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Council Bluffs
Saturday, April 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Council Bluffs. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash in Council Bluffs involving a school bus and a Ford pickup occurred near Harry Langdon Boulevard and East South Omaha Bridge Road on Friday around 4 p.m.—the truck driver was trapped and taken to an Omaha hospital with serious injuries while no children were on the bus and the crash remains under investigation. KETV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Investigators from Council Bluffs and other agencies took part in a forensic training exercise at the Omaha Public Safety Training Center on Friday, where they practiced line searching and the careful removal of plastic human remains (used as training models) from the ground. Council Bluffs Crime Scene Investigator Cassie Salter and forensic anthropologist Dr. Brittany Walter led the exercise to prepare teams for investigations like the one near Lake Manawa last year. KETV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Red Barn Schoolhouse, a new nature-centric public charter school, will open this fall in Crescent to blend traditional academics with outdoor learning (the first of its kind in Pottawattamie County). The school will begin with kindergarten through third grade and add older grades in future years while meeting state standards. The Daily Nonpareil
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Council Bluffs City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year budget on Monday, April 7 at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall. The Daily Nonpareil
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Council Bluffs native Josh Dix posted on Instagram Friday morning that he will join the Creighton Bluejays in the Omaha metro—he made the decision after leaving the Iowa Hawkeyes following a coaching change and family discussion. WOWT
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Dorothy VIP Experience
1-11:30 p.m. — Stir Cove — Ticket required for access — Enjoy an exclusive VIP meet and greet with Dorothy including photo opportunities and more.
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Worlds Away Book Club
7-8 p.m. — Council Bluffs Public Library — Free entry — Dive into the captivating realms of science fiction and fantasy at this engaging book club.
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