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This month's Fourth Friday at the Hoff drew costumed kids & families for art activities, a costume parade, and candy stations downtown.

Iowa joined the FTC and 18 other states in suing Dollar General, alleging thousands of stores charged higher prices at checkout than on shelves and that the practice went on for years, with the complaint seeking enforcement under federal and state consumer-protection laws.

Omaha will host Pool A (Italy, Belgium, Colombia and Puerto Rico) and Pool F (Japan, Russia, Argentina and Bulgaria) for the Women’s Volleyball World Cup, with pool play and the round of 16 set for late Aug.

2027 as part of a 32-nation Olympic qualifier.

Unleash Council Bluffs unveiled a mural Friday showcasing native plants and pollinators at a community planting site (downtown), part of ongoing landscaping to support pollinators and demonstrate alternatives to traditional lawns.

New Visions Homeless Services expanded support for veterans by adding 10 transitional housing beds that passed VA inspection and are awaiting final coordination in Council Bluffs; it will also launch a peer based suicide prevention program mid-November and received a $100,000 award for homelessness diversion efforts.

Council Bluffs community members took part in a simulation on Thursday night at Mid-America Center that showed the challenges of securing housing including issues with healthcare and transportation.

Hosted by Hope Net Ministries, the exercise offered a first-hand look at hurdles faced by those experiencing homelessness.

Ken Cernin, whose car was towed during memorial services for fallen firefighter Charles Jones, turned his frustration into a donation + support for Jones' family during their time of need.

Ameristar Casino Hotel donated $5,830 on Wednesday, Oct.

14 through its Ticket In, Ticket Out program to support the Pottawattamie County Veterans Service Office. The funds will pay for veteran transportation, essential supplies, and food pantry services.