(Includes items on First Federal, later merged with C.B.S.B.)
Pearl and Broadway]]> Proposed New Bank Here. April 25, 1940
Safety Vault Is Most Modern; Rates High With Insurance Group. December 12, 1941
Where The Books Are Kept. December 12, 1941
Board Of Directors Meet In New Quarters. December 12, 1941
Council Bluffs Savings Bank and First National Will Be Merged Into One Institution; B.A. Gronstall Retires as Head of Savings Bank; Lougee Will Become New Presidents; Ross to Executive Position. November 10, 1949
"We'll Call This Council Bluff". July 10, 1955
Wang-E-Waha, Council Bluffs' First Merchant. July 17, 1955
Pottawattamie Powwow. July 24, 1955
The Mormons Reach The Missouri. July 31, 1955
"Bartering In Kanesville". August 7, 1955
When Kanesville Became Council Bluffs. August 14, 1995
A Bank Is Born. August 21, 1955
Editorial Enmities. August 28, 1955
When Lincoln Walked Broadway. September 11, 1955
A Town Divided. September 18, 1955
Military Maneuvers On The MIssouri. September 25, 1955
When We Had A Union Depot. October 9, 1955
From Indians to Industry. October 16, 1955
Transportation Triumphs and Troubles. October 23, 1955
At The Turn Of The Century. October 30, 1955
Healing The Wounds Of War. November 6, 1955
Military Men On The Missouri. November 13, 1955
The Saga Of The Sandbags. November 20, 1955
The Viaducts--Vision and Reality. November 27, 1955
A Town Mid-Way A Continent. December 4, 1955
Bank Plans Big Celebration For Centennial; Includes Huge Cake, Stamp Cachet and Special Dinner....January 12, 1956
Expect 2,000 At Bank's Centennial Open House. January 14, 1956
Bluffs Savings Bank Acclaimed; Centennial Banquet Draws Financiers. January 15, 1956
C.B. Savings Bank Plans $125,000 Drive-In Facility; Two Buildings Will Be Razed. June 17, 1961
Paulson Gets Bank Contract; To Build $150,200 Drive-In Facility. February 9, 1982
Drive-In Bank. February 9, 1962
Opening Of C.B. Savings Bank Motor Plaza Set For Monday; Project Cost Over $165,000. September 30, 1962
A Combined Total of 142 Years Of Faithful Service Is Represented By These Three Employees and now...Retirement! December 30, 1962
Bank Considering West Side Office; C.B. Savings Making Survey. July 9, 1963
Ask Approval O New Office: C.B. Savings Plans 27th St. Location. July 24, 1962
C.B.Savings Bank To Erect New Facility In The West Side. August 16, 1963.
Banking Change For McClelland; C.B. Savings Plan Approved By State. July 14, 1964
Two Promoted At C.B. Savings; Whitson, Dick To Assistant Cashiers. July 15, 1964
Two Banks To Close Saturdays; First National Will Decide Soon. August 14, 1964
Grand Opening. October 17, 1964
C.B. Bank Opens In McClelland. December 4, 1964
Hughes Succeeds Father On Board. January 13, 1965
1st Federal Sells Building To Bank; Plans A New Structure. June 2, 1965
C.B. Savings Names Two New Directors; State Savings Promotes Pair. January 12, 1966
C.B. Savings Bank Robbed Of $2,690. February 8, 1966
Nationwide Hunt For Bank Robber; No New Clues--Swassing. February 9, 1966
Bank Robbery. February 9, 1966
Drawing Of Bank Robber Is Released. February 12, 1966
Budrevich Faces 2nd Bank Count. February 16, 1966
Ross Retires; Spetman New Top Executive At CB Savings. January 11, 1967
CB Savings Bank Moves Into The Computer Era; Take Over More Space. 21, 1967
C.B. Savings Bank Promotes Sealock; No Changes At State. January 10, 1968
Lombard To Face Federal Charges For Seattle Holdup; 2 Women, Dogs, In Custody. July 23, 1968
Gunman Gets $8,000 At Local Bank; Holding Three Suspects. July 22, 1968
Federal Charge Is Filed On Lombard; $14,000 Taken Here. July 25, 1968
C.B. Savings Will Expand, Remodel; $500,000 Project. October 1, 1968
Work Starts Soon On Bluffs Savings; $500,000 Job. November 2, 1968
New Personnel Director Named At C.B. Savings. January 15, 1969
At Council Bluffs Savings Bank. August 10, 1969Council Bluffs Savings Moved Kirkendall Up. January 14, 1970
Work Progresses On The Outside. February 1, 1970
Your new entrance to beautiful modern Banking; Broadway and Main Street. February 1, 1970
Design Sign Contest Winners Announced. November 12, 1970
\Council Bluffs Savings Bank Studies Joining Holding Co. July 7, 1971
C.B Bank Joins Holding Co.; Talking Business. February 13, 1972
C.B. Savings Bank Has Four Promotions. January 11, 1973
Savings Bank Patio Office Robbed By Lone Gunman. August 29, 1974
Three Men Sought In Bank Robbery. August 30, 1974
Scene Of Robbery. October 10, 1974
Bank Robber Still At Large; $4,000 Taken Wednesday. October 10, 1974
Major expansion project at CBSB. October 12, 1975
Bank Names directors. November 11, 1975
Bank promotes five elects 1975 officers. January 15, 1976
Bank's patio office adds space, services. April 22, 1976
A New Facility. April 25, 1976
Bank Selects 5 for promotion. January 16, 1977
Bank plans new office; Drive-up facility. February 23, 1977
Grand opening for CBSB office. December 1, 1977
New CBSB facility opens. December 4, 1977
Banks of Iowa hits $1 billion; Midweek business review. October 26, 1978
Mrs. Wrinkle named top boss. August 13, 1979
CBSB to note birthday. May 10, 1981
Bluffs bank is robbed. January 5, 1983
Talking Business. April 14, 1985
Talking Business. April 28, 1985
Spetman says few changes planned at Mineola bank. May 3, 1985
C.B. bank to offer electronic banking. August 1, 1985
CBSB plans to remodel drive-in area. August 8, 1985
Council Bluffs Savings Bank will begin operation...September 30, 1985
Automatic teller starts up. October 1, 1985
CBSB announces seven promotions. January 26, 1986
They dig it. May 29, 1986
CBSB's sixth branch to hold grand opening. October 19, 1986
Historic C.B. bank building sold, to receiver facelift. December 11, 1986
Bank pays $600,000 for historic building. January 6, 1987
Avoca, C.B. bank merge Saturday. March 1, 1987
C.B. Savings Bank officers promoted. February 1, 1987
Bank merger to increase Avoca service. March 3, 1987
CBSB opens loan center in old bank. March 20, 1988
CBSB names Phelps as farm manager. July 27, 1988
CBSB plans expansion, remodeling at Patio site. September 3, 1988
New duties for three at CBSB. December 3, 1988
C.B. Savings Bank names new officers. January 7, 1989
C.B. bank to drop computer services. July 12, 1989
CBSB named trustee for Dodge funds. July 18, 1989
New savings plan projects future college costs. August 19, 1989
Computer change 'shazams' card users. November 3, 1989
Whitson remains cautious in predicting year ahead. January 28, 1990
C.B. home in S&L bailout auction. July 5, 1990
Iowa regulators OK Firstar-Banks of Iowa merger. April 19, 1991
Only the name changes at CBSB. April 30, 1991
FirsTier to buy First National in Bluffs. March 14, 1994
FirsTier first full metro bank. March 15, 1994


]]> File #5]]> 1969-70 Budget Presented To Bluffs Education Board; $8,058,159 Proposed. May 29, 1969
School Board Adopts Budget Over Dr. Marsh's Objection. July 9, 1969 Henry And Paulson To CB School Board; 1,967 Cast Ballots. September 9, 1969
Cutler Elected Head Of C.B. School Board; District In The Red. September 16, 1969
