CB Is Becoming Furniture Center - Omaha Company To Build New Plant Here August 10, 1952 C.B. Ready To Accept Challenge - Has The Leadership Needed To Develop Industrial Potential December 2, 1954 Council Bluffs Has Great Industrial Potentiality - Dean Woolrich Of Texas U. Calls For Courageous Leadership . . . December 31, 1954 A Good Label: 'Made In Council Bluffs' August 21, 1958 Bluffs In Ideal Spot On Potentially Great River September 15, 1963 Highway Work In Full Swing June 28, 1964 Chevron Chemical To Build New Pesticide Plant Here - 5 Acre Site South Of Airport Road July 27, 1965 Future Is Bright For 'City On The Move' - Over 500 New Industrial Jobs In Two Years March 13, 1966 Need Industry Expansion Promotion In S.W. Iowa - Salute Here Shows . . . October 16, 1968 A Vigorous Building Permit Trade Shows Bluffs' Progress October 12, 1969 Construction Value $11,608,947 - 1969 Permits Second Largest January 4, 1970 New Industry Is Seeking Street And Alley Vacations June 28, 1972 Union Employment 100 Percent - Building Surge After Long, Cold Winter April 30, 1978 Manufacturing Leads In New Jobs; Retail Sector Gains April 30, 1978 Right With Bluffs? Right With Industry - City Its Own Best Selling Point April 30, 1978 Bluffs Industrial Growth Steady - Pace Could Quicken With Help April 30, 1978 Mall, Track Drive C.B. Sales March 14, 1989 County Praised For Development Effort April 25, 1993
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Tinley Leads 168th Infantry On March In France July 26, 1936 168th Infantry Is Old Regiment - Served In Spanish And World Wars May 12, 1938
Lower Nebraska Benefit Costs Tempt Iowans January 19, 1986 C.B. Lawyers Seek Insurance Probe March 25, 1988 C.B.'ers Add Quake Insurance October 29, 1990 Quake Predictions Boost Insurance Calls - Policyholders 'Shake, Rattle and Roll' November 18, 1990
InterNorth Profit Is Up By 16 Percent For 1981 February 12, 1982 Weatherization Plan Defeated - But 'InterNorth Must Do Better' April 13, 1983 InterNorth, Belco In $775 Million Deal April 13, 1983 InterNorth Dividend Up July 13,m 1983 InterNorth Files Debt Securities February 24, 1985 InterNorth Merger Forms Pipeline Giant May 3, 1985 Talking Business June 9, 1985 InterNorth Announces Administrative Changes July 14, 1985 HNG InterNorth Plans Cutbacks July 15, 1985 HNG Internorth Reports Falling Income August 4, 1985 HNG/InterNorth To Divide Operations November 12, 1985
City Budget File #2 1/1/85-- See also: Tax--Local option sales 3 Taxes--City and County 3
Fire captain says cuts would hurt protection. February 12, 1985 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
City 'Strongly' Backs Diagonal - Passes Resolution On Highway Issue July 2, 1957 City To Push Fight For Neola Diagonal - State Would Delay Project But . . . July 10, 1957 State Welcomes Diagonal Talks - But Still Favors The Loveland Route July 16, 1957 Diagonal Highway Would Save Up To 148,500 Miles Day - By 1975, C.B. Delegation Stresses . . . July 23, 1957 Chamber Charges IHC Head Yielding To Political Pressure - Hopes For Neola Diagonal Appear To Hinge On FBR; Leans Toward Sioux City In Highway Issue July 24, 1957 Chamber Delays Decision On New Meeting With IHC - Wants Comparative Reports First . . . July 25, 1957 Larsen Denies Any Favoritism - Says Each Group Had Fair Hearing July 25, 1957 Chamber To Base Fight On Use And Cost Figures - In Pushing For Neola Diagonal July 26, 1957 GOP Members Of IHC Hit Back At Malone, Loveless - Both Were 'Grossly Ill-Advised' . . . August 1, 1957 No Priority Is Shown On Interstate - Washington Hears Of 'Compromise" . . . August 2, 1957 Sticks To Guns In Highway Row - Malone Says GOPs 'Hiding Decisions' August 2, 1957 Chamber Names Road Delegation - To Meet With IHC Tuesday At Ames August 5, 1957 Chamber Group To Stress Importance Of Neola Diagonal - at Meeting With Highway Commission . . . August 6, 1957 Darrington Plugs For Neola-Loveland Leg - Spokesman For Missouri Valley . . . August 6, 1957 Hopes For Neola Route Brighter - - But Still Dim - Highway Commission To Reconsider Loveland Priority . . . August 7, 1957 Case Of Neola Cutoff Before Highway Chief - Delegations To Washington . . . August 8, 1957 Bureau Action Stalls Interstate Planning - Assess Advantages Of Neola Route . . . August 22, 1957 Both Routes Of Interstate Needed, Says Hickenlooper August 25, 1957 Prove Your Route Stand, Chamber Challenges Reed - C.B. Group Wants The Figures . . . September 11, 1957 Neola-Loveland Route Urged By Federal Engineer September 10, 1957 New Plan Would Start C.B. - Neola Leg A Year Later - After Loveland Route Is Launched . . . September 18, 1957 IHC Adopts Compromise Plan In Highway Dispute - To Seek Special Funds For Bluffs-Neola Route . . . September 19, 1957 Plan New Attack On Loveland-Neola Leg - Council Bluffs, Omaha Chambers . . . September 21, 1957 Table 'Key' To IHC Stand In Interstate Dispute - Traffic Estimates, Operating Costs And Trip Movements . . . September 22, 1957 'Extra' Road Funds Depend On Shifting Formulas - Grants To Iowa for 1960 'Might' Contain Money For Neola Cutoff . . . September 27, 1957 C.B. - Neola Leg Of Interstate Would Cost $27 Million - Where Will Money Come From? . . . September 28, 1957 Beck Reaffirms Plan To Resolve Priority Dispute - On Interstate Highway . . . September 29, 1957 IHC Lacks Funds To Construct The C.B. - Neola Route October 2, 1957 Martin Works For Both Routes - Would Satisfy All In Highway Dispute October 7, 1957 Tallamy Made Air Inspection - Personally Viewed Interstate Project October 9, 1957 Economic Analysis Proves No. 1 Need For Neola Diagonal - Council Bluffs, Omaha Chambers Stress . . . October 10, 1957 Interstate Highway Dispute Blows Open - Several New Developments As . . . October 30, 1957 3-2 Commission Vote To Proceed - Decision Contingent On Bureau Permit October 30, 1957 'Wait and See' On Highway Dispute October 31, 1957 Vote Engineering Surveys On Disputed Routes Of Interstate - Highway Commission Action By 4-1 Margin . . . November 12, 1957 C.B., Atlantic May Join In Super Road Squabble - Two Groups To Meet December 16, 1957 May Protest Entire Route - Atlantic, Oakland Band Together January 7, 1958 Battle Flares Anew To Block Loveland Route - Spearheaded By C.B. Chamber January 10, 1958 Diagonal Debate Draws Old, New Arguments - At Public Hearing On Interstate 80 January 24, 1958 Chamber Irked By Delay On Diagonal - Wires Protest To Commission February 19, 1958 Commissioners Argue Matter - Telegram Sets Off Discussion At Ames February 19, 1958 Tallamy Balks At Survey Of Loveland Leg - Surprised By Authorization February 21, 1958 No Aerial Surveys Of Interstate Authorized - Malone Assured