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Mills County's Employee Meal Reimbursement Policy Under Scrutiny

When out of town for official business or training, how much should county employees be allowed to spend for meals at the expense of taxpayers? It’s a topic the Mills County Board of Supervisors has discussed on-and-off since August 2025. The discussion surfaced again Tuesday when supervisors were...

Joe George

Joe George Chosen To Lead Pottawattamie, Mills County Partnership For Economic Development

Advance Southwest Iowa Corporation (ASWIC) and the Mills County Economic Development Foundation (MCEDF) have announced a strategic partnership designed to strengthen economic development efforts throughout Mills County and rural Pottawattamie County. As part of this collaboration, the organizations...

Mills County Supervisor Jack Sayers.

Mills County Supervisor Sayers Ticketed For Underage Possession Of Alcohol

Jack Sayers, a member of the Mills County Board Of Supervisors, was ticketed Thursday for underage possession of alcohol. According to a citation and complaint filed with the Mills County Clerk Of District Court, Sayers, 20, allegedly possessed or purchased alcohol the night of Sept. 26. The...

Glenwood Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal Ed Martin is an enthusiastic supporter of the Glenwood Rams.

Parade Grand Marshal Ed Martin Has Been Proud Advocate For Glenwood’s Homecoming Traditions

For Ed Martin, homecoming has always been about more than a football game or a parade. It is about community, tradition, and the excitement that spreads throughout Glenwood when homecoming arrives. This year, the community has the opportunity to recognize someone who has spent years quietly...

Glenwood Community High School will crown its 2026 Homecoming King and Queen during the traditional coronation ceremony Saturday night in the GCHS auditorium. Homecoming queen and king candidates are shown here. Queen candidates are (from left) Katelyn Harms, Megan Hughes and Grace Berglund. King candidates are Myles Longmeyer, Todd Schmitt and Drake Buthe. The coronation program is at 7 p.m.

It's Homecoming Week in Glenwood

Rejoice, Glenwood. Homecoming Week is here at last. Glenwood’s latest homecoming celebration in recent times will culminate Saturday evening with the crowning of the 2026 Glenwood Community High School Homecoming King and Queen, but several activities are taking place in the community throughout...

SWIPCO Executive Director John McCurdy presents Mills County Supervisor Richard Crouch the Ron Kohn Servant Leadership Award Thursday night in Walnut.

Richard Crouch Receives Ron Kohn Servant Leadership Award

Retiring Mills County Supervisor Richard Crouch received a special award during the annual meeting of the Southwest Iowa Planning Council (SWIPCO) Thursday night in Walnut. Crouch and Clarinda City Manager Gary McClarnon were recognized as co-recipients of the second annual Ron Kohn Servant...

County Seeks Clarity On Using Opioid Funds For K-9 Related Expenses

Mills County officials are hoping to get some clarity on whether opioid settlement funds can be spent for K-9 unit-related expenses. The county has received around $350,000 from the national settlement with major pharmaceutical producers and distributors and there appears to be interest in spending...

The Folsom Lake Solar project is proposed for the dark green shaded areas with diagonal lines.

Board Of Adjustment Approves Conditional Use Permit For Folsom Lake Solar Project

A major solar energy project proposed for western Mills County passed its first challenge last week. After listening to a presentation from Orion Renewable Energy Group and comments from around 20 citizens, the Mills County Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a conditional use permit...

Fremont-Mills students gathered on the school’s football field Friday morning after walking out of class to protest recent actions of the board of education.

Fremont-Mills Students Stage Walkout To Protest School Board Actions

A student-led walkout at Fremont-Mills School Friday put a spotlight on growing concerns over the school board’s recent decisions, including a vote to not hire a transgender teacher and questions about whether the board’s actions align with district policy and its responsibility to provide an...

Glenwood Kiwanis President Laura Hellbusch and Mayor Angie Winquist cut the ribbon at the Hiley Park playground.

Kiwanis Club Caps Off Hiley Park Playground Project With Ribbon Cutting, Dedication

Members of the Glenwood Kiwanis Club were joined by donors and community leaders Friday evening to celebrate and formally dedicate over $200,000 in improvements made to the Hiley Park playground. “Start to finish, this project took four years,” said Kiwanian and Hiley Park project chair Michelle...