Banker, Two Doctors Elected To BOard. September 15,
1970 Budget Okayed By CB School Board. July 9, 1971
C.B. School Head Field Down To Ten. April 17, 1972
Action Deferred On School Budget. July 9, 1972
Dr. Lloyd Smith Elected President. September 19, 1972
Tentative 1973-74 School Budget Totals $12,298,152. November 21, 1972
Preliminary Budget Gets Board Okay. July 17, 1973
$13 Million School Budget Approved. August 7, 1973
Uhlhorn Is Picked As Board President. September 18, 1973
Hours In Private 'Not Excessive;' 27 Per Cent Of School Board's Time. June 29, 1975
School minority policy still in work stage after a year. February12, 1976
$20.8 million budget proposed for schools. February 29, 1976
Administrator salaries set. March 16, 1976
School Board okays bond election May 18. April 16, 1976
School board pair cries foul; claims Gregory shielded; Contract revisions not on meeting agenda. June 6, 1976
Board votes 5-2 to end law firm's association. December 14, 1976
School salaries still undecided. January 21, 1977
New budget $21 million for schools. February 22, 1977
Student count is down by 271. February 8, 1977
State aid dictates school tax. February 27, 1977
Board gives swift okay to $21,848,236 budget. March 8, 1977
District eyes EDA funding. November 2, 1977
Board encourages reading with kids. November 2, 1977
No feedback yet on reading plan. December 6, 1977
Camping gear gets okay but not course for credit. December 7, 1977
C.B. district may make residency requirement. January 15, 1978
School staff must live in C.B. district. January 17, 1978
Teachers to consider pact. February 23, 1978
Teacher contract includes 6.7% hike. March 5, 1978
Board okays hikes for administrators. March 7, 1978
School head post draws 110 applicants. April 12, 1978
Board interviews candidates; 4 local people included. May 2, 1978
Residency policy 'a big obstacle.' June 20, 1978
Board to meet with top candidate; Superintendent decision near. June 8, 1978
Schools financial report; Assets hit $31 million. July 16, 1978
Administrative restructure OKed; In Bluffs schools...September 19, 1978
Board analyzes budget to learn more about expenses. August 8, 1978
New organization for admonitors. August 22, 1978
Eight seek C.B. board; Two to be elected. September 10, 1978
McLellan, Winchester top election. September 13, 1978
'Council Bluffs won', C.B. board winners echo. September 13, 1978
Moats leads C.B. board. September 19, 1978
School Board meeting gets birthday flavor. October 17, 1978
Board okays staff cuts. December 7, 1978
Schools to press suit over track. December 19, 1978
In-service planned for Bluffs special education. January 6, 1979
DPI report finds no discrimination; C.B. schools checked. January 11, 1979
Fact-finder to hold Jan. 20 contract meet. January 12, 1979
Group dissatisfied with DPI report. January 12, 1979
Three-year pact for Raj Chopra. February 6, 1979
Cuts in staff revealed; Savings tagged at $160,000. February 6, 1979
Teachers coaxed to retire early. April 3, 1979
Schools change firm for auditing. April 17, 1979
School Board OKs new Wilson Junior High roof. May 22, 1979
School Board approves new early retiring plan. June 19, 1979
Architect charged to watch projects. June 20, 1979
Board hopefuls voice positions. August 19, 1979
School forum is tonight. September 6, 1979
Administrator change debated; Board candidates express views. September 7, 1979
Moats raised most in race. September 8, 1979
School Board seeking building lease conclusion. October 2, 1979
School ceiling bid approved. October 3, 1979
Suit filed over closed meetings. October 5, 1979
No closed meet on Kennedy school. October 9, 1979
Dismissal sought of meeting suit. October 23, 1979
C.B. schools eye 11.4 percent jump. March 16, 1980
CB Schools budget OK'd. March 18, 1980
School Board approves uniform code of conduct. May 16, 1980
Rules on handicapped delay architect choice for multi-purpose rooms. June 10, 1980
Suit against board given trial date. September 13, 1980
Suit against board could be dropped. October 4, 1980
Board accepts bid on school project. October 22, 1980
Decision cut suit cost. November 4, 1980
School land sale approved. November 5, 1980
Plaintiff: School suit reached board. November 5, 1980
Board's opening offer is to end base pay scale. November 13, 1980
School employees to get past insurance refunds. November 19, 1980
Board requests for easement, equipment. June 17, 1981
School district's budget future is not rosy. June 18, 1991
Board weighing McVoy invitation. September 20, 1981
Bluffs School Board invites Omahans over. October 6, 1981
Bluffs, Omaha boards meet; like the idea. October 17, 1981
Board gives raises to secretaries, clerks, aides. December 17, 1981
School test results here show decrease in ranking. January 5, 1982
Agreement on school pacts; 8.5% raise. January 10, 1982
Teaching position cuts seen for Bluffs schools. January 20, 1982
Test scores not rigged; C.B. officials defend scores. January 21, 1982
School belt-tightening ahead. January 26, 1982
Group offers $300 to schools in wake of prayer decision. February 3, 1982
Chopra contract extended. February 3, 1982
McLellan sees serious school funding problems. February 3, 1982
School tax levy to show a drop. February 17, 1982
More teachers axed; some may be rehired. April 9, 1982
School board says no to vote on 'creationism'. August 5, 1982
School board no longer the 'best show' in town. May 2, 1982
Nelson, Cutler to school board. May 5, 1982
School Board considers consultants for search. July 22, 1982
Firm hired to seek school head. August 4, 1982
School Board candidates field variety of questions. September 10, 1982
Cutler, Nelson, Monroe victors. September 15, 1982
Bids fall short of school lands' worth. January 26, 1984
Architect selected by C.B. schools. February 3, 1984
School eyes gambling license. February 6, 1984
No gambling for schools. February 8, 1984
Smoking policy changed. February 8, 1984
Board to extinguish cigarettes? February 20, 1984
'People' top priority in school budget; C.B. board discusses $31.6 million plan. February 29, 1984
Bluffs School Board OKs 1984-85 budget. March 7, 1989
Price tag for T.J. and A.L. work near double. March 22, 1984
School renovations price $5.5 million; C.B. School Board approves funding. March 23, 1984
Goals given tentative OK by School Board. March 28, 1984
School board may buy land. April 9, 1984
Teachers will get tryout. April 29, 1984
Board eyes new member. May 16, 1984
New school board member to be announced Tuesday? June 18, 1984
Madison loses third graders. June 20, 1984
School board honors trio for contributions. June 20, 1984
Board to set hearing date. July 5, 1984
Hearing on notes sale schedules for July 17. July 6, 1984
Maneuvering for school board seats to begin. July 7, 1984
School board filings scarce. August 1, 1984
Substitute teachers get $ raise. August 22, 1984
Cooperation pays off for B luffs bands. August 22, 1984
C.B. schools receive grant. August 31, 1984
School board on basketball: Gimme five! September 18, 1984
T.J. parents ask board for tunnel. September 18, 1984
