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Council Bluffs
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Council Bluffs. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local advocacy groups Crow Indivisible and Concerned Citizens of Pottawattamie County are hosting a town hall (in Council Bluffs) on Saturday, Jan. 31 to discuss water quality and health care concerns. The Daily Nonpareil
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa State Board of Education approved three charter schools Thursday, giving Cedar Rapids its fourth charter school and marking Council Bluffs’ first charter school. The Daily Nonpareil
- ➤ State education officials approved plans for a $35 million Council Bluffs STEM high school, and Iowa State Board of Education Vice President Brooke Axiotis said the project is amazing. Planning will proceed soon. The Daily Nonpareil
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Connections Area Agency on Aging Announces “Steak Your Claim” Raffle
Connections Area Agency on Aging is excited to announce the launch of its Steak Your Claim Raffle, offering the chance to win ¼ of locally sourced beef—complete with processing at a local meat locker—valued at over $1,500. This opportunity is made possible thanks to the generosity of several community donors.
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Adult Board Game Night
6:00 – 8:45 p.m. — Council Bluffs Public Library — Free entry — Engage in classic and new board games with fellow enthusiasts in a community-friendly setting.
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Happy Little Trees Painting Workshop
3-5 p.m. — Council Bluffs Public Library — Free entry — Create your own Bob Ross-style happy little trees in this fun workshop for teens.
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Young Writers Workshop
2-3 p.m. — Council Bluffs Public Library — Registration required — A creative space for young storytellers to share ideas and receive feedback.
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