Looking for space . . . for more old books is adult services librarian Mary Lois Nelson. Library has an undetermined number of old and rare books - including one worth perhaps $1,500 - but no place to display them to public. -Nonpareil by Jim Ebert.
The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
Retracing the past . . . in library's historical room, staff members and researchers can use references including Gen. Grenville Dodge's personal letters and autobiography. Room's books on early Midwest have been used by scholars, authors. Another kind of history is described in Council Bluffs Schools' rare 121-volume Carnegie Art History collection. --Nonpareil photo by Jim Ebert.
Serving readers - is a growing task for library Mildred Smock and her staff. A library staff member since 1941, Miss Smock said users' needs have changed over the years. The library has added new technology and expanded its services, she said, but the cramped building is a problem.
Still a reader . . . after 75 years, Harry Crowl Sr. reflects on his memories as a library patron. He was 10 years old when the building was dedicated, he said. Schools in Crowl's student days had fewer study materials for students, so many classes required library work. Crowl and five other long-time patrons will receive commemorative plaques at today's ceremony.
Frieda Elam of Council Bluffs has donated three books in memory of her mother, the late Sophia Hays. Two of the books, concerning the history of the Baha'i faith, are being held by Priscilla Hofert, secretary of the Council Bluffs Baha'i community, and Librarian Mildred Smock. --Nonpareil photo.
Library without walls continues to get larger
Glancing at . . . the day's requests from the teletype system, Library Director Mildred Smock marvels at the technology that has made the Council Bluffs Library virtually a library without walls. -Nonpareil Photo.
Iowa West's pledge of $125,000 puts library campaign near goal. No date. New library plan devised. March 6, 1988 Bookmark contest for young readers. April 22, 1988 Program offers kids 'fantasy and wizards'. July 6, 1988 Arizona couple's donation tells library patrons 'the way it was'. July 12, 1988 Smock: New library our priority. August 14, 1988 C.B. eyes mall site for library. September 15, 1988 No decision on Younkers library site. September 17, 1988 Library building a topic. September 21, 1988 Board discusses 2 sites offered for new library. September 22, 1988 C.B. board to discuss increasing book fees. October 2, 1988 Beno buy for a library put on hold. October 3, 1988 City counci lto hear plans for new library. October 8, 1988 Book fines raised at C.B. Library. October 20, 1988 Younkers library site out. October 20, 1988 C.B. Library to get classic tapes. November 17, 1988 Friends of C.B. Library plan year-long promotion. December 16, 1988 Friends of Library plan recruitment. December 25, 1988 C.B. Library Friends plan newcomes' night. January 12, 1989 C.B. ranks dead last in public-library use. January 19, 1989 Younkers store is out of running for C.B. library. January 19, 1989 Free C.B. service, library's computer links patrons to 300 data bases. March 1, 1989 Cuts 'frustrate' library, board delays budget OK. March 16, 1989 Library survey shows interest in do-it-yourself publications. May 11, 1989 New-library panel to look at financing. July 20, 1989 C.B. library joins open-access program. October 2, 1989 Study cites groundswell support for new library. December 21, 1989 Mayor propose 0.9% cut in city's library funding. February 22, 1990 Mildred Smock honored for community leadership. October 13, 1990 Site search drops for a new library. October 12, 1990 Library eyes site downtown. October 30, 1990 Plans unveiled for new library. November 1, 1990 Library mailing fishes for contributors. November 20, 1990 Early library response 'good'. November 22, 1990 Library fund drive hits halfway mark. December 12, 1990 C.B. Library last in loans, spending. December 21, 1990 Chamber backs new library. January 23, 1991 Obstacles 'no barrier' to library. January 23, 1991 Why Midlands Mall rejected. February 3, 1991 Library gears up for vote. February 6, 1991 Funding for library not included. February 8, 1991 Private library donations top $3 million. February 12, 1991 Close vote seen on library bond issue. February 21, 1991 Regan, Minikus and Beaman write top library essays. February 22, 1991 20 percent may vote on new library. February 25, 1991 New library nixed; reactions mixed. February 27, 1991 Canvass narrows gap in bond-issue defeat. March 5, 1991 Bar-coded cards may foil Omaha library exchanges. March 21, 1991 Library vote plan considered. March 21, 1991 Library pledges still up in air. April 2, 1991 Library more than just books. April 15, 1991 Community meeting is set April 30 to discuss library. April 20, 1991 Board hears options for new library. May 1, 1991 Library puts out reading contracts. June 14, 1991 Branch library costs too high, Smock says. June 27, 1991 Library questions to be answered at second forum. June 24, 1991 Discussion on library sites expected at Thursday forum. July 23, 1991 New C.B. cards allow use of Omaha library. July 31, 1991 Library board is taking a fresh look at Midlands Mall. January 23, 1992 Council Bluffs library offers new business memberships. February 2, 1992 Library can access newspapers. May 9, 1992 Users give library good marks. May 13, 1993 Friends sell 3,000 books to give boost to library. August 2, 1992 Madonna's new 'Sex' book not available at libraries. November 10, 1992 Library project proposed. September 20, 1993 Cost to gird library floors at $175,000. November 18, 1993 Bluffs readers will have to pay in Omaha. February 22, 1994 Library limits some book checkouts. June 30, 1994 Panel eyes solution to library woes. June 30, 1994 Study panel focuses on library's services. August 9, 1994 Bluffs library group eyes four sites. August 19, 1994 Accessibility an issue in library search. September 7, 1994 Panel weighs options for new public library. September 16, 1994 Developer lobbies for mall library. October 14, 1994 Function comes first for library. October 28, 1994 Group picks city land for library. November 11, 1994 Library Board accepts site recommendation. November 17, 1994 Library groups wrestles with funding plans. December 9, 1994
$5.52 million election set Feb. 19, Council gives go-ahead for library bond issue
Displaying architectural drawings . . . of the proposed new library is Librarian Mildred Smock. Voters will decide Feb. 19 whether to issue $5.52 million in bonds for construction of the building. -Nonpareil photo.
School yearbooks -- Iowa -- Council Bluffs. St. Albert High School (Council Bluffs, Iowa) -- Yearbooks.
1970 Yearbook (Annual) of St. Albert High School. Volume 4.
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1971 Yearbook (Annual) of St. Albert High School. Volume 5.
1972 Yearbook (Annual) of St. Albert High School. Volume 6.
1973 Yearbook (Annual) of St. Albert High School. Volume 7.
1974 Yearbook (Annual) of St. Albert High School. Volume 8.
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Child walking across terminal railroad bridge.
Photograph of Council Bluffs riverfront. Construction of Union Pacific bridge in background.
Photograph of the construction of Union Pacific bridge over the Missouri River.
Construction of Union Pacific bridge over the Missouri River.