Good morning, Council Bluffs.

A new community fridge has opened at Timothy Lutheran Church in Council Bluffs, offering free perishable food as part of a nationwide movement + this is the first of four planned fridges to help local residents access fresh groceries.

Iowa Environmental Council reported that coal’s share of electricity increased in 2025 + wind still provided most of the power, showing a reversal in renewable progress.

The report highlighted how the state’s shift in energy sources affected overall production.

The Iowa Cancer Summit will occur on Oct.

13 at the DMACC campus, where experts will discuss new multi-cancer tests and environmental factors + offer education and networking for local health providers, survivors, and caregivers.

Council Bluffs father David Lawrence turned grief into a suicide prevention mission after his son Sailor died by providing 3,500 calm kits and organizing a health walk at Bayliss Park; he will host a mixer on Sept.

22 at 4:30 p.m. with the Chamber & mayor to honor lost lives.

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.