Good morning, Council Bluffs.

Jason Laroche, a Council Bluffs man who was homeless and struggled with panic attacks and depression, got help from Heartland Family Service in 2018 — he now works there as a peer support specialist using his art and personal experience to help others.

More than 100 volunteers from National Indemnity and Berkshire Hathaway partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Council Bluffs during Rock the Block to overhaul homes on Second and Third avenues between Ninth—boosting neighborhood living conditions.

Council Bluffs soybean farmers have been hit by the trade war that cut off roughly 30% of their Chinese market, leaving them with a large surplus and rising storage fees—David Thien said these higher costs have squeezed their profits.

The University of Nebraska Omaha will launch the Nebraska Cyber Matrix this month at the Peter Kiewit Institute to train seven cybersecurity students to fight new hacking threats—using a $14 million grant from the Weitz Family Foundation.

The program will also let local businesses hire these trained students to secure their systems and help graduates start working from day one.

On Tuesday, voters in Council Bluffs and Carter Lake held a primary election and unofficial results showed four Council Bluffs city council candidates advanced + incumbent Steve Gorman, Cole Button, Jessica Marie Vanderpool, and Ryan Garrison, with the mayoral race led by incumbent Matthew Walsh and Jill Shudak. In Carter Lake, results revealed that four candidates will move on to the general election with incumbent Jacleen Wahl in the lead while Keebie Kessler and Matthew Seminara are tied with four votes and incumbent Victor Skinner and Timothy Mandolfo tied with three votes.

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.

Denison-Schleswig Varsity Football Game Against Lewis Central

7-9 p.m. — Lewis Central High School — $5 entry — Don't miss the thrilling conference matchup as Lewis Central hosts Denison-Schleswig in varsity football.

Boo Bash Halloween Celebration

1–3 p.m. — Village Pointe — Free entry — Enjoy a spooktacular afternoon of family fun at Village Pointe’s Halloween Boo Bash.

Heroes on the Water Omaha Chapter Event

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Lake Manawa Sailing Association — Free entry — Spend a day fishing and connecting with fellow veterans and first responders on the water.

Adult Board Game Night

6:00-8:45 p.m. — Council Bluffs Public Library — Free entry — Unleash your inner strategist with a variety of board and card games to enjoy each month.

Arty Party Halloween Crafting

4-6 p.m. — Suites 2 Lobby — Free — Creepin' it crafty while making spooky mosaic picture frames for Halloween memories.

The Petersens Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Arts Center at Iowa Western — Tickets starting at $108 — Experience an unforgettable performance by The Petersens in Council Bluffs.

Moonlight and Magic

5-10 p.m. — Lake Manawa Dream Land Park — $20 per adult, kids free — Experience a magical evening filled with crafts, snacks, and outdoor movie fun under the stars.

Anime Club

2-3 p.m. — Council Bluffs Public Library — Free entry — Gather to create Shrinky Dinks and bond over anime and manga.