Surrounding Towns
Emerson
Location
Emerson is located in eastern Mills County just south of the Highway 34/Highway 59 intersection, approximately 35 miles southeast of the Council Bluffs/Omaha Metropolitan area and approximately 20 miles east of I-29 on Highway 34.
Business Climate
Emerson provides a small town atmosphere for individuals who work in the Omaha/Council Bluffs and Red Oak area. Chat Mobility and several other local businesses provide the majority of the employment in Emerson. Shirley’s Cafe is a famous draw to Emerson.
Glenwood
Location
Glenwood is located south of the nation’s crossroads; 4 miles from the junction of I-29 & I-80 in Mills County in southwest Iowa. Glenwood is 14 miles from Council Bluffs, IA and 22 miles from Omaha, NE. Glenwood has the best of both worlds; a friendly small town close to a major metro. Glenwood offers midwest living at it’s very best!
Business Climate
The beautiful, historic town square of Glenwood defines the pride of this unique community. The downtown center remains the focus of civic and commercial life in the community. Long standing businesses mix with new enterprises, centered around a historic courthouse square. Glenwood is a service and human service community. The business community also extends to Locust St., Glenwood Plaza and other locations. Our largest employer is the Glenwood Resource Center. Housing continues to be our largest industry with our proximity to the Omaha/Council Bluffs metro area.
Hastings
Location
Hastings is located at the junction of M16 (360th Street) and Highway 34 east in Mills County, IA. The city of Hastings is 6 miles east of the city of Malvern.
Business Climate
Hastings is a bedroom community for those seeking a quiet rural setting. Most of it’s population find employment in nearby cities.
Henderson
Location
The City of Henderson lies in the northeastern corner of Mills County. Henderson is located 23 miles east and north of Glenwood, the county seat of Mills County. (Highway 34 east and 59 north.
Business Climate
Henderson’s infrastructure and public services are in good condition for the size and needs of the community. A new community center and library are the most recent additions to this town.
Malvern
Location
The City of Malvern is located in South Central Mills County. Malvern is 30 miles S.E. of Council Bluffs: South on I-29 to Highway 34. East on 34 to Malvern.
Business Climate
The City of Malvern is a small town with vision! The aggressive business community includes many service and human service oriented shops and businesses. The Classic Cafe and Mulholland’s Grocery pull patrons and visitors to Malvern. The Wabash Trace goes through Malvern bringing 1000′s of riders through town each year. Malvern is the home to the Mills County Fair.
Mineola
Location
Mineola is located at the junction of old Highway 275 and East Barrus Road, 4 miles from Glenwood in Mills County, Iowa.
Business Climate
Mineola is an unincorporated town in the beautiful Loess Hills of Mills County. The Wabash Trace Nature Trail runs through the heart of the town and brings numerous patrons to the Tobey Jack’s Mineola Steak House.
Pacific Junction
Location
Pacific Junction is located in west central Mills County, directly to the east of Interstate 29. The community is located approximately 15 miles south of the Omaha/Council Bluffs area. The city is located approximately 2 miles south of Highway 34.
Business Climate
Pacific Junction is basically an agriculturally oriented economy. The Mid America Motorplex is a national-level recreational racing facility. This facility attracts numerous visitors from a broad area. With the influx of visitors to the raceway, Pacific Junction stands to benefit from tourists passing through the area. Other businesses include A & M Green Power, Harley Davidson, and Lone Mountain Truck Leasing, and a motel/cafe.
Silver City
Location
Silver City is located in north central Mills County on County Road L55. The city is approximately 25 miles southeast of the Council Bluffs/Omaha Metropolitan area. Silver City can be reached from Highway 92, eight miles to the north on County L55 or US Highway 34, six miles to the south of L55.
Business Climate
Silver City provides a small town atmosphere for individuals who work in the Omaha/Council Bluffs and Glenwood areas. Water and sewer improvements have been made to Silver City.
