Good Day
Council Bluffs
Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Council Bluffs. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers are needed to support The Wall That Heals, a traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica and mobile education center coming to Pottawattamie County in May. Motorcycle riders can join a motorcade escort on Wednesday, May 20 from Avoca’s fairgrounds to Lewis Central High School (127 shifts still need to be filled). Pottawattamie County
- ➤ Retired Fire Chief Carl Wilson died at 91 and Carter Lake firefighters honored him as one of the founding members who built today’s station after an electrical fire destroyed the original. KETV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce will launch its Business & Community Insights Series to connect local business leaders with regional experts, offering a new forum to share ideas and strengthen local ties. The Daily Nonpareil
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This Saturday, Apr. 11, the Iowa Department of Transportation will continue its Iowa's America 250 Scenic Byways Road Trip series at Hitchcock Nature Center from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. where visitors can learn about Iowa’s Underground Railroad connections. The Daily Nonpareil
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Noah Houston — diagnosed with autism as a toddler — is excelling as a track athlete and sports media intern at Iowa Western Community College this Autism Awareness Month. The 18-year-old overcomes early doubts through determined work and supportive schooling. KETV
- ➤ Council Bluffs Community School District will host its annual kindergarten roundup today for new kindergartners, and a preschool screening will take place Monday afternoon to welcome young learners. The Daily Nonpareil
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa DNR seeks volunteers to count bees in unsurveyed areas for the Bumble Bee Atlas project from June through October. Online training is offered this month and next — with in-person field days scheduled for June and July. WOWT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pottawattamie County officials proclaimed National Public Health Week from April 6 to 12 to highlight local health programs and initiatives. Residents are encouraged to explore available services & support efforts that enhance community well-being. Pottawattamie County
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Wabash Trace Nature Trail Walk
2-4:30 p.m. — Wabash Trace Nature Trail — $2 fee — Enjoy a scenic three-mile walk along a flat nature trail while taking in local sights like the 'Big Chair'.
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ECKO Live at The Dock
7-11 p.m. — The Dock Bar and Grill — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant outdoor party atmosphere with live music at the Dock!
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Alexandra Kay with Jo Dee Messina
7-9:30 p.m. — Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel and Casino — Tickets from $119 — Experience the unforgettable live performance of Jo Dee Messina in Council Bluffs, IA.
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