Good morning, Council Bluffs.

More than two dozen casino employees volunteered Thursday in the Trolley Park neighborhood to plant 45 trees as part of a push to add 4,000 trees and reduce urban heat — a critical step to restore the lost canopy.

Neighbors appreciated the effort.

A Council Bluffs author has transformed a Van Meter legend into a middle-grade book (blending local folklore with creative storytelling) that invites young readers to explore regional history.

According to the latest crop progress report, Iowa farmers say corn and soybean conditions have dipped slightly as wet weather has limited their ability to harvest.

Firefighter and EMT Charles Jones, who served Council Bluffs for 19 years, died Thursday after a medical emergency on a fire call, and Fire Chief Robert Schoening will speak on Friday as officials prepare to share memorial service details.

CHI Lakeside has introduced Nebraska’s first cryoablation treatment for early-stage breast cancer to offer patients a non-surgical option with a two-hour liquid nitrogen procedure.

76-year-old Char Malmgren chose the treatment — praising it as a welcome alternative to lengthy surgeries.

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.