Tuesday, October 1st, 2024

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Good morning, Council Bluffs. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A disaster recovery center in Pottawattamie County is now operational to aid residents impacted by spring storms, offering resources and support for the recovery process. KETV
- ➤ The Bissell Pet Foundation is hosting a reduced-fee adoption event called Empty the Shelters from Oct. 1 to Oct. 15, involving over 390 shelters across 44 states, including Midlands Humane Society, to address the national crisis of pet overpopulation and high euthanasia rates. The Daily Nonpareil
- ➤ Disability Rights Iowa is organizing a candidate forum in Council Bluffs to discuss disability rights policies with legislative candidates from multiple districts, providing American Sign Language and captioning for attendees. The Daily Nonpareil
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 70-year-old man from Council Bluffs and two children died in a crash in downtown Omaha, prompting a social media fundraiser for funeral expenses. The Daily Nonpareil
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lewis Central Community School District in Iowa is proposing a $30 million bond to address overcrowding, repair infrastructure, and improve school safety. WOWT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A bull elk was found deceased along Interstate 80 in Council Bluffs, likely due to a vehicular collision, amid increasing elk visits to Iowa each fall. The Daily Nonpareil
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Council Bluffs City Council updated its tuition assistance policy for city employees, creating disagreement with the fire department over contractual obligations. The Daily Nonpareil
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Council Bluffs hospitals will conduct a mass-casualty disaster drill Thursday morning to test community emergency preparedness, with officials advising the public to expect increased activity and traffic. The Daily Nonpareil
- ➤ Rural southwest Iowa faces significant challenges in accessing health care due to distant emergency services, aging demographics, and staffing shortages. The Daily Nonpareil
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