Friday, January 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Council Bluffs. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Council Bluffs has been awarded $60,000 in grants aimed at enhancing tourism through marketing and hosting 11 sporting events, including four national championships, between July 2024 and June 2025. The Daily Nonpareil
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Council Bluffs Police arrested a suspect for stealing thousands of dollars worth of tools from a construction site, tracked down thanks to snow tracks. KETV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Council Bluffs City Council has approved a capital improvement program highlighting nearly 50 projects aimed at community growth and public services improvement for 2026-2030. The Daily Nonpareil
- ➤ The Council Bluffs City Council has advanced its large housing initiative by awarding the East Manawa Phase 1 Infrastructure Project to TAB Construction, setting the stage for the construction of up to 900 housing units. The Daily Nonpareil
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Harlan Girls Freshman Basketball Game Against Lewis Central
The Harlan girls freshman basketball team will compete in a non-conference game at Lewis Central High School in Council Bluffs, IA.
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Greater Communicators Toastmasters Club Meeting
The Greater Communicators Club 2114 is a Toastmasters International club focused on enhancing public speaking and leadership skills in a supportive environment.
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Omaha Christian Academy vs. Heartland Christian Varsity Basketball Game
The Heartland Christian varsity basketball team will host Omaha Christian Academy in a non-conference game.
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Clarinda Freshman Basketball Game at Lewis Central
The Lewis Central freshman basketball team will compete against Clarinda in a home non-conference game.
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3D Printing Drop-In Workshop
Participants can learn about 3D printing processes and create a small 3D printed snowman during this drop-in workshop at the library's Makerspace.
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Jam 'n' Bread Community Music Gathering
Local musicians and community members are invited to gather for a session of playing and enjoying old time country, bluegrass, and blues music, with free homemade bread available.
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Denison-Schleswig Girls JV Basketball Game at Lewis Central
The Lewis Central JV basketball team will host Denison-Schleswig for a non-conference matchup.
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Greater Communicators Toastmasters Meeting
The Greater Communicators Club 2114 offers a supportive environment for members to enhance their public speaking and leadership skills through camaraderie and shared experiences.
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ECKO Live Performance at The Dock
ECKO will perform live at The Dock Bar and Grill, offering an evening of music with no cover charge.
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Salsa and Bachata Dance Social at Grand Venue
This event features a dance lesson followed by a vibrant social dance night showcasing salsa and bachata music.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
~ Heraclitus
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