School board chooses Peterson as president. September 18, 1984
C.B. school board to discuss lawsuits. September 24, 1984
C.B. schools may add soccer. October 2, 1984
C.B. teachers request 13.8% base pay hjke. October 16, 1984
Teachers offered 1.5% raise. October 30, 1984
Council Bluffs teachers study writing program. October 24, 1984
Superintendent 'evaluation' set. November 7, 1984
'Cornball' method works, educator tells teachers. November 15, 1984
Ninth graders subject of school board talk. November 21, 1984
Schools may turn to computers. Decmeber 6, 1984
C.B. students may need more credits to graduate. December 6, 1984
School board OK's new band uniforms; parents to pay half. January 16, 1985
C.B. Schools to auction property. January 24, 1985
Civil rights officer hears age complaints. January 24, 1985
Educators say they oppose bill to change elections. January 31, 1985
Sale of properties to be school board topic. February 4, 1985
Senate approves school loan bill. February 5, 1985
Board sells two lots, keeps two. February 6, 1985
ninth grade move proves to be puzzle. February 7, 1985
Gioiello to retire; board to act on layoffs next week. March 20, 1985
Mall's dirt may be dumped at school. May 15, 1985
Board set to vote on contract with city over use of land strip. May 28, 1985
Lepley pay set at $64,680. June 21, 1985
Board permits General Growth to use property. July 3, 1985
C.B. schools appeal age ruling. July 11, 1985
School site sale to be on ballot. July 17, 1985
Cutler to step down from school board. July 19, 1985
Inservice program to be considered. August 19, 1985
Wilson principal gets OK; inservice program approved. August 21, 1985
Adult classes being this week. September 5, 1985
Board moves question of funding for gifted to DPI. October 16, 1985
Asbestos fine likely to be reduced. December 12, 1985
School committee adopts new goals for high school students. December 13, 1985
C.B. board passes new set of goals for high schools. December 18, 1985
Board modifies requirements. January 8, 1986
C.B. Schools responds to call for budget cuts. January 8, 1986
It's decision time for school budget. March 4, 1986
Board expands computer program. May 7, 1986
Schools file answer in construction lawsuit. June 18, 1986
C.B. board OKs formation of task force on efficiency. June 19, 1986
Bluffs school district sets goals. August 20, 1986
Two seek one0year school terms. September 5, 1986
Schools to ask zoning change for Bennett Lot. June 9, 1987
Board mulls teacher merit raises. June 17, 1987
Bluffs schools agree to pay ex-teacher $40,000 to end suit. June 17, 1987
School service workers offered 5-cent pay raise. November 13, 1987
C.B. School officials to consider early retirement incentive plans. November 16, 1989
New vocational program OK'd for C.B. Schools. November 18, 1987
Plan for teacher raises presented to C.B. board. December 2, 1987
C.B. schools appoint Christie to interim post. December 16, 1987
After school program gets $10,000 grant. August 2, 1988
School-aid hearing added at C.B. August 31, 1988
C.B., L.C. presidents have 25 years' service. September 21, 1988
Delay sought for asbestos plan. October 3, 1988
Grocery donates 5 p t. of bill to C.B. schools. October 2, 1988
C.B. board will review asbestos plan. October 15, 1988
Cost reduction OK'd in removal of A.L. asbestos. November 16, 1988
Faust to fill C.B. school board post. January 13, 1989
Four teacher jobs cut by C.B. school board. March 22, 1989
4 free-lunch sites added for summer. May 24, 1989
Cuts needed in elementary repair plans. December 5, 1989
Safe Walk to school set Thursday. August 8, 1990
Petitions knock out tax portion of school issue. August 22, 1990
Marsh, Brandenburg top vote getters for C.B school posts. September 12, 1990
C.B. board may televise meetings. December 19, 1990
School programs reduce dropout rate. December 20, 1990
Winter suggests increased public access to C.B. board. February 20, 1991
Panels to help plan for changes at 6 C.B. schools. February 20, 1991
Service workers agreement. March 5, 1991
School budget OK'd tax levy up to 59 cents. March 6, 1991
28¢ raises OK'd for school communication workers. March 20, 1991
17 C.B. teachers are paid $133,054 to retire early. March 20, 1991
Board to cancel sub-teacher pacts. April 1, 1991
C.B. Board will review public-comment policy. April 3, 1991
C.B. Schools seeks to narrow east-west gap in test scores. April 10, 1991
Marsh questions lunch bills. April 3, 1991
11 applicants seek board post. April 26, 1991
School board to discuss strategy for pay, benefits. May 7, 1991
C.B. honors retiring teachers. May 14, 1991
Board is told administrators intimidate 'problem parents'. May 22, 1991
Curley asks for open school forum. May 22, 1991
C.B. board denies request to place names on bills. May 24, 1991
Students taught 'I can'. June 3, 1991
Summer lunch program gears up. June 4, 1991
Problem students success. June 4, 1991
Christie proposes 7.3% raise package for administrators. June 17, 1991
Bluffs dropout rate cut in half. June 18, 1991
Summer lunches. 'It's free, and it's not much of a hassle for my mom'. June 24, 1991
Three seats open on C.B. and L.C. boards; School board races take shape. July 14, 1991
More students missed classes last year. July 16, 1991
Stiffer penalties seen for student offenses. July 16, 1991
Cummings proposes school reform. July 17, 1991
Board changes public-comment policy. July 17, 1991
Ryba takes out papers for board. July 21, 1991
C.B. Board to appoint replacement for Marsh. August 20, 1991
Board members unhappy with bidding policy. August 21, 1991
School may pay claims for baseball damage. August 21, 1991
Two pick up school post applications. August 22, 1991
School post pulls 7 hopefuls. August 23, 1991
Committee still reviewing school board applicants. August 27, 1991
Petersen to fill Bluffs school post. August 28, 1991
Four run in C.B. School Board race. September 8, 1991
Ryba gains C.B. post, 2 incumbents re-elected. September 11, 1991
Enrollment projections to figure in school projects. November 5, 1991
Man, hospital nominated for state volunteer award. December 26, 1991
Bluffs schools eye 4,7% revenue rise. January 22, 1992
Alternative center eyed for junior high. February 12, 1992
Bluffs schools won't add classroom days. February 12, 1992
Tax hike eyed for special-ed deficit. February 12, 1992
Board mixed on levy rise at schools. February 27, 1992
Schools expect $400,000 cut in state funds. February 27, 1992
School board avoids delay, OKs budget. March 11, 1992
School board supports city property deal. April 8, 1992
Teachers say program spurs student growth. April 8, 1992
Bluffs School Board expels two students for semester. May 2, 1992
Board to decide on Channel One classroom TV. July 21, 1992
3 school races assured. July 20, 1992
Bluffs school board to vote on new league. April 19, 1993
School board approves budget. April 6, 1994
Group recommends $20.2M school bond issue. April 13, 1994
Teacher pay hikes approved. April 20, 1994
School baord candidates file. August 5, 1994
]]> 1205 Bonham Ave.
