Good morning, Council Bluffs.

Operation Christmas Child will launch its gift collection week soon to gather donations for children abroad, and Council Bluffs residents can drop off items at designated locations + help bring holiday cheer.

Farmers Market Council Bluffs extended its season through spring with a monthly indoor market at the Omni Centre Business Park (over 30 vendors) launching Saturday afternoon.

Louie's Coffee House will close its Underwood storefront later this month & plan coffee truck visits to serve Council Bluffs customers as the business grows.

A fountain serving as a World War I memorial outside Thomas Jefferson High School was repaired over the summer and marked its 101st anniversary earlier this month.

Iowa will receive nearly $9 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to update its power grid, lower electricity costs and reduce outages.

The grant aims to strengthen energy security for local businesses and families.

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.