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Patrons browse the book shelves at Saturday’s fundraising event.

Fundraiser Helps Friends Of The Glenwood Public Library Get A Fresh Start

The Friends of the Glenwood Public Library hosted their first major fundraiser of the year Saturday – “Books, Beats and Beans.” While the Friends have been around for decades, involvement and support had lapsed over the past couple of years. Kate Wilson, Glenwood Public Library Board president and...

The multipurpose room at Northeast Elementary is used for school-age snacks and a play area.

Kids Place Makes Smooth Transition To Temporary Home At Northeast Elementary

Kids Place’s summer residency at Northeast Elementary is a homecoming of sorts. Northeast was the original home of Glenwood Community High School’s daycare back when it opened in the 1990s. This summer, the K-third grade elementary school is serving as the temporary home for Kids Place as...

The Glenwood Police Department’s Driver Safety course is open to licensed drivers of all ages.

Glenwood Police Department Offering Driver Safety Program

The Glenwood Police Department is offering a new driver safety program. The program is set to provide instruction for individuals who want to increase their safety while operating vehicles and will offer guidance that goes further than the offerings of a drivers ed course. Participants can expect...

The Glenwood Kiwanis Club has helped furnish and maintain Hiley Park for over 40 years.

Kiwanis Nearing Fundraising Goal For Hiley Park

The Glenwood Kiwanis Club is nearing its goal of raising $187,000 to make Hiley Park handicap accessible. Recent donations of $17,500 from Glenwood State Bank and $2,500 from First Interstate Bank leaves the club just $17,500 short of its goal, according to spokesperson Michelle Wright. Kiwanis has...

Glenwood is adding a daily rate and lowering the annual rate for food truck operators.

Glenwood Adjusting Rates For Mobile Food Vendors

Food trucks were on the menu again for the Glenwood City Council last week. Food trucks have been a topic of on-and-off discussion for the city council over the past five years. The council’s latest action amends the fee structure to the city’s existing ordinance for mobile food vendors. Under the...

MCPH Administrator Katelyn Murtfeld

Mills County Public Health Works To Maintain Services Despite Budget, Staffing Cuts

Mills County Public Health is making changes to its program offerings following budget issues and staffing cuts. Programs lost in the cuts included the NEST Program for pregnant women and young families, as well as the Circles 4 Support community dinners. For a few months, the Community Health...

Westbound view of the intersection of 192nd Street and Bunge Ave. The area from the center of Bunge Ave. to the north (right side of photo) will become part of the city of Council Bluffs.

State Board Approves Council Bluffs Annexation Of Property In Mills County

The Iowa Economic Development Authorities’ City Development Board has approved the city of Council Bluffs’ plan to annex property in southern Pottawattmie County and northwest Mills County. The board approved the plan by a 4-0 vote last Tuesday, June 3. The nearly 475 acres of property being...

County Passes Resolution To Make EMS 'Essential Services,' Appoints 12-member Advisory Council

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are now considered essential services in Mills County. By a 2-0 vote at its regular meeting last Tuesday, June 3, county supervisors Richard Crouch and Jack Sayers passed the third and final reading of a resolution declaring EMS as essential services in Mills County...

Members of the Glenwood Fire Department push the new ambulance into the station during a ceremony Tuesday evening.

Glenwood Fire Department Brings New Ambulance Into Service

The Glenwood Fire Department’s new ambulance was officially put into service Tuesday night with a formal “push-in” dedication ceremony at the Glenwood Fire Station. The new vehicle was built by Missouri-based Osage Ambulances and accepted by the department in May. Glenwood Fire Chief Matt Gray said...

Glenwood Fire & Rescue is hosting hydrant parties for the next five weeks on Sundays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at various locations across the city.

Despite Pool Closure, Glenwood Children Will Have Options To Cool Off This Summer

Their hometown swimming pool may be closed, but there are still some opportunities for Glenwood children to cool off with a splash of water this summer. In addition to public swimming hours at the Mills County YMCA and a series of Sunday afternoon hydrant parties hosted by Glenwood Fire &...