By Reed February 22, 1958 Loveland Route Wins Support - 7 Towns Organize Interstate Group March 26, 1958 File Objections To The Diagonal - Neola, Underwood, Minden Petitioners March 31, 1958 System Of Priorities For Iowa Interstate - Commission Covers Survey, Planning And Construction Schedules March 5, 1958 Point To Split In Traffic Volume - Chief Complaint About Formula March 7, 1958 IHC Plans Exploratory Talks Here - Seek Clarification Of Needs April 1, 1958 Top Level Meeting Here On Super Roads - Iowa, Nebraska Engineers Hold August 27, 1958 Next Interstate Work Atlantic West To 59? - Commission Hints At Decision December 16, 1958 Survey Diagonal By Air And Land December 19, 1958 Is New Bridge Trading Stock? - Reportedly Linked With Loveland Road January 9, 1959 Governor Joins Diagonal Fight - Concerned About Butter's Request January 12, 1959 Loveland - Neola Funds Approved By Federal Govt. - Next Highway Step Up To State January 16, 1959 Diagonal Route Prospects Dim - Omaha Connection Is 10 Years Away February 20, 1959 Priorities Bring Strong Protests - Makes 'No Sense' Says Chamber Head March 5, 1959 Neola Diagonal Is Top Project - 'Priority' Set By Council, Chamber April 8, 1959 To Let Contracts On Interstate 80 - Call For Bids On Bridges, Culverts April 26, 1959 First Section Of Interstate 80 Starts 'Nowhere' And Ends There - There's A Reason, But . . . May 3, 1959 Giant Dirt Moving Job Starts On Loveland Leg Of Superroad - Strip Runs Across Hilly Land June 5, 1959 Interstate 80 Fill: July 5, 1959 East-West Superroad 80 Might Be Ready In 1964 - Under Proposed Timetable July 12, 1959 Bluffs Leaders To Renew Drive For Neola Diagonal - With Three Major Arguments August 25, 1959 Neola Diagonal Given New Life In Priority Race - Glenwood Group Protests August 26, 1959 Bluffs Officials Seek Priority On Neola Diagonal, New Bridge - In Meeting At Ames August 26, 1959 Neola Diagonal Foes To Ames - Delegations From Eight Communities September 22, 1959 A 'Lift' For SW Iowa Drivers - 40 More Miles Of Interstate To Open Labor Day September 4, 1960 Neola - Loveland Leg Of Interstate Coming First - Highway Commissioner Indicates November 15, 1961 Shockey Wants priority For Neola - C.B. Segment - Asks Commission Revise Ratings November 15, 1961 Commission Overrides Shockey Objections To Interstate Route - Approval To Neola - Loveland Segment November 29, 1961 6 Interchanges Eyed On Interstate 80 In County - Highway Officials Disclose September 27, 1962 Heavy Traffic Predicted As Interstate Moves West - Avoca And Minden Problem Points December 18, 1963 Grading Begins On Interstate 80; Construction Resumes After 5 Years - 'It's A Barrier' To Farmer . . . May 27, 1964 'Design Change Will End Interstate 80 Problems' - Asphaltic Paving Spokesman: June 4, 1964 Some 'Bumps' Eyed On One-Way Streets - Getting To And From Bridges August 16, 1964 Western Iowa Interstate Construction On Schedule - From Atlantic Across Pottawattamie County October 25, 1964 Moving West: December 12, 1965 Ceremony Marks Openings Of Major SWI Highways - State Officials Present December 16, 1965 Lookout Point At Loveland March 13, 1966 Work On I-80 Diagonal Near Neola Beginning August 28, 1966 Avoca-Neola Leg Open About Nov. 1 - Interstate 80 August 31, 1966 An Interstate Route Across All Of Iowa - After Tuesday Dedications . . . December 11, 1966 Open Tow Segments Of I-80 - Twin Dedications December 13, 1966 I-80 Another Step Forward For State - Twin Dedication Tuesday December 14, 1966 Interstate 80 Progress March 10, 1967 Hwy. 375 Gap Closed May 24, 1968 Two Rest Areas On 80 Open November 27, 1968 Shucks! You Just Can't Find Council Bluffs In Huskerland December 4, 1968 New Rest Stops Thoroughly Modern - Loveland Spot On Interstate 80 March 14, 1969 Construct Rest Areas Northeast Of Underwood August 22, 1969 Interstate Diagonal Nears Completion September 25, 1969 2 Interstate Stretches To Open Soon November 30, 1969 Neola To Bluffs Route Is Opened December 22, 1969 Headed For The River May 24, 1970 Bridge Moves Along September 2, 1970 Bill Is Approved For Rest Area In Mills County March 4, 1971 Interstate-80 Traffic Will Be Redirected - To Solve Congestion Problem In CB April 8, 1971 Big Beams Push Across October 16, 1971 Interstate Bridge Gap Closing Fast December 19, 1971 Ready I-80 Bridge Deck March 1, 1972 Really Groovy April 7, 1976
City Council--File #2 to 11/20/84-11/85 See also: Animal Ordinance and Pit Bulls Urban Renewal Downtown Redevelopment
4 percent salary hike topic for city council. March 23, 1983 City Council monitors urban renewal debate. March 27, 1984 Council to discuss street, sewer work; Bids to be sought for medical clinic. April 8, 1984 C.B. eyes mass transit. November 20, 1984 Payments authorized. November 20, 1984 Plumbers will not sign an indemnity clause. November 21, 1984 Council goal: Election on option tax by fall. January 22, 1985 City to drop 23 jobs to stay within budget. January 27, 1985 Council to review job cut proposal. January 28, 1985 Reagan budget proposal more bad news for Bluffs. February 5, 1985 Councilmen criticize Venard for not speaking at meetings. February 14, 1985 Hanafan puts information policy to use with apology. February 26, 1985 Mayor: changes may be made. February 27, 1985 Hearing set on Bayliss sidewalk improvements. March 12, 1985 City Council: Hearing on mall scheduled; MAPA dues approved; Equipment costs $62,986; City pays public defender; Golf pros reappointed, Board reappointments. March 26, 1985 Sewer repairs cost $100,000. April 9, 1985 City Council: Swimming fees raised 50 cents. April 28, 1985 Sidewalk, parking lot projects approved. May 14, 1985 City: No funding of grant projects. May 14, 1985 Bulk waste collection contract on agenda for the City Council. May 12, 1985 Hot dot! Vendors get OK for carts. June 4, 1985 Tougher bull dog law possible. June 23, 1985 Steakhouse condemned. June 25, 1985 Council approves fee increase. June 25, 1985 Venard has poorest attendance record. June 25, 1985 Council regulates pit bull dogs. June 25, 1985 Acting city attorney names. June 26, 1985 Council hears grant complaints. July 3, 1985 Owners bullish on dog, vets favor restrictions. July 10, 1985 Lengthy meeting may be a record. July 23, 1985 Attorney's salary set. July 24, 1985 Mayor appointments OK'd by council. July 24, 1985 Council to get housing, business study. August 18, 1985 Hearings on bond sales set. September 15, 1985 Council kills free golfing privileges. September 23, 1985 Venard says he's ignored by Council. September 27, 1985 City Council: Block to get diagonal parking; Contract awarded for track lot; Nine named to grant committee; Assistant attorney is