(CCI)
Also see: Smart, Mike]]> Citizens' group eyes community improvement. April 23, 1978
Cure sought for redlining by CCI September 1, 1978
CCI Community Congress Oct. 13, 1979
'Congress' will celebrate CCI maturity; To remain in community. October 7, 1979
CCI Congress to be in mall. October 8, 1979
Small crowd at CCI Congress. October 14, 1979
Refunds available to some renters. January 8, 1980
Neighborhood groups are changing city's face; A grass roots power base. April 27, 1980
C.B. group gets grant. September 18, 1980
Wind generator grant given. October 1, 1980
CCI gets day with legislator. March 1, 1981
Local group gets grant to fight child sex abuse. July 7, 1981
CB group: InterNorth protest was a success. April 14, 1982
Protest at Segnar residence. July 16, 1982
Segnar wants police guard; CCI denies it is violent. July 26, 1982
CCI protesters deny threatening Segnar. July 27, 1982
'Sutbstitute senator'. August 24, 1982
Vocal protest at Peoples. November 6, 1982
CCI faces 'foe'; Buys its stock. January 8, 1983
CCI: more money is needed. January 13, 1983
Ministers, CCI 'good beginning'. January 21, 1983
CCI again raps InterNorth, ICC. March 9, 1983
CCI group strikes out in council appearance. March 29, 1983
Legislators hear CCI concerns. January 5, 1984
Rate hike blasted by CCI group. February 24, 1984
CCI preparing for city-wide goals seminar. March 17, 1984
CCI names task forces; Emphasis on 'key issues'. April 1, 1984
Priest heads CCI walk for more votes. June 23, 1984
CCI announces July 4 activities. July 1, 1984
CCI questions costs of Louisa plant repairs. August 2, 1984
Utility rates topic of CCI meet. December 12, 1984
CCI planning on turning up the heat. December 24, 1984
Senior citizens voice objections to firing of meal-site manager. January 16, 1985
Citizens taking complaints of release to Des Moines. January 25, 1985
CCI sets meeting with judges and legislators. January 30, 1985
Child protection topic of CCI meeting. February 3, 1985
Citizens quiz city officials on budget issues. March 2, 1985
Gronstal, Hester awarded by CCI. May 3, 1985
CCI says door-to-door canvass to be completed by month's end. August 16, 1985
Petition seeks city government change. October 2, 1985
CCI discusses phone rates. October 4, 1985
Group adding up petition signatures. October 4, 1985
City salaries rapped at CCI meet. March 9, 1985
Residents file papers seeking 'strong' mayor. October 5, 1985
Candidates forum set for Friday. October 10, 1985
Bluffs activists protest in D.C. May 6, 1986
Free book covers lack school approval. September 18, 1986
Protesters seeks to restore gas service. September 18, 1986
Group still soliciting book-cover money. January 16, 1987
CCI: Helping people help themselves. January 14, 1990
6 CCI executives will resign, cite internal problems. June 18, 1990
Anti-drug focus, power struggle prompted six CCI resignations. June 19, 1990
CCI targets billboards near schools. June 21, 1990
CCI seeks drug-program grant. September 28, 1990
CCI proposes wards, 7 council members. February 9, 1991
Moore re-elected CCI president. May 17, 1991
900 sign CCI's petition seeking council changes. July 5, 1991
Wardites 'expected' opposition by CBBA. July 24, 1991
Candidate pulls out of election; forum still on. August 15, 1991
Suspension of CCI head is sought. August 15, 1991
]]> 3/22/1956
4/2/1958
4/29/1959
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(6/12/60 -- Clipping "City Pay is Below State Average")
1961 -- City report was in form of films slides/strip
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1962
1971 (Sept. 12) Supplement to Nonpareil "Toward a Better Place to Live"
1959]]> Council Bluffs, Ia. 1957 Annual Report; City Manager Form of Government. April 2, 1958
Council Bluffs, Iowa. 1958 Annual Report. April 29, 1959
City Pay is Below The State Average; With Few Exceptions. June 12, 1960