Named "CB High School" until T.J. built Renamed "A.L." in 1922
New ALHS dedicated 5/26/68
7/13/83 Oklahoma! joint prodcution w/ AL & TJ students see T.J. folder]]> 1935 Abraham Lincoln Football Players, Unlike Their Predecessors, Will Find a New Lighted Plant on Old City High School Grounds. July 21, 1935
Abraham Lincoln High School Building. August 29, 1935
Council Bluffs' First High School Building. August 29, 1935
It's Just the Beginning. March 15, 1936
Bird's-Eye View of New A.L. Field. April 19, 1936
Public School System Has Nineteen Building Units. July 26, 1936
Board Approves T.J. Fieldhouse; Over-rides Protests of Wrestling Backers. January 9, 1953
Long-Range Plans For 2 Million Dollar School Informally Accepted By Board; May Call First Stage Bids In March. December 11, 1959
New Abraham Lincoln Gym Is Largest One In Iowa; It's A Dream Come True. May 21, 1967
A.L.'s Exciting For All. March 23, 1963
ROTC Unit At Abraham Lincoln Is Changed To Infantry Brigade. February 7, 1964
36 Members Of Class of 1914 Attend Reunion. June 5, 1964
500 Too Many Pupils put A.L. In 'Squeeze'; Why Bond Issue Is Needed. January 24, 1965
Plans Told For Turning A.L. Into A Junior High; Maximum Cost: $348,000. March 16, 1966
A.L. Project May Start In Summer; To Become Junior High. April 15, 1966
Remodeling Of AL High School Is Under Way. July 2, 1966
A.L.-Eastside Moving Date Being Studied By Educators; Decision Due By April 1. February 19, 1967
Sima Firm Awarded A.L. Renovation Project; On Bid Of $180,400. March 31, 1967
New Abraham Lincoln Gym Is Largest One In Iowa; It's A Dream Come True. May 21, 1967
A.L. Begins Packing For Its Move To Eastside. May 23, 1967
New A.LO. High School. August 27, 1967
'Time For Pride' In Council Bluffs Schools; Dedication Of A.LO. Opens Series Of Events On Sunday. May 26, 1968
$10.7 Million In C.B. School Improvements In 18 Years. May 26, 1968
Nylor Says College Not Always Needed; At A.L. Dedication. May 27, 1968
Key To A.L. High. May 27, 1968
Marine Gives Platoon Book To His School. November 27, 1968
A.L.'s Plan To Be Viewed At Convention. February 16, 1969
Eight-Period School Day Enriching A.L. Students; In The Halls Of Learning. April 3, 1969
Earthlite, Four Star, NMCS View For Apartment 'Contract;' In The Halls Of Learning. April 10, 1969
100-Year Award. June 2, 1970
A.L. Auditorium To Be Busy. April 25, 1971
A.L. Sports New Marquee. January 29, 1973
Individualize Education Is Goal Of A.L. Program. February 11, 1974
Guitar Accompaniment. February 17, 1974
A New Color For Old Abe. November 1, 1974
A.L. halls brighten. January 24, 1976
Study of A.L. took 14 months. March 28, 976
Evaluation committee liked what it saw at high school. April 8, 1976
New A.L. front okayed by board. June 30, 1977
Ancient ceramics secrets told; Pottery all its cracked up to be. October 8, 1977
Suit filed over A.L. track, field. March 17, 19789
Robins get ready to rock at A.L. April 22, 1978
A.L. students receive honors, scholarships. May 2, 1978
Board furious over problems with vandals. June 6, 1978
A.L. cheer teams ready for action. September 23, 1978
A.L.'s Echoes an All-American paper; Rates high in national contest. October 14, 1978
A.L. tops in Byline Awards. November 18, 1978
A.L. wins 28 honors at school's Journalism Day. April 14, 1979
A.L. journalists win big; Lead metro in competition. April 27, 1979
A.L. pom royalty. April 29, 1979
Students at A.L. honored. May 2, 1979
'Graduates, you must set a goal.' May 16, 1979
Cyclists roar into A.L. halls. May 31, 1979
Candidates....for homecoming queen...September 27, 1979
A.L. parades in homecoming. September 28, 1979
Reward sets in A.L. vandalism. October 5, 1979
Festival offers more than music; 'A social and learning experience.' February 2, 1980
Ramps look steeper when riding wheels. March 2, 1980
On the inside. March 4, 1990
A.L. newspaper honored. March 15, 1980
Friday walkout at A.L. no 'joke' to students; Selective enforcement cited. March 31, 1980
A.L. leads way at state music contest. April 2, 1980
Students use computers. April 5, 1980
A.L. journalists take high honors. April 12, 1980
A.L. High School getting a facelift. June 11, 1980
Class of '33 reunited; 50 years later. June 23, 1983
AL gets 'best' for yearbook. October 7, 1983
A.L. paper wins contest. May 8, 1984
School board eyes plans for high school additions. May 30, 1984
A.L., T.J. plans ready by May 31. May 18, 1984
Cause unites sports rivals. September 27, 1984
'Vandals' smash for school spirit. September 29, 1984
L.C., A.L. yearbooks win awards. October 19, 1989
Band wins 3rd place in Omaha Invitational. October 14, 1991
Gang-related graffiti painted at Bluffs school. November 21, 1991
A.L. students trained to settle conflicts. January 10, 1994
Inmates have tough message for youths. December 18, 1991
A.L. schedule gets an A; Officials: Emphasis on teaching. December 18, 1994


]]> Canon
Gerald Kirn]]> Old Cannon Abandoned As A.L. Moves; Caused Lot of Trouble In 56-Year Reign. July 2, 1967
Dr. Boyne 'Shocked'; Starts Move To Save Old A.L. Cannon; Wants It Placed At New School. July 6, 1967
School Officials Hope To Retrieve Old Cannon.l July 7, 1967
Round Robin Letter Keeps Five In Touch. July 16, 1967
Summer Guests In Iowa: A High School Annual...July 16, 1967
School Board Clips Fuse Of Old Cannon; Votes Against $750 Outlay. May 22, 1968
Old Cannon Waiting 'To Go Home'; Dr. Boyne Would Help Buy Ticket. June 2, 1968
Old Cannon Wins Its Last Battle; Planted At A.L. September 14, 1968
'Mr. Respect', Gerald Kirn dies. November 15, 1979
Class of '25 recalls A.L. September 21, 1990

]]> 321 Sixteenth Ave.
197 (and after) See: Kanesville High School]]> Bars On Windows To Keep Thugs Out. May 14, 1975
Woes for teen mother; Learning center gives help. October 2, 1977
'Cats' use shirts to show pride. December 2, 1977
Alternative school wins high evaluation marks. Mary 24, 1978
Special instruction grads make most of second chance. July 2, 1980
Alternative kept her in school. October 1, 1985
The music alternative: Radio station KALC. January 13, 1979
Entire ALC staff named for quality of teamwork; Teachers of the week. January 15, 1979
New furniture for Bluffs ALC. March 31, 1979
Students get individual help; At Alternative Learning Center. October 28, 1979
Dropouts have alternatives. April 13, 1980
'Third high school' serves special needs. June 20, 1983]]> Board and General
File #2
2/15/75 - 3/31/81]]> School Personnel Get Salary Hikes; Most Over $2,000. July 20, 1969
Here's How To Compute New Salary. July 20, 1969
Board Drops Levy To Give Taxpayer Break; Budget Up $441,933. June 24, 1970
Facilities Committee Is Named. December 4, 1974
School Committee Selects Its Officer. Dece3mber 6, 1974
Most Back New School Construction. February 13, 1975
Target Of Project Phoenix Is Aiding Disruptive Child. February 16, 1975
Talking About Schools. March 14, 1975
3-Hour School Facilities Hearing. March 14, 1975
School Enrollment Reaches Plateau. April 1, 1975
Junior Highs Among Top 4 Suggestions. April 1, 1975
C.B. Board Action On Closure OK'd. April 10, 1975
Schools Facilities Report May Be Bond Issue Base. May 4, 1975
Citizens Group To Drop Suit On School Closings. June 6, 1975
Board Accepts Bids To Raze 2 Schools. July 9, 1975
Bond Issue petitions being drafted, 907 signers needed. April 8, 1976
Plans for junior highs revealed; Spokes radiate from center. April 19, 1976
Jr. High plan is 'spoked'. April 19, 1976
Consultant may probe low student scores; Bluffs below state, National average. April 20, 1976
Junior high floor plans receive preliminary approval. April 20, 1976
Walls added to school plan. April 23, 1976
C.B. teachers group endorses bond issue. April 25, 1976
KIDS plans open house Thursday. April 28, 1976
Outline bond issue's tax cost to property owners. April 28, 1976
Junior high boundaries would change; If bond issue for schools approved. April 29, 1976
Federal office may require maternity back pay for some. May 3, 1976
Back wages suit would cost school district $80,000. May 4, 1976
Young school board members won't support May bond issue. May 6, 1976
Bonds mean more space for education. May 6, 1976
