Friday, September 27th, 2024

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Good morning, Council Bluffs. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mercy High School's 'Share the Yum' event at Red Robin aims to raise funds for track and field equipment by donating 20% of food proceeds on September 27. KETV
- ➤ Council Bluffs is exploring ways to enhance transportation to Omaha, seeking public input through workshops and an online survey. WOWT
- ➤ Cochran Park in Council Bluffs to host its second annual family-friendly costume night on Oct. 11, featuring festive activities, free pumpkins, and glow-in-the-dark games. The Daily Nonpareil
- ➤ The annual Iowa Trails Summit, focusing on trail development and enhancement, is set to take place for the first time in Council Bluffs on Oct. 4, featuring keynote speaker Robert Searns and various expert panels. The Daily Nonpareil
- ➤ A disaster recovery center opens in Pottawattamie County to assist residents affected by recent storms and flooding with federal and local aid applications and appeals. The Daily Nonpareil
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley announces the Oct. 25 deadline for Iowa high school students to apply for U.S. service academy nominations. The Daily Nonpareil
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Loess Hills Branch of AAUW will hold a forum for legislative candidates in southwest Iowa on Oct. 17, discussing key issues like voting rights, education, and equality. The Daily Nonpareil
- ➤ At the State of the County address, Pottawattamie County officials reported positive updates on various projects, including infrastructure improvements, a new public health building, and financial stability. The Daily Nonpareil
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ All Care Health Center will utilize a $600,000 HRSA grant to hire three new therapists and expand services, enhancing its behavioral health and substance abuse treatment programs. The Daily Nonpareil
- ➤ Drive-thru flu vaccination clinics will be available for Council Bluffs residents in October, hosted by Methodist Physicians and CHI Health to enhance accessibility and encourage immunization. The Daily Nonpareil
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Iowa School for the Deaf Community 5K Race
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Blood Drive at Council Bluffs Public Library
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Iowa Western Coaching Authorization Course
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Madrigal Dinner at Iowa Western
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Iowa Western Madrigal Dinner
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Microsoft Office Skills Workshop at the Library
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Jam 'n' Bread: Community Music Gathering
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Jam 'n' Bread: Community Music Gathering
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Anime NebrasKon 2024
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