Mills County Public Health

Mills County Public Health Committed to improving the quality of life in Mills County, Iowa through education, prevention, and protective health measures.

Together, we empower our community to thrive and ensure a healthier future for all!

🌱🚜 Iowa planting season is officially here, which means tractors, planters, sprayers, and combines are back on the roads...
05/29/2026

🌱🚜 Iowa planting season is officially here, which means tractors, planters, sprayers, and combines are back on the roads doing their annual “0 to 25 mph” tour 😅

A few quick reminders to help everybody get home safe:

👀 Be aware
Farm equipment can appear quickly over hills, around curves, or just beyond that “I can totally pass here” moment.

🐢 Slow down
Rural roads become extra busy during planting season. A little less speed gives you a lot more reaction time.

📏 Keep your distance
Give farm vehicles at least 3 seconds of following distance… and even more space for larger equipment.

🚫 Pass with care
Only pass when visibility is clear and the road is straight. Farm equipment may swing wide before making a left turn into fields or driveways.

🤝 Be patient
Farmers usually will pull over when it’s safe, but soft shoulders, narrow roads, and deep ditches can make that risky for heavy machinery.

Patience costs a few minutes. Unsafe driving can cost a whole lot more ❤️

Only pass when visibility is clear, and the road is straight. Farm equipment may swing wide before making a left turn into fields or driveways.

🚴🌳 Help Shape the Future of Trails in Mills County! 🌳🚴Do you want more trails, better walking and biking connections, an...
05/27/2026

🚴🌳 Help Shape the Future of Trails in Mills County! 🌳🚴

Do you want more trails, better walking and biking connections, and safer outdoor spaces in Mills County? Now is your chance to help guide the conversation!

The Mills County Trails group is hosting an open house on Monday, June 8 at Keg Creek Brewery in Glenwood. Whether you are a longtime supporter, outdoor enthusiast, cyclist, walker, runner, or just curious to learn more, everyone is welcome!

This open house will be an opportunity to:
🗺️ Hear updates from the committee
❓ Ask questions and share ideas
📝 Share priorities through maps and surveys
🤝 Recruit new members and volunteers
🌲 Help shape the future of trails in Mills County

📍 Keg Creek Brewery, 17 N Vine St. Glenwood, IA 51534
📅 Monday, June 8
⏰ 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

💙 FREE NARCAN AT THE FARMERS MARKET 💙Mills & Fremont County Public Health had a great time at the Glenwood Farmers Marke...
05/27/2026

💙 FREE NARCAN AT THE FARMERS MARKET 💙

Mills & Fremont County Public Health had a great time at the Glenwood Farmers Market connecting with the community, sharing resources, and giving out FREE Narcan kits! 🌽☀️

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to learn more about overdose prevention and how Narcan can help save lives. Every conversation matters, and every kit distributed helps make our communities safer and more prepared. 💪

Missed us this time? Don’t worry! 👀
We’ll be attending future farmers markets in BOTH Glenwood and Tabor with more free Narcan and public health resources available.

🩷 Carry Narcan. Save a life.
📍 Watch our page for upcoming market dates and locations!

05/27/2026

Only 3 days until Glenwood Public Library's Summer Reading Kick-off!

This year we're partnering with the Mills County YMCA to host many events - you don’t need to be a Y member to attend; all library events there are free! Catch Denny Ray Burn & D-Rex in a dinosaur TV game show and join the “live studio audience” for games with a prehistoric twist on June 2nd at 2:30.

Stay tuned for more summer programs at the Y featuring Milkweed Matters, Wildlife Encounters, and magician Jeff Quinn!



Caught behind a tractor? 🚜💨Take a breath, ease off the gas, and give it some space. Chances are, following that farm equ...
05/27/2026

Caught behind a tractor? 🚜💨
Take a breath, ease off the gas, and give it some space. Chances are, following that farm equipment for a couple of miles only adds a few extra minutes to your trip ⏰

What can turn dangerous fast is tailgating, risky passing, or expecting heavy equipment to “just move over.” Rural roads often have soft shoulders, steep ditches, and narrow lanes that make pulling aside unsafe for large machinery 🌾⚠️

Farmers are trying to get home safely, too. A little patience on the road helps protect farm families, drivers, and entire communities ❤️

Slow down. Stay alert. Share the road. 🚗🚜

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who served our country with courage, sacrifice, and ded...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who served our country with courage, sacrifice, and dedication 🇺🇸❤️

At Mills County Public Health, we are proud to support our veterans and their families through services that promote health, safety, independence, and well-being.

