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Council Bluffs
Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Good morning, Council Bluffs. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A local family from metro Omaha escaped a burning boat while vacationing near Miami Beach on Mar. 13 after noticing a burning smell and saving their luggage before crews towed the charred vessel back to shore. KETV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Edwards Kia held a ribbon cutting ceremony today for its new dealership in Council Bluffs. Chris LaFerla said the Edwards family has a long history of business investments that create jobs and boost community growth. The Daily Nonpareil
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Union Pacific Railroad Museum announced it is beginning the first phase of a multiyear renovation for its Grand Atrium (the museum's centerpiece) today. The project will update the historic space and enhance visitor experience. The Daily Nonpareil
- ➤ Chanticleer Community Theater presents a striking production of The Diary of Anne Frank at Hoff Center (dates and ticket details will be announced soon). The Daily Nonpareil
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Abraham Lincoln High School will induct Kristen Williams, Leo McIntosh and Howard Ball Jr. (posthumously) into its Hall of Fame on Monday during a ceremony at the school. The Daily Nonpareil
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa DNR plans large prescribed burns in Pottawattamie, Mills, Fremont and Cass counties this spring — with additional burns scheduled for late summer and fall. The Daily Nonpareil
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Council Bluffs City Council declined a proposal Monday to sell city-owned land (River’s Edge) for a new STEM-focused high school, leaving future plans for the project uncertain. 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 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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Kuemper vs. Lewis Central Boys Varsity Soccer Match
6-7:45 p.m. — Lewis Central High School — Free entry — Enjoy a local high school soccer matchup between Kuemper and Lewis Central.
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Lincoln Boys JV Soccer vs. Lewis Central
5-6:45 p.m. — Lewis Central High School — Free entry — A local matchup between the JV soccer teams of Lincoln and Lewis Central promises exciting action on the field.
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Skutt Catholic Boys Varsity Soccer Match Against Lewis Central
10:30 a.m. — Lewis Central High School — Free entry — Catch a high-stakes non-conference soccer showdown on the field.
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Omaha South Boys JV Soccer Match
4:30-6:15 p.m. — Lewis Central High School — Free entry — Enjoy a non-conference junior varsity soccer match between Lewis Central and Omaha South.
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