It was completed in 1917. Presently, however, plans are in progress to construct a new library building which is needed for more space and handicapped accessibility. The first Malvern Public School was built in 1903. The three-story high school stood where the swimming pool is now located. The present Chantry Elementary School was opened in 1952.
Work is in progress to provide more space at each site for more classrooms and special needs areas.
He learned the newspaper from the ground level up and later became owner and editor of the Malvern Leader until 1973 when the business was sold. It was developed on the abandoned Wabash train rail line and connects Council Bluffs to the north with Blanchard, Iowa to the south which is the Missouri border. Our business district has recently completed a renovation project. Bricks from the street were saved to use for the decorative designs along the street's edge and the decorative designs at the corners. New light poles were installed and trees were planted.