Council Bluffs Report; Report for the calendar year of 1961. April 15, 1962
Toward A Better Place To Live; A Report To The People Of Council Bluffs, Iowa; 1970-1971. September 12, 1971]]> C-In4]]> File #1
t end of 1984
Includes 1964 Bond sale (st. improvement)
See also: Taxes, city and county]]> City Would Spend $268,195 More In 1964, But Cut Taxes; Proposed Appropriations Total $5, 111, 413. July 14, 1963
Pleasant Surprise For C.B. Taxpayer: No Hike In Mill Levy; Estimated Figures Indicate. August 18, 1963
Good News For Bluffs Taxpaper; Slight Dip In Mill Levy. November 5, 1963
'Outside' Revenue Goes Long Way Toward Operating City; Taxes To Provide Third Of 1964 Budget. December 15, 1963
1963 Overall Tax Levy Is Down In Council Bluffs, Sioux City; Most Iowa Cities Increase. January 19, 1964
Much Work--Littel Guessing--Goes Into City Budget; It's A Detailed Year-Round Job. July 12, 1964
City Would Spend $62,120 More In 1965, But Cut Taxes; Levy Rises Only 1.6 Mills In 12 Years. July 19, 1964
City Council Amends Budget; Park Board Will Get $8,000 Less. July 20, 1964
Assessor's Proposed Budget Up $3,550 Over Last Year; Public Hearing Is July 30. July 9, 1964
Assessed Valuation Of Personal Property Up $132,218 In Bluffs; Totals $4,149,790. July 20, 1964
city Council Amends Budget; Park Board Will Get $8,000 Less. July 20, 1964
Real Estate, Personal Property Assessments Are Up $1,235,983; In Council Bluffs. July 21, 1964
Assessed Valuation In County Up $1,502,732; 1964 Total Of $111,002,880. July 26, 1964
Assessor Cuts Budget Asking; City Board Okays One Mill Tax Levy. August 4, 1964
Council Adopts New Budget, Calling For .301-Mil Tax Cut; Overruling Two Objections. August 4, 1964
Council Bluffs Taxes Are Up 8.42 Mills; Most To Schools; $126.82 Per 1,000 Assessed V aluation. November 8, 1964
City Eyes Budget Hike; A 1.8 -Mill Tax Increase; Record Proposal Of $5,788,853. July 2, 1965
City Council Adopts Record $5,788,853 Budget For 1966; Protests Overruled At Public Hearing. July 20, 1965
$5,734,885 Increase In Assessed Valuation; Total $55,554,740 For 1965 In C.B. July 27, 1965
6.363-Mill Reduction In The C.B. Tax Levy; $8 Million Hike Assessments. January 26, 1966
Mill Levies Rise In Seven Towns; Carter Lake Up Most; Bluffs Lower. January 26, 1966
City Eyes $305,742 Budget Hike; A 4.68-Mill Tax Boost; Council Holds Unannounced Meet. July 15, 1966
Seats And Stairs Filled By Citizens At Budget Meeting; 'Biggest Crowd Since Flood Of 1952'. August 2, 1966
Council Adopts 1967 Budget Of $6,087,465; One Mill Trimmed From Asking. August 2, 1966
8.46-Mill Boost In C.B. Tax Levy; Assessments Up $1,218,168. November 30, 1966
Increase In Tax Mill Levy For 9 Pottawattamie Towns; Crescent Has Biggest Boost. December 4, 1966
City Eyes $318,993 Budget Hike; A 2.89-Mill Tax Boost; Employes [sic] To Get 5 Per Cent More Pay. [$318,993 crossed out and 235,043 inserted in pencil]. July 16, 1967
Council Gets 1968 Budget: $6,458,026; Public Hearing Aug. 7. July 18, 1967
Council Adopts new Budget--After One Man Asks Question; Calls For Increase Of $235,043. August 8, 1967
8.859-Mill Drop In C.B. Tax Levy; Tanks To More School Aid. February 14, 1968
Tax Millage Levies Raised In 10 Pottawattamie Towns. February 18, 1968
Council men Reveal 3-Mill Budget Boost; For 1969 Spending...July 15, 1968
City Plans $621,067 Budget Hike; 2.97-Mill Tax Boost; Much To Go For Pay Increases. July 16, 1968
1968 Assessments In Bluffs Show Gain Of $5,915,847. August 22, 1968
.333 Mill Tax Drop Is Eyed By City Council; '70 Budget Up $1,300,375. July 9, 1969
Police, Fire Wage Requests Would Hike Budget $136,536. July 12, 1969
New Wage Requests Could Increase 1970 City Budget. July 13, 1969
Bluffs' Budget Of $8,385,124 Represents 1.003-Mill Decline; Mill's Value Is $78,000. July 25, 1969
Council Bluffs' Tax Levy Increases By 4.848 Mills; Schools Lead Increase List. December 28, 1969
Assessments Increased $2.5 Million. June 25, 1970.
