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Council Bluffs is partnering with Union Pacific Railroad to ease train crossing delays that cause traffic backups on 16th Street and nearby driveways; the railroad shifted schedules to avoid peak times and a study for a long-term, state-funded fix is expected in six to nine months (improving commutes for locals).

The Iowa Barn Foundation will host its 26th Annual All-State Barn Tour Sept.

19-20 — opening 108 historic barns from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for public visits.

Bridget’s Bookshelf, a long-awaited independent bookstore, will soon open in Council Bluffs to fulfill Mary Aney’s dream by offering a local space for book lovers.

The venue is set to provide a welcoming spot for residents to browse and share their passion for reading.

Council Bluffs’ River’s Edge Pavilion will host Comedy Night on Friday, Sept.

18 when four local comedians perform a free comedy show by the riverfront.

Council Bluffs Community Schools face lower enrollment as families use the state Education Savings Account program that offers $8,148 for private school tuition.

School leaders say funding cuts forced school closures — like an elementary school — and now urge more oversight ahead of the Nov. 3 governor’s race.

Council Bluffs Public Library’s Seed Library received over 1,200 seed packets from Westlake Ace Hardware last month — a generous boost for local gardeners.

The donation will help library cardholders start their own gardens.

Photos + videos captured Hollywood Casino’s groundbreaking event Monday in Council Bluffs, starting the construction phase for the new facility.

Methodist Physicians Clinic will offer drive-thru flu shots at four local sites this fall + two sessions will be held at the Methodist Jennie Edmundson Medical Plaza in Council Bluffs.