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Patrick Roberts is teaching his 15-year-old son Chase repairs and customer service at his Crescent machinery business as he plans for his sons to inherit the trade.

The family is building a lasting legacy in local repair services.

Council Bluffs held a memorial procession and final salute for firefighter and medic Charles Jones — a respected hero who died Oct.

8. Photographs captured the community's heartfelt tribute.

After a very wet September, drier and warmer conditions in early October have helped local farmers begin harvesting corn and soybeans, boosting progress for the season.

Council Bluffs is hosting free family-friendly Halloween events at various locations before Oct.

31 + several gatherings offer opportunities for families to enjoy local festivities and celebrate together.

On Tuesday, Oct. 13, the John Deere Foundation announced it committed $13 million to Iowa food banks as part of a national $18.5 million effort to bolster farm-to-plate support.

This investment is expected to enhance food access in communities including Council Bluffs + surrounding areas.

The Council Bluffs Veterans Day Parade will take place on Saturday, Nov.

7 at 11 a.m. and will be followed by lunch, raffles + silent auctions at a local venue.

Insurance companies including Medica, Wellmark, and United Healthcare are canceling Medicare Advantage plans in parts of Iowa and Nebraska; affected seniors must secure new coverage for 2027 and keep any termination notices to verify eligibility before the year ends.

Council Bluffs community members are invited to honor firefighter/medic Charles Jones, who died Oct.

8, as memorial services take place today and a procession with a final salute will be held tomorrow. The events offer locals a chance to remember his service.