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Lab pups need homes
Carson and Henny, found together in Carson, are growing quickly. Carson is a chocolate lab and Henny is a black lab about 4 to 6 months old. They seem to be brothers and have the usual competitive behaviors. They are very playful puppies and would do best in a large fenced yard. They can be adopted together or separately.
Walk for VODEC set for Sept. 11
The public is invited to participate in the third annual Walk for VODEC on Sept. 11 to raise funds for continued programs and services for its clients.
Manilla man killed in crash in Crawford County
MANILLA – A Manilla man died after a head-on collision in Crawford County Wednesday night.
Libertarian candidate to be in C.B.
Eric Cooper, the Libertarian Party candidate for Iowa governor, will visit with Council Bluffs residents Friday at the Council Bluffs Public Library, 400 Willow Ave.
IWCC to sign agreement with U of I
Officials at Iowa Western Community College and the University of Iowa will sign an agreement Thursday that will allow IWCC students to complete associate’s degrees at Iowa Western, and then take University of Iowa distance-education course work to earn a bachelor’s degree.
Boys & Girls Clubs plan Sept. 12 run/walk
Runners and walkers can get in step to support Boys & Girls Clubs of Council Bluffs in September.
Planned Parenthood receives $50K grant from Iowa West
Planned Parenthood of the Heartland on Tuesday announced the receipt of a $50,000 grant from the Iowa West Foundation for renovation of its Council Bluffs Health Center.
Hospital in Omaha to hold Friday night sports injury clinics
OMAHA – Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital will again provide free injury evaluations and treatment at the Friday Night Sports Injury Clinic, which begins Friday.
Library to offer computer classes in September
An intermediate computer class covering three popular Microsoft applications will be offered at the Council Bluffs Public Library on Tuesdays, Sept. 14, 21 and 28, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Minden man wins $30K
DES MOINES – A Pottawattamie County man was at the grocery store when he decided to buy a “Crossword” instant-scratch ticket on a whim and ended up winning the top prize.
New Metro buses now operating in the Bluffs
If Council Bluffs residents see a totally white city bus without any paint stripes or corporate name on it over the next few weeks, it’s one of the 24 new replacement buses recently purchased by the Metro, a company official said.
Pizza Ranch will open in December
A Pizza Ranch restaurant is coming soon to the Metro Crossing Shopping Center in Council Bluffs.
Walgreens offers flu shots for upcoming season
Walgreens offers access to flu shots, with immunizations now available at all Walgreens locations in Iowa daily. Walk-ins are welcome, and no appointment is necessary.
Council approves sign agreement for byways
There are two designated Byways in Council Bluffs and the Iowa Department of Transportation wants people to know them.
Metro Area Transit is now the ‘Metro’
From now on, bus riders in the Council Bluffs/Omaha area will be taking the Metro.
King: Push on to repeal health care bill
Rep. Steve King, R-5th District, continued to push for the repeal of government-funded health care and expressed concern about China becoming ever more powerful during a Council Bluffs town meeting Monday.
Free Royals tickets for veterans
A private organization has purchased tickets for the Tribute to Vietnam Veterans night at Rosenblatt Stadium at an Omaha Royals baseball game Wednesday beginning at 7:05 p.m.
Harlan man dead in crash near Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH – A Harlan man died in a one-vehicle wreck Saturday night.
Boys Town Iowa celebrates new offices
Boys Town Iowa will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at a new location at 1851 Madison Ave.
Fund established for accident victim
After falling out of a moving truck and spending more than 20 days in a coma, a Council Bluffs man has been transported to a Lincoln, Neb., rehabilitation center.
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