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Iowa State University is expanding its cyber resilience program to include local towns, counties & schools after a year of pilot projects.

The state-supported, federally funded initiative will boost digital security measures for participating communities.

City officials plan an interactive workshop to gather resident input on downtown's future.

The event will occur soon+ residents are encouraged to share their ideas about upcoming improvements.

Kanesville Honor Guard is hosting a fish fry at the Eagles Club today to raise funds for an honor flight taking local veterans to Washington, D.C.

Meals cost $15 each.

Farmers Market Council Bluffs will offer fresh produce, homemade goods and live entertainment on Thursday, Aug.

20 in downtown Council Bluffs. The market will provide family-friendly fun through the afternoon into the evening.

Volunteers from nine local organizations filled 800 backpacks with school supplies at the Salvation Army's Lakin Human Services campus on Thursday - parents are picking them up today to help students get ready for school.

On Tuesday, Aug. 11, the county board approved a proclamation naming August National Emergency Management Awareness Month to honor emergency managers' ongoing efforts.

The county agency will host its sixth annual Preparedness Fair on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. to help residents get vital safety tools.

Iowa farmers face a crisis as the Senate Agriculture Committee did not advance the 2026 farm bill, raising financial worries ahead of fall harvest.

Union president Aaron Lehman said government action is needed to boost farm stability & secure vital resources.

The city invites residents to join the Elevate CB 2050 Downtown Workshop and Downtown Survey to share ideas for the future of downtown.

The event will be held in the downtown area and more details will be available soon.