Report on the State Training Schools of Iowa made by the Central Inspection Board of the American Psychiatric Association, 1960

(1960) Report on the State Training Schools of Iowa made by the Central Inspection Board of the American Psychiatric Association, 1960. Public Health, Department of (Health and Human Services, Department of)

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Abstract

The Glenwood State School was inspected by a representative of the Central Inspection Board during the period of June 11-25, 1960. The school is located within the city limit s of Glenwood, Iowa, a town of 3,500 population, in Mills County. Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Omaha, Nebraska, are cities with over 50,000 population located about 12 miles away. Railroad and bus ser vice is available to Glenwood and taxis provide local transportation The school buildings occupy the top of a promontory known as "The Hill". The school operates under the jurisdiction of the Board of Control of State Institutions which is responsible t o the Governor. The Board of Control functions with a staff of employees in the Central Office including a Director of Mental Institutions, Executive Secretary, and other department and services heads. Members of the Board visit the school at least monthly. In addition, the Budget and Legislative Finance Committee visits the school annually. Biennial reports are made by the Board to the Governor.