Kilnoski; Thomas, Christo named to posts; Hearing set on park improvements; Siren to be installed near Kreft; Mercy bond issue hearing set. October 28, 1985 Pogge seeks 'working majority.' October 30, 1985 Councilmen won't begin cold turkey; Homework includes, reading, meetings. November 7, 1985 That false alarm may cost you. November 13, 1985 New year to be busy one for Council. December 16, 1985 Venard attendance record poorest in '85. December 20, 1985 Three leaving council say city made progress. December 22, 1985 New Council members sworn in. December 23, 1985 Vote on department head handed to new Council. December 31, 1985 New council elects Venard as mayor. January 3, 1986 City Manager Miller resigns; effective April 1. January 11, 1986 Council members mulling over possible successors to Miller. January 15, 1986 City-council 'social' meeting called off. January 18, 1986 City Council: $1.9 million in track roads OK'd; Advice sought on new manager; Venard makes two appointments; Homecoming boards to be erected. January 28, 1986 City Council: Human relations spot still vacant. February 11, 1986 Pavich bill allows council-by-districts. February 17, 1986 Council reverses, names human relations head. February 25, 1986 Venard freezes hiring until budget passed. March 18, 1986 The department, six jobs may be cut from budget. March 19, 1986 Council OK's agreement on water service. October 28, 1986 Bluffs minorities ask Council to spare fair housing center. March 28, 1986 Proposal would curtail media, public access to city officials. April 8, 1986 Two oppose Venard press policy. April 10, 1986 Press won't get Council agenda packets. April 11, 1986 Packets to be given to press; media access issue on tap. April 14, 1986 Caparelli newest trustee. April 15, 1986 Council knocks press but fails to act on policy. April 15, 1986 Council meetings on the rise; Tobias has perfect attendance. June 25, 1986 Bond program may offer city 4 percent rates. July 19, 1986 Council seeks state funding to assist Silvey. July 29, 1986 Mayor reports conflict, says vote inadvertent. July 29, 1986 Deaf interpreter for City Council meetings on hold. August 27, 1986 Judge, council differ on rezoning. August 26, 1986 Council wants to hire manager soon. September 16, 1986 Council OK's raise for city attorney. September 24, 1986 Bond issue sought for store addition. September 24, 1986 Business group requests curbing media coverage. September 30, 1986 Council votes to build new Dodge Park garage. October 15, 1986 City Council delays search for professional manager. November 4, 1986 City Council to discuss bus service to Mall of the Bluffs shopping center. November 9, 1986 Council eyes Runte plan for City Hall. November 23, 1986 Council kills proposal to reorganize the city. November 25, 1986 Eight stores lose licenses for alcohol. November 25, 1986 City Council to get proposed charter. December 21, 1986 New city government moving in Monday. January 3, 1987 New council opening night: Sewer rates and street work. January 10, 1987 Council seeks accounting on law-center operation. January 13, 1987 Ordinance would waive fees to allow video lottery games. January 13, 1987 Survey of council action shows 79 split decisions. January 16, 1987 Supervisors seek meeting with council on law center. January 11, 1987 City property-tax levy lowered. February 10, 1987 Kinney, Chance to leave council; others undecided. February 26, 1987 May clean-up gets go-ahead. March 10, 1987 Council OKs contracts for police, public works. March 10, 1987 Council tables 4% pay hike. March 24, 1987 Enforcement changes proposed in city code. April 14, 1987 City eyes street, sewer plans. April 14, 1987 Council nixes bids on water project. June 30, 1987 Council eyes $50,000 loan for company. July 26, 1987 Council eliminates supervisor job. July 28, 1987 Council rejects repeal of nepotism ordinance. July 28, 1987 Council OKs discussions with recycling business. July 28, 1978 Hearing set on beer-garden proposal. July 29, 1987 Emergencies, beer gardens discussed by city council. August 12, 1987 Irwin: Omaha tax idea would hurt efforts. August 19, 1987 Council Bluffs sells $5 million bonds for street, sewer repairs. September 24, 1987 C.B. council approves $499,828 bid to clean up Indian Creek channel. October 13, 1987 Most newly elected officials at meeting. November 10, 1987 Newly elected C.B. officials get together. November 11, 1987 Council bets on development, picks costly Twin City plan. November 24, 1987 N. 29th Street residents object to cost of paving. November 24, 1987 Official oath. January 4, 1988 Sewer costs exceed fees, study sought. January 12, 1988 Tobias blasts official's trip. January 12, 1988 C.B. tax breaks attacked. January 26, 1988 C.B. council cool to subdivision plan. March 11, 1988 '27th payday,' VODEC plans on City Council agenda. March 13, 1988 Bluffs council eyes 'rubble dump' law. April 22, 1988 C.B. council to act on loan for ATTI. May 9, 1988 Council splits on funding to recruit egg-carton plant. May 25, 1988 Computer legal library sought. June 12, 1988 City clerk, attorney to get 4% pay raises. Council to seek consultant to design city 911 center. July 12, 1988 Wiring work at city hall rejected, 3-2, by council. July 12, 1988 Massage therapy businesses slowly near Council action. July 31, 1988 Bluffs council still divided on 911 center funding split. August 5, 1988 Funding still 911 barrier. August 2, 1988 Money matters split county, city on 911. August 3, 1988 Canadian firm picks Omaha site over C.B. August 24, 1988 City Hall unearths old Council record. September 25, 1988 C.B. council due to table tree item. October 7, 1988 Council told price tag for sewer $53 million. October 21, 1988 City OKs contract to burn trees. October 25, 1988 Tree contractor claims city gave others his bid. October 26, 1988 Ex-mayor raps C.B. leaders. July 25, 1989 Tax ordinance on council agenda. September 11, 1989 Traffic analysis on Council agenda. September 22, 1989 New operator approved for C.B. airport. November 14, 1989 Trash-recycling contracts tabled, costs questioned. April 23, 1989 City's action delayed for video store. June 13, 1989 City asking suggestions for downtown. July 21, 1989 Council OKs a recycling facility. August 29, 1989 Officials counter contract proposal. November 21, 1989 Site rezoned to handicapped housing. November 28, 1989 R.R. crossing repairs will cost $63,000. November 28, 1989 Council to set pay for clerk, attorney. December 18, 1989 Interpreter assists Bluffs councilman. January 20, 1992
City Council/Mayor File #3 11/85-1988 12/3/85 Change vote in--back to Mayor/Council form See also City Manager plan Mayors--former C.B.
