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Council Bluffs
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Council Bluffs. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Outreach teams served hot chocolate and blankets today during Council Bluffs’ annual count — an effort to estimate the number of residents experiencing homelessness. The event supports better planning for needed services. The Daily Nonpareil
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ After the 6:30 p.m. screening sold out today, Film Streams Dundee Theater added a 1 p.m. Saturday showing of the award-winning documentary on Omaha's RoseMan. The film details Dean Battiato's journey and won the Audience Choice award at the Omaha Film Festival (a national accolade). WOWT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Creighton senior Josh Dix (Council Bluffs native) lost his mother, Kelly, to cancer today. Despite an arranged flight from Washington, D.C., he insisted on playing his game. WOWT
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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 — Come play new and classic board and card games with fellow enthusiasts.
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The Choir of Man
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Arts Center at Iowa Western — Ticketed event — Experience a vibrant celebration of music, dance, and community at this award-nominated production.
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Saturday Craft: Stained Glass Frames
2-3:30 p.m. — Council Bluffs Public Library — Registration required — Create beautiful faux stained glass frames to enhance your space.
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Burning Blue Live Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Dock Bar & Grill — $5 Cover — Rock out to nostalgic 90s and 2000s anthems alongside original music from Burning Blue.
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