city and the county seat of Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States
Council Bluffs native Josh Dix inked a two-way deal with the OKC Thunder as an undrafted free agent. Then he earned an opening-day roster spot with the 2025 ... Show more
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'Why is He Not Fired?': Right-Wing Commentator Jabs Hegseth Over Public Execution Flub
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Community members and firefighters from across the region gathered Thursday to honor Charles Jones, a 19-year Council Bluffs Fire Department veteran who died ... Show more
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Shake Shack plans to open its first Iowa restaurant at the new Hollywood Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs in 2028. Here’s what diners can expect ... Show more
Shake Shack is coming to Iowa. Here’s where its first location opens
Shake Shack is coming to Iowa. Here’s where its first location opens
Gov. Reynolds ordered flags to be at half-staff to honor Council Bluffs firefighter and paramedic Chuck Jones, who died after responding to a fire ... Show more
Iowa flags at half-staff to honor fallen Council Bluffs firefighter
Iowa flags at half-staff to honor fallen Council Bluffs firefighter
Harrah's Stir Cove in Council Bluffs will be part of Matchbox Twenty's 30th anniversary tour.
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Farmers Market Council Bluffs extended its market through spring with an indoor market in the Omni Centre Business Park. More than 30 venders ... Show more
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Dorman: Turek’s story an advantage in Iowa Senate fight: Turek’s story is still powerful. This is the guy who crawls up steps carrying his wheelchair to door ...
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Council Bluffs firefighter and medic Charles Jones died Thursday morning after suffering a medical emergency following his response to a structure fire earlier ... Show more
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Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders released an ad featuring a fictional white gamer named “Brad,” who receives government assistance ... Show more
Erik Opal, 17, ran to his father’s aid during a December stabbing, believing the attacker was still armed. He is one of three 2026 Carnegie Medal recipients ... Show more
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OpinionProperty tax law already costing Iowans important services | Opinion: The effects of new spending limits for cities and counties seem inconsistent with past ...
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The Pottawattamie County Attorney's Office will not pursue criminal charges against Council Bluffs City Councilman Steve Gorman over a Sept ... Show more
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“This election is a referendum on commonsense versus pure unadulterated crazy," Vance said at a rally in Council Bluffs Friday, Sept. 18 ... Show more
Condolences are pouring in for a Council Bluffs family that lost two children Saturday in a two-vehicle crash near Bennington.
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JD Vance rallies Iowa Republicans in Council Bluffs, backs Zach Lahn for governor
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Vice President JD Vance will headline a Republican National Committee midterm rally Friday at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs as Republicans look to ... Show more
JD Vance to keynote Friday rally in Council Bluffs
JD Vance to keynote Friday rally in Council Bluffs
Vice President and likely 2028 contender JD Vance is scheduled to speak at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs on Friday, Sept. 18 ... Show more
JD Vance to rally in Iowa as it emerges as key midterm battleground
JD Vance to rally in Iowa as it emerges as key midterm battleground
A three-hour standoff ended Sunday morning when police rushed into a central Council Bluffs residence and took a 42-year-old man into custody for violating a ... Show more
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JD Vance to headline Republican midterm rally in Council Bluffs: Vice President JD Vance will headline a Republican National Committee midterm rally Friday at ...
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Vance ends Iowa rally with 7-minute censure of Rob Sand: Vice President Vance zeroed in on Iowa Democratic gubernatorial nominee Rob Sand during a rally in ...
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Live updates: Vance stumps in Iowa as races tighten; Trump sets up healthcare announcement
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Council Bluffs police are asking the public's assistance in locating a 35-year-old man, who has been missing since late 2023 ... Show more
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Council Bluffs police arrest 3 Omaha men in anti-human trafficking effort: Three Omaha men were arrested on various charges following the Council Bluffs Police ...
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25 years after 9/11, Pottawattamie County auditor remembers fleeing the White House
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Josh Turek emphasizes bipartisan record in Council Bluffs campaign stop ⬇️ Click the link in comments to read moreGrant Wood Elementary earns national recognition for third-grade literacy
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Week 2 prep football scores:
Storm Lake 7, Council Bluffs Jefferson 6
South Central Calhoun 27, Ridge View 15
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The remains of American soldier Robert "Bobby" Pierce, who survived the Bataan Death March but died in a Philippine prison ... Show more
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San Jose police officer released from hospital after being wounded in shootout: San Jose police Sgt. Matt Walsh was released from the hospital Saturday after he ...
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The Charles E. Lakin Foundation Pier opened to the public Wednesday, giving visitors a new place to walk out over the Missouri River at Council Bluffs’ River’s ... Show more
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The Lindsay Clancy Trial Is Sparking a Political Divide on the Right: After Matt Walsh dismissed postpartum depression as women acting "selfish ...
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A 50-year-old Omaha man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder Monday following an alleged assault on the west side of Council Bluffs ... Show more
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Council Bluffs Mayor Jill Shudak wants the city to replace its Flock license plate readers, saying the technology has helped police solve serious crimes but ... Show more
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MAGA Civil War Erupts Over Dem Star’s Frozen Eggs: Even the White House fears the attacks on the progressive Democrat were unnecessary.
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Suspect in South Dakota homicide dies in Council Bluffs standoff: A 36-year-old man wanted in connection with a homicide investigation in South Dakota allegedly ...
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Omaha’s massive lead cleanup stopped at the Missouri River. New testing aims to find out whether it should have. Full story at the 🔗 in comments ... Show more
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OPINION: Conservatives have spent several days discussing affordability problems, as some argue that the cost of food has risen too much in President ... Show more
A 24-year-old apprentice was seriously injured Monday evening after becoming trapped beneath an elevator at Google's main data center in Council Bluffs ... Show more
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Council Bluffs Mayor Jill Shudak has appointed Robert Schoening as the next chief of the Council Bluffs Fire Department following a national search ... Show more
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OpinionIs surrogacy 'barbarism'? Conservatives are turning on their own. | Opinion: Matt Walsh and Katy Faust say surrogacy has no place on the right ...
