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Dodge Trust Application Open

The Dodge Trust accepts applications for the 2021 distribution until November 19, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. 

The Dodge Trust was established in 1989 when the City of Council Bluffs received a third of the residuary estate of General Grenville Dodge. The ...

Community Survey: ARPA

The City of Council Bluffs is soliciting feedback from residents via the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Community Survey. The community survey closes on October 29, 2021. Details here!

Registration Open for New Pickleball League

The Council Bluffs Parks and Recreation Pickleball League is a doubles league open to participants ten years of age and older. The pickleball season runs from October 27 to November 17, with games played on Wednesday nights at Council Bluffs Area Pickleba...

Council Bluffs Receives SolSmart Gold!

The City of Council Bluffs receives a Gold designation from the national SolSmart program for making it faster, easier, and more affordable for homes and businesses to go solar. 

This designation recognizes the City of Council Bluffs for taking bo...

RECtoberfest - October 9

Council Bluffs Parks and Recreation announces RECtoberfest! RECtoberfest is a free event created for local teens to get together with friends and enjoy an afternoon of outdoor fun. RECtoberfest will take place at Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park on...

Victim Services Webpage

DYK: The Council Bluffs Police Department has a Victim Services webpage? The information is here to help victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, human/ sex trafficking, stalking, restraining/no-contact order, and harassment charges.

River's Edge Update

The fourth and final phase of the Council Bluffs riverfront project stands to retain talent, attract new residents, boost the local economy, and build community. River's Edge Phase Four plans include an observation tower, pier, treetop walk and t...

COVID-19 Testing and Vaccines

For more information visit https://www.publichealth.pottcounty-ia.gov/

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New Mini-Pitch in Roberts Park!

Thanks to a generous donation from Pro Iowa and their partners, a new mini-pitch is located at Roberts Park.

Pro Iowa, the campaign that looks to bring professional soccer to Iowa, is expanding the world’s game through a unique partnership with M...

Trail Closure Notices

Affected Properties Home Improvement Program

Block Party in Bayliss Park

Council Bluffs Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the Block Party in Bayliss Park, a free event with a lineup of activities the whole family will enjoy! This free community-wide event will take place at Bayliss Park, 100 Pearl Street, on Saturday...

Upcoming Events at Hanafan Park

The Omaha Symphony and Summer Fest are coming to Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park this week! Get the details here!

Brownfields Program

The City of Council Bluffs is pleased to announce the Brownfields Program continues with new funding from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Program is funded through an EPA Community-Wide Brownfields Assessment Grant and will al...

New ATV Ordinance Information

Ordinance 6446 went into effect on March 11, 2021, and authorizes all-terrain vehicles to be operated on the streets of Council Bluffs with the following exceptions and requirements...

River's Edge Phase Four

Future plans for the Council Bluffs riverfront include a treetop walk, an observation tower, an adventure course, and a pier.

"Residents can expect to see changes happening this spring at River's Edge as we begin Phase Four of our riverfront ...

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