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Council Bluffs
Friday, September 12th, 2025
Good morning, Council Bluffs. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of September.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa DOT says construction on Interstate 80 access to Madison Avenue will finish around Oct. 1—restoring smoother travel for local commuters. The Daily Nonpareil
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Pottawattamie County Women, Infants and Children Program received the USDA Breastfeeding Award of Excellence — Premiere Award for the second time, recognizing its ongoing support for healthy feeding practices. The Daily Nonpareil
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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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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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Southern Nights & Touch of Grey Concert
3:00 PM – 11:59 PM — The Dock Bar and Grill — No cover — Enjoy a fun evening of music, dinner, drinks, and dancing with your favorite bands at the Bandsville outdoor stage.
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