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Council Bluffs
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Council Bluffs. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sgt. Noah Tietjens, a Bellevue soldier, died in Kuwait over the weekend when a drone struck the port where he and three reservists worked during Operation Epic Fury — colleagues remembered his dedication and fast rise to Sergeant First Class. WOWT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Omaha native Andrew Rannells will appear at a sold-out Heartland Family Service fundraising gala in Council Bluffs this weekend. The award-winning actor with a 30-year career on stage, film and TV will perform and share his journey. KETV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pottawattamie County honored top-performing employees at its annual recognition awards during a Board of Supervisors meeting held earlier this week. The awards praised strong service, accountability, and professionalism, and the first Ignite Award went to Rikayla Champlin (leader of the Shop with the Sheriff program). Pottawattamie County
- ➤ Community members and Iowa lawmakers honored Army Reserve Sgt. Declan Coady of West Des Moines on Wednesday at the Iowa State Capitol following his death in a drone attack in Kuwait — he was a cybersecurity student at Drake University and enlisted in 2023, leaving a lasting mark on those who knew him. 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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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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Redline Championships Midwest Classic 2026
3:00 AM – 2:59 AM — Mid-America Center — In-person event — Cheerleading competition offering championship bids in the heart of Council Bluffs.
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Time to Paddy 5k/10k & Lucky 13.1
8-11 a.m. — Miller's Landing — Check website for registration fees — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a family-friendly themed run featuring great swag and community spirit.
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Adult Board Game Night
6:00 – 8:45 p.m. — Council Bluffs Public Library — Free entry — Engage in fun with new and classic board and card games every third Tuesday of the month.
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On The Edge Live Music Performance
7-10 p.m. — The Dock Bar & Grill — Cost info not specified — Enjoy an evening of live music in a popular local venue.
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Sinners N Saints Live Performance
8:30 p.m. — The Dock Bar & Grill — No cover charge specified — Experience an electrifying night of rock n roll with Sinners N Saints in Council Bluffs.
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Springfest
11 a.m.-4 p.m. — Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park — Free entry — Celebrate spring with a spectacular kite show and family-friendly activities under colorful skies.
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