Voice actress and director Emily Fajardo, a Glenwood Community High School graduate.
1 week 23 hours ago
A Glenwood Community High School graduate’s artistic aptitude and life experiences have taken her on a unique journey to a budding career in the entertainment industry. Voice actress, writer, graphic designer, visual artist, illustrator, photo editor . . . those are just some of the many hats Emily...

Glenwood Middle School sixth graders Izzie Nylander, Libby Waller and Dyson Rang work on their robot.
4 weeks 1 day ago
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)
1 month 1 week ago
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...

Glenwood Community School District school board members, administrators and administrative staff display the flag that was presented to the district at a recognition ceremony Monday afternoon at Glenwood Community High School. Glenwood is only the seventh school district in Iowa and 32nd in the United States to ever be recognized as a “Model Professional Community At Work” by an international provider of professional development for educators.
The Glenwood Community School District was recognized Monday by Solution Tree, a  resource partner for  professional development, for the district’s...
April 18, 2024, 11:30 AM
The East Mills Community School District and Sidney Community School District have named their next shared superintendent. Pending the approval of...
April 18, 2024, 11:23 AM

The Glenwood Kiwanis Club is raising money to bring an all-inclusive playground to the city-owned Hiley Park.
The Glenwood Kiwanis Club’s effort to bring an all-inclusive, accessible playground to Hiley Park has received a major boost from the Iowa West...
April 18, 2024, 11:20 AM

Glenwood Community School District school board members, administrators and administrative staff display the flag that was presented to the district at a recognition ceremony Monday afternoon at Glenwood Community High School. Glenwood is only the seventh school district in Iowa and 32nd in the United States to ever be recognized as a “Model Professional Community At Work” by an international provider of professional development for educators.
The Glenwood Community School District was recognized Monday by Solution Tree, a  resource partner for  professional development, for the district’s sustained success in raising student achievement. GCSD staff members attended a surprise ceremony to announce the recognition Monday afternoon in the...
April 18, 2024

News


  • Glenwood Community School District school board members, administrators and administrative staff display the flag that was presented to the district at a recognition ceremony Monday afternoon at Glenwood Community High School. Glenwood is only the seventh school district in Iowa and 32nd in the United States to ever be recognized as a “Model Professional Community At Work” by an international provider of professional development for educators.
    April 18, 2024
    The Glenwood Community School District was recognized Monday by Solution Tree, a  resource partner for  professional development, for the district’s sustained success in raising...
  • April 18, 2024
    The East Mills Community School District and Sidney Community School District have named their next shared superintendent.Pending the approval of the school boards at both districts, Michael Brown...

  • The Glenwood Kiwanis Club is raising money to bring an all-inclusive playground to the city-owned Hiley Park.
    April 18, 2024
    The Glenwood Kiwanis Club’s effort to bring an all-inclusive, accessible playground to Hiley Park has received a major boost from the Iowa West Foundation.In it’s latest round of grants,...

Sports


  • Glenwood’s Andrew Smith (left) and Bryant Keller both placed in the 1,600 and 3,200-meters at the Sioux City Relays Saturday.
    April 15, 2024
    Glenwood’s Andrew Smith picked up four medals at the Sioux City Relays Saturday.Smith, along with Bryant Keller, double scored for Glenwood in the 1,600 and 3,200-meters, with Smith taking...

  • Glenwood’s Jaylynn Floyd helped the Rams to a gold medal in the shuttle hurdle relay at Red Oak Thursday.
    April 8, 2024
    RED OAK - The Glenwood girls ran away with the team title at the Red Oak Inviational Track Meet Thursday at Dick Morrison Track.The Rams racked up 214 points behind wins in 10 events. Clarinda was a...

  • Glenwood’s Jaylynn Floyd notched a hat trick in the Rams’ season-opening win last week.
    April 1, 2024
    Glenwood could find its rhythm in its attack in a 1-0 loss to Underwood in girls non-conference soccer Thursday.“I was happy with our effort in the game,” said Glenwood coach Amy Benson...

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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