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Council Bluffs
Thursday, April 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Council Bluffs. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Omaha Fire Department continued recovery operations to search for two 18-year-olds and an 11-year-old girl swept into the Missouri River on Tuesday evening — search crews including Council Bluffs Fire Department plan to continue the effort through the weekend. The Daily Nonpareil
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Omaha man was sentenced last month in a Council Bluffs courtroom—receiving 37 months in federal prison for threatening a federal law enforcement officer. The Daily Nonpareil
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Union Pacific museum took over RailsWest operations as the two local railroad museums in Council Bluffs are now jointly managed. The Daily Nonpareil
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nathan Sage, an Iraq War veteran and executive director of the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce, launched his U.S. Senate campaign on Wednesday in Iowa—he said he will focus on raising the minimum wage, lowering health care costs, and making life more affordable for working families. WOWT
- ➤ Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Friday she will not seek another term—opening an election race for governor in 2026 as House Speaker Pat Grassley, Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, Sen. Michael Bousselot, and Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig say they are considering a run. The Daily Nonpareil
- ➤ Council Bluffs is planning to declare Dodge Park Golf Course surplus property and may sell it to developers to build nearly 4,000 housing units and boost tax revenue (city officials project a 10% tax reduction) to help ease the housing shortage. City council held a feedback meeting today at the library where residents expressed mixed opinions ahead of a May 5th council meeting. KETV
- ➤ The Council Bluffs Police Department swore in Allysa Hoagland as an officer on Tuesday — she will attend the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy in May. The Daily Nonpareil
SHOP NEWS
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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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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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Highway Miles Live Performance
9 PM - 1 AM — Horseshoe Whiskey Pit — Check venue for entry price — Experience a night of electrifying country music with Highway Miles.
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Heroes on the Water Omaha Chapter
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Lake Manawa Sailing Association — Free for veterans and families — Experience a day of fishing and camaraderie with local veterans and first responders.
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The Dock Welcomes Hotel Desperado
7-11:59 p.m. — The Dock Bar and Grill — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy an evening of classic Eagles hits performed live by Hotel Desperado.
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Harlan Girls Varsity Soccer Match at Lewis Central
5:30-7:15 p.m. — Lewis Central High School — Admission details pending — Catch an exciting varsity soccer match as Harlan challenges Lewis Central in a home conference game.
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BHCHS Boys Varsity Soccer Match vs. Lewis Central
6:30-8:15 p.m. — Lewis Central High School — Admission details not provided — Enjoy a thrilling non-conference varsity soccer match between local teams.
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Omaha Home & Lifestyle Show
12-4 p.m. — Mid-America Center — Free admission — Discover great savings on home improvement projects and enjoy a weekend of inspiration.
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