City Considers $2,033,642 Hike For 1971 Budget; 4.17 Mill Increase. July 14, 1970
$107,000 Slashed From City Budget. July 24, 1970
Harmon Hopes For State Help. May 21, 9171
$1,399,737 Hike Requested By City; For 1972 Budget'72 Budgets Are Approved. July 16, 1971. July 8, 1971
Some Facts About City Spending. September 12, 1971
Slight Increase In Taxes Despite Decrease In Levy; Drop Of .331 Mills. January 6, 1972
Good News! No Mill Hike In City's Budget; Eyed At $11,436,958. September 24, 1972
Taxable Value Of Property May Go Up By $7 Million. June 26, 1973
City Budget Will Switch To Fiscal. July 13, 1973
City's New Budget Up, Levy Is Down. September 16, 1973
Bluffs Residents To Pay Less Taxes. February 8, 1974
Tax Levy to Be Down For Majority In Bluffs. February 8, 1974
All But 2 Levies Drop In County. February 10, 1974
utility Assessments Increases $393,460. September 23, 1974
Where Does City Obtain Its Money? March 13, 1975
City Okays Budget Despite Objections. March 14, 1975
City Proposes Budget Increase Of 7.5 Per Cent; Inflation, Higher Costs Have Impact. February 20, 1975
Council to get first look at $11,179,404 budget; 'Most difficult' to prepare. February 17, 1976
Tax hike is assured in city plan. December 19, 1976
Budget cut trims 12 from city. February 10, 1077
Where does the city get its money? February 20, 1977
Proposed expenditures increase despite cuts; Future vs. current city spending. February 23, 1977
City budget shows deficit. August 8, 1977
City budget waits on legislature. November 7, 1977
City to suffer new fund cuts. December 2, 1977
Need priority before budget cut: Harmon. December 6, 1977
City fears arbitrator. February 8, 1978
Council ups city tax rate. March 14, 1978
City budget includes first tax hike in 2 years. February 19, 1978
Council reviews general fund budget, up 4.3%. January 31, 1979
Though levy up, taxes down. February 6, 1979
Court decision cuts city tax rate. February 27, 1979
Safety pays off for city. March 12, 1979
Operating budget for city eyed for 7.63% hike; Council still may make more changes. March 11, 1979
Meat-ax approach cut from city budget plan. March 18, 1979
City will study sick leave rates. March 22, 1979
Cities battling possible loss of revenue sharing. January 13, 1980
City staff hammering budget; Using 'team management'. January 27, 1980
City budget is carefully eyed; As expected revenue drops. February 6, 1980
Proposed city budget to climb by 7.3% next year. February 11, 1980
City to pay $1.14 million in interest. February 8, 1980
Inflation hitting Bluffs. March 2, 1980
Property taxes account for more of budget; But your tax bill may not go up. March 3, 1980
City budget depends on local taxes; For much of its funding. March 4, 1980
Public Works will see the biggest cuts in funding' In city's 1980-81 budget. March 5, 1980
Negative answers given to city budget requests. March 11, 1980
$3.8 million surplus in city budget. September 24, 1980
Alternate budget offered by police. February 26, 1985
Budget topic on TV nets 99 calls. March 5, 1985
Councilman Smith proposes wage freeze for city workers. February 6, 1985
Last stand Monday in budget battle. March 10, 1985]]> File #2
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See also: Tax--Local option sales 3
Taxes--City and County 3]]> They city budget: 'The money just isn't there'. March 3, 1985
Councilmen say some changes expected in final city budget. March 11, 1985
City budget OK'd; layoffs stay. March 12, 1985
Property tax but in city budget. February 23, 1986
Budget filing deadline passes for county, city. March 22, 1986
Council OKs '87 budget. April 10, 1986
City budget sees surplus. January 13, 1987
Council cuts $500,000 from 87-88 city budget. February 24, 1987
C.B. healthy financially, auditor says. August 5, 1987
City registers record $1.9M in carryovers. August 12, 1987
C.B. mayor asks cut in city taxes. February 4, 1988
Parks, public works pact calls for 4% pay increase. February 5, 1988
Council grills police chief's budget rise. February 17, 1988
Public works budget up 10 pct. February 19, 1988
...while city will study budget cuts. February 24, 1985
'Bare-bones' fire budget defended by C.B. chief. February 18, 1988
Cuts could force C.B. park closings. February 18, 1988
$1.47 million city budget eyed. February 27, 1988
Council gives no direction on budget cuts. March 3, 1988
Irwin suggests parking lot sale. March 8, 1988
Assessor's budget down by 8 percent. March 10, 1988
Budget cuts called only tip of iceberg. March 14, 1988
Parks department budget draws attack from Tobias. March 15, 1988
C.B. council OKs budget on split vote. March 15, 1988
City budget asks 2.6% rise in property taxes. February 6, 1989
Councilmen say budget leaves unmet problems. February 7, 1989
]]> File #1
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See also: Animal Ordinance
Urban Renewal
Downtown Redevelopment]]> 'Dangerous' Street Crossing Poses Problem For The City; Drivers Don't Stop For Mid-Block Walk. March 22, 1964
Crosswalks Are Aired By Council; Mid-Block Lanes Urged By Katelman. April 7, 1964
One Pedestrian Mishap In April; Jaywalk Crackdown Cutting The Toll. May 5, 1964
Jensen, Kiger, Hathaway Are Elected To City Council; Caniglia To Municipal Bench. November 3, 1965
Drive Set For Waard Vote System. November 1, 1968
Five Seek City Councilmen Jobs In Tuesday's Election; Park Board Term Contested. November 2, 1969
Council Accepts Bond Issues Bids. July 2, 1970
City Council Plans To Remodel Chamber. December 9, 1970
