COVID-19 Business Assistance Grants

In conjunction with the Small Business Development Center and Advance Southwest Iowa, the City of Council Bluffs has business assistance grants available via Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 (CDBG-CV). The CDBG-CV business assistance provides di...

Youth Baseball/ Softball Registration Open

Youth Baseball/ Softball registration is open from now until February 21. The youth baseball season is April - July. After canceling our 2020 season due to COVID, we're especially looking forward to the return of baseball!

Adult Softball Registration is Open

CB Parks and Rec offers spring/summer adult softball leagues. Registration is open now until March 10. The season runs from April to July. More info here!

BLink Phase VI

The Council Bluffs Wi-Fi Consortium is proud to announce Phase VI of BLink is live. Phase VI includes neighborhoods from S 22nd Street to S 35th Street, from Broadway to 9th Avenue. See Blink Coverage Map.

BLink is a free and open Wi-Fi network that boosts...

Winter Waste Tips

As winter closes in on us, here are some reminders for ensuring your curbside waste is collected appropriately during the cold and snowy months ahead. 

1. Set out all your materials by 7 a.m. on your scheduled collection day. Remember, there are no s...

Masks Required in City Hall

On November 9, 2020, the City Council approved a resolution that requires all persons entering City Hall to wear a face covering. If a person that needs to conduct business in City Hall is unable to wear a face covering, they should contact the department...

Celebrating First Lead Hazard Reduction Program Project

The City of Council Bluffs Community Development Department received funding from the US Department of Housing & Urban Development in 2019. The $2.3 million grant provides funding to remediate lead hazards within owner-occupied or tenant-occupied home...

"On First" Podcast Announcement

The City of Council Bluffs announces its first podcast titled, "On First." Listeners can tune in to learn more about what's happening along 1st Avenue in Council Bluffs, Iowa. City of Council Bluffs Communications Officer Ashley Kruse a...

New Eastern Hills Drive Opening Now Open!

A ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 1st celebrated the opening of the new Eastern Hills Drive and the completion of a project that began nearly 20 years ago.

The Eastern Hills Drive and Connecting Roadways Program includes six segments that collectively i...