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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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What's that tower on Council Bluffs' riverfront? Donors, media tour River's Edge attractions
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One dead after I-80 crash in Council Bluffs: Westbound I-80 over the Missouri River was reduced to one lane for much of midday Saturday as Council Bluffs police ...
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No charges will be filed against police in August shooting of Missouri man near Council Bluffs
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Dodge Parks in Omaha and Council Bluffs commemorate one of the area's pioneer families
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Omaha and Council Bluffs join together in 'No Kings' protest against Trump's policies
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KC’s riverfront to transform into neighborhood with new apartments, restaurants. Here’s when
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Tens of thousands of people to descend on Glenwood, Iowa, this weekend for RAGBRAI
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Safety concerns prompt officials to lower water level for closing Elkhorn River access
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Crossroads Church in Council Bluffs at standstill after sinkhole damage: Crossroads Church in Council Bluffs lost its youth ministry building to a sinkhole that ...
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Google will spend another $1B on Council Bluffs data center, $1.3M for river restoration
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Gretna delays special election on Good Life District spearheaded by Nebraska Crossing's Rod Yates
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Key FactsGoogle to Invest $1 Billion in Expanding Council Bluffs Data Center
Jul 3, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: omaha.com
- Google plans to invest $1 billion to expand its data center in Council Bluffs.
- The investment will fund the construction of three new buildings on the existing data center's site.
- The data center expansion will support Google's cloud computing and artificial intelligence initiatives.
- Google has invested over $5.5 billion in Iowa and donated an additional $1.3 million for environmental projects.
US Ag Secretary Vilsack promotes Summer EBT program in North Omaha: Tom Vilsack’s promotion of the program comes months after Gov. Jim Pillen initially declined ...
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Key FactsWes Ferguson qualifies for 800m semifinals at US Olympic Track and Field Trials
Jun 28, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: omaha.com
- Wes Ferguson, a UNK All-American athlete, successfully qualified for the 800-meter semifinals at the US Olympic Track and Field Trials, bringing him closer to his Olympic dream in Paris.
- The UNK and Fremont graduate secured the third spot in his 800-meter heat at the Trials in Eugene, Oregon, earning him a spot in the semifinals.
- The qualifying rounds consist of three semifinals, each featuring nine runners. The top two finishers from each heat and the three fastest overall times will advance to the final on Sunday.
- Ferguson posted a time of 1:47.08, delivering a solid performance although he didn't match his recent personal best of 1:45.06 set in New York. Prior to the Trials, his time ranked as the eighth fastest in the country this year.
At least 2 dead as devastating Midwest flooding triggers evacuations: Flooding in the Midwest has caused severe damage, collapsing a bridge, weakening a dam and ...
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Key FactsTwo fatalities and extensive devastation from Midwest flooding
Jun 25, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
- The recent flooding in the Midwestern states has resulted in a collapsed bridge, weakened dam, and the evacuation of a town.
- At least two individuals have lost their lives in Iowa and South Dakota.
- Governor Kim Reynolds characterized the destruction caused by the record floods as "severe and widespread".
- While further flooding is anticipated in parts of Iowa and South Dakota, the likelihood of additional rainfall in the next 2 to 3 days is low.
Floodwaters officially shut down I-29 in Iowa. How long it will last and where to detour:
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Omaha officials say flood levels will remain below levee, but inland flooding possible
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Curious Iowa: Why does Iowa have a city west of the Missouri River?: An 1877 flood was the catalyst for a recurring boundary dispute with Nebraska
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Iowa Fertilizer Spill Kills Nearly All Fish Across 60-Mile Stretch of Rivers: Officials in Iowa and Missouri estimated that nearly 800,000 fish had died in ...
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During line repairs, Council Bluffs to discharge raw sewage to Missouri River: There is no feasible option for Council Bluffs to dispose of or store sewage ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/tech/science/environment/2023/11/15/raw-sewage-to-flow-into-missouri-river-from-council-bluffs/71588297007/

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