New Council Chambers. January 4, 1971
$1,399,737 Hike Requested By City; For 1972 Budget. July 8, 1971
Budget Cut May Come Saturday. July 16, 1971
Council Asks Cut In Budget. July 18, 1971
'72 Budget Priorities Include Better Fire, Police Protection. July 18, 1971
Public Hearing Set For $80,000 Paving Program. July20, 1971
Council Delays Action On Site Of Fire Station. July 20, 1971
Bids Favorable For Four Sewer, Water Projects. July 20, 1971
Council Conflicts Over Budget; Heated Discussion Over Further Cuts. Jly 21, 1971
Council Pushes For Additional Cuts In Budget. July 23, 1971
Council Is Active. September 12, 1971
Two Councilmen Will Take Seats Here On January 1. November 3, 1971
City Council Had Its Start Back In 1853. November 7, 1971
City-County Complex Is Eyed. January 2, 1973
Council Changes Meeting Times. April 8, 1975
Council Seeks 1976 Salary Hike; From $25 to $300 A Month
Council Pay To Be $75 If Approved. April 17, 1975
Council's Pay Raise Moves A Step Closer. June 4, 1975
Politics blocks probe of council's spending. February 26, 1976
Three mills trimmed but budget is higher. March 9, 1976
Parking fees will be raised. January 11, 1975
Auditor: City must say 'no.' August 9, 1977
Few vote as council hopefuls trimmed to six. October 19, 1977
City Council forum Thursday. October 3, 1977
Don't miss council forum. November 2, 1977
Don't forget council forum. November 3, 1977
Forum covers many issues; Council candidates explain positions. November 4, 1977
Six city council candidates answer questions; General election showdown on Tuesday. November 4, 1977
Only 7,000 expected to cast votes; City council election Tuesday. November 6, 1977
Unofficial returns. November 9, 1977
Voting slow in council election. November 8, 1977
New faces for council; Anderson dumped by 16 votes. November 9, 1977
Election outcome unchanged. November 14, 1977
Despite size C.B. is among poorest. December 6, 1977
New leadership for city, county; Cleveland, Smith to posts. January 3, 1978
Election losers evaluate council. April 2, 1978
Council to host mayors. May 8, 1978
Salaries set in city chief shifts. May 9, 1978
Area mayors to push for central waste center. May 11, 1978
Council doubles city's insurance. August 8, 1978
Two new businesses in adult art complex. August 13, 1978
Retail sales down 4th quarter '77; Decrease called insignificant. August 13, 1978
Few promises on city sewer backup. September 22, 1978
Retail sales up in C.B. September 24, 1978
Tree removal trimmed in C.B. September 24, 1978
Mayor wants public input. October 3, 1978
Administrative pay lower here. October 17, 1978
Pay hike likely for city brass. October 18, 1978
Pay hike for city chiefs; Council approval on 3-2 vote. October 24, 1978
Got a beef? Take it to a council study session; More time for discussion at informal meetings. November 12, 1978
Chamber to from economic group. November 14, 1978
City to enforce code requiring smoke alarms. November 14, 1978
City, unions gear up for labor fight. November 14, 1978
Mediator sought for city contracts. November 15, 1978
Need paving? Call city now. November 15, 1978
Parking leases upset Strohbehn. November 17, 1978
Mayor miffed over long hair. November 28, 1978
Most workers are not hippies: Mayor. December 2, 1978
City ends 11-year pact; new form can 'tow' mark. December 12, 1978
City golf bash to tee off again. march 6, 1979
Pay hike for police but not firefighters. April 4, 1979
City attorney pick delayed. May 30, 1979
Improvements for city unveiled. June 5, 1979
Council makes $13,796 payment for new pool; After withholding funds. June 6, 1979
Council approves housing rezoning. June 17, 1979
Three file for council. September 20, 1979
Council allocates block fund grants. September 25, 1979
Four file for council positions. September 26, 1979
Cleveland wants strong mayor; Most of council says no. September 30, 1979
Lack of industry a council issue; As primary draws near. October 5, 1979
Unofficial returns. October 17, 1979
Council candidate field narrowed to four; Vote turnout is low. October 17, 1979
District City Council election proposal surfaces at forum. October 24, 1979
No ad blitz for council election. November 2, 1979
City Council candidates answer questions; Focusing on Council Bluffs issues. November 4, 1979
New and familiar faces on CB council. November 7, 1979
Auto bid process may be changed. December 31, 1979
City Council to get new face at Wednesday meet. December 31, 1979
Pyper, Butler selected heads of city, county. January 2, 1980
Council concerns varying; For the future of Council Bluffs. January 6, 1980
Wage settlements will cost $300,000. January 15, 1980
Bluffs sued for cutting power to house in winter. May 7, 1980
Council approves extension; For federal revenue sharing. April 15, 1980
Papers ready for council candidates. July 27, 1981
City sued over airplane fatality. July 28, 1981
Council splits in plat approval. September 29, 1981
Candidates cite problems; Solutions suggested. October 21, 198
Unofficial returns. November 4, 1981
Staff impresses new councilmen. November 27, 1981
The budget: City facing tough choices. Febraury 15, 1982
City budget, tax rate challenged. March 23, 1982
City finds its junk car law has teeth, after all. May 21, 1982
Council list is pared, water board expanded. October 19, 1983
Candidates agree on downtown; wide range of issues at forum. November 3, 1983
Kinney, Venard elected to council. November 9,, 1983
Grand tour for Kinney and Venard. December 1, 1983
