Good morning, Council Bluffs.

The Community Foundation for Western Iowa is urging residents to plan ahead for their donations to the annual Giving Tuesday 712 fundraising campaign scheduled for Dec.

2 + the event invites locals to give where they live this holiday season.

The 10th annual Winterfest will start Friday at 6 p.m. in Bayliss Park — market vendors and food trucks will open at 5 p.m. to begin the holiday celebration.

Heartland Family Services partnered with Creighton University + hosted a labor trafficking symposium in Omaha to talk about red flags and ways to help potential survivors.

A nurse from Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital saved a man in Glenwood—earning a Hero Award from the Iowa Hospital Association.

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.

2025 Council Bluffs Kennel Club Dog Show

7 AM – 5 PM — Mid-America Center — Tickets available soon — Watch top dogs compete for the Best in Show title at this family-friendly event.

Grand Kyiv Ballet - Nutcracker

7-8:30 p.m. — Arts Center at Iowa Western — $44-$59 — Experience the enchanting tale of a young girl's magical journey with a nutcracker brought to life.

Sensory-Friendly Nutcracker

2-3:30 p.m. — Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center — Family-friendly event — Experience a dazzling performance of the holiday classic tailored for sensory sensitivities.

Breakfast With Santa

9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. — Historic General Dodge House Museum — $15 per person — Enjoy breakfast with Santa and crafts in a festive holiday setting.

Christmas MLS Breakfast and Auction

9-11 a.m. — Grand Venue — Free entry with donation — Enjoy breakfast and support local towns in need through holiday auction baskets.

BEAST EAGLE Album Release Party

9:30-11:30 p.m. — Whiskey Roadhouse — Free entry — Celebrate the release of BEAST EAGLE's new album with a night of killer tunes and good vibes.

Christmas By Candlelight

6-10 p.m. — Historic General Dodge House Museum — $20 Pre-registered, $25 Walk-Ins — Experience the magic of the 1800s with candlelight tours and festive refreshments.

Adult Board Game Night

6:00 – 8:45 p.m. — Council Bluffs Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of classic and new board games in a welcoming community setting.