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Council Bluffs
Friday, December 12th, 2025
Good morning, Council Bluffs. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Poetry Association has published its 80th annual anthology Lyrical Iowa, including work by eight local poets. The collection features poets from across the state and celebrates Council Bluffs' creative talent. The Daily Nonpareil
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Melody Barajas of Council Bluffs won a $10,000 prize in Iowa Lottery's 777 scratch game & her win boosts her Christmas wish list amid the busy holiday season. The Daily Nonpareil
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa Finance Authority announced new funding for local housing trusts today; Pottawattamie County Housing Trust Fund will get $377,000 and the Southwest Iowa Housing Trust Fund (covering seven counties) will receive $441,474. The Daily Nonpareil
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ More than 400+ residents joined the Walk to End Alzheimer's on Oct. 4 at Iowa Western Community College, raising over $47,000 for Alzheimer’s Association initiatives. The event boosted local efforts to fund research and care programs for the disease. The Daily Nonpareil
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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.
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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.
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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.
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HAPPY ENDINGS BAND OMAHA
7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Dock Bar & Grill — Enjoy a lively night of music after the holiday rush.
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