Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
Good morning, Council Bluffs.
🎭 Culture
Today at the Durham Museum, the new exhibit Beyond the Ice: Unearthing Antarctic Dinosaurs is on display, featuring reconstructed models, real fossils, and historic gear from past Antarctic expeditions.
Co-curator Dr. Nathan Smith explained that the exhibit will engage guests and spur interest in paleontology—showing how life once thrived in a warmer Antarctic.
🎓 Education
Riverside Community School District launched the All Kids Bike program at Oakland Elementary today to teach students how to ride and build confidence—program instructors will hold biking lessons and emphasize safety practices.
The initiative aims to help students become more active.
Iowa School for the Deaf students will compete at the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas from May 6 to 14.
Two teams—Crash Outs and Supernova Cat—qualified through state tournaments and national events to showcase the school’s robotics skills.
🎉 Council Bluffs Events
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Jam 'n' Bread
1-4 p.m. — Western Historic Trails Center — Free homemade bread — Local musicians gather to play country, bluegrass, and blues for a community jam session.
25 IA vs NE Battle of the Borders – AA
Tournament — Apr 5-6 — Council Bluffs Recreation Complex — Entry and gate fees apply — Compete in an exciting regional baseball showdown.
Springfest Kite Festival
11 AM – 4 PM — River’s Edge Pavilion — Free entry — Enjoy giant kites, live music, and food trucks at this family-friendly kite festival.
Author Visit with Shelby Van Pelt
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Council Bluffs Public Library — Books for sale — Shelby Van Pelt discusses 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' followed by a Q&A and signing.
JD Souther Performance
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Arts Center at Iowa Western — Tickets required — Experience the celebrated songwriter JD Souther live in concert.
Spring into Giving Scavenger Hunt
3-6 p.m. — Lake Manawa Dream Land Park — Fundraising event — Teams compete in a fun scavenger hunt to support local charities.
Denison-Schleswig vs. Lewis Central Varsity Soccer Match
7:30-9:15 p.m. — Lewis Central High School — Admission varies — Experience an exciting high school soccer conference match with local teams vying for victory.
Music BINGO Game Night
6-8 p.m. — Buffalo Wild Wings — Free to play — Enjoy a twist on bingo with music clips and fun prizes.
Millard North Boys JV Soccer Match
6:30-8:15 p.m. — Lewis Central High School — Free entry — Watch the Lewis Central varsity team challenge Skutt Catholic in a thrilling non-conference soccer match.
Ultimate Convenience at Council Bluffs
8 AM - 6 PM — Lazydays RV of Omaha at Council Bluffs — Free lunch and giveaways — Experience unbeatable RV deals and community vibes with free perks and special offers.
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