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Construction cost hike has Glen...

Proponents of the Glen Haven Village skilled nursing care complex have another hurdle to clear before beginning construction on the proposed facility.

Bids opened in March revealed a substantial increase in construction costs since the project was initiated more than two years ago at a then estimated price tag of $3.1 million.

Representatives of community-based, non-profit Glen Haven are now working to secure an additional $650,000.

District gauging interest in...

Facing the prospect of a budget shortfall down the road, the Glenwood Community School District is offering early retirement incentives now to district employees as a pre-emptive cost-saving measure.

Pony Express Riders carry on...

A 51-year tradition continued over Easter weekend as the Pony Express Riders of Iowa jumped on their horses in all corners of the state to make their annual trek to Des Moines in an effort to raise money and awareness for Iowa Easter Seals and children and adults with disabilities.

A Postcard Of Happiness

An 89-year-old California man, who took the time to send an early 20th Century postcard of Glenwood’s “Lake and City Park” to the staff at Glenwood City Hall, is getting a surprise package in the mail in appreciation of his thoughtfulness.

In late March, the postcard arrived with a letter sent to Glenwood City Hall from Lowell Joerg, who resides in an assisted living facility in Stockton, Calif. His letter read:

“Good morning,

Glenwood girls win Tiger Relays

The Glenwood girls won eight events and ran away with the team title at the Red Oak Tiger Relays Thursday in Red Oak.

The Rams finished with 174 points in the team standings to easily out-pace runner up Creston’s 122 points. Shenandoah was third with 121 points.

Rams sweep in season openers

The Glenwood girls tennis team opened its season Thursday with a pair of home victories over Sioux City East and Sioux City West.

The Rams were perfect in a 9-0 win over East and a 9-0 win over West.

Glenwood never trailed and never gave up more than two games in the win over East. Ellie Osterloh, Brooklyn Taylor, Ruby Crow and Cameron Rounds all shutout their opponents in singles matches.

Supervisors appoint Ford to...

A familiar face at the county courthouse has been appointed to the position of Mills County Treasurer.

Jill Ford was administered her oath of office last week after her appointment was formally approved by the Mills County Board of Supervisors. She replaces Becky Killpack, who resigned earlier this year to take a position in the Pottawattamie County Treasurer’s Office.

GSCD Budget Inches Down; Levy...

The Glenwood Community School District’s budget is going down next year even as it’s tax levy is going up.

The district’s budget, which will be discussed during a public hearing Monday at the high school media center, is $42.8 million for the 2018-2019 fiscal year that begins July 1. That figure is down just over $600,000 from the re-estimated total of $43.4 million for this fiscal year. The district’s proposed property tax levy is going up to 15.05 (per $1,000 of taxable valuation) from the current rate of 14.01.

Glenwood fourth at Ram Relays

Nate Kennedy set a blistering new school record in the 100-meters and the Glenwood track team placed fourth in the team standings at a loaded Ram Relays Thursday.

The Relays, which were moved to Thursday due to last week’s cold weather, added a handful of area teams to make the field one of the toughest in the early season.

Glenwood girls down A.L 1-0

Mia McCorkle’s goal in the eighth minute was all Glenwood needed in a 1-0 victory over Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln Thursday.

McCorkle’s goal came on a wild play when a through ball from Kari Schuppan was mishandled and ultimately bobbled away by the Lynx’s goal-keeper. McCorkle didn’t give up on the ball, tracked it down and booted in the score.