Thursday, October 31st, 2024

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Good morning, Council Bluffs. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Centro Latino of Iowa, a key provider of services to the Latino community in Council Bluffs, has permanently closed due to financial challenges. The Daily Nonpareil
- ➤ The Council Bluffs Rotary Noon Club's annual soup luncheon on Oct. 10 raised $3,482.53 in revenue for local educational, health, and well-being projects. The Daily Nonpareil
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two Council Bluffs residents face charges for committing disaster fraud, potentially facing several years in prison and significant fines. The Daily Nonpareil
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Omaha Standard LLC will lay off 49 employees in Council Bluffs due to operational adjustments. The Daily Nonpareil
- ➤ A retired couple in Council Bluffs paid Evolve Construction $7,000 for a new roof that has not been installed months later, due to the contractor's lack of proper licensing and permits. WOWT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Abraham Lincoln High School invites the community to a performance of 'Arsenic and Old Lace' on Friday or Saturday evening, offering a comedic exploration of family dynamics with tickets available at the door. The Daily Nonpareil
- ➤ Dirk Waller, a dedicated speech coach and history teacher at Abraham Lincoln High School, was honored with induction into the Iowa High School Speech Association Hall of Fame for his impactful contributions to student speech and public speaking skills. The Daily Nonpareil
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Black Hills Energy agrees to undertake remedial actions and apply an asphalt cover on a Council Bluffs site to prevent pollutant discharge into waterways as per a consent order with Iowa's Department of Natural Resources. The Daily Nonpareil
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Democrats in Iowa, buoyed by increased enthusiasm and volunteer engagement, aim to secure electoral victories in local and state races to potentially influence the state's presidential vote outcome. The Daily Nonpareil
- ➤ Pottawattamie County outlines key voter information for Election Day, including early voting details, required identification, voter education resources, what to wear, and addresses citizens' rights and accessibility options. The Daily Nonpareil
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Jam 'n' Bread Musical Gathering
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HaPPY eNDINGS Cover Band Performance at The Dock Bar and Grill
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Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide to Finances
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The Nutcracker by American Midwest Ballet
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