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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.

New Visions Homeless Services in Council Bluffs received a $100,000 award from the Iowa Finance Authority to help prevent individuals facing housing crises from entering the shelter system today.

The funds will support efforts to keep more people stably housed.