Announcements

Unimproved Roads and Alleys

Most of the patted and unimproved roads, roadways and alleys within the City of Glenwood are utilized by and for utilities either overhead or underground. These areas are not designed or developed to be traversed by the general public on a regular basis. They are, however, able to be traversed by adjacent property owners to obtain temporary or limited access to their property. Attention should be given to ensure that these areas are not traversed when damage may occur due to soft ground conditions. This does not mean that property owner has authority to cut trees, grade, remove or add gravel, or perform any type of improvement(s) to the area without first obtaining written consent from the City of Glenwood. 

Manganese consumption advisory 

The City of Glenwood is dedicated to providing clean and safe drinking water. Residents received a letter regarding manganese levels in the water supply. Due to the continuing drought, manganese levels are at an elevated level. While manganese is unregulated and does not have an enforceable standard- MDH recommended health guidelines are available for personal review.  

Glenwood works hard to provide you with safe and reliable drinking water that meets federal and state water quality requirements. The purpose of this report is to provide you with information on your drinking water and how to protect our precious water resources.

COVID-19 News

Questions have arisen whether COVID-19 can be transmitted via drinking water.  COVID-19 is not a waterborne disease and both EPA and CDC have addressed this in the following websites:

Local Sales

and Use Tax

Details on the Glenwood 0.5 percent sales and use tax that goes into effect on January 1, 2020.

Buckthorn Brigade Educational Material