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Council Bluffs
Thursday, September 11th, 2025
Good morning, Council Bluffs. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Prairie Flower Casino launched live table games on Monday—bringing Las Vegas-style table gaming to Carter Lake and offering locals a new form of casino entertainment. The Daily Nonpareil
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Iowa public universities have asked for no increase in general funding for fiscal year 2027 so that UI, ISU and UNI keep their usual funds while seeking extra dollars for targeted programs (UI wants $3.6 million for rural medicine, ISU requests $3.6 million for ag tech, and UNI seeks funds for nursing and tuition expansion). The total request is over $503.8 million to serve more than 70,000 students (over 40% from out-of-state) and the Iowa Board of Regents will vote on the proposals on Sept. 18. The Daily Nonpareil
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Heartland Family Service did not apply for a HUD grant because new federal rules on location and policy do not match its project for permanent supportive housing. The updated grant—due next Friday with funding ending at the end of the month—requires projects to be in areas that ban homeless encampments, enforce federal immigration rules, and disallow promoting that sex is chosen. KETV
- ➤ Crescent is raising funds to pay for a new $4.9M fire station—construction will begin next year if enough funds are raised—City Council member Christina Flott said. The Daily Nonpareil
- ➤ Marilyn Mentzer announced her run as an independent candidate for Iowa House District 15. The Daily Nonpareil
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pottawattamie County Public Health is offering $11 radon test kits at the Public Health Clinic and Planning and Development Office so residents can check for radon—an odorless gas that is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Testing is key as most Iowa homes show high levels that can put families at risk. 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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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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