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Photography of Gregory Reeder standing by the interstate. From the files of the Daily Nonpareil, featured in the attached article.
Photography of Greg Reeder from the files of the Daily Nonpareil. Photo featured in the attached article.
Boy Scouts Buy House In Bluffs; Headquarters For S.W. Iowa Council
New Scout Headquarters...will be this brick home at 129 Fourth St.
Bluffs Boy Scouts Hold Rededication Ceremenonies
Following His Speech...Nels M. Hansen holds a symbolic lighted candle at a Bayliss Park rededication ceremony Saturday night by local Boy Scouts.
Pointing Out Membership Goals...is Paul Ryan, Trailblazer district scout executive, with Glen Keller, the 42,000th scout to join the Mid America Council, and Dan Mowry, institutional representative for Troop 3 at Roosevelt School, Glen's troop.
Eagle Scout Michael Howard of Avoca leads the retreat ceremony Thursday night by lowering the flag at the dedication ceremonies of the Little Sioux Scout Ranch. More than 2,000 persons attended the ceremonies at the camp which hosted its first full-time week-long jamboree this week since the 1,800 acres of land was obtained three years ago.
Standing At The Platform...at the Little Sioux Scout Ranch following dedication ceremonies of the camp are scout official Stan Michael, Ernest Hundahl, who donated 1, 200 acres for the camp, camp chief Ken Nickerson and Toshiji Inamori and Toshisada Yagi, two of the 46 Japanese scouts and scoutmasters who joined 700 American scouts at the camp this week.
Scouts set for excursion; Will recreate Lewis and Clark trek
Checking Gear...which will used by Boy Scouts as they recreate the Lewis and Clark trip is Eagle Scout Scott Neal of Council Bluffs. The scouts will travel nearly 3,500 miles by canoe and foot.
Boys didn't have it easy; On 4,000 mile trek
Mementos...of the re-enactment of the 4,000 mile Lewis and Clark Expedition are few, but Mike Allen, Wes Rasmussen and Scott Neal will never forget their experiences of the past summer. They were among the 31 Scouts and leaders who made the trip from St. Charles, Mo., to Astoria, Ore.
Winners Of Special Awards...at the Trailblazer District Annual Banquet are Victor Oknewski, Mrs.. Helen Helaney, Max Lieurance, and Bill Bowlds.
Displaying Awards...received at a special recognition dinner Thursday are Southwest Iowans Peter E. Heineman, Robert E. Jungst, Evelyn M. Talbot, George E. Rose and Willis D. Frevert.
Pulling A Buggy...during activities Saturday are two of the hundreds of Boy Scouts who attended the annual Scoutorama at Westfair.
Dolph Homestead . . . is shown in this drawing by Miss Ellen Dolph. Home was built nearly 80 years ago. The cement walk across the front yard was the first of its kind in Mills County. Some of the original shrubs and bushes still grow in the yard.
This diagram points out the areas considered for downtown redevelopment. The diagram is part of the Request For Proposal booklet submitted to the City Council. The identification of property in the areas includes: R. Residence, 1. Marjorie's Beauty Salon, 2. Bluffs Quality Saw, 3. Clark's Furniture, 4. The Booky Joint, 5. Hearing Aid Center, 6. The Forum, 7. Modern Barbershop, 8. Dr. Tedesco, 9. Trader Mike, 10. Print-A-Shirt, 11. Arnold's Jewelry, 12. Harry's Bar, 13. Sue's Dressmaking, 14. Citizens for Community Improvement, 15. Fifer Hearing, 16. Blue Chip Real Estate, 17. Our Own Furniture, 18. Christian Science Reading Room, 19. AAA Motor Club, 20. Godfather's, 21. The Living Word, 22. Elks Lodge. See Story on page 1.
Building Design Unveiled; Wins Approval From Panel
The proposed Knudson-Morgan downtown office building (center) is triangular and features a plaza area (left) and parking lot (far left). The dark area to the right is the shadow of the building. Cars would exit from the parking lot to the alley (below) onto Pearl Street or Sixth Street. The view is north toward Broadway. - Drawing courtesy The Leo Daly Co.
Redland Building Nears Construction Start
Sale of land for a three-story office building in downtown Council Bluffs is scheduled to be completed Thursday, Acting Community Development Director Rod Phipps said. The city will transfer the deed for the property to the building's developers in exchange for about $192,000. Construction of the 36,607-square foot building is tentatively scheduled to begin July 15. In the artist's rendition above, the view is toward the southeast of Sixth Street and Broadway. The building is flanked by the Hite Center (far left), Council Bluffs Savings Bank (left), Bluffs Towers (right) and Federal Building (far right). The redevelopment project - the largest downtown since Midlands Mall in 1975 - includes a rectangular-shaped building of red brick with a glass atrium, surface parking, and a parking ramp. The building was designed by Omaha architects Leo A. Daly Co., which was hired by joint developers P.J. Morgan Co., Knudson Inc., and Americorp Realty. The Redland Group, a local insurance holding company, will occupy two-thirds of the building. Total cost of the development is estimated at $4.3 million, and construction is scheduled to be completed by July 1, 1987. - Drawing courtesy Leo A. Daly Co.
Theater Block Only One Of Several Downtown Projects
The Theater Block, redevelopment of which officials believe can spur further change downtown. In addition to this block, which contains the Crest Theater, other project areas include the Scott Street lot, the old Herman-Marcus and Ogden Hotel sites, and the Beno-Wickham buildings.