Good morning, Council Bluffs.

Council Bluffs City Council approved plans Monday evening to open a Chipotle restaurant at the northeast corner of 30th Street and West Broadway.

The new venue is expected to begin serving local diners soon + offer another dining option.

The Broadway national tour of SIX The Musical runs at the Orpheum Theater from March 25 to March 29, and it uses a pop concert format + a retelling of history to spotlight women’s empowerment.

Council Bluffs Community School District students display their artwork on banners along West Broadway's Historic 100 Block to celebrate Youth Art Month.

The exhibit is now on view.

Council Bluffs school board member Lauren Myers is named the latest Nonpareil Newsmaker today and said she takes time to reflect on her progress — she often wonders how proud her younger self would be.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources investigated a wastewater bypass that flowed into Willow Creek (near Missouri Valley) last week.

Officials continue to review the impact on local water quality.

Creighton's head coach Greg McDermott announced his retirement Monday and spoke at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday after 16 years of leading the team, and he will step down after the final College Basketball Crown tournament game with Alan Huss set to take over.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wonder Rising Concert Night

7 PM – 10 PM — The Dock Bar & Grill — No Cover — Enjoy a night filled with top dance hits and great vibes at The Dock.

Adult Board Game Night

6:00-8:45 p.m. — Council Bluffs Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of excitement with new and classic board and card games.

Red Oak vs. Lewis Central Varsity Soccer Match

6:30-8:15 p.m. — Lewis Central High School — Free entry — Catch the action as Lewis Central faces off against Red Oak in this exciting varsity soccer showdown.

Grunge Pop at The Dock

8 PM – 12 AM — The Dock Bar and Grill — Cover at the door — Celebrate the return of Grunge Pop with THE Midwest's Party Rock band!

Brick Days LEGO Convention 2026

10 AM – 4 PM — Mid-America Center — Tickets available — Dive into an enchanting underwater world with LEGO creations from builders of all ages.