Good Day
Council Bluffs
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
Good morning, Council Bluffs. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Minden developers updated the Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors Tuesday on rebuilding after the EF-3 tornado in April 2024, noting that many homes and local businesses have been rebuilt while affordable housing and park improvements are underway — Mayor Kevin Zimmerman said the town is still seeking grants to bring families back. KETV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The 22nd Annual Go Wild for Conservation Fundraiser will take place tomorrow at The Landing in Council Bluffs—starting at 5:30 p.m. and offering dinner, auctions and live music to support local habitat restoration, park improvements and environmental education programs. Pottawattamie County
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Corporal Tony Rubek of the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office was honored on September 8 with a Community Star Award from Heartland Family Service’s Prevention Means Progress initiative — he said the award reflects volunteer-driven jail programs that offer faith support, substance abuse education, mental health classes and job readiness during inmates’ 27-day stays. Officials said the programs, supported by community partnerships, work to equip inmates with skills for a better life after release. Pottawattamie County
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Bluejays visited Boys Town on Tuesday afternoon and spent time talking + shooting hoops with the kids, with power forward Jasen Green sharing wisdom from his own challenges. Creighton will open its season on Nov. 5 at the CHI Health Center against South Dakota. KETV
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Jon Pardi Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Stir Cove — $92+ — Experience the energetic sounds of Jon Pardi in an unforgettable concert night.
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