Traditional classes in proposed schools. May 11, 1976
New schools will not have 'open concept' classrooms. May 12, 1976
Library is center of new junior highs '...an inviting place...' May 12, 1976
New schools drawn with eye on future. May 13, 1976
Board president plugging for Tuesday bond issue passage. May 14, 1976
Maximum bond issue cost 89¢ per $1,000. May 14, 1976
School site selections include room to grow. May 16, 1976
Unofficial vote on bond issue. May 19, 1976
Voters trounce bond issue try. May 19, 1976
Labor Dept suit names city schools. June 11, 1976
Drop Title I at three more Bluffs schools. June 21, 1976
School census shows drop of $1,507 district residents. June 22, 1976
School Board's closed sessions decrease from last year; Meetings take up 121 hours. June 27, 1976
Bluffs Schools hold $3 million investment. July 16, 1976
Fewer students in C.B. schools. August 27, 1976
Bluffs also has enrollment drop. October 16, 1976
Teachers' views different on math. January 29, 1977
Sixth grade teacher likes IMS. January 28, 1977
C.B. schools program gets national award. February 14, 1977
Punishment in schools is last resort in C.B. April 20, 1977
Competency test eyed for students. June 7, 1977
Schools work out evaluations; Those checked get involved. June 12, 1977
School pay checks are bit fatter. August 7, 1977
C.B. schools enrollment down. August 30, 1977
Five candidates answer questions; Focus in on school issues. September 2, 1977
Better communication sought; 'Positive' school candidates praised. September 2, 1977
School forum Wednesday. September 6, 1977
Schoolhouse fund is favored by candidates. September 8, 1977
Declining enrollment in C.B. right on target. September 13, 1977
Burglar alarms okayed for schools. October 5, 1977
Breakins at schools will trip alarms. November 8, 1977
Elementary counselors handle all problem types. November 13, 1977
Last ditch effort for school shots. January 4, 1978
Good response to school clinics. January 11, 1978
School taxes could reach five-year high. March 5, 1978
Call hotline for answers to school question. March 6, 1978
School Board approves program, staff reduction. March 7, 1978
Administrative salaries listed. March 12, 1978
German language class will not be eliminated. March 21, 1978
District to help fired teachers find new posts. March 26, 1978
Students' writing sub-par; Bluffs school studied. April 19, 1978
Schools offer programs for talented, gifted; Students taught according to potential. April 30, 1978
Hope dims for EDA funds in school construction. May 2, 1978
District claims pupils without serving them. May 1, 1978
'Alphabet soup' nourishes students; Special education initials spell success. May 17, 1978
'Scores on tests don't always tell whole story. May 21, 1978
Summer school will feature new preschool. May 21, 1978
Schools told to hire minorities. June 1, 1978
City has no power to order minority hiring. June 2, 1978
Test scores may heat up debates; Most average. June 5, 1978
Board looks for minority counselor. June 6, 1978
School employees get time to hunt for housing. July 18, 1978
Enrollment down in Bluffs schools. July 18, 1978
Probe to seek discrimination in C.B. schools. July 27, 1978
School heads seek investigation input. July 28, 1978
Special ed gets attention; New director vows action. August 7, 1978
Educational cheers sung to teachers. August 21, 1978
Discrimination probe expands; Investigation begins in schools. August 22, 1978
Thunder booms, school's in session. August 24, 1978
C.B. enrollment down 632 pupils. August 31, 1978
Questions linger from racial probe; In C.B. schools. September 14, 1978
Area administrators paid $4,654, 558; During current fiscal year... September 17, 1978
Discrimination probe underway. September 20, 1978
C.B. schools to build solar home. October 2, 1978
Black woman files discriminations suit; Sought teaching position. October 5, 1978
School breakfast aimed at heading off problems. October 10, 1978
Wood foundation a first for solar. October 9, 1978
Teachers seek 9.6% salary hike. October 12, 1978
Things changing--for better--in C.B. schools. October 25, 1978
House not upside down; Foundation made of wood. November 1, 1978
Shortage of subs for teachers spells trouble. November 4, 1977
'Play'ful time for schools. November 4, 1978
Substitute teachers get a new 'calling' in Bluffs. November 6, 1978
Schools survey to help set goals. November 15, 1978
Math scores on the rise. November 21, 1978
Schools scout for minorities. December 1, 1978
Head lice under control in Bluffs area schools. December 3, 1978
No bias in schools, formal notice says. December 4, 1978
Schools contract talks to get mediator Friday. December 12, 1978
Too much snow means school no go. December 24, 1978
Teachers ratify salary increase. February 6, 1979
Budget up, but school taxes to take decrease. February 19,1979
Teachers' salary hike approved at 8 percent. February 20, 1979
Carter Lake junior high to Wilson. February 22, 1979
Bluffs vaccination record tops statewide average. March 10, 1979
Total C.B. schools budget proposed for 2.9% hike. March 11, 1979
Board approves student shiftings. March 13, 1979
Teachers can live where wish. March 13, 1979
School budget formally accepted. March 13, 1979
Schools must be barrier free. March 27, 1979
Apartment plan may crowd school. March 29, 1979
DPI says no bias in schools. March 29, 1979
School budgeting process praised. April 3, 1979
Water woes whack three Council Bluffs schools. April 3, 1979
Repairs for schools in 5-year plan. April 8, 1979
Suit possible over school rent. April 9, 1979
School essay winners difficult to choose; Bluffs students tell what they like. April 22, 1979
Bluffs schools filled with pride activities. April 22, 1979
Awards cut vandalism. April 24, 1979
City, county government don younger face for day. April 26, 1979
School window changes get facilities group OK. May 2, 1979
L.C., A.L. top music awards. May 7, 1979
Retirement plan probed; For C.B. teachers...May 9, 1979
Retirement plan is not advised. May 18, 1979
Retirement plan may discriminate. May 21, 1979
Early retirement plan down, but not defeated. May 22, 1979
Decision held on conflict probe. May 25, 1979
School to redo roof; Despite possible conflist. May 31, 1979
Special education accounting sought. June 12, 1979
AEA reports on service to Bluffs: At marathon meeting. June 19, 1979
WANTED: Special ed, math teachers in C.B. July 1, 1979
Three teachers to use retirement pact. July 9, 1979
Board OKs early retirement for three; Severance pay pegged at $25,000. July 14, 1979
School bus riders face strict rules. July 21, 1979
Progress made to solve school leasing problem. July 24, 1979
Interest conflict opinion Aug. 28; In school roofing. July 25, 1979
AEA-CB Schools relationship is at a stalemate; Over special education... July 27, 1979
Schools will hire 10% new teachers. August 12, 1979
Bluffs Schools, AEA butt heads on relations. August 14, 1979
Asbestos no big schools problem. August 1, 1979
Candidates meet in campaign test; As school election nears. August 17, 1979
Energy consciousness can save schools money. August 19, 1979
Inaction charge at former board. August 20, 1979
School boundaries may change; Due to declining enrollment. August 29, 1978
Conflict decision in a week. August 30, 1979
Right to issue conflict opinion is investigated. August 31, 1979
School a real 'blast off'; Back to the books. September 4, 1979
Systems report enrollment dip. September 15, 1979
Kirn students to get a school bus. September 18, 1979
Winchester's possible conflict not a dead issue; C.B. School Board member given chance to explain. September 18, 1979'Officer Friendly' has returned to the beat; Greeting Bluffs students. September 23, 1979
Work harder to be passed. October 3, 1979
ISEA president says teacher salaries too low. October 11, 1979
Reading problems prevalent in CB. October 31, 1979
CB Schools consider breaking ties with AEA; Over special education dispute. November 1, 1979
AEA meet on special ed. November 5, 1979
Interest conflict opinion up in air. November 6, 1979
No decision made on special ed funds. November 6, 1979
'Schools selfish over special ed.' November 8, 1979
