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Glenwood Fire & Rescue EMT Aaron Ling (left) and Paramedic Gavin Gray demonstrate the GlideScope, a state-of-the-art piece of equipment used to manage a patient’s airway. Gray said the video laryngoscope can be a “life saver” in critcal care situations.

Grants Help Fund State-of-the-art Equipment For Glenwood Fire & Rescue

Glenwood Fire and Rescue recently acquired state-of-the-art equipment to manage the airways of patients who face life-threatening medical issues. GVFD Paramedic Gavin Gray said the new piece of equipment – a GlideScope video laryngoscope – is equipped with a video camera that allows rescue...

A residential living unit on the Glenwood Resource Center campus.

Glenwood Resource Center Timeline Calls For Complete Closure By July 1, 2024

The Glenwood Resource Center will be completely closed by July 1, 2024, according to a timeline from the Iowa Department of Human Services. The state-managed facility currently houses about 150 residents with intellectual and physical disabilities and employs over 400 workers. According to the...

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...