Council Bluffs Schools--Kanesville High School
C.B. Schools--Kanesville High School (formerly "Alternative Learning Center")
Writing becomes art, skill, therapy. November 7, 1987 C.B. Alternative School videotaped. December 3, 1989 Computer is stolen at Kanesville school. June 28, 1991
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Council Bluffs Schools--Kirn Middle School
Aerial view of Kirn Junior High School and athletic field.
Photo of front of Kirn Junior High School with buses and students on the stairs and sidewalks.
Photo of the old Kirn school entrance placed in the media center of the new Kirn school, honoring Gerald W. Kirn with a photo of Mr. Kirn in an arched section of a wall, and a carved, stone cornice and peak with a shield bearing "1900." A man with an open notebook stands to one side.
C.B. Schools--Kirn Junior High School 100 North Avenue See also files on A.L. and Eastside Junior High School (for history)
Kirn Views Kirn School. August 25, 1967 Kirn To Head County Society. October 22, 1966 $2,000 Damage At Kirn Junior High. July 26, 1968 Kirn Roof sags, Classes Canceled. January 9, 1974 Classes Resume At Kirn School. January 10, 1974 Hold Us Roof. January 11, 1974 Kirn Roof Work Hinges On Tour. January 22, 1974 Kirn Raises $319 To Aid Sick Friend. March 8, 1975 Roof Slips At Kirn School. March 29, 1975 Kirn Library Closed For New Support. March 31, 1975 Demolition Of Kirn Is Opposed. April 4, 1975 Kirn Fate Dominates Report TO Board; Among 12 Priorities. April 30, 1975 Decision on Closing Kirn Must Be Made By July. May 27, 1975 Second Study On Kirn Condition Is Ordered. September 2, 1975 State fire code violations may require Kirn's closure. October 21, 1975 Bond issue for Kirn? Gregory says its [sic] needed. November 2, 1975 Stepping Gingerly. November 4, 1975 Board tours Kirn, orders detailed study in December. November 4, 1975 Omaha firm selected to do study on Kirn. February 10, 1976 $4,760,892 price tag on Kirn fixup. March 14, 1976 Kirn decision next week? Board considers meeting. March 16, 1976 School bond vote could come May 18. March 19, 1976 Board votes for new Kirn. March 30, 1976 $6,270,000 bond issue in May; Two junior highs, Kirn fixup. April 6, 1976 Kirn's repair is guaranteed. May 18, 1976 Kirn repair bids well below estimate. June 4, 1976 Work at Kirn. July 17, 1976 Kirn students homeless; School heavily damaged by Sunday fire. October 4, 1976 Split shifts begin Monday; For Kirn, Wilson kids. October 5, 1976 Kirn students receive welcome to new home. October 65, 1976 38 may change schools. October 5, 1976 Kirn school fire. October 6, 1976 Oct. 20 hearing set for youths. October 6, 1976 Teachers, administrators map out split-shift plan. October 8, 1976 U.S. funds for Kirn doubtful. October 7, 1976 Kirn-Wilson bus schedules listed. October 7, 1976 Teachers, students dig in to salvage materials. October 7, 1976 Split-shift coordinators named for Kirn-Wilson. October 7, 1976 Teacher mixup ironed out. October 9, 1976 Few sleepy heads found as split-shift begins. October 11, 1976 First split-shift day encounters few hitches. October 12, 1976 Split-shift goes well for students. October 16, 1976 Many bond backers live outside of Kirn area. October 20, 1976 Youth to be tried as adult. October 21, 1976 Youth charged in fire has charges dismissed. October 21, 1976 Kirn storage costly. October 24, 1976 Kirn work not favored. November 29, 1976 Citizens seeking bond issue; Maximum of $4.9 million. December 1, 1976 O'Bradovich says board may not back bond push. December 2, 1976 Lange is surprised at reaction. December 3, 1976 Committee tours Kirn. December 6, 1976 Relaxing of code for Kirn rebuilding to be explored. December 9, 1976 Bond election petition to be submitted Dec. 20. December 13, 1976To set date Dec. 30 for new school bond election. December 21, 1976 O'Bradovich looking for 'truth' in Kirn issue. December 27, 1976 Kirn bond issue may be Feb. 22. December 30, 1976 Bond election set but Kirn fate undecided. December 31, 1976 Location committee approved. January 4, 1977 Committee: Kirn salvage