Glenwood Tolson
In 2012, at the age of 95 and after 47 years, Glenwood Tolson hung up his hat from serving as a voluntary board member for Community Action of Southeast Iowa. This video was compiled to show a snip of his life and honor his contributions.
See pictures from the May 15, 2025 Glenwood Head Start Ribbon Cutting and Open House Event in our Google Album.
- Watch the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Facebook or on YouTube.
- Jerry and Caroline, Glenwood’s children, and other family were present to honor his memory and contributions.
Learn More
- Read the May 15, 2025 Hawkeye news article about the ribbon cutting, open house, and the man Glenwood Tolson.
- Read the 2012 recognition of Glenwood Tolson from Community Action
- Read the 2018 article in the Southeast Union – MP’s Glenwood Tolson was ‘Mr. Community Action’
- See the 2024 highlight article in our January 2024 email newsletter regarding the naming of Glenwood Head Start.
- His obituary can be read here from Kimzey Funeral Home
- See before and after pictures of our new Glenwood Head Start location
- Take a look at the Glenwood Head Start Preschool & Early Head Start Facebook Page
- Head Start Director Matt talks about Head Start, the open house, Glenwood, his story and more on the King Kong Trail Podcast May 2025.
See the Open House Flyer here.
Thank you to the community for coming out, celebrating with us, and embracing education for the young in our community through Head Start.