A newspaper is intended to report the everyday happenings of a community — to be a first draft of history, so to speak. It's a rare journalistic opportunity to step back, away from the daily grind, and look at 100 years of community history.In today's Tribune, which you'll find is much thicker than usual, news from an entire century is reported in the Centennial Edition. These pages of newsprint and ink capture a snapshot of 100 years — the stories, faces and events that have shaped Powell over the past century.From the lone chicken crossing main street in 1915 to hundreds of Powellites gathering downtown to celebrate Founder's Day in 2009, each section front portrays Bent Street's evolution through the decades.In compiling news and photographs for this commemorative edition, sentiments surfaced. Various individuals and businesses stepped forward to contribute to this edition, to communicate the spirit of Powell that resonates in many. We appreciate the town, pioneered by visionary homesteaders, and it is with pride that the community reflects on a century of history.Powell is a place where homesteaders established roots long ago —and where families have remained for generations. It's a town that has seen its fair share of tragedy, yet carries on as a community where neighbors continually step up to help one another. And it's a hometown that former residents proudly return to year after year.From 1909-2009, the Tribune has been honored to be a part of this community.

A newspaper is intended to report the everyday happenings of a community — to be a first draft of history, so to speak. It's a rare journalistic opportunity to step back, away from the daily grind, and look at 100 years of community history.

In today's Tribune, which you'll find is much thicker than usual, news from an entire century is reported in the Centennial Edition. These pages of newsprint and ink capture a snapshot of 100 years — the stories, faces and events that have shaped Powell over the past century.

From the lone chicken crossing main street in 1915 to hundreds of Powellites gathering downtown to celebrate Founder's Day in 2009, each section front portrays Bent Street's evolution through the decades.

In compiling news and photographs for this commemorative edition, sentiments surfaced. Various individuals and businesses stepped forward to contribute to this edition, to communicate the spirit of Powell that resonates in many. We appreciate the town, pioneered by visionary homesteaders, and it is with pride that the community reflects on a century of history.

Powell is a place where homesteaders established roots long ago —and where families have remained for generations. It's a town that has seen its fair share of tragedy, yet carries on as a community where neighbors continually step up to help one another. And it's a hometown that former residents proudly return to year after year.

From 1909-2009, the Tribune has been honored to be a part of this community.