infeasible; O'Bradovich asks why. January 8, 1977 Kirn study group named. January 13, 1977 Projector screen proposal is tabled. January 16, 1980 Quit playing games on Kirn School issue. January 16, 1977 Chamber president favors bond issue. January 16, 1977 Damage payment clouds Kirn site. January 18, 1977 Suggested Kirn site on Highway 6. January 19, 1977 Kirn report 'about same.' January 24, 1977 Group suggests present Kirn site. January 25, 1977 Attorney says Kirn message not violation. January 28, 1977 Highway 6 site dumped by group. January 26, 1977 Kirn busing total without sidewalks. January 27, 1977 Kirn committee report Monday. February 6, 1977 Kirn questions are piling up. February 7, 1977 Kirn replacement has $6 million tag. February 8, 1977 Board to ponder Kirn cost cuts. February 9, 1977 Five on board backing bonds; Okay concept. February 10, 1977 Lange confident bond issue will pass. February 16, 1977 Bond opposition paper rejected by supporters. February 17, 1977 Mayor favors passage of Feb. 22 bond issue. February 17, 1977 Full payment for old Kirn. February 18, 1977 3 Kirn sites, cost pondered by board. February 19, 1977 Vote solve--or compound--problem. February 20, 1977 Priest urges bond support. February 20, 1977 Kirn replacement fate rides on special ballot. February 20, 1977 Upper floors have class, sports space. February 21, 1977 More voters make trip to polls for bond issue. February 22, 1977 Voters give go ahead to Kirn bonds; Board to seek public input of site, design. February 23, 1977 Kirn site on agenda. March 10, 1977 Winchester proposes dual Kirn buildings. March 11, 1977 Two-school plan not voters' intent. March 13, 1977 Opinion on Kirn to be received. March 13, 1977 Single site picked for new Kirn school. March 15, 1977Kirn building site. March 16, 1977 Demolition of Kirn under consideration. March 20, 1977 Kirn's demolition sought by board; Restoration not out. March 22, 1977 Kirn Now lists $1,509 for drive. March 24, 1977 Youths in Kirn fire get terms at training school. March 30, 1977 Monday hearing on school plan; Estimated cost $4,733,100. March 31, 1977 Pool looks good for new Kirn plans. April 5, 1977 Bids on Kirn are rejected. April 19, 1977 Midlands site is purchased. May 3, 1977 Kirn site eyed for apartments. May 3, 1977 Proposed Kirn design released. May 8, 1977 Kirn plan requires 236 parking spaces. May 13, 1977 Kirn design change eyed. May 17, 1977 Crescent firm low on Kirn demolition. May 20, 1977 Sale up to voters; Board calls for Kirn election. June 7, 1977 Kirn parking put on agenda. June 10, 1977 Trip teaches group cooperation; Kids find their way in mountain. June 11, 1977 Zoning Board sticks to Kirn parking space plan. June 21, 1977 Board tables action on $3 million in Kirn bonds. June 21, 1977 Omaha firm low on site for Kirn. July 15, 1977 Condemnation jury gives landowner $42,000 award. July 21, 1977 Work on Kirn five weeks behind; September of 1979. Kirn site work set for Tuesday. August 11, 1977 Kirn needs more land than thought. August 14, 1977 Bond sale on Sept. 7. August 16, 1977 Parking issue not stalled yet. August 12, 1977 Kirn bonds sold; Low interest rate for district. September 8, 1977 The earth moveth. September 10, 1977 Kirn sale, tax fund on school ballot. September 11, 1977 City denies variance for Kirn. September 15, 1977 Steel supplier picked for Kirn. September 20, 1977 Kirn may be ready July, 1979. October 7, 1973 Bids at Kirn over estimate; Officials still pleased. October 14, 1977 Board awards contracts for new Kirn Junior High. October 19, 1977 Old Kirn to be sold on Dec. 20. October 19, 1977 O'Bradovich: New Kirn was short-term solution. October 30, 1977 New Kirn to be energy efficient; teachers had design input. November 27, 1977 Groundbreaking for Kirn school Christmas eve. December 8, 1977 Old Kirn to be razed. December 21, 1977 Chill won't stall Kirn ceremony. December 25, 1977 Kirn to highest bidder? Board considers building's fate. January 4, 1978 Auction block for old Kirn. January 11, 1978 No delay on auction of old Kirn. January 16, 1978 Kirn auction