Petition seeks city government change. October 2, 1985 Petition results may take awhile. October 3, 1985 Residents file papers seeking 'strong' mayor. October 5, 1985 Candidate backs change in form of government. October 7, 1985 Candidates comment on mayor change. October 8, 1985 Mayor to reveal election date. October 8, 1985 Vote on city's government set for Dec. 3. October 11, 1985 Manager-mayor fight renewed for 4th time. November 10, 1985 Mayor-council question stirs up interest. November 11, 1985 'Mayor' backers handing out fliers. November 29, 1985 7 ex-mayors say 'don't change'. November 22, 1985 Mayor-cahnge backer wants accessible official. November 25, 1985 Mayor issue to be decided Tuesday. December 1, 1985 Election Tuesday; City Council men side with mayors. December 2, 1985 KNOW The Right Answer!! [ad] December 2, 1985 Voter turnout lights, more than expected. December 3, 1985 Miller blames poor economy for result. December 4, 1985 1986 election could decide mayor's term. December 4, 1985 State wants campaign disclosure. January 3, 1986 State commission drops fund probe. January 9, 1986 Mayor: Tobias to head panel on government. February 26, 1986 Tobias wants student on government panel. February 27, 1986 Council to consider names of advisory panel Tuesday. May 21, 1986 Three added to government panel. May 28, 1986 Kinney and Tobias trade words over letter in newspaper. June 21, 1986 City panel begins new mayor study. June 23, 1986 Council structure first goal of panel. June 27, 1986 Opinion says no to ward system for City Council. July 2, 1986 panel begins defining mayoral powers. July 11, 1986 Committee favors strong mayor plan for Council Bluffs. July 14, 1986 Government panel ponders authority of new City Council. August 6, 1986 Panel firm on strong mayor. August 8, 1986 New government proposal puts police under control of mayor. August 17, 1986 Panel considers draft. August 20, 1986 Panel reviews mayoral power, passes on salary. August 22, 1986 Mayoral panel sets hearings. September 5, 1986 Line-item veto powers for mayor proposed by new-government panel. September 12, 1986 Doubling of council salaries recommended by committee. September 19, 1986 Government panel to discuss salary for new CB mayor. September 24, 1986 Mayor's salary could become highest in Iowa. September 26, 1986 Panel to consider length of terms for city officials. October 2, 1986 Panel sets term length for mayor. October 3, 1986 Proposed mayor's salary near lightest ever paid in the state. October 12, 1986 City manager post rests in charter panel's hands. October 14, 1986 Charter will define powers of city offices. October 24, 1986 City panel votes hiring interim manager. October 24, 1986 Hearings set on proposed city charter. October 31, 1986 Citizens asked for input to outline mayoral power. November 7, 1986 Business group favors paying mayor $50,000. November 13, 1986 City charter on view at hearings this week. November 16, 1986 Proposed city charter. November 16, 1986 Queries jam lines at city's call-in. November 18, 1986 Small turnout at charter hearings. November 19, 1986 Panel to reconsider mayor, council pay. November 20, 1986 Panel plans more revisions in city charter. November 21, 1986 Tempers flare over mayoral power, politics. December 5, 1986 Bluffs eyes recall plan. December 5, 1986 Bluffs charter could include provision for recall of mayor. December 4, 1986 Proposed salary for mayor is reduced by charter panel. December 5, 1986 Who will run for mayor; three men mentioned as the most likely candidates. December 20, 1986 New mayor may face 'impossible task. January 11, 1987 Mayor may get $40,000. January 20, 1987 City files papers setting new charter. January 22, 1987 City charter switch to cost about $10,000. January 23, 1987 Council plans first reading of new charter. January 25, 1987 Charter gains first approval. January 27, 1987 Recall provision retained in proposed city charter. February 10, 1987 City charter set for final action Monday. February 22, 1987 Council approves city charter. February 24, 1987 Ordinance No. 4739: an ordinance amending the City Charter by repealing the existing Charter in its entirety and adopting a new City Charter for the City of Council Bluffs, Iowa. March 13, 1987 Chance questions city manager's role. June 24, 1987 Venard bid catches most by surprise. September 18, 1987 Mayoral forum set for Sunday. September 25, 1987 Wide choices in C.B. mayor race. October 5, 1987 Council Bluffs primary vote totals. October 6, 1987 Mayor lends helping hand on flat tire. August 12, 1988 C.B. tree dump bulges poses disposal problem. September 23, 1988 Council delays vote on park coordinator. September 27, 1988 Council seeks to block action by zoning board. September 27, 1988 Hanafan asks funds from feds. October 19, 1988 Mayor, C of C head renew trail lobby. October 28, 1988 Hanafan D.C. trip may yield C.B. aid. October 29, 1988 Contract is called into question after fire burns damaged trees. November 7, 1988 Rooming house law to get new definition. November 8, 1988 Council OKs tree contracts. November 8, 1988 City discussing tree-burning pact. November 10, 1988 'Rooming house' definition draws from council. November 18, 1988 Mayor trimming back on free parking permits. November 19, 1988 C.B. OKs a five-year project. November 22, 1988 City rooming house change is advanced. November 22, 1988 City Council will review street survey. December 10, 1988 C.B. Council to open bids for $5 million bond sale. December 7, 1988 Bonds sold for C.B. '89-'90 fixup projects. December 8, 1988 No change in vote canvass. December 9, 1988 Council nixes street study, approves contract for sewers. December 13, 1988 Action delayed in split over personnel director. December 13, 1988 City to replace two bus shelters. December 30, 1988 City, union meet to discuss contracts. January 25, 1989 Site selection looms for C.B. recycle plant. Jun3, 13 1989 Public hearing set July 10. June 27, 1989Council delays Malmore vote for two weeks. June 27, 1989 Garage repair study approved. July 11, 1989 Planner urges caution on C.B. redevelopment. July 25, 1989 Council asks fresh figures for Malmore. August 25, 1989 Federal funding proposed to remove Iowa 375 bridge. August 28, 1989 City Council supports $160,000 plan to improve its siren system. August 29, 1989 Council OKS tourism funds with much deliberation. August 30, 1989 Council set to sign recycling plant lease. September 6, 1989 Council OKs land swap. September 12, 1989 Council, supervisors take no action after 2-hour closed meeting on suit. November 10, 1989 City, county meeting urged. November 14, 1989
