Good Day
Council Bluffs
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Good morning, Council Bluffs. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ An eviction prevention program serving Council Bluffs has run out of funds—making it harder for families to keep their homes. Local officials warn that without more support, more families may soon face homelessness. The Daily Nonpareil
- ➤ P.E.O. Chapter IQ-LP will host its eighth annual Autumn Brunch and Bridge Benefit on Sept. 26 at the YMCA Healthy Living Center ballroom from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Daily Nonpareil
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Riverfront sculpture garden is installing five new sculptures for the first time since the Gene Leahy Mall reopened. The sculptures, chosen by jurors—a public discussion is scheduled on Oct. 3—will be installed within a week and remain for three years. KETV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Council Bluffs mayoral candidate Burgstrum launched his campaign focused on rail, housing and homelessness issues — saying he would not let his hometown be harmed by bad policies or trains. The Daily Nonpareil
- ➤ Pottawattamie County Auditor Mary Ann Hanusa urged residents to check their voter registration as early in-person voting that began on September 17 continues until October 6 at the courthouse and absentee ballots can be requested until 5:00 p.m. on September 22 — Council Bluffs and Carter Lake will hold primary elections on October 7 with the general election set for November 4. 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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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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