may be Feb. 25. February 1, 1978 Kirn ready for auction on Saturday. February 24, 1978 Old Kirn building sold for $18,800. February 26, 1978 Old Kirn finally sold. March 7, 1978 Let's make a deal: Gym for sidewalk. March 21, 1978 Kirn demolition begins; luxury apartments eyed. April 11, 1978 Steel due for new Kirn construction about May. April 18, 1978 Steel work at Kirn. May 10, 1978 Council reviews Kirn apartments. June 6, 1978 Gregory happy with school improvements. June 25, 1978 Kirn ahead of plans 4 weeks; Construction progressing well. July 18, 1978 Kirn building takin shapes. August 15, 1978 Old Kirn site sold again; housing for elderly eyed. August 18, 1978 Old Kirn School still standing, board unhappy. October 17, 1978 Stones tell old stories; In two Bluffs buildings. October 22, 1978 A long last look. October 25, 1978 Hundreds honor mentor, Mr. Kirn. October 20, 1978 Board may file demolition suit. November 21, 1978 Suit over Kirn to be filed soon. December 9, 1978 Suit filed over Kirn demo delay. December 16, 1978 Insurance settled on Kirn fire loss. December 19, 1978 Old Kirn razing nearly done, but lawsuits linger. January 3, 1979 New Kirn school 55 percent done. January 16, 1979 Kirn time capsule to be sealed. January 24, 1979 New Kirn carries on legacy; students take places this fall. January 26, 1979 Iowans of future, learn about the Kirn of the past. January 26, 1979 Kirn pool bids may take dive. March 6, 1979 Kirn sidewalks slated. Aril 17, 1979 Time capsule at Kirn sealed. February 20, 1979 New Kirn Junior High will be ready this fall; School board is told. May 8, 1979 Winchester finds few defects in Kirn building. May 18, 1979 Officials promise Kirn will be open for classes. July 28, 1979 Kirn rises like Phoenix. September 16, 1979 New library to aid Kirn readers. September 16, 1979 Split-shifting at an end--finally. September 16, 1979 Kirn athletic facility 'colossal." September 16, 1979 Kirn plaque to be dedicated. September 16, 1979 Finishing new Kirn not easy. September 16, 1979 A disguised blessing? September 16, 1979 Wilson School takes a beating. September 16, 1979 Stowe a speaker at dedication. September 16, 1979 Kirn dedication draws 2,000; During Sunday ceremonies. September 17, 1979 Old Kirn in totally razed. November 7, 1979 Mr. Kirn: A great and respected leader. November 16, 1979 Kirn pool to be ready soon. November 21, 1979 HEW says Kirn not 'barrier-free.' February 14, 1980 Kirn pool will open on Monday. February 17, 1980 Pool opening set Saturday. February 21, 1980 Kirn students look at future. March 29, 1980 Timer donated. March 30, 1980 Ray helps set tree in 'Plant Iowa' program. April 25, 1980 Work to start at Kirn to improve accessibility. February 12, 1981 Kirn field glass to be removed. April 22, 1981 Remnants of past remain at Kirn. April 23, 1980 Mom's home cooking for hungry throngs. May 7, 1988 Kirn Junior High honored by DPI; One of six best schools in state. February 24, 1984 Federal officials to Kirn. March 19, 1984 Kirn chosen one of best schools in nation. June 15, 1984 Students to represent Kirn in nation's capital. August 24, 1984 Kirn school's pride shows. October 26, 1984 Kirn students seeking money for history trip. May 30, 1985 C.B. students finish high in national contest. June 18, 1985 Kirn students get extra recess as gas leak causes evacuation. March 26, 1986 Pool exercisers in the swim. February 16, 1987 C.B. youths' slide show wins honor. June 17, 1988 Kirn school pump repair closes pool. August 30, 1988 Kirn youths' test scores earn honors. May 17, 1989 Leftover Kirn money to schoolhouse fund. August 16, 1989 Kirn student protests 19-minute lunch break. January 20, 1989 Workers 'shadowed' by students. November 1, 1990 Kirn bands 'coming of age.' April 1, 1990 Students recycle their own trash. April 20, 1990 Kirn students selected in state TAG talent search. May 7, 1990 Students named promising writers. June 2, 1990 Kirn students place ribbons to remember Persian Gulf troops. December 8, 1990 Tractor damages fence at Kirn Junior High. June 20, 1991 Historical marker, playground proposed for Kirn Field. September 12, 1991 Flue keeps 200 students home from Kirn classes. November 20, 1991 Students build swing sets. December 23, 1991 Computer helps students work on weaknesses. February 7, 1992 Kirn classes will dismiss at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday. May 26, 1992 Workshop recharges teachers. July 6, 1992 Kirn eighth-graders 'inventer' creative science projects. April 22, 1993
