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Habitat for Humanity of Council Bluffs held a dedication ceremony today for Tia Ross’ new West End home and shared photos (from local organizers) that highlight the community effort.

Council Bluffs Rotary Noon Club will host a presentation by IEDA and IFA Director Debi Durham on Oct.

22 at noon at the Hoff Center, inviting community members to hear her insights.

Habitat for Humanity of Council Bluffs celebrated Tia Ross, a single mom and the group's newest homeowner, with a dedication ceremony on Friday, marking a milestone in local efforts to support homeownership.

Crescent Hill at Hitchcock Park hosted its annual hiring event in western Iowa and drew over 50 candidates seeking seasonal jobs that offer perks like free passes for skiing & snowboarding; management plans to hire between 100 and 150 workers this season.

After heavy overnight rain, Mosquito Creek overflowed and sent trees and debris crashing into bridge supports in northwest Pottawattamie County this morning.

Neighbors watched the rising water, and emergency management urged residents to submit damage reports and photos via the county website—warning against entering unsafe structures.

Crescent Hill at Hitchcock will host its annual job fair today from 9:00 a.m. + noon at 17026 Snowhill Lane in Honey Creek, where local employers seek workers for the winter season.

Pottawattamie County declared October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, launching CyberAware Challenges for county employees and a downloadable activity book to teach children ages 5 to 12 safe online practices — a key effort to boost cybersecurity in the community.

After heavy rainfall caused flooding, mudslides, and road closures, Pottawattamie County urged residents to report property damage by submitting photos and descriptions via the county website.

Officials say the reports (submitted only when safe) will help assess local needs.