Building accessibility eyed by school district; For handicapped students. November 20, 1979
AEA funds to CB 'show faith.' November 20, 1979
Handicap access to schools delayed. November 21, 1979
Schools seek break from AEA; In special education squabble. November 21, 1979
Community involvement sought by school board. December 2, 1979
Finding subs not that easy. December 9, 1979
Schools win unexpected victory; In AEA fight. December 15, 1971
Report cards for each hour; May come soon. December 16, 1979
Schools meet suit dismissal denied. December 17, 1979
School problems being solved. December 30, 1979
Legal fees mount for C.B. Schools. January 8, 1980
School budget may top $26 million; For first time in history. January 9, 1980
Local group hopes to help students. January 12, 1980
Benton to hear ed differences. January 15, 1980
Schools saving busing money. January 15, 1980
Test scores up to decade best. January 19, 1980
Schools planning parent contact. January 25, 1980
Drivers ed may suffer to save gas. January 25, 1980
Parents to aid in child learning. January 27, 1980
Service employee pay hike offered; For CB school district. January 30, 1980
Schools attempt to avoid traps; Set by declining enrollment. February 3, 1980
Harassment causes concern. February 5, 1980
Remedial program 'in right direction.' February 6, 1980
Student exchange offers understanding of deaf. February 8, 1980
Special ed classes are expanding. February 10, 1980
Parents, kids find sharing school fun. February 10, 1980
Mother wants kids out. February 12, 1980
CB Schools budget 'is tight'; Energy, personnel costs climbing. February 12, 1980
Students won't join in with gymnastics events. February 13, 1980
Parents ready school questions. February 13, 1980
CB Schools save $34,000 in bids. February 20, 1980
Unlikely ROTS back in schools. February 22, 1980
Bill tantamount to censorship. February 24, 1980\
Salary talks are 'making progress'; In CB schools. February 27, 1980
Enrollment drop puts school in financial bind; Operating budget doesn't match inflation. March 9, 1980
Board orders committee probe. March 9, 1980
School administration keeps on top of requests in budget. March 10, 1980
Instructional program costs to climb in schools. March 11, 1980
CB School lunch prices may take hike next year. March 12, 1980
Special ed inservice night set; At Bloomer School. March 14, 1980
Kirn changes are advised; To accommodate the handicapped. March 14, 1980
Project seen two months off. March 18, 1980
Progress reported in school-employee talks. March 25, 1980
Partners In Education getting good response. March 26, 1980
Books bought, back to school. March 18, 1980
Independent study in summer school. March 18, 1980
Chopra is promoting a Teacher's Day festivity. March 31, 1980
Cease-fire in education battle. April 6, 1980
C.B. teachers approve offered salary hikes. April 8, 1980
Council Bluffs teachers accept 10.9 percent hike. April 9, 1980
New pay raise passes. April 16, 1980
Beautification to profit from Teachers Day. April 16, 1980
Census of C.B. children to find boundary shifts. April 22, 1980
Improving test scores elate CB school officials. April 27, 1980
Schools tightening belt as part of 5-year plan. April 27, 1980
Energy squeeze puts pressure on schools. April 27, 1980
Bluffs teachers get pats on back. May 6, 1980
Bluffs school lunch program had $44,000 deficit for year. Jun3 10, 1980
Omaha architect chosen for multipurpose rooms. June 17, 1980
School boundary recommendations to remain secret. June 17, 1980
Schools may save $13,000 in taxes. June 25, 1980
School program cuts vandalism. July 9, 1980
Fewer teachers leaving Bluffs. July 16, 1980
Close coordination sought for pupils. July 16, 1980
Meals and budget balanced. July 16, 1980
Saturday school program has first semester success. July 24, 1980
Test scores give indications. August 24, 1980
Effect of fund delay unknown. September 4, 1980
Funding delay will 'pinch' schools. September 4, 1980
Local schools show enrollment declines. September 11, 1980
Handicapped children progress in redesigned school programs. October 12, 1980
Disruptive pupils get new program. November 4, 1980
Searching for a future in a computer's memory. November 16, 1980
Parents most important in attitude toward school. November 17, 1980
Pressure can inhibit learning. November 18, 1980
Homework: A teaching too. November 19, 1980
Schools getting new phone system. November 20, 1980
Children must practice to develop writing skills. November 20, 1980
Education more than 3 R's. November 21, 1980
More government for students suggested. December 4, 1980
Several ideas offered for use of school land. December 9, 1980
New state cut has C.B. schools 'touching bone.' December 16, 1980
School financial position a strong one, audit says. December 19, 1979
PIE program to resume. January 4, 1981
Court names appraisers for school property sale. January 14, 1981
Group criticizes teaching in social studies, health. January 16, 1981
School control dispute is divided. January 20, 1981
City, school seek ways to improve relationship. January 30, 1981
Changing attitude helps improve ITED scores. February 1, 1981
Schools may need tax hike. February 4, 1981
School contract OK'd. February 4, 1981
Closing of two schools is recommended by panel. February 6, 1981
Savings cited in school closings. February 18, 1981
Housing agency wants decision on school land. February 18, 1981
Last-minute pleas made for increased school aid. February 24, 1981
School surtaxes in state aid bill. February 25, 1981
30 Special Ed. teachers could lose jobs. March 2, 1981
School workers OK contract plan. March 2, 1981
Board votes 6-1 to close Sunnydale, Lake schools. March 4, 1981
Holding to budget would cut levy. March 4, 1981
Parents fighting special ed. cuts. March 5, 1981
Teacher cut 'premature' in special classes. March 9, 1981
School property value is $103,000. March 12, 1981
Each principal chipped away at C. B. school budget. March 17, 1981
Board resists push to sell land, March 18, 1981
Parents want hearings on special ed. changes. March 20, 1981


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4/1/81-12/3/87]]> Officials work on plan for school land. April 7, 1981
Elderly get school land. April 8, 1981
Bluffs children improve scores on national tests. May 12, 1981
10 on school staff get new positions. June 10, 1981
Schools may benefit from cuts. July 30, 1981
Good news for schools. July 31, 1981
School fees ruling could tighten pinch. August 21, 1981
C.B. schools set future goals. August 26, 1981
C.B. school personnel reassigned. August 4, 1981
C.B. schools lead in administrative cuts. August 9, 1981
Chopra promises curriculum change. September 1, 1981
Council Bluffs teachers 'don't make that much.' September 29, 1981
Graduation requirements under study; Inconsistencies at local high schools. September 30, 1981
C.B. teachers ask 17.9% hike in pay. October 8, 1981
Bluffs teachers offered 4.2% raise; Had asked 17.9%. October 20, 1981
School financial woes aired at ISEA forum. October 21, 1981
Incentive stipend plan called insulting; Proposed by school board. October 27, 1981
Positions eliminated under 9th grade plan. October 31, 1981
Area schools top average on tests. November 2, 1981
Lepley sees merit in plan; First hearing on night grade plan. November 3, 1983
High school curriculum altered; Class periods argued. November 18, 1981
New curriculum: What it will mean. November 18, 1981
High schools may get ninth graders. November 19, 1981
Contract termination topic of C.B. school board meet. March 23, 1981
Bluffs schools to add computer programming. June 23, 1983
Lepley announces new lineup. June 30, 1983
Architects, teachers meet on school remodeling plan. February 8, 1984
School committee discusses courses. February 10, 1984
Architects prepare for T.J., A.L. remodeling. February 10, 1984
'Project Business' set in C.B. schools. February 13, 1984
Master construction plan sought; Schools set for ninth grade conversion. March 9, 1984
Schools paddle students; Rule allows corporal punishment. March 12, 1984
Borrowed funds to pay teachers? March 21, 1984
