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Applications to receive the Ambassador for Peace Medal are being accepted at the Pottawattamie County Veterans Service Office until Sept.

30. The medal will honor eligible Korean War veterans and families at a ceremony planned for November in Council Bluffs (and surrounding counties).

Forged celebrated its opening in July with a ribbon-cutting ceremony — hosted by the Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce — to showcase its focus on accessible functional fitness in Council Bluffs.

Heartland Family Services reminds residents that help is available during suicide awareness month through a hotline (988) and crisis response teams in Iowa and Nebraska.

The director says that simply listening can make a crucial difference for those in need.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra will launch its 30th anniversary winter tour on Nov.

19 at the MAC in Council Bluffs + the production, The Ghosts of Christmas Eve, will offer an exciting experience for local fans.

Together is expanding food and housing support in Council Bluffs by offering a choice pantry, rapid rehousing, youth services & links to health and benefit resources.

Pottawattamie County and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive on Sept.

23 in Council Bluffs to support a vulnerable national blood supply.

Bloom Works Floral gave away 15,000 roses on Wednesday to Council Bluffs residents for Good Neighbor Day with Iowa Western cheerleaders helping deliver bouquets.

The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors declared National Payroll Week (Sept.

7 to 11) to honor payroll professionals for ensuring over 500 county employees are paid on time. It recognized their teamwork in managing wages, taxes, benefits, and deductions in full compliance with laws.