Glenwood Middle School sixth graders Izzie Nylander, Libby Waller and Dyson Rang work on their robot.
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Still in its infancy, the robotics program at Glenwood Middle School is making a name for itself and enjoying success on a regional and statewide level. All five GMS robotic teams recently qualified and competed at the state competition in Council Bluffs with one team – the Super Chickens -...

Sgt. Scott Lauenroth of Glenwood, a veteran who served in the United States Air Force, was recognized for his military service during the Creighton mens basketball game against Connecticut on Feb. 20. He was presented the Berry Law Firm Mission Service Award by attorney Montana Crow, a Glenwood native, Creighton University graduate and member of the Berry Law team. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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EDITOR'S NOTE - Biography information in this story provided by Berry Law. Two Glenwood veterans were honored in a big way recently for their military service by an Omaha law firm and Creighton University. U.S. Air Force Sgt. Scott Lauenroth and U.S. Marine Corps MSgt. Jason L. Gibson were...

Steve Spriester, a 1985 graduate of Fremont-Mills High School, has been an integral member of the KSAT news team for nearly 30 years. KSAT is the No. 1-rated news station in San Antonio, Texas. (Courtesy Photo - Steve Spriester/KSAT)
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ROOTED IN MILLS COUNTY Fremont-Mills Alum Steve Spriester Enjoying Rewarding Career As Television Journalist There’s been a constant in Steve Spriester’s 35-year career as a television journalist – sharing stimulating stories that have had a positive impact on his community. From his reporting on...

Owners of Keg Creek Brewing Co. have put the popular Glenwood brewery up for sale.
A Glenwood establishment that’s not only a social gathering spot for local residents, but also a popular destination for out-of-town visitors, is for...
March 26, 2024, 6:20 PM

Dr. Devin Embray
Dr. Devin Embray has resigned as Superintendent of the Glenwood Community Schools. Embray, who has served as the district’s leader for 14 years,...
March 26, 2024, 5:57 PM
Glenwood has announced its 2024 RAGBRAI theme. “Loess Get It Started! Hill Yeah!” The theme is a play on words that recognizes the significance of...
March 19, 2024, 5:12 PM

Owners of Keg Creek Brewing Co. have put the popular Glenwood brewery up for sale.
A Glenwood establishment that’s not only a social gathering spot for local residents, but also a popular destination for out-of-town visitors, is for sale. Earlier this month, owners of Keg Creek Brewing Co. announced that they’ve placed the 13-year-old business up for sale. The goal and hope of...
March 26, 2024

News

Sports

  • March 4, 2024
    East Mills and Fremont-Mills combined for four first team selections on the All-Corner Conference Basketball first team released last week.Conference champion East Mills had two first team selections...
  • March 4, 2024
    Glenwood’s Kayden Anderson was tabbed for the first team on the All-Hawkeye 10 Conference basketball team released last week.Anderson was unanimous first team selection after helping to lead...
  • February 12, 2024
    Seven Glenwood wrestlers will compete in this week’s state tournament after a strong showing at the Class 2A state qualifying meet in Glenwood Saturday.The Rams’ Brody Black (106 pounds...

Features


  • Pat Staebell retired as the school counselor at Northeast Elementary at the end of the school year. He was a counselor at the school for 32 years.
    June 6, 2023
    Pat Staebell, the only school counselor Northeast Elementary has ever known, retired at the end of the 2022-23 school year.The LeMars native has been a fixture at the school since 1991.“I still...

  • GCHS Interim Principal Lorraine Duitsman
    May 30, 2023
     A new principal isn’t the only change coming to Glenwood Community High School.Following Principal Cole Albright’s sudden resignation earlier this month, the Glenwood Board of...

  • The Rhapsody In Gold vocal jazz choir from Glenwood Community High School earned a sixth-place trophy at last week’s Iowa Vocal Jazz Championships in Spirit Lake. From left: baritone Connor Edick, alto Evan Belt, tenor Dallis Taylor, soprano Aubrey Mullanix and bass Aaron McQueen.
    April 4, 2023
    The group may be small in numbers, but the Glenwood Jazz Choir made a loud statement at last week’s Iowa Vocal Jazz Championships.The five-member ensemble brought home a sixth-place trophy from...

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