Architects determine A.L., T.J. class needs. April 1, 1984
Cause of rusting door frames found. April 19, 1984
School committee eyes six-girl basketball plan. April 25, 1984
School instruction committee studies keyboarding classes. May 11, 1984
Panel to help hire assistant. July 21, 1984
Many CB 'preps' prefer private school. September 5, 1984
Energy grant to C.B. schools. May 16, 1984
New C.B. school board members return to class. October 3, 1984
A.L. nabs honors--again. October 6, 1984
A.L. evaluation lists strengths, weaknesses. November 1, 1984
Missing A.L. report cards found. November 15, 1984
Schools support search ruling. January 16, 1985
Schools' service workers seeking 55-cent pay raise. January 22, 1985
TAG centers plan goes to board. January 22, 1985
Teachers may get 7% pay increase. January 30, 1985
'Pay a cause of teacher shortage.' Januaary 31, 1985
Teachers OK pact; board votes next. January 31, 1985
School employees offered slight raise. February 5, 1985
School Board OKs contract for teachers. February 1, 1985
Lepley: Pay raise necessary. February 5, 1985
Lepley: Test scores up, but room for improvement. February 6, 1985
Lepley: Test scores up; room for improvement. February 6, 1985
Task force to start work. February 8, 1985
School session bill passes House. February 12, 1985
Families teach at home, away from 'secular' schools. February 15, 1985
Board to discuss budget tax increase. February 20, 1985
Schools seeking funds for cable TV broadcasting. February 21, 1985
C.B. Schools studies closings, 16 job cuts. February 27, 1985
School budget approved, property tax rate down. March 6, 1985
Art billboards are elementary. March 11, 1986
Bluffs teachers are given layoff notices. March 14, 1985
Administrators watching changes in school formula. March 14, 1985
Board to hear layoff proposal. March 18, 1985
Shorts or pants? Dress for students can differ. March 21, 1985
Area law enforcement officials push for alcohol=free proms. March 21, 1985
School board to vote on teaching cuts. March 26, 1985
Eight teachers to be laid off at school's end. March 28, 1985
TESA earns mostly high praise from educators. April 1, 1985
Schools set sights on low-achievers. April 1, 1985
Yes, and parents even lend a hand. April 7, 1985
Bluffs school board to discuss facilities. April 9, 1985
Teacher grading next step in textbook selection. April 10, 1985
Facilities changes said to be worth it. April 10, 1985
Breakfast emphasizes change in store for Bluffs Schools. April 19, 1985
Role of computers growing in Bluffs school curriculums. April 28, 1985
Major school reshuffling OK'd. May 1, 1985
Board OK could put land to use. May 14, 1985
Retirement to claim 15 schoolteachers, May 23, 1985
Eighth graders miss chance to rule school. June 2, 1985
Schools try role changes. June 6, 1985
Bluffs schools plan reassignment. June 19, 1985
Uniform school class size is called impossible task. June 21, 1985
Commission rules C.B. schools guilty of age discrimination. June 27, 1985
Taxpayers discuss schools constrution [sic] June 25, 1985
Schools dig deeper to fill revenue deficit. July 25, 1985
S.B. schools will make case against EPA fine on Monday. August 17, 1985
District agrees with EPA to keep eye on asbestos. August 19, 1985
'Big, big year' facing schools. August 29, 1985
How hot is it? Schools decide to close early. September 3, 1985
Kindergarteners account for boost in district attendance. September 5, 1985
C.B. school enrollment dips slightly. September 19, 1985
Teachers ask for increase in base pay of 8.4 percent. October 17, 1985
District topics include math and motivations. October 10, 1985
C.B. Schools get 812.283 grant. October 15, 1985
Urban districts propose tax shift in school formula. October 24, 1985
Schools scramble to trim tight budgets. October 26, 1985
School talks go to closed session. October 31, 1985
No danger in tainted school food. November 1, 1985
School channel may be on air in month. November 14, 1985
Graduation skills under study. November 14, 1985
Schools seek funds for asbestos removal, November 15, 1985
School cuts may affect 60 positions. January 23, 1986
EPA settlement unsettles school officials. January 24, 1986
District wants raises held to 5 cents. January 28, 1986
First look at schools budget. February 3, 1986
School budget cuts draw overflow crowd. February 5, 1986
Lepley: C.B. Schools 'on a roll.' February 13, 1986
Proposed school budget reduces jobs, programs. February 19, 1986
Care of students a concern as board ponders nurse cuts. February 27, 1986
'Adopt-a-school' allows joint role in education. March 3, 1986
Vote on school cuts emotional, swift. March 5, 1986
As Statue is restored, liberty is backsliding. March 5, 1986
C.B. board plans April Vegas trip. March 6, 1986
School maintenance workers learn how to use computers. March 13, 1986
C.B. schools begin cuts. March 14, 1986
Family left jobless? Layoffs; The other side of C.B. Schools budget cuts. March 16, 1986
Budget woes may force elementary closings. March 22, 1986
Deforest topic of emotional meeting. March 25, 1986
Teachers hit roadblock in bid for funds. March 27, 1986
Educators assemble at Capitol plea for education funding. March 27, 1986
Elementary Study timeline remains despite protests. April 2, 1986
Fewer teachers will be needed; Expected elementary school closing to affecting workforce. April 3, 1986
Outplacement program in place; Employees cut by school district to be helped in job training. April 10, 1986
Cluster groups get extra time. April 12, 1986
New plan reduces asbestos fine from $18,000 to $300. April 15, 1986
Ninth graders stay in school; Feared upswing in B luffs dropout rate doesn't materialize. April 18, 1986
Members say Vegas trip widens scope. April 23, 1986
Bluffs school board accepts 'God send' gift: 3-story building. April 24, 1986
C.B. teachers get 4.9 percent pay increase. May 21, 1986
Fees set for out-of-class school activities. June 11, 1986
Schools office moves Monday. June 27, 1986
School hammers out facility transitions during its break. July 13, 1986
Salaries, budget top school challenges. July 16, 1986
Expanded Safe Walk greets kids as school opening nears. August 26, 1986
Students' fate up in air. August 28, 1986
Accused teens plan return to T.J. September 3, 1986
attorneys seek school for youths. September 8, 1986
'Mini baby boom', better economy help school enrollment to level off. September 21, 1986
Bluffs children learn to 'boot'. September 26, 1986
School board hears questions about head-lice inspections. October 8, 1986
Bluffs schools, teachers to begin contract talks. October 5, 1986
Bluffs school classes held for teachers. October 14, 1986
Bluffs board to discuss downtown development. October 21, 1986
Schools seek support for lead teachers. October 22, 1986
National citation for Bluffs school training programs. October 30, 1986
Taxes on Bluffs Run track would lower school burden. November 5, 1986
Bluffs School Board to hear efficiency task force's report. November 4, 1986
Bluffs board OKs report from auditors. November 19, 1986
Board to see program on history classes. November 18, 1986
Bluffs teachers are honored for 1,200 years of service. November 18, 1986
Board to review committee report on what to do with vacant schools. December 2, 1986
C.B. board OK's teacher pact. December 14, 1986
School wellness plan is worth a healthy $100,000. January 7, 1987
CB board eyes health screening program. January 5, 1987
Schools invite public to help with planning. January 7, 1987
School workers' contract talks to begin Monday. January 10, 1987
School service workers request a 75-cent hike. January 13, 1987
Bluffs official likes Branstad school stance. January 21, 1987
Bluffs schools prepare for salary talks. January 25, 1987
C.B. school workers offered 5-cent raise. January 27, 1987
Bluffs school planning forum is rescheduled. January 28, 1987
Schools eye $1.8 million from state. February 4, 1987
Bluffs schools seek $33 million budget. February 10, 1987
C.B. Schools eye teaching cuts. February 11, 1987
Board closes discussion of teacher's suit. February 11, 1987
Budget to restore junior-high track, cut other programs. February 12, 1987
