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Renovation / expansion to Northeast Elementary School is a major component of the Glenwood Community School District's $40 million facilities upgrade proposal.

Glenwood School District Proposes $40 Million Bond Issue For Facility Improvements

The Glenwood Community School District is planning to pursue a $40 million bond this November that it intends to use for improvements to facilities across the district. At a special meeting laast Monday at the district’s central office, the Glenwood Board of Education approved the project. On hand...

U.S. Senator Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) held a round table discussion with Farm Bureau members on June 25 in Malvern.

Grassley Talks Ag At Malvern Meeting

U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley spent an hour in Malvern last week discussing a variety of agriculture-related issues with local Farm Bureau members. The round table discussion took place at the Charles E. and Florence M. Lakin Community Center. One topic of discussion was the Supreme Court’s decision...

Assault Of Officer, Foot Pursuit Lead To Arrest Of 2 Juveniles

Two juveniles are facing charges related to an incident that involved a foot pursuit and the assault of a Glenwood police officer. The incident occured during the early-morning hours of June 20. According to a GPD report, at approximately 12:08 a.m., Officer Jacob Power performed a traffic stop on...

Heather Mauer of Firehouse Fireworks shows off some the popular items available at the company’s stands in Glenwood.

A Boom For The Band - Fireworks Sales Underway In Glenwood

With the Fourth of July holiday less than a week away, the sale of fireworks is expected to heat up at two tent-covered stands in Glenwood. The stands are both located on along South Locust Street - in the parking lot on the west side of the road near Russ’s Supermarket and on the east side of the...

The small lake at Glenwood Lake Park (north of the campground) has been filled in with dirt.

Small Lake At Glenwood Lake Park Filled With Dirt; Future To Be Determined

There is no longer a second lake or pond at Glenwood Lake Park. The small body of water situated north of the campground on the west side of the park’s main road has been filled in with dirt and will eventually provide additional green space for the park. In May, the Glenwood Park Board and City...

Mills County Auditor Carol Robertson

Mills County Auditor Carol Robertson To Retire; Supervisors Accept Resignation

Mills County will have a new auditor on August 1. On Tuesday, the Mills County Board of Supervisors approved the resignation of Carol Robertson, who is retiring after serving in the county auditor position for nearly 24 years. Her last official day on the job will be July 31. “To be honest with you...

The Mills County Historical Museum’s second annual Mills County Heritage Car and Truck Show is Saturday at Glenwood Lake Park.

Heritage Car and Truck Show Returning To Glenwood Lake Park

If you’re looking for a special way to help Dad celebrate Father’s Day this weekend, the Mills County Heritage Car and Truck Show might be just the event you’re looking for. More than 200 classic vehicles are expected to be showcased at Glenwood Lake Park on Saturday. The show will run from 9 a.m...

The Glenwood Aquatic Center opened Monday afternoon to kick off the 2023 summer swimming season.

Splish Splash - Glenwood Aquatic Center Opens

Children and adults were waiting in line when the Glenwood Aquatic Center opened on Monday - the first day the facility has been open since Aug. 22, 2021. “We made it,” Glenwood City Administrator Amber Farnan said. “The city council and mayor are as excited as everybody else to have the pool open...

Presidential candidate Ryan Binkley hosted a “meet and greet” at Keg Creek Brewing Co. The event attracted a small turnout of potential voters.

Presidential Candidate Ryan Binkley Campaigns In Glenwood

Republican presidential candidate Ryan Binkley told a small audience in Glenwood last Wednesday that America’s problems won’t be fixed as long as the country has a “divided culture.” “Our country is really broke,” the Texas businessman and Christian pastor told his audience at Keg Creek Brewing Co...

Repairs at the Glenwood Aquatic Center delayed the opening of the facility.

Glenwood Aquatic Center Opening Planned For June 12

The long-awaited opening of the Glenwood Aquatic Center is scheduled to take place Monday, June 12. “That is still the plan,” Glenwood City Administrator Amber Farnan said Tuesday morning. “It is in working order right now. The pumps have been running and then we turned on the play feature and that...