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Senior Year Plus - College Courses For High School Budgets Taking Toll On School District Budgets

Glenwood Community School District Superintendent Dr. Nicole Kooiker is among a growing number of school district officials across the state voicing concerns about a popular Iowa Department Of Education program that allows high school students to take college credit classes at their local community...

County officials have been working to address public safety concerns about dirt being hauled on 195th Street from this old quarry site to the Google data center site in Pottawattamie County.

County Board Approves 35 MPH Speed Limit On Portion Of 195th Street

Following the recommendation of Mills County Engineer Jacob Ferro, the Mills County Board Of Supervisors passed two motions last week to slow down traffic and increase public safety along two roads in the northern part of the county where dirt is being hauled to the Google data center site in...

State Rep. David Sieck answers a question from an audience member during the legislative coffee in Glenwood on Saturday, Jan. 31.

Legislators Say Property Tax Relief Is Top Priority For 2026 Session

The first legislative coffee of the 2026 session attracted two dozen citizens to City Hall Saturday morning. State Rep. David Sieck was the lone legislator in attendance with State Sen. Mark Costello participating over the phone. Sieck and Costello told those in attendance property tax relief is a...

Mills County residents will be asked to approve an Emergency Medical Services tax levy in the November general election.

County Supervisors Agree To Put EMS Tax Levy On The Ballot

At the recommendation of its EMS Advisory Council, the Mills County Board Of Supervisors have agreed to put an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) tax levy on the November election ballot. Under the measure, property owners would be taxed up to 75 cents per $1,000 valuation to help fund EMS services...

Demonstrators opposing the actions of federal ICE agents hold up signs for motorists during the protest.

Protesters Voice Opposition To ICE, Immigration Practices During Glenwood Demonstration

More than 50 Mills County residents lined a sidewalk near the intersection of Sharp and Locust Streets in Glenwood last Wednesday (Jan. 27) for an “ICE Out” demonstration. Demonstrators said they were there to voice their opposition to federal immigration enforcement policies and to show support...

Conference Board Votes To Terminate Employment For County Assessor Christina Govig

The Mills County Conference Board has voted to terminate Mills County Assessor Christina Govig. The vote took place Friday following a closed-session discussion between Govig and members of the conference board, comprised of Mills County supervisors, mayors and school board members. Govig’s...

County Officials Addressing Truck Traffic Concerns On 195th Street

Mills County officials say they’re aware of the safety concerns the public has about large trucks hauling dirt on 195th Street from a borrow pit at an old quarry in western Mills County to the Google data center construction site in Pottawattamie County. Mills County Engineer Jacob Ferro and Mills...

Iowa 4th District congressional candidate Dave Dawson addresses an audience at the Glenwood Public Library Monday evening.

Congresssional Candidate Dave Dawson Makes His Pitch At Town Hall

Woodbury County prosecutor and former state representative Dave Dawson, Democratic Party candidate for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District, addressed multiple issues Monday evening during a town hall meeting at the Glenwood Public Library. Dawson, who was born in Cherokee and raised in Washta, a town...

Joslyn Fisher at her book signing.

Novel Idea - Young Author’s Debut Book Available At Area Libraries, On Amazon

At an age when many teens are still finding their voice, Joslyn Fisher has already shared hers with the world. Fisher’s debut young adult novel “Unfortunately” was published last year under her pen name, Finx A. Fisher. It is available to readers to buy now on Amazon and check out at the Glenwood...

Linda Goos of Glenwood was recently recognized with an award for her 20-plus years of service as a volunteer counselor for the Senior Health Insurance Information Program.

Linda Goos Gratified With Work Assisting Seniors With Medicare Enrollment

For more than 20 years, Linda Goos has been there to help guide and support southwest Iowa residents navigate the ever-changing and often complex Medicare enrollment process. In October, Goos was presented a 20-year service award at a state meeting in Des Moines in recognition of her invaluable...