Interstate Highway System Bold Project - Plan Clover-Leaf Interchange On Broadway August 19, 1956 New Roads Will Boost Traffic - Interstate Highway To Be A Busy Route August 23, 1956 New Super Highway To Spare Dodge Park - Plans For Ball Diamond Out, But . . . December 13, 1956 4 Super Highway Interchanges Set For Council Bluffs May 29, 1957 Interstate Routing: May 29, 1957 Superhighway Traffic From 4 Main Trunks - Council Bluffs Stands Astride Vital Cross Way . . . June 9, 1957 Estimate Traffic Figures For 1975 - Heavy Interstate Travel Forecast July 9, 1957 Hope Bluffs Road Route Dispute Can Be Settled - At Federal Bureau Of Public Roads . . . July 24, 1957 Two Probes Loom Over Purchase Of Land For Highway - For Proposed Junction Near Loveland . . . July 31, 1957 Eyes Group To Help Plan C.B. Routes July 31, 1957 Little Loveland Smack Dab In Middle Of Interstate Dispute - Citizens Look for Boom If Route Approved August 29, 1957 Interstate Project? Neolans Want Improved Highway 64 - East-West Super Road No Real Worry . . . September 1, 1957 May Take Six Months To Pinpoint Highway Route - In West Side Of Council Bluffs October 3, 1957 Chambers Plan Appeal For C.B. - Neola Road October 3, 1957 City, State AT Odds About Super Road Connection Here - Sewer Program Involved As . . . November 14, 1957 Approve Low Bids On Interstate Projects - Completion Date Nov 1, 1958 . . . December 12, 1957 Set Dollar Figures On Interstate - $236 Million for East-West January 8, 1958 Super-Road Program Might Be Prolonged - Cost Estimates Differ January 9, 1958 Check Irregular Land Purchases - Along Interstate Routes In Iowa January 30, 1958 'Most Heavily Traveled' Roads Take Back Seat - Under Present Priority System, Highway Commissioner Malone Charges . . . March 12, 1958 Superroad May Be Old Fashioned At One Intersection March 25, 1958 Interstate Road Link Poses $40,000 Problem - Where Will City Get The Money? April 10, 1958 Interchange Design Ready - Calls For 5 Traffic Lanes At 16th St. April 21, 1958 Confusion Over Highway Lights - Causes Delay In North 16th Work May 1, 1958 Start paving North 16th Interstate Connection - city Moves Fast To Obtain Cable May 2, 1958 Will Open North 16th To Traffic - Road Builders To Sweep Down New Surfacing June 22, 1958 Interstate Route May Spare Industrial Site - Chamber Manager Informed August 28, 1958 Interstate Opens: September 21, 1958 Freeway To Cost $38 Million November 18, 1958 -- Pinpoint Route Through City -- Here's Where The Interstate Runs -- Seven Interchanges Within City Area -- The Public Is Invited -- Plans And Specs Will Take A Year -- Interchange Driving Will Come Naturally - Brush Up A Bit But . . . -- Kansas City Firm Has Worldwide Experience - Broadway Viaduct Among Jobs -- Appraisal On Each Interstate Parcel -- Who Will Maintain 13-Mile Freeway After It's Built? -- Just Valuation For Property - Don't Panic, You'll Receive -- Take A Look: -- Commission O.K. On Interstate Route In C.B. November 18, 1958 Superroad Reaction: 'This Is Tremendous' - 1,500 Persons View Plans November 19, 1958 Superroad Affects 592 Parcels Of Land - Right-Of-Way Plans On Display At Nonpareil November 19, 1958 300 People Briefed About C.B. Freeway - 'When' Question Unanswered As . . . November 21, 1958 Urban Links To Interstate Will Cost $1,500,000 - City Officials Estimate November 23, 1958 How Will The Interstate Affect Bluffs Schools? - Educators Study The Crystal Ball For Solutions To Question November 23, 1958 River Site Has Role In Superroad Hearing - Want Access To Industrial Area December 4, 1958 Bluffs People Learn More About Superroad Program - Big Questions Unanswered December 5, 1958 Superroads Can Be Beautiful -- Or Ugly; Zoning Is The Key - Bluffs-Neola-Loveland Triangle Could Be Trouble Spot December 7, 1958 Movement Of Superroad DPs Concerns City - No One Knows When It Will Come, But . . . 1958 'Sore Spot' On Superroad Will Be Eliminated Soon - Urge Drivers To Be Extra Careful January 7, 1959 Interstate Plan May Be Broken Into 5 Projects - Engineering Consultants Suggest . . . April 10, 1959 Superroad Cost Cut $4,400,000 - Engineers Update Estimate For C.B. April 14, 1959 All Western Iowa Interstate Work On Low Priority - Loveland Route Tops Neola Diagonal, But . . . July 16, 1959 Herculean Task Of Carving Road Through Hills 65 Pct. Complete - East Of Loveland August 30, 1959 $10 Million Bridge To Link CB-Omaha In Next Five Years - Highway Commission Timetable Lists . . . September 26, 1959 No Money for Right-Of-Way - State Won't Buy CB Land Until 1965 December 8, 1959 New Directive Could Eliminate Some Superroad Plans In C.B. - Local Officials Feel February 19, 1960 4 Interchanges Being Restored - One Scheduled For 275, South Of C.B. May 28, 1960 Progress Report: July 6, 1960 Superroad Program In Omaha May Pose Big Bottleneck Here - Construction Underway On Two Fronts August 27, 1960 Revision Of Interstate Program Is Suggested - By City's Planning Consultants September 14, 1960 Superroad Dilemma Has 590 Land Owners In A Squeeze - Inconsistencies Indicate . . . October 8, 1961 $42 Million Tabbed For Road Work In Bluffs And County November 29, 1961 Projects Listed On 5-Year Program For Construction In Southwest Iowa - Statewide Plan To Cost $330 Million November 29, 1961 New Program To Increase Pace Of Interstate System November 29, 1961 Bluffs-Omaha Eye Joint Effort On Interstate Highway Work - Major Topic Of Councils April 11, 1962 6 Interchanges Eyed On Interstate 80 In County - Highway Officials Disclose September 27, 1962 Interstate Road Plan Could Solve Problems - New Sites For Airport, County Fair Eyed December 16, 1962 $13,562,040 Slated For Primary Roads, Bridges - for Next 5 Years In S.W. Iowa December 12, 1962 Meeting Slated On Interchange Plans - At Ames Jan. 15 . . . January 6, 1963 Tells 5-Year Plans For Interstate Construction - To Cost Over 36 Million January 18, 1963 $17,518,000 Roads Program Is 'Second Knock Of Opportunity' - 180 Bluffs Businessmen Told . . . January 18, 1963 State Asks Realtors Aid On Interstate Problem - Must Relocate Some Residents February 26, 1963 State May Start Buying Interchange Land In July February 28, 1963 State Eyes Possession Of Land For Bridge Approach By Nov. 1 - Appraisers To Start Soon April 7, 1963 Interstate Highway Through Bluffs Should Be Ready By 1972 - PTA Group Hears State Officials April 25, 1963 $3,862,000 for 4.5 Mile Stretch Of Interstate 29 - No Objections From 48 At Hearing July 16, 1963 Iowa And Nebraska To Push Bridge Work - Linking Council Bluffs And Omaha June 19, 1963 Engineer Outlines Step-By-Step Plan For Interstate 480 - Right Of Way Acquisition By Jan. 1, 1964 July 21. 