C.B. City Council ignores planners' recommendations. February 15, 1984
Council delays road hearing. February 28, 1984
City, FOP arbitration hearing set. March 9, 1984
City, police pact goes to arbitrator. March 10, 1984
Citizens oppose stair assessment. March 13, 1984
City becomes good neighbor. March 27, 1984
Indian Hills Road project on hold. March 27, 1984
Property inspections revived; Rental real estate involved. April 1, 1984
Street, sewer projects OKed; Council gives preliminary approval. April 10, 1984
Video board reactivated. April 10, 1984
Table topics ease city-county relations. May 9, 1984
Health service change. May 15, 1984
Swimmers at indoor pool dive deeper into pockets. June 28, 1984
City Council accepts Theater Block advice. June 12, 1984
Heithoff retained. July 10, 1984
City Council studies urban renewal appraisals. July 24, 1984
Council wants look at neighborhood's zoning. August 29, 1984
City spends over $300,000 in engineering fees. October 7, 1984
City engineering fees come under scrutiny. October 7, 1984
City engineering fees under scrutiny. October 8, 1984
Sewer repair bids exceed estimates. October 10, 1984
Plumbing code issue tabled. November 6, 1984
City attorney cited in employee award. November 25, 1986
City branches out to clear diseased trees. January 28, 1978
Council agenda features Madison School, sewers. August 23, 1987
Council work said to create 3,000 jobs, $100 million in construction. August 19, 1988
C.B. councilman raps threat of patrol paving. August 23, 1988
City will pay $8,083 for apartment walks. August 23, 1988
Council won't change sidewalk-repair plan. July 21, 1989
Sidewalk ordinance gets review. August 16, 1989
Sidewalk changes up for C.B. OK. October 9, 1989]]> 6/1/93-->93
#5]]> Sewer repair arguments back before City Council. August 6, 1989
New sewer fee hikes focus on winter usage. August 8, 1989
Sales tax pushed to pay for sewers. August 11, 1989
CCI proposes wards, 7 council members. February 19, 1991
Boards, commissions, committees serve Council Bluffs. March 18, 1991
Interstate asks city to finance crossing repairs. April 5, 1991
Council seeks expanded budget role. April 5, 1991
Plan would replace signals at five C.B. intersections. April 6, 1991
Repairs won't delay opening for Wilson pool. April 9, 1991
Irwin asks for more discussion of casino, trails center needs. April 9, 1991
City Council remains undecided on contractor license proposal. April 19, 1991
Iowa preference bid delays sidewalk pact. April 23, 1991
1991 street resurfacing will top $1 million mark. April 23, 1991
City will pay for construction of 2 recycling-center buildings. May 7, 1991
SPM can't find backing for C.B. recycle center. June 8, 1991
Council hears appeal on colorful building. June 9, 1991
Council to issue two checks for '87 storm claims. June 10, 1991
Family of five caught in middle of progress. June 11, 1991
Owners glad they fought city hall. June 11, 1991
Residents objecting to tower. June 25, 1991
City raises trash fees. June 25, 1991
Ranger: Higher course fees would send golfers to Omaha. June 25, 1991
Task force studying city recycling center. June 25, 1991
Primary election is likely. June 13, 1991
Hansen circulating petitions to run for Bluffs council post. July 5, 1991
City moves for collection of delinquent sewer bills. July 9, 1991
Public hearing set on landfill, opponents say 'find other site.' July 9, 1991
'Adult' labeling removed from massage therapy. June 9, 1991
Three join City council race. July 10, 1991
New law requires vote on CCI petition. July 10, 1991
Special election to cost taxpayers 25¢ to 50¢ each. July 11, 1991
Two more consider council bid. July 20, 1991
Ward-system cost grows. July 22, 1991
City paving way for valley growth. July 23, 1991
Irwin says areas left out of city's new precincts. July 23, 1991
City sets election on ward proposal. July 23, 1991
Public hearing set Monday on sewer improvements. August 10, 1991
Tattoo regulations face council test. Augustu 12, 1991
Wade's petition request questioned. August 13, 1991
Income raised for trash-fee discount. August 14, 1991
Ballot would stagger council terms. August 19, 1991
MAPA set to start mapping ward boundaries. August 19, 1991
Vote to decide council structure. August 19, 1991
At-large winds big; voters reject wards. August 21, 1991
Vandernoot pulls out of City Council race. August 22, 1991
Nichols takes out papers to join City Council race. August 23, 1991
Contractor licensing compromise fails. August 27, 1991
Trezona to campaign for council. September 4, 1991
City works on plan to redevelop 500 block of West Broadway. September 7, 1991
Shortfall reduced by about 98%. September 8, 1991
City OKs $161,577 bid for new traffic signals. September 10, 1991
Bob Jordan withdraws from City Council race. September 10, 1991
2nd Avenue raffic sparks complaints. September 10, 1991
Connector street plan draws fire; City may take land back. September 10, 1991
Trezona files for City Council. September 1991
Trucks prompt 2nd invitation to councilmen. October 8, 1991
Mechanical problems prompt city to order a third ambulance. October 9, 1991
Tax abatement hearing tops agenda. October 19, 1991
Late city sewer, trash fees to be added to tax bills. October 22, 1991
Taxes, public safety top points at council forum. October 23, 1991
Bond sale hearing scheduled. October 27, 1991
Cleveland defends affirmative-action comment at forum. October 30, 1991
Health board will decide pig's fate. November 5, 1991
New ordinance would give dark-window fines to city. November 5, 1991