Council Bluffs Schools--Lewis and Clark Elementary
C.B. Schools--Lewis & Clark Elementary School 1603 Grand Avenue 1957 Replaced Harrison School--see "C.B. Schools--Early"
Board To Install Tube In L&C School Drainage Ditch; Reverses Thinking. November 15, 1957 Delay Opening Of L&C School; May Not Be Ready Until Mid-December. November 29, 1957 New L&C School Will Open Soon; 75 Pupils To attend Home-Type Building. December 4, 1957 Hike Nine Blocks To New Classroom. December 7, 1957 New Wing Started. October 19, 1962 Lewis & Clark. July 28, 1963 School Area Has Unique Stop Sign. January 16, 1969 Confusion On Building Terms Drawing To End. June 9, 1974 School Buildings Are Progressing. November 9, 1974 New Additions Near Completion. June 29, 1975 Classroom transported to late 1800s education style. April 1, 1976 Kids are art enthusiasts; Students create collage. February 26, 1978 Nature and learning go together for L and C kids. October 21, 1978 Schools eye $1.3 million program; To improve facilities. May 25, 1980 Bush by one in mock vote. October 21, 1988 Computer equipment is stolen from school. June3 5, 1991 School digs into landfill project. October 16, 1991
Council Bluffs Schools--Longfellow Elementary and Junior High
Above is Henry W. Longfellow school, located at Ninth street and Twentieth avenue.
Longfellow Elementary school under construction. Sign indication that it is a project of the Works Project Administration: "P.W.A. Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works. Longfellow School Project No. IA 1480-F"
C.B. Schools--Longfellow Elementary School Longfellow Junior High School 2011 South 10th St.
Above is Henry W. Longfellow school. August 29, 1935 PWA Approves New School; Work Will Begin in Next Seventy Days. July 26, 1938 Board Awards Razing Contract; Larsens Low Bidders for Longfellow. September 14, 1938 The New Longfellow School Building Will Look Like This. October 12, 1938 New Longfellow School Accepted; Schoolboard Views South Side Plant. September 8, 1939 Dedicate New School Building; Many Visit Plant at Longfellow. November 28, 1939 To Study School Building Plans; Advisory Committee Meets Tuesday Night. January 11, 1955 New C.B. School To Cost $60,000 Below Estimate; Board Gets Good News. July 3, 1956 Board Looks At School Sketches; For A Junior High Wing At Longfellow. December 21, 1956 Addition To Longfellow Will Cost About $158,169; School Board Lets Contracts. April 23, 1957 Longfellow Gets Jr. Hi Facilities. December 11, 1957 Two suits filed against schools. June 11, 1977 Minorities lead Longfellow pupils. October 24, 1978 Discipline center curbs problems. January 13, 1980 Program keys on kindergarten; Keeping kids from falling behind. March 8, 1980 White House call gives boy surprise. May 10, 1980 School told to wrap asbestos. August 2, 1984 Cleanup at Longfellow leads to awards. February 18, 1986 School escort keeps kids safe. October 8, 1986 Reunion to mark school's 50th birthday. May 4, 1988 New principal is hired for Longfellow. July 12, 1989 400 students at Longfellow evacuated after bomb call. November 30, 1989 400 students. February 22, 1990 Fire damages Longfellow School. May 29, 1990 Longfellow "BUG-ged' for grades. November 18, 1990 Students with special needs find helping hand. July 14, 1991 Students learn to peacefully deal with conflicts. April 2, 1992 Students fly high at Space Camp. May 6, 1992 Longfellow elevator work OK'd. March 2, 1994
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Council Bluffs Schools--Madison Elementary
photo of Madison Elementary School, ca 1930s
pen and pencil drawing, on onion skin paper, of Madison Avenue Elementary School.
