Council Bluffs Expands Free Wi-Fi- Zone

The Council Bluffs Wi-Fi Consortium is proud to announce Phase IV of BLink, Bluffs Community Wi-Fi, is live! Phase IV includes neighborhoods from S 16th Street to S 22nd Street, and from Broadway to 9th Avenue. 

“The continuous expansion...

18 Hydrant Parties in 2018

Mark your calendars! The Council Bluffs Fire Department hosts hydrant parties at various locations in Council Bluffs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. throughout the summer. Free books are given to kids at hydrant parties on Thursdays, thank...

Public Works Week

In accordance with the tradition of the American Public Works Association, those who work in professions that provide and maintain public facilities and services will be honored during National Public Works Week, May 21-25. This week, the City of Council ...

Rock on the River Concert Series

ANNOUNCING: Rock on the River at Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park.  This summer, a series of seven concerts will be held in the park on Saturday nights from 7-10 p.m. from June 2 to July 28. Bands include Taxi Driver, The Confidentials, Ec...

New Phone Numbers for City Hall

The City of Council Bluffs has begun the process of upgrading the phone system. In doing so many City offices will have new phone numbers. The first phase will be completed on May 3^rd and will result in new phone numbers for employees and services located...

Student Art Contest Winners Announced

For the seventh year in a row, Council Bluffs students in 3rd and 4th grade were invited to participate in the Celebrate Recycling Art Contest. The 2018 art contest theme is “Create More, Waste Less.” Selected winners receive a scholar...

Community Development Week

Mayor Walsh proclaimed April 2-6, 2018 as Council Bluffs Community Development Week, in conjunction with a celebration of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program.

Enacted into law in 1974, the...

Ranked Number 1 Again!

It’s an economic win that has become an annual celebration: For the third year in a row, and the fourth time since 2014, Site Selection named Omaha – Council Bluffs No. 1 for new and expanded corporate facilities among areas with popul...

Spring CityNews

In Spring CityNews:

• Council Bluffs is ranked #1 again
• Spring calendar of events
• Yard waste collection details
• Loessfest preview
• Details on Lynda.com
• Police Memorial Services
• Seasonal Employment
• How to get your Council Bluffs t-shirts

You can find Spring CityNews a...

Are you signed up for Pottawattamie Alert?

Part of the Alert Iowa System, Pottawattamie Alert is a high-speed notification and weather warning service. This no-charge service is available to businesses and residents of Pottawattamie County and its Communities that allows public officials to warn c...

Download our Mobile App Here!

Have you downloaded the City of Council Bluffs app? Use it to report potholes, read our latest news, view agendas and minutes, seek employment opportunities, and more. You can also sign up for notifications to get updates sent directly to your inbox. Down...

Council Bluffs Receives Three Iowa Tourism Awards

The Iowa Tourism Office and Travel Federation of Iowa recognized Council Bluffs with three awards at the annual Iowa Tourism Awards on Oct. 26. Awards include Outstanding Website, Outstanding Event, and Outstanding Community. These awards were three of 27...