Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of November.
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🎓 Education
Iowa Western Community College—named by the Aspen Institute as one of 200 eligible institutions—has been selected to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, an honor that recognizes its strong commitment to quality community education.
Iowa Western Community College received a $478,000 grant to launch its G.E.T.
Certified Job Training Initiative—teaching skills for careers in environmental health and safety, hazardous materials handling and site remediation.
📰 Lifestyle
Families in the Omaha metro area are getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving today—some staying in town while others face travel delays due to snow.
One family from Monango now plans to head to Omaha on Christmas if the weather improves.
🎉 Council Bluffs Events
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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.
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.
HAPPY ENDINGS BAND OMAHA
7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Dock Bar & Grill — Enjoy a lively night of music after the holiday rush.
🏠 Council Bluffs Real Estate
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