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State Sen. Mark Costello (left) and State Rep. David Sieck addressed multiple issues during Saturday’s legislative forum at Glenwood City Hall.

Governor, Legislators Remain Split On Property Tax Reform Proposals

The overhaul of Iowa’s property tax system that Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) and state legislators have been discussing for months may or may not happen in 2026. That was the message conveyed by State Sen. Mark Costello (R) and State Rep. David Sieck (R) during Saturday’s legislative forum at Glenwood...

Glenwood Municipal Utilities has started the planning process for replacing its 43-year-old wastewater treament plant south of the city limits.

Significant Sewer Bill Increase Coming For GMU Customers

Glenwood Municipal Utilities sewer customers will soon see a noticeable increase to their monthly bill. In addition to a 2.5% hike in base rates and usage rates (per 1,000 gallons) for water and sewer services, customers hooked up to GMU sewer lines will start paying a new monthly Capital...

Former Mills County Assessor Christina Govig (front row - lower left) listens to a statement from her attorney Rayn Daisy during last Wednesday’s public hearing in the courtroom at the Mills County Courthouse. Govig requested the hearing after her employment was terminated by the Mills County Conference Board.

Public Hearing Concludes Termination Process For Former County Assessor

The termination process for former Mills County Assessor Christina Govig concluded with a public hearing last Wednesday afternoon, one day before her termination became effective. The Mills County Conference Board, made up of Mills County school board members, mayors, and county supervisors, voted...

One Child, Three Adults Rescued From Icy Water At Glenwood Lake Park

A 9-year-old boy and three adults were rescued at Glenwood Lake Park Sunday afternoon after falling through melting ice into the water. Around 2:50 p.m., Glenwood Fire and Rescue units were dispatched to the park after the Mills County Emergency 911 Center received a call of a child that had fallen...

Two of Mills County’s young elected leaders. From left: 21-year-old Silver City Mayor Joseph Jaworski and 19-year-old Mills County Supervisor Jack Sayers.

Gen Z Political Movement In Mills County - County Supervisor, Silver City and Henderson Mayors Usher In A New Generation Of Leadership For Mills County

The word has gotten out - Mills County is the place to live if you want to be elected to political office at a young age. In 2024, then 18-year-old Jack Sayers made history when he was elected to a seat on the Mills County Board Of Supervisors. A year later, in November 2025, 20-year-old Eva Fipps...

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...