Iowa law lists rules for landfill developers. November 6, 1991
City sets landfill hearing rules. November 6, 1991
City plans to buy four new trucks. November 9, 1991
Menards received preliminary approval. November 10, 1991
State to assess landfill risks; City to follow rules for site approval. November 13, 1991
Landfill presents its case; Opponents speak tonight. November 13, 1991
Opponents: Dump would hurt city. November 14, 1991
Bond issue hearing set Monday. November 17, 1991
City drops recycling-plant bonds. November 19, 1991
City to pay 6.15% interest on bond sale. November 22, 1991
Septic-tank cleaners get bargain. November 24, 1991
Budget crunch clouds prospects of old fire barn. November 25, 1991
Couple is told city can't stop W. Broadway G-string display. November 26, 1991
Public hearing on bond issue heads council agenda Monday. November 3, 1991
City to hold public hearing on rules for tattoo-parlors. December 11, 1991
Five men apply for council post. December 12, 1991
Nine Bluffs men interested in vacancy on City Council. December 13, 1991
City to consider new trail proposal. December 14, 1991
City election cost $1.36 per voter. December 15, 1991
Northside street project hearing set. December 17, 1991
Government fleet center gets 3-year tax abatement. December 18, 1991
New twists are added to Bluffs landfill issue. December 29, 1991
Council ready to fill vacancy left by Gross. December 30, 1991
Vacancy to be filled by ISD head. December 31, 1991
City asks for applicants to fill council vacancy. December 3, 1991
Griffis may appeal council landfill vote. December 31, 1991
Four new members join City Council. January 2, 1991
Interpreter assigned to council sessions. January 3, 1992
Irwin proposes combining city votes. January 3, 1992
City rejects blani\k-check street sale. January 14, 1992
Some City Hall regulars have eye on council post. January 15, 1992
City eyes porn-shop regulations. April 2, 1992
Candidates say boosting tax base tops Bluffs' agenda. April 10, 1992
Waste burner proposal gets cool reception. April 10, 1992
City gets tough on porn shops. April 16, 1992
Council to consider changes in bus routes. April 18, 1992
Council delays action on new dog ordinance. April 21, 1992
Council studies new 2nd Avenue bridge tonight. May 4, 1992
Council to act on Manawa center. May 4, 1992
City residents pay $18,229 for 2 elections. May 4, 1992
Six streets in line for repairs; May 18 hearing set on repaving and sewer projects. may 5, 1992
City proposes licenses for go-go dancers. May 5, 1992
City opens way for $25M mall. May 5, 1992
Ordinance would restrict adult-entertainment firms. May 11, 1992
Licenses not required for bars' go-go dancers. May 11, 1992
Students get inside look at city government. May 14, 1992
Kennel issue dogs council. July 26, 1992
Hearing is tonight on power center funds. July 27, 1992
City opens doors on porn booths. July 28, 1992
City Council eyes license for more than four animals. July 28, 1992
Pressure growing for city annexation. July 28, 1992
City rejects wiring work. August 21, 1992
Two candidates say campaigns cost too much. November 7, 1992
Price has doubled to complete sewer project started in 1970s
Fox Run plan draws fire from landlord, neighbors. November 10, 1992
Council gives initial approval. November 10, 1992
Nine hearings slated for council on Monday. April 10, 1993
Council agrees to agree. April 20, 1993
Bluffs official wants end to sand going down drain. May 16, 1993
Houses moved for new. May 25, 1993
Ramp hearing tops agenda for Council. June 14, 1993
Two more eye council seat; Lapsely, McGlade take out nomination papers for council race. July 8, 1993
Council eyes trash-fee refund; Surplus in trash-collection fund may be returned to residents. July 11, 1995
City eyes shift in tax use. July 12, 1993
Council advances tax use proposal. July 13, 1993
Higher ambulance fees proposed. July 14, 1993
Bluffs eyes own compost operation. July 14, 1993
Council candidate list grows to nine with the addition of Brandenburg; Little interest being shown in upcoming mayoral election. July 19, 1993
Amdor joins race; 11 seek council. July 29, 1993
Three more seek a seat on council. July 31, 1993
Tobias won't seek re-election. August 3, 1993
Hanafan to seek a third term. August 6, 1993
Council likely to act on loan agreement. August 23, 1993
Council OKs I-20 connector contract. August 24, 1993
City Council to consider Riverside Park transfer. September 7, 1993
City Council approves eight new speed limits. September 28, 1993
Bluffs turnout low; Incumbent Hanafan to face newcomer Noecker in November mayor's race. October 6, 1993
Recount likely in mayor's race. October 9, 1993
Amdor, Trezone want downtown design standards. October 19, 1993
City Council approves proposal to sell bonds; Impact on residents not likely to be known until January. November 16, 1993
Infrastructure repairs will run $10.7 million; City will spend about $200 per resident during upcoming construction season. January 17, 1994
No tax increase in Bluffs budget. January 22, 1994
Council agrees to stabilize soil. March 15, 1994
Council approves hike in gold rates. April 12, 1994
Apartment plan hits roadblock. April 19, 1994
City allocates grant funds; Council awards nearly $330,000. May 25, 1994
Council postpones action on sewer fee; Amendment would have allowed use of city funds for extensions. August 16, 1994
Amendment could end stalemates; Charter change would give mayor tie-breaking vote. August 16, 1994
