Today's News

There is a “high probability” the new Glenwood Community High School will open as scheduled Wednesday provided a re-doubled effort by contractor Construction Services, Inc. (CSI) completes fire safety work prior to a final inspection Monday by the state fire marshal.

The Glenwood football team opens its 2009 season on Friday with a 7:30 p.m. game against Council Bluffs St. Albert at Al Leber Field.

The Rams, 3-6 a year ago, return 12 letterwinners from a team that lost on a 24-yard field goal with :09 left on the clock to the Falcons last season. St. Albert finished last season in the state playoff quarterfinals with a 28-21 loss to West Lyon in a 9-2 season.

As a runner in the 110m hurdles stands in the starting line of a world championship race, there is a lot going through his mind.

They must stay stretched and warm. They must explode out of the starting blocks as quickly as possible to get a great start. They envision staying low to the hurdles while keeping their timing as they land and prepare for the next.

Mike Godbout, a Red Oak High School graduate who calls Glenwood home, had that focus Aug. 6, when he ran for the United States track team, and won the gold.

The annual Keg Creek Days celebration takes place this weekend at Glenwood Lake Park.

A variety of activities are planned beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday and 7 a.m. on Sunday.

Saturday’s activities include children’s games and activities, a lawn mower poker run and a benefit concert for the Davies Amphitheater roof repair project. Sunday’s highlights are an antique machinery show and shine, heritage demonstrations and entertainment.

Some of the special Keg Creek Days activities include:

Pie Baking Contest