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Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the Glenwood Resource Center will close in 2024.

Impact Of GRC Closure Will Be Felt Throughout Community

The mother of a resident at the Glenwood Resource Center (GRC) said she was “shocked and surprised” when she received an e-mail Thursday announcing the closure of the state-managed facility that provides care for persons with profound intellectual and developmental disabilities. “They (Iowa...

County Allocates Portion Of ARPA Funds To Glen Haven Village

Mills County is allocating over $260,000 of its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to Glen Haven Village in an effort to help the skilled nursing facility recover from the financial hit it took during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Following a series of discussions with Glen Haven Village...

Justin Wyatt is administered his oath of office by Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen.

Glenwood Attorney Justin Wyatt Named To Associate Judge Post

Glenwood attorney Justin Wyatt was administered his oath of office Friday to become the newest associate judge for the State of Iowa’s Fourth Judicial District. Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen administered the oath in the courtroom at the Mills County Courthouse before fellow...

The Glenwood Resource Center will close in 2024, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Thursday.

Governor Announces 2024 Closure Of Glenwood Resource Center

On Thursday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver and House Speaker Pat Grassley announced that the state intends to close the Glenwood Resource Center (GRC) in 2024. GRC provides residential care and other services for Iowans with intellectual and developmental disabilities...

Randy Romens checks out a piece of the pedestrian bridge that will cross Keg Creek as part of the trail project in Glenwood.

Archaeological Survey Slowing Start To Trail Project In Glenwood

Mills County Trails has as least one more hurdle to clear before construction can commence on the first phase of a proposed recreational trail and trailhead in Glenwood. The newest hurdle is an archaeological survey that must be completed on the 10-foot by 9271-foot, 2.1-acre site along Keg Creek...

Malvern grocer Tom Mulholland is acquiring the green park space north of his property from the City of Malvern to expand the size of his store. (COURTESY PHOTO / KENT HERTZ Hz PRODUCTIONS)

Mulholland's Moving Forward With Rebuild Of Malvern Grocery Store

Tom Mulholland’s plans to rebuild his Main Street grocery store in Malvern are moving forward. Mulholland announced his plans to “rebuild” and “reopen” the store in January, less than month after the business was gutted and destroyed by a massive fire. In March, Mulholland came before the Mills...

Malvern firefighters (from left): Mike Keys, Duane Volz, Kyle Poort, James Volz, Mike Vandenberg, Blake Starnes, Larry Frink, Parker Lewis, Jeff Van Fossen, Lewis Van Fossen and Levi Anderson

Malvern Honors Fire, Rescue Volunteers

For the first time in three years, personnel from the Malvern Volunteer Fire Department and Malvern Rescue were publicly recognized for their commitment and service to the Malvern community and surrounding area. An awards banquet for the two departments took place at the Malvern Community Building...

Glenwood officials are concerned that the owner of this damaged house on South Chestnut Street has not made the repairs mandated in a court order.

Glenwood Officials Concerned About Partially-collapsed House

The City of Glenwood is considering additional legal action against the owner of a house that has major structural damage and continues to be occupied. Glenwood officials believe the owner of the home, Matthew Kelleher, resides at the property, located at 512 S. Chestnut St. The two-story house is...

Glenwood Police Lt. Aaron Johansen (left) is retiring today from a nearly 22-year career in law enforcement. He’s shown here with his brother, Glenwood Police Chief Eric Johansen.

Lt. Aaron Johansen Spent His Entire Law Enforcement Career In Glenwood

A veteran officer on the Glenwood Police Department is spending his last day on patrol today. Lt. Aaron Johansen is retiring from law enforcement, marking the end of a nearly 22-year career with his hometown police force. Johansen is leaving law enforcement to pursue a career in real estate with...

Lower levy, higher costs in GCSD’s 2022-23 budget

The Glenwood Community School District tax levy is going down for the 2022-2023 school year. The district’s levy is shrinking from 16.09 to 16.04 per $1,000 of taxable property valuation. This cut comes as a result of the Mills County Assessor’s Office undertaking aggressive residential property...