photo of addition to the Madison Elementary School
Council Bluffs Schools--Madison Elementary School
photo of Madison Elementary School, ca 1930s. Photo has been cut around the outlines of the building.
Photo of front of the Madison School, with date of 1892 in stone above the arch of the door.
C.B. Schools--Madison Elementary School 765 Madison Avenue
James Madison School, 759 Madison avenue [sic], is one of Council Bluffs' oldest grade schools. August 29, 1935 Board Accepts Plans For Madison School Project; One Dissenting Vote As...May 17, 1956 School Contract TO Jensen Firm; For Three-Room Madison Addition. August 17, 1956 Gleeful Youngsters Study 3 R's In New Classroom; Second Graders Move In...March21, 1957 Madison School Has Outlived Usefulness To C.B. System. September 16, 1973 Old School Is Stripped. August 13, 1975 An Epitaph For Madison; A Student Remembers. September 7, 1975 Family Ties help class. May 24, 1980 Saying goodbye. May 30, 1986 Day-care permit OK'd for Madison. January 20, 1988
Council Bluffs Schools--Myers Elementary School
photo of Myers Elementary school, 3657 Avenue G, from across the street. Flagpole, and young girl and adult woman walking past
C.B. Schools--Myers Elementary School 3657 Avenue G
Avenue G School To Cost $65,861 Below Estimate. November 30, 1956 West Franklin School. August 11, 1957 New West Side School To Be Named For Ray Myers; Former Principal At Tee Jay. October 11, 1957 250 Pupils Will Move Into Ray Myers School Monday; New Building Cost $180,000. November 24, 1957 Opening Of Myers School Ends Half-Day Schedules; 5-Year Problem Solved As...November 25, 1957 Viewing Plaque. May 13, 1958 Myers Portrait Given TO School. May 17, 1963 Students get energy lesson. November 30, 1979
Council Bluffs Schools--Peterson Elementary
C.B. Schools--Peterson Elementary School 2600 South 9th
Board Okays Preliminary Sketches For New School; To Cost $285,000. April 21, 1956 New South Side School To Be 'Light And Airy; Board Okays Unique Brick Plan. September 11, 1956 Peterson School Has 'California' Motif. September 15, 1957 Peterson School To Be Dedicated February 20, February 4, 1958 300 Attend Dedication of New Peterson School; 'Greatest Honor' For Chief Justice. February 21, 1958 Open Classroom, Team Teaching Works At Peterson. April 30, 1972 Students caucus too; At Peterson School. January 19, 1980
Council Bluffs Schools--Pusey Elementary
Head shot of Dorothy DeChant, kindergarten teacher at Pusey Elementary School
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C.B. Schools--Pusey Elementary School 143 15th Avenue
New Pusey School Opens Thursday. February 25, 1958 Have Few Minutes In Pusey School. March 1, 1958 Confusion On Building Terms Drawing To End. June 9, 1974 Construction Laborers. November 9, 1974 Who's who big question with three sets of twins. June 10, 1978 Schools closing open classrooms. June 13, 1980 Pusey second-graders learn about nutrition. April 18, 1980 Students learn what its [sic] like to grow old. November 18, 1984 Elderly visit Pusey students. May 19, 1988