Our team offers support with:
🧭 Navigation & insurance assistance
🩺 Adult immunizations & blood pressure screenings
🏡 Homemaker services
⚠️ Emergency preparedness planning
💉 Safe sharps disposal
🤝 Community Health Worker (CHW) support
📚 Free Medicare counseling through the SHIIP Program
💪 A Matter of Balance classes and more

Today, we remember those who gave everything for our freedoms, and we remain committed to serving those who served us.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day 🇺🇸🌟

Sunset in Iowa might look pretty 🌅🚜…but it’s also one of the busiest and riskiest times on rural roads.As the sun drops,...
05/24/2026

Sunset in Iowa might look pretty 🌅🚜
…but it’s also one of the busiest and riskiest times on rural roads.

As the sun drops, farmers are heading home from the fields, visibility gets lower, and large equipment can be harder to spot until you’re much closer than you think 👀⚠️

When dusk hits:
🚗 Slow down
👀 Stay extra alert
📵 Put distractions away
🚜 Expect slow-moving equipment on rural roads

Getting home a few minutes later is a whole lot better than not getting home safely at all ❤️

That tractor ahead of you is not losing a race. It’s doing exactly what it’s supposed to do. 🚜Farm equipment often trave...
05/22/2026

That tractor ahead of you is not losing a race. It’s doing exactly what it’s supposed to do. 🚜

Farm equipment often travels much slower than regular traffic, which means you can close the distance faster than you realize, especially on rural roads and hills.

Stay alert, slow down early, and only pass when you have plenty of space and a completely clear view ahead. A risky pass can turn a normal drive into a serious roadway incident in seconds.

Patience travels a whole lot faster than an ambulance.

05/21/2026

🆘 Don’t wait for an emergency to wish you knew CPR.
Be the person who already does. 💪🌟

Don’t miss your chance to join our CPR FREE class—this is one of those opportunities you’ll be thankful you took!

🗓️ Friday, June 12, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM (4-hour class)
🏥 Mills County Public Health

🚨 Limited spots available — grab yours before they’re gone!

🔎 Quick peek at the AHA Heartsaver® class:
• Covers CPR skills for adults, kids, and infants
• Teaches how to use an AED in real emergencies
• Helps you recognize and respond to choking situations
• Designed for everyday people — no medical background needed

🪪 Optional certification available for $20

🫶 Whether it’s a family member, a coworker, or a total stranger…
You never know when you could be the difference between panic and action.

📝 Sign up here:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=5DJQQ4CPvUqbcrwj4yoD1MU4VYzsyFJLi0M3j-fnPj1UNEZWS1o1NThDWjAxUDM1V0k3UkpYVEtaSyQlQCN0PWcu

🤔 Questions? Call 712-527-9699

Be ready. Be confident. Be someone’s second chance. 🙌

🚑 Don’t wait for an emergency to wish you knew CPR.Be the person who already does. 🫀✨We’ve got a FREE CPR class coming u...
05/20/2026

🚑 Don’t wait for an emergency to wish you knew CPR.
Be the person who already does. 🫀✨

We’ve got a FREE CPR class coming up — and it’s one of those “you’ll be really glad you did this” kind of things.

📅 Friday, June 12, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM (4-hour class)
📍 Mills County Public Health

⚠️ Limited spots available — grab yours before they’re gone!

💡 Quick peek at the AHA Heartsaver® class:
• Covers CPR skills for adults, kids, and infants
• Teaches how to use an AED in real emergencies
• Helps you recognize and respond to choking situations
• Designed for everyday people — no medical background needed

💳 Optional certification available for $20

👀 Whether it’s a family member, a coworker, or a total stranger…
You never know when you could be the difference between panic and action.

📲 Sign up here:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=5DJQQ4CPvUqbcrwj4yoD1MU4VYzsyFJLi0M3j-fnPj1UNEZWS1o1NThDWjAxUDM1V0k3UkpYVEtaSyQlQCN0PWcu

📞 Questions? Call 712-527-9699

Be ready. Be confident. Be someone’s second chance. ❤️

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403 Railroad Avenue
Glenwood, IA
51534

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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