Bluffs school budget discussion scheduled. February 16, 1987
Board makes no change in budget. February 18, 1987
Teachers say student ratios 'misleading'. February 8, 1987
'A team' Iowa's first. February 22, 1987
Bluffs schools invite community to planning forum. February 25, 1987
C.B. board to act on contract. February 3, 1987
Teachers' pay is to p concern. February 27, 1987
Banned book no longer used in CB schools. March 9, 1987
Video program to put brakes on bus hazard. March 12, 1987
Hearing is Tuesday on $35.5 million C.B. school budget. March 2, 1987
Plan would reduce learning pressure for kindergartners. March 4, 1987
Bluffs board approves early retirement plan. March 4, 1987
Need for health program shown in wellness tests. March 18, 1987
11 positions terminated at Bluffs schools. March 25, 1987
School workers seek 50-cent pay raise. March 25, 1987
Lepley defends school hiring of Omaha firm. March 25, 1987
Bluffs board tables decision to ban solicitation in schools. April 15, 1987
School-worker pact calls for 4% raise. April 9, 1987
Four schools targeted as 'challenge centers'. April 16, 1987
Pizzas reward school readers. April 22, 1987
Golden apples are reward for volunteers at schools. April 28, 1987
Four-day weeks set for C.B. school workers. May 5, 1987
14 Bluffs educators seek early retirement. May 12, 1987
Baccalaureate panel bans 'cult' reading. May 19, 1987
Lepley says raises needed for school administrators. June 4, 1987
Council Bluffs teachers honored for staff development programs. June 5, 1987
Raises proposed for administrators. June 16, 1987
State-funded raises to total 5 percent for C.B. teachers. July 22, 1987
Remodeling projects on tap for board. August 28, 1987
New procedure planned to register K-6th grade. August 14, 1987
Raise proposed for clerical workers. August 17, 1987
School clerical workers received 4-percent raise. August 19, 1987
Enrollment down in C.B., L.C. schools. September 22, 1987
C.B. task force pay raise plan to school board in eight weeks. October 4, 1987
C.B. Board will study renewal of school levy. October 7, 1987
C.B. school enrollment falls by 80 students. October 7, 1987
Teachers, school officials to discuss raise. October 10, 1987
C.B. school board offering teachers 1 pct. across-the-board salary hike. October 23, 1987
Drug-free grant to C.B. schools. October 3, 1987
C.B. School workers seek 68-cent raise. October 30, 1987
C.B. board to adopt eligibility standards. November 4, 1987
School workers cited for long-term service. November 18, 1987
Election advised on school tax levy. December 8, 1987
C.B. teacher vote slated on 1988-=89 pact. December 12, 1987
C.B teachers get 5.3% pay increase. December 21, 1987
C.B. school board OKs 5.3% raise for teachers. December 22, 1987



]]> File #2
From 9/12/84]]> A.L. choir places first. April 6, 1985
NCA evaluation 'not really bad.' May 1, 1985
Swing choir; It's a real sporting competition. April 4, 1985
Field down to four for A.L. principal. May 7, 1985
A.L. gives diplomas following ceremony. May 10, 1985
Mason City principal gets A.L. job. May 17, 1985
A.L. journalists tackle heavy issues. May 19, 1985
Mason City educator formally appointed as A.L. principal. May 29, 1985
Report praises A.L., cites some problems. May 28, 1985
St. Albert leases room to A.L. May 29, 1985
New principal anticipates 'learning year.' July 7, 1985
Board members tour school construction. August 4, 1985
A.L. students arrested in vandalism incident. September 4, 1985
Scavenger hunt caper closed; students return all of items. October 28, 1985
'Hunt' property to be returned. October 23, 1985
A.L.'s yearbook takes top honors third year in a row. November 1, 1985
Ex-T.J. teacher lends a directing hand in a pinch. November 3, 1985
A.L. newspaper, yearbook win big journalism honors. April 29, 1986
Council Bluffs students receive writing awards. October 10, 1986
A.L. yearbook wins four first place awards. October 10, 1986
AL football players, students charged at park beer party. October 27, 1986
School committee will discuss plans to remove asbestos from AL building. November 6, 1986
A.L. asbestos removal work bids submitted. January 23, 1986
Marsh tops academic competitors. February 2, 1987
Bids opened to remove asbestos at Abraham Lincoln High School. February 30, 1987
A.L. student newspaper wins metro competition. April 30, 1987
A.L. yearbook staff kept after school by lost pages. June 14, 1987
Scholarship established for A.L. grads. October 18, 1987
A.L. choir seeking funds for national performance. December 27, 1987
A.L. gets passing grade for parent communication. January 2, 1988
School withholds $9,800 for gym floor damages. February 17, 1988
A.L. bomb threat suspected to be students' prank. February 25, 1988
Lynx set for state. March 8, 1988
A.L. to honor 3 graduates. March 17, 1988
Partnership joins store, high school. April 28, 1988
Asbestos work begins at A.L. June 23, 1988
Republicans win mock election, local-option tax defeated at A.L. November 8, 1988
A.L. 'pay to attend' irks some. December 5, 1988Attendance prizes to be discussed with A.L. parents. December 8, 1988
A.L. Boosters to spearhead drive to curb teen drinking. December 13, 1988
A.L. boosters support 'pay to attend.' December 13, 1988
Bequest of $10,000 will provide scholarships for A.L. students. January 3, 1989
A.L. students win $60 in attendance drawings. January 12, 1989
Three-day fund-raiser set at A.L. January 19, 1989
Abraham Lincoln senior attends national leadership conference. March 1, 1985
Dollars for attendance offered again at A.L. March 3, 1989
13 A.L. youths advance to national DECA meet. March 9, 1989
A.L. to induct 37 students to National Honor Society. March 20, 1989
Substitute teacher is hired to patrol A.L. parking lot. April 6, 1989
A.L. student wins journalism award. April 7, 1989
A.L. student plan egg sale for DECA. April 13, 1989
National Merit Scholarships to A.L. seniors. May 17, 1989
A.L. reveals scholarships. May 24, 1989
A.L.'s mock election turns thumbs down on option tax. December 9, 1985
Hastings man selected as new A.L. principal. Jun 28, 1990
Students against President Bush starting war; A.L. votes on issues in mock election. December 14, 1990
Lynx-O-Rama Fun Fest will fund school groups. January 14, 1990
Four A.L. students honored for yearbook. February 9, 1990
A.L. student sit-in protests loss of after-lunch break. March 13, 1990
Frick will leave A.L. for superintendent job. April 27, 1990
A.L. suspends two students who try to thwart tow truck. April 24, 1990
A.L. suspends 25 in parking fuss. April 25, 1990
A.L.'s yearbook, paper win awards. May 3, 1990
A.L. journalism students honored. May 7, 1981
A.L. staff will discuss gang threat. May 15, 1991
Wilks to leave A.L. post for Lincoln principal job. May 17, 1991
Search underway for A.L. principal. June 15, 1991
Californian to take post at A.L. High. July 13, 1991
DECA youth selling eggs to fund trip. April 13, 1992
Abraham Lincoln maintains its high rating in journalism. April 30, 1992
Attitudes; Abraham Lincoln students assess world condition. May 26, 1992
AIDS victim remembered by students. May 14, 1993
Students talk about trash reading ethics; Recent 'Dear Abby' column sparks debate in English classes at Abraham Lincoln. June 7, 1993
Bluffs band pays for trips with dinner-concert funds. March 16, 1997]]> Hall of Fame]]> Peterson, Pusey, Jensen are A.L. hall of famers. April 3, 1985
Abbott, Meyerson, Tinley newest A.L. hall members . March 12, 1986
Abraham Lincoln honors alumni. March 18, 1988
A.L. adding four to Hall of Fame. March 26, 1991]]> Administrators await school board approval. June 13, 1984
C.B. Schools halt reduction in administration personnel. June 17, 1984
Bluffs schools hire two administrators. June 20, 1984
Jeffrey brings varied background to do j ob. July 19, 1984
Board shifts assignments. July 18, 1984
Propst joins husband on administrative staff. August 22, 1988
School power benefits city. August 23, 1984
Schools open with few hitches. September 1, 1988
C.B. sketches plans for open enrollment. March 8, 1989
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