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Data CentersCass County, Nebraska, adopts new limits on where data centers can be builtCass County commissioners have adopted new regulations on where data centers can be built, how big they can be and how much electricity they can use. The limits are smaller than earlier proposals the county considered.Thursday’s editionRead HealthAll Care breaks ground on a $5.7 million dental clinic to help address a waitlist of more than 2,000If you've struggled to find a dentist in southwest Iowa, this is welcome news. All Care Health Center broke ground Monday on a $5.7 million dental clinic in Council Bluffs that will more than double the dental patients the nonprofit can serve.Wednesday’s editionRead HealthAll Care Health Center breaks ground on a new dental facility in Council BluffsIf cost or distance has kept you from a dentist, this one's for you. All Care Health Center broke ground Monday morning on a new dental facility in Council Bluffs. CEO Joel Dougherty spoke at the groundbreaking on All Care's campus.Tuesday’s editionRead Around the MetroOmaha's average gas price slides to $3.76 a gallon as Veterans Day events fill the metroIf you're filling up this week, the pump is finally cutting you a break. The average price for a gallon of gasoline was continuing to slide going into Monday, and it's $3.76 a gallon in Omaha. An analyst cites a "seasonal shift, not politics."Tuesday’s editionRead High School SportsPapillion-La Vista South wins its third straight Class A volleyball titleIf you follow high school volleyball, Saturday night was a big one. No. 2 Papillion-La Vista South wrapped up a Class A three-peat at the Devaney Center with a four-set win. The final over No. 1 Elkhorn North went 3-1, 25-18, 22-25, 25-20, 25-22.Monday’s editionRead Prep FootballSergeant Bluff-Luton beats Glenwood 28-17 and heads back to the UNI DomeIf you follow Glenwood football, here's how Friday ended. Sergeant Bluff-Luton pulled away for a 28-17 win in a Class 4A quarterfinal, running for 336 yards behind Carson Jager and Emmet Kneifl. The unbeaten Warriors are headed to the UNI Dome for a third straight state semifinal.Sunday’s editionRead

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  • Child careA new child care program for Council Bluffs students with disabilities has officially opened.

    A new child care program for Council Bluffs students with disabilities has officially opened. It gives families before- and after-school care tailored to their children's needs.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Daily Nonpareil

  • WinterfestIf you have kids, mark Fri., Nov. 20. Council Bluffs' annual Winterfest returns to Bayliss Park with more than 60,000 holiday lights and two hours of free activities for families.

    If you have kids, mark Fri., Nov. 20. Council Bluffs' annual Winterfest returns to Bayliss Park with more than 60,000 holiday lights and two hours of free activities for families.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Daily Nonpareil

  • HousingIf you rent in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro, a National Low Income Housing Coalition analysis found workers must put in at least 59 hours a week at minimum wage to afford a one-bedroom rental.

    If you rent in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro, a National Low Income Housing Coalition analysis found workers must put in at least 59 hours a week at minimum wage to afford a one-bedroom rental. The analysis puts affordable rent at $780 a month, while fair market rent in the metro starts at $1,090.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KETV

  • Fire crewsCrews from Bennington and Waterloo demonstrated new extrication and blood transfusion equipment Thursday.

    Crews from Bennington and Waterloo demonstrated new extrication and blood transfusion equipment Thursday. A grant tied to MAPA's safety plan pays for the equipment and training at five fire departments, including Council Bluffs.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WOWT

  • REV pitchThree small businesses with ties to Southwest Iowa will split $21,500 in prize money from this year's REV pitch competition.

    Three small businesses with ties to Southwest Iowa will split $21,500 in prize money from this year's REV pitch competition. It was held at the Hoff Family Arts and Culture Center.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Daily Nonpareil

  • Iowa WesternIowa Western's Shenandoah center held a ribbon cutting Thursday for renovations, including a new HVAC repair lab funded by the $55 million bond issue voters approved last November.

    Iowa Western's Shenandoah center held a ribbon cutting Thursday for renovations, including a new HVAC repair lab funded by the $55 million bond issue voters approved last November. Shenandoah voters backed it with 75%, five points above the 70% across the college's coverage area.

    Around Iowa · Today’s editionSource: KMAland.com

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Around Council Bluffs

From WOWT, KSNB and 6 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service.

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  1. WOWT51 minutes ago

    Omaha Police working to identify group in bus stop attack video

    Omaha Police are using a video that appears to show a group of students attacking a woman and a man at a North Omaha bus stop to help identify those involved. Police say both victims had visible head and facial injuries.

    Also reported byKSNB

  2. Daily Nonpareil1 hour ago

    Cael White sports No. 4, Cardinals play state semifinal in memory of brother, Tristan

  3. KMTV 3 News Now Omaha1 hour ago

    Holiday shoppers embrace in-person buying as gift season starts earlier

    Holiday shoppers are trading online carts for in-person shopping, connecting with local makers while searching for unique and personal gifts

  4. KETV1 hour ago

    Welcome to the Weekend - November 13, 2026

    See what's going on around Omaha with this ultimate guide

  5. Omaha World-Herald2 hours ago

    Nationwide FAA ground stop disrupts air travel in western Nebraska

    Scottsbluff airport officials are monitoring a nationwide FAA ground stop that could create a backlog of travelers and disrupt upcoming flights.

  6. KETV2 hours ago

    Chilly but not bad this evening in Omaha

  7. WOWT2 hours ago

    Disturbing video shows mob attack on Omaha bus passengers

    Omaha Police are looking for suspects after a woman and man were reportedly attacked by a large group of young people on Thursday.

  8. KOLN2 hours ago

    UPDATE: Latest Omaha flight impacts after FAA ground stop

    FAA issued the alert at about 3 p.m. Friday.

  9. Nebraska Public Media2 hours ago

    Flights at Omaha Eppley Airfield, Lincoln Airport delayed amid nationwide ground stop

    Flights from Nebraska airports were grounded Friday afternoon as the Federal Aviation Administration dealt with communication problems across the U.S.

    Also reported byKSNB

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Good Day Council Bluffsto me · Fri., Nov. 136:00 a.m.

New child care program opens for Council Bluffs students with disabilities

Plus, Winterfest brings more than 60,000 lights to Bayliss Park on Nov. 20.

The TLDR

  1. New child care program opens for students with disabilities
  2. Winterfest returns to Bayliss Park Fri., Nov. 20
  3. Metro renters face a 59-hour minimum-wage workweek
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