Council approves amended land-use plan. August 23, 1994
Charter change tabled. August 23, 1994
City Council to remodel chambers. September 28, 1994
Council awaits plan for renovation project; Recommendations on chambers expected in two to four weeks. October 4, 1994
City Council disagrees on landfill wells; Irwin's request for fencing, tests at closed sites questioned. October 12, 1994
City seeks $4.6 million bond issue; Funds would be used for beautification, sewer plant. October 18, 1994
Long, Irwin raise fire safety issue. October 18, 1994
Council approves cleanup, fencing at old dump sites. October 25, 1994
Adult business banned from tourist areas. November 15, 1994
Annexation OK'd for subdivision. November 15, 1994
Council OKs bond sale for improvements; Revenue to be used for sewage plant, West Broadway project. November 15, 1994
Stricter city hauling ordinance fails. November 15, 1994
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#5]]> Sewer repair arguments back before City Council. August 6, 1989
New sewer fee hikes focus on winter usage. August 8, 1989
Sales tax pushed to pay for sewers. August 11, 1989
CCI proposes wards, 7 council members. February 19, 1991
Boards, commissions, committees serve Council Bluffs. March 18, 1991
Council seeks expanded budget role. April 5, 1991
Interstate asks city to finance crossing repairs. April 5, 1991
Plan would replace signals at five C.B. intersections. April 6, 1991
Repairs won't delay opening for Wilson pool. April 9, 1991
Irwin asks for more discussion of casino, trails center needs. April 9, 1991
City Council remains undecided on contractor license proposal. April 19, 1991
Iowa preference bid delays sidewalk pact. April 23, 1991
1991 street resurfacing will top $1 million mark. April 23, 1991
City will pay for construction of 2 recycling-center buildings. May 7, 1991
SPM can't find backing for C.B. recycle center. June 8, 1991
Council hears appeal on colorful building. June 9, 1991
Council to issue two checks for '87 storm claims. June 10, 1991
Family of five caught in middle of progress. June 11, 1991
Owners glad they fought city hall. June 11, 1991
Residents objecting to tower. June 25, 1991
City raises trash fees. June 25, 1991
Ranger: Higher course fees would send golfers to Omaha. June 25, 1991
Task force studying city recycling center. June 25, 1991
Hansen circulating petitions to run for Bluffs council post. July 5, 1991
City moves for collection of delinquent sewer bills. July 9, 1991
Public hearing set on landfill, opponents say 'find other site.' July 9, 1991
'Adult' labeling removed from massage therapy. July 9, 1991
Three join City Council race. July 10, 1991
New law requires vote on CCI petition. July 10, 1991
Special election to cost taxpayers 25¢ to 50¢ each. June 11, 1991
Primary election is likely. July 13, 1991
Two more consider council bid. July 20, 1991
Ward-system cost grows. July 22, 1991
City sets election on ward proposal. July 23, 1991
Irwin says areas left out of city's new precincts. July 23, 1991
City paving way for valley growth. July 23, 1991
Public hearing set Monday on sewer improvements. August 10, 1991
Tattoo regulations face council test. August 12, 1991
Wade's petition request questioned. August 13, 991
Income raised for trash-fee discount. August 14, 1991
Ballot would stagger council terms. August 19, 1991
Vote to decide council structure. August 19, 1991
MAPA set to start mapping ward boundaries. August 19, 1991
At-large wins big; Voters reject wards. August 21, 1991
Vandernoot pulls out of City Council race. August 22, 1991
Nichols takes out papers to join City Council race. August 23, 1991
Contractor licensing compromise fails. August 27, 1991
Trezona to campaign for council. September 4, 1991
City works on plan to redevelop 500 block of West Broadway. September 7, 1991
Shortfall reduced by about 98%. September 8, 1991
City OKs $161,577 bid for new traffic signals. September 10, 1991
Bob Jordan withdraws from City Council race. September 10, 1991
2nd Avenue traffic sparks complaints. September 10, 1991
Connector street plan draws fire; City may take land back. September 10, 1991
Trezona files for City Council. September 15, 1991
Trucks prompt 2nd invitation to councilmen. October 8, 1991
Mechanical problems prompt city to order a third ambulance. October 9, 1991
Tax abatement hearing tops agenda. October 19, 1991
Late city sewer, trash bills to be added to tax bills. Octo er 22, 1991
Taxes, public safety top points at council forum. October 23, 1991
Bond sale hearing scheduled. October 27, 1991
Cleveland defends affirmative-action comment at forum. October 30, 1991
New ordinance would give dark-window fines to city. November 5, 1991
Health board will decide pig's fate. November 5, 1991
City sets landfill hearing rules. November 6, 1991
Iowa law lists rules for landfill developers. November 6, 1991
City plans to buy four new trucks. November 9, 1991
Menards receives preliminary approval. November 10, 1991
Landfill presents its case; opponents speak tonight. November 13, 1991
State to assess landfill risks; City to follow rules for site approval. November 13, 1991
Opponents: Dump would hurt city. November 14, 1991
Bond issue hearing set Monday. November 17, 1991
City drops recycling-plant bonds. November 19, 1991
City to pay 6.15% interest on bond sale. November 22, 1991
Septic-tank cleaners get bargain. November 24, 1991
Budget crunch clouds prospects of old fire barn. November 25, 1991
Couple is told city can't stop W. Broadway G-string display. November 26, 1991
