During the 1976 U.S. bicentennial, the town hosted a small Glenn Miller festival, which his mother attended. Since then, the event has grown considerably, Negley said. Last year it drew about 3,500 people from 39 states and nine countries. Negley said the Glenn Miller Society welcomes new members. The address is Box 61, Clarinda, Iowa 51632.
Members get a quarterly newsletter and a festival button good for admission to certain events.