Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.
Good morning, Council Bluffs.
🏘️ Community
Council Bluffs Retired School Personnel will resume meetings Sept.
15 with a luncheon at the Council Bluffs Country Club+ the event will offer retired educators a chance to reconnect and share updates.
The Corporal Daegan Page Hero’s Scramble will be held from Sept.
12 to Sept. 14 at Lake Ridge Golf Course near Beaver Lake to honor Cpl. Daegan Page and 12 other service members killed at the Abbey Gate in Kabul, Afghanistan. Three hundred and sixty golfers have registered — the online auction starts today at 2 p.m. and skydivers will descend each afternoon if weather permits.
🌲 Environment
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued 156 advisories for 39 state beaches this summer because heavy rains raised bacteria levels, including at Lake Manawa in Council Bluffs where swimming was not recommended.
Two-thirds of state park beaches received warnings at least once (this marks the highest advisory rate in a decade).
🎉 Council Bluffs Events
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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.
Bethany Night at Pizza Ranch
4-9 p.m. — Pizza Ranch — Kids eat free — Enjoy delicious pizza and support local youth initiatives at this community gathering.
25th Annual Golf Classic and Silent Auction
Join us in celebrating our 25th Annual Golf Classic on Friday, September 12th at Dodge Riverside Golf Club—a milestone event that promises to be an unforgettable day of sport, camaraderie, and community spirit. For a quarter-century, this event has brought together golf enthusiasts, business leaders, and supporters to enjoy a day on the greens while raising funds for a meaningful cause.
ASD Varsity Football Match Against ISD
2-4 p.m. — Iowa School for the Deaf — Free entry — Cheer for the Iowa School for the Deaf's varsity team in this exciting football matchup against Arkansas.
Adult Board Game Night
6:00 – 8:45 p.m. — Council Bluffs Public Library — Free entry — Play new and classic board games in a fun and friendly environment.
Wabash Trace Nature Trail Group Walk
10-11 a.m. — Wabash Trace Nature Trail — Free entry — Enjoy a morning of fitness and friendship along the scenic trail.
Happy Endings Band Live Performance
8 PM – 12 AM — The Dock Bar and Grill — Ticket prices unknown — Experience a high-energy cover band playing rock, pop, and country hits from the 80s to today.
Heroes on the Water Omaha Chapter
10 AM–2 PM — Lake Manawa Sailing Association — Free entry — Enjoy a day of fishing and camaraderie with veterans and first responders on the beautiful lake.
Fruit DNA Extraction Workshop
3-5 p.m. — Council Bluffs Public Library — Free entry — Put on your lab coat and extract DNA from strawberries in this engaging hands-on science workshop for teens.
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel and Casino — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of soulful music with Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.
Jimmy Buffett Tribute
6-10 p.m. — The Dock Bar and Grill — Cost info not provided — Celebrate the music of Jimmy Buffett along with other country legends in a lively atmosphere.
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