Public hearing on bond issue heads council agenda Monday. November 3, 1991
City to hold public hearing on rules for tattoo-parlors. December 11, 1991
Five men apply for council post. December 12, 1991
Nine Bluffs men interested in vacancy on City Council. December 13, 1991
City to consider new trail proposal. December 14, 1991
Northside street project hearing set. December 17, 1991
City election cost $1.36 per voter. December 15, 1991
Government fleet center gets 3-year tax abatement. December 18, 1991
New twists are added to Bluffs landfill issue. December 29, 1991
Council ready to fill vacancy left by Gross. December 30, 1991
City asks for applicants to fill council vacancy. December 3, 1991
Vacancy to be filled by ISD head. December 31, 1991
Griffis may appeal council landfill vote. December 3, 1991
Four new members join City Council. January 2, 1991
Interpreter assigned to council sessions. January 3, 1992
Irwin proposes combining city votes. January 3, 1992
City rejects blank-check street sale. January 14, 1992
Some City Hall regulars have eye on council post. January 15, 1992
City eyes porn-shop regulations. April 2, 1992
Candidates say boosting tax base tops Bluffs' agenda. April 10, 1992
Waste burner proposal gets cool reception. April 10, 1992
City gets tough on porn shops. April 16, 1992
Council to consider changes in bus routes. April 18, 1992
Council delays action on new dog ordinance. April 21, 1992
Council studies new 2nd Avenue bridge tonight. May 4, 1992
Council to act on Manawa center. May 4, 1992
City residents pay $18, 229 for 2 elections. May 4, 1992
Six streets in line for repairs; May 18 hearing set on repaving and sewer projects. May 5, 1992
City proposes licenses for go-go dancers. May 5, 1992
City opens way for $35M mall. May 5, 1992
Ordinance would restrict adult-entertainment firms. May 11, 1992
Students get inside look at city government. May 14, 1992
Kennel issue dogs council. July 26, 1992
Hearing is tonight on power center funds. July 27, 1992
City opens doors on porn booths. July 21, 1992
City Council eyes license for more than four animals. July 28, 1992
Pressure growing for city annexation. July 28, 1992
City rejects wiring work. August 21, 1992
Two candidates say campaigns too much. November 7, 1992
Price has doubled to complete sewer project started in 1970s. November 10, 1992
Fox Run plan draws fire from landlord, neighbors. November 10, 1992
Council gives initial approval. November 10, 1992
Nine hearings slated for council on Monday. April 10, 1992
Council agrees to agree. April 20, 1993
Bluffs official wants end to sand going down drain. August 16, 1993
Houses moved for new street to be 'recycled.' May 25, 1993
Ramps hearing tops agenda for Council. June 14, 1993
Two more eye council seat; Lapsely, McGlade take out nomination papers for council race. July 8, 1993
Council eyes trash-fee refund; Surplus in trash-collection fund may be returned to residents. July 11, 1993
City eyes shift in tax use. July 12, 1993
Council advances tax use proposal. July 13, 1993
Higher ambulance fees proposed. July 14, 1993
Bluffs eyes own compost operation. July 14, 1992
Council candidate list grows to nine with the addition of Brandenburg. July 19, 1993
Amdor joins race; 11 seek council. July 29, 1993
Three more seek a seat on council. July 3, 1993
Tobias won't seek re-election. August 3, 1993
Hanafan to seek a third term. August 6, 1993
Council likely to act on loan agreement. August 23, 1993
Council OKs I-29 connector contract. August 24, 1993
City Council to consider Riverside Park transfer. September 9, 1993
City Council approves eight new speed limits. September 28, 1993
Realtors avoid law violation. September 28, 1993
Bluffs turnout low; Incumbent Hanafan to face newcomer Noecker in November mayor's race. October 6, 1993
Recount likely in mayor's race. October 9, 1993
Amdor, Trezona want downtown design standards. October 19, 1993
City Council approves proposal to sell bonds. November 16, 1993
Infrastructure repairs till run $10.7 million. January 17, 1994
No tax increase in Bluffs budget. January 22, 1994
Council agrees to stabilize soil. March 19, 1994
Council approves hike in golf rates. April 12, 1994
Apartment plan hits roadblock. April 19, 1994
City allocates grant funds; Council awards nearly $330,000. May 25, 1994
Council postpones action on sewer fee; Amendment would have allowed use of city funds for extensions. July 16, 1994
Amendment could end stalemates; Charter change would give mayor tie-breaking vote. August 16, 1994
Council approves amended land-use plan. August 23, 1994
Charter change tabled. August 23, 1994
City Council to remodel chambers. September 28, 1994
Council awaits plan for renovation project.; Recommendations on chambers expected in two to four weeks. October 4, 1994
City Council disagrees on landfill wells; Irwin's request for fencing, tests at closed sites questioned. October 12, 1994
City seeks $4.6 million bond issues; Funds would be used for beautification, sewer plant. October 18, 1994
Long, Irwin raise fire safety issue. October 18, 1994
Council approves cleanup, fencing at old dump sites. October 25, 1994
Adult businesses banned from tourist areas. November 15, 1994
Annexation OK'd for subdivision. November 15, 1994
Council OKs bond sale for improvements; Revenue to be used for sewage plant, West Broadway project. November 15, 1994
Stricter city hauling ordinance fails. November 19, 1994
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