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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.
Single car rollover in Pacific Junction
PACIFIC JUNCTION – A Glenwood man died from injuries suffered in a single-car rollover Sunday night.
Two injured in motorcycle crash
UNDERWOOD – Two Council Bluffs residents were injured in a single-motorcycle wreck Saturday.
Free concert series continues
The E-String Band will perform in Bayliss Park on Wednesday.
Driver hits cow near Villisca
A woman was uninjured after hitting a cow while driving near the intersection of 260th Street and Willow Avenue, about a mile east of Villisca, shortly before 11 p.m. Monday.
St. John Lutheran Church plans $3.7 million expansion
St. John Lutheran Church announced plans Friday for a $3.7 million expansion and remodeling project.
Southwest Iowa offers many events and activities
The following events will occur in southwest Iowa communities in the coming days and weeks:
School Lunch Menus
COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Elementary menus: Choice of one entrée Milk served daily Monday – Sausage pizza, string cheese - soft pretzel, grape tomatoes, pineapple, choco bear graham.
St. John Lutheran Church plans $3.7 million expansion
Tim Johnson, Staff Writertjohnson@nonpareilonline.com
Bluffs could get new Scenic Byway signs
With approval by the Council Bluffs City Council Monday evening, Mayor Tom Hanafan will execute an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for the installation and maintenance of new signs for the Iowa Byways program.
Grego: ‘I just hate to sit around’
When it’s raining and newspapers get wet, or a carrier misses that day’s delivery of The World-Herald, subscribers often pick up the phone and call 346-3363.
Mercy group seeks award nominations
The Alegent Health Mercy Hospital Foundation is seeking nominations for its 2011 Heritage Award.
Second Fridays will include young artists
Second Fridays Downtown will include local young artists’ works in the future shows.
Dream a little dream: There’s no definite answer to what unconscious symbols mean
In the popular new film “Inception,” corporate spies infiltrate dreams to extract secrets and even plant new ideas in the minds of competitors.
Vacant C.L. home catches fire; no injuries
CARTER LAKE – Firefighters from Carter Lake and Crescent battled a blaze Tuesday at a vacant home that was under renovation.
SOLAS: Several black Labs, Lab mixes available for adoption
This Sunday, the Rev. Sharon Guffey-Lewis of First Congregational Church will hold a “blessing of the animals” service at Bayliss Park at 10 a.m., with music provided by the Kanesville Boys.
'Doggie Dip' planned for Saturday afternoon
This Saturday, the Katelman Water Park in Council Bluffs is going to the dogs.
T.J.H.S. teacher to be honored for saving a life
Thomas Jefferson High School teachers Lori Williams and Nichole Vetter won’t soon forget Feb. 11 or the events that unraveled before an away basketball game.
BAC event will spotlight art, food and spirits
The Bluffs Arts Council will put the finishing touches to an Aug. 28 event combining craft beer, art and music.
Micah House plans Croquet Soiree
The Micah House Summer Croquet Soiree fundraiser will be Fridayfrom 6 to 9 p.m. at Prairie Crossing Vineyard and Winery in Treynor.
