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Boyer Chute open house on Aug. 26 changes locations
FORT CALHOUN, Neb. – The location of a Thursday, Aug. 26, open house for Boyer Chute NWR has been moved to the Fort Calhoun City Hall in Nebraska. The open house was originally scheduled at Boyer Chute NWR’s Refuge Office but was moved because of flooding in the area over the past several weeks.
Dogs available from Pottawattamie county shelter
Max is a male bloodhound mix found as a stray on Pioneer Trail in Council Bluffs. He is a little over a year old. He is very smart and playful and gets along well with other dogs. Max would love a playmate and a large yard to play in. He is housebroken and knows commands. His playmate was just adopted so Max is very lost right now. Do you have a playmate for him or a large yard?
Aronia berry harvester demonstration to be held
MISSOURI VALLEY - Sawmill Hollow Farm, 2159 Kennedy Ave., in Missouri Valley will host a demonstration of the first self-propelled aronia berry harvester on Friday and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. each day.
Artspace lofts showcased
To view a video report on the Harvester Artspace Lofts courtesy of CBTV17 and Iowa Western Community College, click here.
Bahnsen to be at unveiling of field
Stan Bahnsen, the former Major League Baseball star and Council Bluffs native, will be in Council Bluffs Friday afternoon, along with relatives of the late Art Botts, who helped build youth sports here.
Supervisors discuss TIF district
The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors is investigating establishing a tax increment financing district around the more than 100 existing wind generators in the eastern part of the county to capture money for road improvements.
Tie exhibit at fair keeps her father’s memory alive
As a little girl, Anna Jo Cowan watched her father’s fingers nimbly knot his tie.
Dogs available for adoption from county shelter
Several dogs are available for adoption at the Pottawattamie County Shelter, located at 18670 Applewood Road, south of Council Bluffs.
Iowa Western honors college supporters at party
Two long-time supporters of Iowa Western Community College were honored last Saturday at the college’s annual Black Tie Patio Party, held in conjunction with the Black Tie Harvest for Scholarships auction and dinner.
Contractors interested in River's Edge Park project
There is no shortage of builders for the proposed River’s Edge Park along the Missouri River across from downtown Omaha.
Artspace lofts showcased
What a work of art! The Harvester Artspace Lofts at 10th Avenue and Main Street features live/work apartments for artists and their needs in what was once a long vacant old building.
Woman injured after rollover crash
HARLAN – A Harlan woman was injured after being ejected from her car during a rollover crash on Tuesday at approximately 3 p.m.
Becoming tech savvy at any age
Constant Tweets and blogs about the perils and pleasures of senior life might not ensue, but a southwest Iowa non-profit organization is offering classes to teach senior citizens basic computer use.
Fee-free weekend offered at DeSoto
MISSOURI VALLEY – People heading to DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge this weekend to check out the wetlands and prairies won’t have to pay.
Warning: Road work everywhere
Motorists on Interstate 29 in Iowa are literally seeing orange: A dozen projects are under way on a 150-mile stretch from Sioux City to Hamburg. Work is scheduled to be completed by year’s end.
No injuries in single-vehicle rollover
Witnesses said a vehicle was racing to beat a red light when it flipped on Veterans Memorial Highway Saturday.
City Council approves firm for bus study
The Council Bluffs City Council Monday evening unanimously approved the hiring of a firm to find ways to improve bus service in the community.
Motorcyclist crashes trying to avoid deer
A Council Bluffs man was critically injured Monday night after wrecking his motorcycle while trying to avoid a deer.
Donations for school supplies
Students whose families cannot really afford school supplies continue to get a helping hand from the Council Bluffs community.
Mo. Valley High School football player recovering from heat
After Lucas Barry was rushed to the Missouri Valley hospital, his temperature hit 107 degrees. When his kidneys started failing, doctors put him on a helicopter to Omaha.
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