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One hundred high school students across 12 Southwest Iowa school districts completed Career EdVantage’s summer bootcamp series this summer, earning job credentials & certifications for various career fields.

New York Times bestselling author Kristin Harmel kicked off Council Bluffs Reads at the public library on Monday night + introduced her latest novel to a sold-out crowd.

Council Bluffs woman Dawn contends an online lender charged thousands upfront for a bridge loan to buy a country home but delivered no funds + she filed complaints with Iowa regulators after the lender promised a refund if she paid cancellation fees by Aug.

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Pottawattamie County Public Health released its 2026–2028 Community Health Improvement Plan yesterday, outlining strategies to reduce barriers to care and improve mental health, access to health services, and social determinants.

Community partners will work together using the plan to guide local initiatives through 2028.

Red Barn Schoolhouse welcomed its first class of students in Crescent on Monday as children returned to school.

The new school marked a fresh start ahead of the fall term.

Lewis Central High School reported improved student engagement and decreased cyberbullying Monday after students returned to class under Iowa’s phone ban — the principal said fewer phones were removed and homework submission improved.

The Pottawattamie County Trails Association held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Phase 3 of the Railroad Highway Multiuse Trail today.

Photos from the event show community members celebrating the new trail expansion for outdoor enjoyment.

Thomas Jefferson High School students returned to class today with a focus on pride and connection as the new school year began in Council Bluffs.

Principal Michael Naughton said the school will support every student's journey to success — junior Maya Otto is excited to balance academics, band, and basketball.