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CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs will end its labor and delivery services Aug. 31, citing staffing issues. See link below ⬇️
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Iowa loses birth services at a third hospital, exacerbating shortages
Iowa loses birth services at a third hospital, exacerbating shortages
Police are investigating what led to a man being struck and killed by a Union Pacific train Saturday afternoon in central Council Bluffs ... Show more
Defense startups raid auto and fracking sectors for parts to speed weapons output
Defense startups raid auto and fracking sectors for parts to speed weapons output
Ex-Council Bluffs mayor among 'Rob-Publicans' for Rob Sand ⬇️ Click the link in comments to read moreEx-Council Bluffs mayor among 'Rob-Publicans' for Rob Sand
Omaha woman gets prison for motor vehicle homicide in death of Council Bluffs man
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Following a public hearing, Council Bluffs City Council members voted to deny a proposed moratorium on data centers. The proposal would have limited new ... Show more
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An 18-year-old man died early Monday when his vehicle left Interstate 29 and crashed in south Council Bluffs. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments ... Show more
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Read what seniors told us as they graduate from Fremont-Mills, Lewis Central, Underwood, Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson and Creston ... Show more
Weather, orthopedics, CFO job are plans for these southwest Iowans
Weather, orthopedics, CFO job are plans for these southwest Iowans
The demolishment of two empty buildings is the first step in work being done at the Children's Square campus in Council Bluffs ... Show more
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Council Bluffs police investigate after boy found shot in the leg: Council Bluffs police are investigating a shooting that sent a juvenile male to the hospital ...
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Omaha man arrested in connection with Ralston homicide: A man wanted in connection with the slaying of a 29-year-old man that occurred outside of a Ralston ...
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Council Bluffs schools names Iowa City's Chace Ramey as interim superintendent: The Council Bluffs Community School District will be led by Chace Ramey starting ...
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The family-friendly Summerfest, hosted by the City of Council Bluffs, is planned Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. at Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park ... Show more
What's that tower on Council Bluffs' riverfront? Donors, media tour River's Edge attractions
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Council Bluffs, Creighton product Josh Dix chasing NBA dream one workout at a time
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Council Bluffs police arrest 5 people after 2 separate Monday night robberies: Council Bluffs police made five arrests in connection with a pair of robberies ...
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7 Brew has officially opened its Council Bluffs coffee kiosk — the chain’s second location in the Omaha metro area and one that brings the drive-thru stand ... Show more
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Missouri Valley man dies in I-29 collision with semitrailer truck: A 60-year-old western Iowa man died Monday near Council Bluffs when a semitrailer truck struck ...
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In train and song, 'Wabash Cannonball' is linked to Omaha rail history: The original tune for the folk song "Wabash Cannonball" was by a Rock Island ...
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Council Bluffs man sentenced to 50 years in prison for 1989 cold case murder: A Council Bluffs man was sentenced to 50 years in prison after a Pottawattamie ...
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Pottawattamie County welcomes The Wall That Heals for weekend display in Council Bluffs
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Jennie Edmundson, Acadia to open 96-bed behavioral health hospital in Council Bluffs
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Council Bluffs seeks input for shaping downtown, citywide visions: Council Bluffs is seeking feedback from residents, business owners and visitors with the ...
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Council Bluffs City Council doesn't approve homeless coordinator position: A plan to create a homeless coordinator position in Council Bluffs is on hold after ...
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Council Bluffs man faces decades in prison for shooting near Omaha liquor store: A Council Bluffs man faces up to 70 years in prison after pleading no contest ...
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Grand Island man accused of attempted murder after Council Bluffs cutting: A man from Grand Island was arrested Wednesday in Fremont on suspicion of attempted ...
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7 Brew plans second Omaha stand as Council Bluffs location nears opening: The coffee and energy drink chain 7 Brew is eying another west Omaha location for its ...
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‘It Has to End’: MAGA’s Matt Walsh Rages Against Trump’s War In Iran: "Far too much of Trump’s second term has been spent on foreign adventures. It has to end ...
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Council Bluffs church hosts '50s sock-hop to help save historic clock tower: Broadway United Methodist Church in Council Bluffs is hosting a 1950s themed ...
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Council Bluffs native helped keep Artemis II crew safe on historic mission: Alex Brewer said he was out there for the countdown April 1 "with everybody ...
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Council Bluffs man found guilty in 1989 killing of girlfriend after cold case probe
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Man dies in I-29 car crash near Council Bluffs: A man is dead after Council Bluffs police said he crashed his vehicle into a bridge structure and fell into Pony ...
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Council Bluffs man killed in salvage yard explosion identified by Fremont County: A 66-year-old man who died last week in an explosion at a salvage yard in ...
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Christy Creme celebrates 72 years serving treats of all temperatures in Council Bluffs
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Building placed on site for second 7 Brew in Omaha metro area: 7 Brew moves one step closer to opening its first Council Bluffs location, second in the greater ...
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Council Bluffs residents may soon be able to legally own pit bulls: Council Bluffs city officials are looking at repealing a standing pitbull breed ban.
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Judge rules in favor of Iowa teacher fired for Charlie Kirk comments: A western Iowa teacher who was fired after publicly commenting that she wouldn’t miss ...
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Council Bluffs police seek bicyclist who allegedly injured man in road rage incident
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Council Bluffs fire chief plans to step down at the end of March: Council Bluffs Fire Chief Justin James's last day will be March 28.
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