1963 There Must Be Sacrifices For Superroad Here - Highway commission To Pay Fair Market Price For Property, But . . . August 11, 1963 Two Interstate Contracts Here May Be Awarded By March - for Broadway Interchange, Bridge Approach October 27, 1963 $22,903,400 Eyed For Superroads Within C.B - Five-Year Program December 18, 1963 $98,985,000 Proposed For 542 Miles Of Highway Work - For Next 5 Years In Southwest Iowa December 18, 1963 Superroad Will Be Open To The East Coast In '66 - Under Proposed 5-Year Plan December 18, 1963 New Surface For Poor Road December 18, 1963 5 Tracts Cost State $806,400 - right-Of-Way For Interstate In C.B. January 29, 1964 7 Interchanges Sought On Interstate Highways Here April 10, 1964 Construction Of Superroad In C.B. To Start This Month - State To Let Two Contracts Tuesday April 5, 1964 Substructure Job On Schedule; To Be Completed This Autumn April 5, 1964 Jury Sets Land Value: $131,700 - Property Needed For Highway Link April 8, 1964 State Lets Two Contracts For Interstate Highway Work Here - Total Cost: $795,791 April 9, 1964 Grading Work To Start Soon On Interstate 480 In Bluffs May 7, 1964 It'll Take Longer To Commute Between The Bluffs And Omaha - For A Short Period Of Time October 11, 1964 Western Iowa Interstate Construction On Schedule - From Atlantic Across Pottawattamie County October 25, 1964 Interstate Underpass Sought At S. 11th Street In Bluffs - Appeal To City Council November 17, 1964 W. Broadway Interchange Is Beginning To Take Shape December 6, 1964 B'dway Bypass Route Is Opened December 9, 1964 $26,052,900 Eyed For Road Work Within C.B. - Commission's 5-Year Program December 16, 1964 Interstate Will Be Open To The East Coast By '66 December 16, 1964 Southwest Iowa Projects Listed - Five-Year Highway Program December 16, 1964 Five-Year Highway Outlay Here Should Be A Boon To Economy - City, County Officials Pleased December 20, 1964 2 Proposed Interchanges Are Denied By Public Roads Bureau - One Is Approved February 11, 1965 Huge Interchange Is Taking Shape Near 37th, Broadway - Multi-Million Dollar Project April 11, 1965 Bluffs Outlook Soars With Interstate Push - Construction For '65 Tops $14,000,000 - Route 80 Work Goes On At Both Ends April 11, 1965 I-80 Interchange Here Is Approved May 14, 1965 Avenue O Interchange Given Bureau Approval - On Interstate 29 June 17, 1965 Interstate 29 Priority Might Solve Traffic Problem In C. B. - Diagonal Work Delayed June 23, 1965 Road Construction In S.W. Iowa On Schedule - Need Manpower To Complete Planned Work July 4, 1965 5 Land Bridges, 2 Sand Fills Near River Cost $2,149,700 - Interstate Highway Complex July 11, 1965 Roadside Shelter: September 1, 1965 To Spend $28 Million On Highways In Bluffs Area - $767 Million 5-Year State Program December 8, 1965 665 Miles Of Interstate In Iowa By Fall Of 1970 December 8, 1965 $53 Million For Interstate Work In Pottawattamie December 8, 1965 21,500 Miles Of Interstate Open - Greatest Public Works Program July 1, 1966 Interstate 29-80N Work Moves Along December 4, 1966 $44 Million Worth Of Highway Projects In Bluffs And County - In Five-Year Iowa Program December 21, 1966 Major Primary Projects Included In 5-Year Plan - Highway Millions In Western Iowa December 21, 1966 Interchanges Big Boost For The City - On Interstate Highways May 21, 1967 Most Highway Jobs Around Bluffs To Be Completed By 1970 December 17, 1967 $18 Million Worth Of Superroad Work In The Bluffs Area - More To Be Let Next Month April 21, 1968 Superroad Programs Receive Sample Of November's Freeze - Bridge, Paving Set Back November 24, 1968 More Federal Funds Seen for Iowa Interstate System December 31, 1968 New Highway Will Open January 2, 1969 16 Miles Of I-80 Could Open In '69 March 7, 1969 New Rest Stops Thoroughly Modern - Loveland Spot On Interstate 80 March 14, 1969 Interstate Should Be Five Miles From Finish By Jan. 1 March 23, 1969 Interstate Projects To Be Let Tuesday March 30, 1969 $4,551,016 In Bids OK'd For Interstate Paving April 3, 1969 Superroad System Nearly On Schedule - One Fly In Ointment June 1, 1969 Big Span Grows A Bolt At A Time June 22, 1969 Progress Of Interstate Reported To Chamber March 5, 1970 Miller Asks Fewer Rest Areas And More Roads March 5, 1970 Bluffs Encircled By Interstate April 26, 1970 Paving On Ramp July 3, 1970 Road Progress Moves Ahead In C.B. Area October 4, 1970 Superhighway To Open Here October 29, 1970 Interstate Leg Open On Monday November 1, 1970 SWI Towns Anticipate I-29 Opening - More Housing, Business Expected November 29, 1970 Road Plans Protested - Public Hearing On Highway 92 February 25, 1971 Interstate 29-80 Gap Narrows July 4, 1971 Paving Next For Underpass September 29, 1971 Major Road Work Finished In SWI - Interstate Projects Accomplished December 17, 1972 Interstate System Delay Until 1980 August 21, 1973
Super Highway Takes Shape Near Loveland: July 28, 1957 $4.6 Million Low Bid On Super Road December 10, 1957 Strip Near Mo. Valley First On Superroad List - IHC To Resume Work Soon March 19, 1958 It's H-Day For The Superroad Program September 15, 1958 Interstate 29 Ready To Open - Motorists May Use Highway Wednesday November 25, 1958 Interstate 29 Is Open; Urge Drivers Use Caution - Cold Halts Ceremony Plans November 26, 1958 No Highway Is Accident Proof - Two Mishaps Mar Superroad Opening November 27, 1958 Interstate View: November 27, 1958 Interstate Fence: January 7, 1959 Interchange With Mormon Trail Open January 17, 1959 The Rains Came: May 12, 1959 Map Sketches Highway Route - Interstate 29 Runs Due South Of C.B. May 20, 1959 'Tis A Long Road . . . No Turns - As Numerous Motorists Have Discovered September 6, 1959 Interstate 29 Has To Wait - No Work On That Highway Until '65 October 23, 1959 Set Onawa Interstate Job For '61 - 15-Mile Paving Project December 16, 1959 Erect Tribute To Armed Forces August 6, 1960 Official Opening: October 20, 1961 Billboard Glares On Interstate October 30, 1961 It Costs Less To Drive On Interstate February 28, 1963 $3,862,000 For 4.5 Mile Stretch Of Interstate 29 - No Objections From 48 At Hearing July 16, 1963 Interstate 29 Hearing Okayed August 16, 1963 Traffic Count: August 22, 1963 Interstate 29 Hearing Scheduled At Glenwood - Final Public Airing Of Plans October 31, 1963 Want Faster Action On Interstate 29 Project - Mills, Fremont Countians Tell Commission November 8, 1963 Traveler's Service: April 6, 1965 Avenue O Interchange Given Bureau Approval - On Interstate 29 June 17, 1965 Interstate 29 Priority Might Solve Traffic Problem In C.B. - Diagonal Work Delayed . . . June 23, 1965 Consider Adjustment In Location Of One Interstate 29 Exchange - Would Be Moved 500 Feet July 22, 1965 To Begin Work On Onawa-Mo. Valley Interstate Segment September 29, 1965 Bridge Road Group Asks State To Act - Concerned About Closure September 11, 1966 11th Interchange In Bluffs Approved - On INRIP Site September 16, 1966 Delay Opening Of I-80 West Of Avoca October 27, 1966 High