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Council Bluffs will host its first off-season Farmers Market at Omni Centre Business Park on Sunday afternoon, Oct.

11— offering residents a chance to buy fresh produce from local vendors.

Council Bluffs is hosting its annual family costume night at Cochran Park on Friday evening — the event invites locals to join in Halloween fun.

Council Bluffs Zoo is starting a program to feed its animals and maintain the native prairies near the Loess Hills.

Local experts + conservation groups are leading the project to support both animal care and natural habitat preservation.

Callahan Promotions is hosting its annual fall arts and craft show at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs this weekend.

Local artisans will display handmade creations for community members to enjoy.

New Visions Homeless Services received a $72,230 grant from the Iowa Finance Authority to cover operating costs at Timothy House in Council Bluffs, serving people with chronic homelessness + disabilities.

Salem United Methodist Church in Council Bluffs will host a trunk or treat event on Sunday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. with hot dogs + chips available for families.

County officials approved a disaster proclamation after heavy flooding on Sept.

30-Oct. 1 that now authorizes Individual Assistance and Disaster Case Advocacy for residents in need. Residents impacted by the floods should submit damage reports to guide resource allocation + review eligibility on the county's emergency webpage.

CHI Lakeside has introduced Nebraska’s first cryoablation treatment for early-stage breast cancer to offer patients a non-surgical option with a two-hour liquid nitrogen procedure.

76-year-old Char Malmgren chose the treatment — praising it as a welcome alternative to lengthy surgeries.