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Dance Solutions in Council Bluffs keeps its classes small to give dancers personal attention and build confidence and skill.

Owner Natasha Jade said the studio focuses on growth over enrollment.

Local agencies and partners will work on consistent rules for e-bikes + e-motos on metro trails as rapid tech changes raise safety concerns; a public survey runs through September to collect input from trail users.

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.