this… Read More

The Pope County Museum invites everyone to their Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 1-4 p.m. As part of this year’s open house, local author and retired Minnewaska Area Kindergarten teacher, Debbie Hoven, will read her book “Light Up the Year” and talk about the process of self publishing. “Light up the Year!” Don’t… Read More

First issue of the Cyrusonian school paper issued From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, November 29, 1923. The Barsness Literary society will have a novel entertainment on Friday evening, December 7. They will give a radio concert. H.P. Limperich and Son of Glenwood, will install for the evening one of their radio machines with a loud… Read More

Villard depot named to registry of historic sites Nov. 28, 1963 – The biggest headline in the Tribune for some time reported that Pope County joined the county in mourning the death of President John F. Kennedy. Area schools and businesses were closed on the day of the funeral and local churches held memorial services.  In other… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From Dec. 5, 1913 Walter A. Forde and Miss Alpha Isaacs of Forest City, Iowa were married at Los Angeles, CA by Rev. Ove J.H. Preus. The couple will live in Fullerton, CA.  A Christmas present – For him: we recommend a vocal solo. We have it at the Times office, tenor, bass or baritone…. Read More