Priority I-29 Project Will Open Here In Autumn - 2-Mile Stretch Along River January 29, 1967 Gap Closed On Segment Of Interstate Highway 29 October 4, 1967 I-29 Will Draw Towns Together December 7, 1967 Western Iowa 'Tied' Together December 8, 1967 Highway Mishaps Spur Investigation From IHC - On Highway July 4, 1968 Interstate Bridge Work Pushed September 1, 1968 Open I-29 Segment Friday October 23, 1968 A Good Sign October 24, 1968 Cars Now Lap Gap October 26, 1968 I-29 Paving Near Bluffs Is Delayed November 21, 1968 I-29 Leg Inches To 23rd Ave. December 11, 1968 I-29 Delay A Blow To Mills, Fremont December 11, 1968 Underpass For I-29 Hinges On Ice Cars June 4, 1969 Single File, Please July 12, 1969 Engineers Plan To Build Underpass From Top Down July 20, 1969 It Was A Big Hill At One Time July 28, 1969 Filled To The Brim September 19, 1969 Interstate 29 Opening Delayed December 1, 1970 More Interstate Is Opened Here December 4, 1970 Highway Building Total $21 Million December 17, 1970 Senate Okays Mills Rest Stop June 17, 1971 Fine Grading For Underpass September 19, 1971 I-29 Opening In November October 23, 1971 U.P. Underpass To Be Opened On Wednesday November 7, 1971 I-29 Segment Is Now Open November 11, 1971 Interstate Completion Takes Load Off Thirty-Fifth Street - Broadway Still Busy November 28, 1971 I-29 In Iowa Almost Done July 9, 1972 Interstate 29 Cracking Up - Repairs Needed Before 1976 August 31, 1972 Interstate 29 Is Nearly Done - Only 1.5 Miles To Go October 11, 1972 Interstate Projects Nearing Completion, Widening Seen November 28, 1972 I-29 Open Dec. 15 December 2, 1972 Opening Delayed For Missouri I-29 July 8, 1973 Ribbon Cutting Planned For I-29 Completion August 24, 1973 Last Segment Of I-29 Is Opened To Traffic September 1, 1973 I-29 Bridge 12 Feet Wider September 8, 1973 New Rest Areas May 28, 1974 I-29 Jog To Be Gone During 1976 April 25, 1975 I-29 Gap Unfinished Till Spring November 20, 1975 Ramp Is Asked Off Interstate March 29, 1977 Repairs To Begin On I-29 July 17, 1992
Investigation Into Vice & Corruption In Pottawattamie County By Grand Jury and State Agents
State Tells Of Probe Into 'Vice' - Moyer Says Check Has Been Underway Since Last October January 14,, 1956 Grand Jury Probing Into Gambling Here - Tavern Raid Indicates . . . January 14, 1956 State To Present 'Vice' Information Gleaned By Agent January 15, 1956 Arrest 4 People In 'Vice' Investigation January 16, 1956 Arrested In Vice Raid - January 16, 1956 Nothing New In Vice Probe Here - State Readies Date For The Grand Jury January 17, 1956 Jenkins, Wife To Grand Jury - Accused Of Keeping House Of Ill Repute January 18, 1956 Countryman In C.B. For 'Vice' Probe - Has 'No Comment' Before Entering Grand Jury Room January 19, 1956 A New Jury To Continue 'Vice' Probe - Special Attorney To Help January 20, 1956 Grand Jury Names Eight People In C.B. 'Vice' Investigation January 21, 1956 Identity Of 7th Suspect Still Secret - Release Details Of Others Indicted In 'Vice' Probe Here January 23, 1956
Financial Planning Removes The Mystery May 26, 1985 Investing: Advice For Beginners May 26, 1985 Some Basic Terms For The Novice Investor May 26, 1985
Realtors Here For Convention September 28, 1977 Realtors Register September 28, 1977 Hoping To Keep . . . September 28, 1977
Mayor's office being spruced up. December 10, 1987 Council to vote on $5 million in bonds. November 20, 1988 Personnel director pay level sparks councilmen's ire. December 9, 1988 C.B. adds half million dollars to fixup list. December 13, 1988 City negotiations proposed to buy Chautauqua park. December 14, 1988 Computer to aid city attorneys. December 18, 1988 The year ahead; Improvements to streets, sewers rate high on '89 C.B. agenda. January 1, 1989 Dodge trust board set to slice the pie. January 2, 1989 Bids on leased backhoe stir council complaints. January 6, 1989 One precent raise offered to workers. January 7, 1989 C.B. adds $1 million for '89 city repairs. January 10, 1989 Appointments to city posts. January 14, 1989 Sidewalk assessments approved in split vote. January 24, 1989 Bluffs council gives nod to trash pact negotiations. February 10, 1989 Council hears residents rap B'way project. February 14, 1989 Council seeks 'bottom line.' February 16, 1989 Tobias jabs council for budget inaction. February 17, 1989 Hearing Feb. 27 on asbestos removal. February 18. 1989 Private golf course operations proposed. February 16, 1989 City may go in real estate business. February 24, 1989 C.B. council ready to take ax to budget. February 24, 1989 Disposal of rubble policy to be drafted. February 25, 1989 No more prayers for City Council. February 27, 1989 City housing plan draws objections. February 28, 1989 Council OKs budget after move to cut it. February 28, 1989 B'way protest under way. March 2, 1989 Council will eye possible budget cuts. March 5, 1989 Council cuts $206,000 from Hanafan budget. March 7, 1989 C.B. candidates slow. March 9, 1989 Mayor assesses response to council's budget cuts. March 9, 1989 Council races clock on cuts. March 13, 1989 City, water budgets draw fire. March 14, 1989 Hanafan sees red on cuts. March 14, 1989 Irwin calls for city ordinance to outlaw assault weapon sales. March 14, 1989 Kerns against city law banning assault rifles. March 17, 1989 Sidewalk petition may force installation assessment plan. March 19, 1989 Irwin, Tobias take street fight inside C.B., council chambers. March 24, 1989 City's role in pavilion questioned. March 24, 1989 Residents to fight planned convenience store. March 24, 1989 Council advances setback changes. March 28, 1989 City to acquire licensed dumps. March 28, 1989 Owner will withdraw request for rezoning. March 28, 1989 Councilman raps C.B.'s 'arrest quota.' March 29, 1989 Merchants fighting setbacks. April 3, 1989 Report on Griffis complaints is given to councilmen Monday. April 11, 1989 Council kills setbacks, new Broadway plan seen. April 11, 1989 No decision by city staff on Broadway setback plan. April 12, 1989 Council members set Monday sewer-use fees study session. April 30, 1989 Council, city panel to consider grant for Malmore water lines. April 17, 1989 New proposal to council for therapeutic massages. April 17, 1989 Reduced fees available for refuse collection. April 21, 1989 C.B. council sets May 1 meeting to discuss increasing sewer fees. April 21, 1989 Irwin, Tobias criticize state action on C.B. site. April 25, 1989 Massage definition discussion delayed. April 25, 1989 Hasty meeting adjournment irks two council members. April 25, 1989 Council fixing trash ordinance. April 25, 1989 Council OKs $9,500 fence at city police firing range. May 9, 1989 Two fear City Hall power play. May 9, 1989 S ewer improvement plans OK'd by council. May 9, 1989 