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 the week.

Wednesday, Oct. 14

* Street Painting from 6 – 7:30 p.m. for middle school and high school students near the Glenwood Activities Complex.

Thursday, Oct. 15

* Mills County Chamber Of Commerce Coffee (hosted by the Glenwood Booster Club) from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at Glenwood Activities Complex.

*Homecoming volleyball games against Denison. Junior varisty and freshman games at 5 p.m. Varsity match at 7:15 p.om.

Friday, Oct. 16

* Glenwood Fire & Rescue Pancake Feed from 6:30 – 9 a.m. at Glenwood Fire Station. Menu includes pancakes, sausages and drinks. Free-will donation.

* Glenwood Community High School Pep Rally (open to the public) beginning at 10:05 a.m. in GCHS gymnasium.

*Glenwood Booster Club Luncheon (hamburgers, hot dogs, pulled pork sandwiches) served from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Glenwood Activities Complex.

* Glenwood Homecoming Parade at 1:30 p.m. The theme of this year’s parade is 50 States H 250 Years - A Star-Spangled Celebration Of America. The parade will begin on the northwest corner of Town Square and proceed east on First Street, south on Vine Street, west on Sharp Street, south on Walnut Street and east on Coolidge Street.

Parking near Town Square will be limited, but the Southwest Iowa Transit Agency (SWITA) and the Glenwood Homecoming Parade Committee are providing free shuttle bus transportation to and from the parade. Shuttle bus transportation will begin at 12:15 p.m. from two locations – the Glenwood Middle School and Russ’s Market. The Middle School shuttle will take riders to and from a drop-off / pick-up location at First and Chestnut Street. The Russ’s Market shuttle will take riders to and from the intersection of First and Locust Street. Shuttle buses will not run during the parade, but  will resume for a return ride to Russ’s or the middle school immediately following the parade until 3:30 p.m.
Handicap-accessible parking will be available on a first-come basis in the parking lot behind Glenwood State Bank. Vehicles parked in the lot must display proper parking tags or license plates. Golf cart transportation will be available to the parade route.

Roads along and near Town Square will be closed from 12 p.m.  until the conclusion of the parade.

* Glenwood Outcast Gathering immediately after the parade at Glenwood American Legion Hall.

* Jim Hughes Real Estate Post-parade Party until 5 p.m. Family event featuring free food and children’s activities.

* Glenwood Wrestling Club Tailgate and Bags Tournament  from 4 to 6:45 p.m. at Glenwood Wrestling Building on Tyson Street.

* Homecoming football games vs. Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson. Freshman game at 4:15 p.m. and varsity game at 7 p.m., at Glenwood Activities Complex. Post-game drone show.

Saturday, Oct. 17
* Homecoming Golf Scramble at Glenwood Golf Course with 9 a.m. shotgun start.

* Glenwood Community High School Homecoming Coronation – 7 p.m. in GCHS auditorium. Open to the public – admission is $5.

* Glenwood Community High School Homecoming Dance in GCHS gymnasium from 8 – 10:30 p.m. Admission is $10. Doors open at 7:45 p.m.

* Eighth Annual Homecoming Street Dance on First Street. Gates open at 7 p.m. with music starting at 8 p.m. Admission is $5.

* Glenwood Fire Rescue Overnight Meal served from 10 p.m. – 3 a.m. at Glenwood Fire Station.
In addition to these activities, Glenwood Community High School class reunions will be taking place throughout the weekend at various locations.