Good Day
Council Bluffs
Saturday, September 13th, 2025
Good morning, Council Bluffs. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The community is invited to join the annual Hands Across the Bridge event on the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge to mark National Recovery Month today at 10 a.m.—participants will lock hands to show their support. The Daily Nonpareil
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Union Pacific Railroad Museum will host three author talks this autumn, starting later this month, featuring local and national writers + the museum will announce more details soon. The Daily Nonpareil
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Joseph Thornburg, a local small business owner, announced he is running for Council Bluffs City Council—he plans to use his business experience to serve local residents. The Daily Nonpareil
- ➤ Council Bluffs police have launched CBPD Watch—an interactive dashboard that displays calls for service nearly in real time while masking specific details to protect privacy; the desktop version shows a year of data and the mobile app shows the past eight hours. The department developed the tool after community surveys and will add more historical data and host monthly webinars in the coming months. KETV
- ➤ Council Bluffs paramedic Benjamin Larson is running for City Council to show that everyone can join public service — he says his campaign will encourage local volunteer efforts. The Daily Nonpareil
- ➤ The City of Council Bluffs started a new outreach program this week to help community members experiencing homelessness—designed to connect them with essential services. The Daily Nonpareil
- ➤ Since July 1, Iowa State Patrol troopers have pulled over 4,569 drivers for breaking the Hands-Free law — they issued warnings that will change to fines after January 1. Troopers say educating drivers with options like Bluetooth and phone mounts aims to cut crash risks as fatality numbers dropped by 10 compared to the same period last year. KETV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Former Pottawattamie officer Shawna McClure recalled the day she could not save fellow officer Kerrie Orozco in 2015 and how she battled deep depression plus guilt until she found help through counseling and a first responder support program. She now serves on the Council Bluffs chapter board for the First Responders Foundation and is studying for a master’s degree in clinical and mental health counseling to guide others in crisis. 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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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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