Latinos will continue battle over therapeutic massages. May 25, 1989 1,100 signatures still are needed for tax election. May 25, 1989 Councilman Meyer questions compost part of recycling plan. June 9, 1989 City may 'unvacate' disputed alley. June 23, 1989 Council will review sidewalk repair plan. July 11, 1989 Residents hope Council OKs old house demolition. July 23, 1989 Malmore plan would subsidize residents' costs. August 24, 1989 Council, water board discuss requests for water main extensions outside city. September 7, 1989 Promotion of 911 vote questioned. September 8, 1989 Council to hear waste ordinance. September 11, 1989 Irwin challenges sidewalk rules. September 26, 1989 Council speeds up Hite razing. October 12, 1989 Citizens' group forum to feature candidates. October 23, 1989 C.B. OKs bond issue for a recycling plant. October 24, 1989 Candidates clash before small forum crowd. November 3, 1989 City Council will decide on improvements program. December 9, 1989 Sewer study funding sought. December 10, 1989 'Spot patching' proposed for parking garage. December 15, 1989 Council OKs license for fence on city land. December 9, 1989 Malmore water project plugged into city plan. December 19, 1989 Mayor invokes veto power for first time. December 29, 1989 Irwin fears 'direction' of council. January 2, 1990 Public Works recommends parking garage demolition. January 5, 1990 Tax writeoffs requested; Foundation wants incentives. January 5, 1990 Hanafan appoints Meyer mayor pro tem for 1990. January 9, 1990 City opens new push for Broadway setbacks. January 9, 1990 Industrial Foundation gains first step for tax incentives. January 9, 1990 Council OKIs first sewer projects to be funded with local sales tax. January 10, 1990 City may lift false-alarm fines. January 10. 1990 City may seeks sewer lateral assessments. January 11, 1990 Council sets goals for '90s. January 12, 1990 City Council to hear study about new library. January 18, 1990 Irwin warns council again on setbacks. January 19, 1990 No 'pockets of resistance' to library, council is told. January 19, 1990 C.B. council to vote on park garage's fate. January 22, 1990 Parking garage to come tumbling down. January 23, 1990 'Lone Range' Irwin protests hidden agenda. January 23, 1990 Mayor seeks lower budget using more property taxes. February 6, 1990 Council tours 18 junk yards. February 6, 1990 MAPA plans chemical collections. February 7, 1990 Contractor proposes plan to save garage. February 7, 1990 Omaha robot firm seeks move to C.B. February 9, 1990 Big hike due on trash fees. February 9, 1990 Irwin hot item is left off agenda. February 9, 1990 Delay is sought in garage demolishing. February 10, 1990 No budget funds for city human relations. February 11, 1990 Crackdown seen on unlicensed salvage yards. February 12, 1990 C.B. council to act on sirens. February 12, 1990 Council paves way for robot-firm loans. February 13, 1990 Garbage fee hike passes first round. February 13, 1990 Mayor outlines $43.3 million budget; 'Lean' proposal 'best bang for buck.' February 16, 1990 W. Broadway setbacks draw fore from Irwin. February 23, 1990 Personnel, civil rights director cuts questioned. February 23, 1990 Council sets cap on budget. February 27, 1990 Deadline set for downtown garage plan. February 27, 1990 C.B. setback plan clears first hurdle. February 27, 1990 Council refuses CCI plea for delay in trash-fee hike. February 27, 1990 Council OKs talks for field. February 27, 1990 Recycling plant gets more time to raise funds. March 13, 1990 Knudson buying Fifth Street garage. March 13, 1990 Fees to rise 58.5 percent on C.B. trash. March 13, 1990 C.B. council approves revised $43.3 million budget. March 13, 1990 Council approves tax breaks for 23rd Avenue revitalization. March 14, 1990 Council may alter trash fee-break scale. March 22, 1990 Neola asks tax 'favor' from C.B. March 25, 1990 Council OKs fee increase. March 26, 1991 Contract will give city workers 7-percent raises over two years. March 23, 1990 City council alters funds from grants. March 27, 1990 Council votes to adjust trash rates. March 27, 1990 Mobile home community to get water improvements. March 27, 1990 Council OKs setbacks along W. Broadway. March 27, 1990 Councilmen balk at school request to vacate Kirn street right of way. April 20, 1990 Neola seeks help for option tax referendum. April 21, 1990 C.B. eyes plumbing changes. April 24, 1990 'Fair price' asked for Kirn streets. April 24, 1990 C.B. won't aid Neola tax vote. April 24, 1990 City raises income limit for reduced trash fees. April 24, 1990 City Council seems to agree not to take position on casino. May 4, 1990 Grant to cover downtown deficit; May cut low-income programs. May 8, 1990 Irwin 'puts on ritz' in opposing project. May 8, 1990 Move to vacate Kirn streets advances at second city hearing. May 8, 1990 City to oil lead dust in alley. May 8, 1990 Dangerous building regulations spark debate by council. May 18, 1990 Council hears SPM extension need. May 18, 1990 Hanafan told to set city's price for unused streets in Krin field. May 22, 1990 Building ordinance passes first reading. May 22, 1990 C.B. backs an extension for recyclers. May 22, 1990 City seeks grants for new signals. May 24, 1990 Recycler secures financing for C.B. facility. June 8, 1990 3.5% raises OK'd for attorney, clerk. June 12, 1990 Recycling plant financing pact nears completion. June 12, 1990 No estimate yet on seat-belt use fines. June 16, 1990 Council skeptical of 'power mall.' June 22, 1990 City to get 'refined' plan for new mall. June 20, 1990 Bar volleyball pit draws fire from Irwin. June 22, 1990 City asked for tax financing to build mall. June 22, 1990 Some fear city role when funds run out. June 26, 1990 Council changes front and back garage setbacks. June 26, 1990 W. Broadway bid OK'd in 3-1 vote. June 26, 1990 C.B. Council delays two weeks decision to help shopping mall. June 26, 1990 Mechanical tradesman licensing plan before Council. July 8, 1990 Meyer warns against license plan; Home handymen would be 'criminals.' July 10, 1990 Payback clash could doom I-80 power mall. July 10, 1990 Third extension granted for SPM. July 24, 1990 City pursues volleyball court appeal. July 24, 1990 Licensure code delayed by city, contractors split. July 24, 1990 C.B. stands pat on capital improvements. July 31, 1990 Bond sale set for $5 million in city projects. August 14, 1990 W. Broadway project expanded. August 14, 1990 Council OKs bid for sewer work. August 14, 1990 Council considers C.B. casino on Sept. 6 Malmore water contract OK'd. August 14, 1990 Council says 'excuse me' to billboard-fee request. August 15, 1990 City sells $5 million in bonds. August 22, 1990 City 'elated' by bid for bonds. August 23, 1990 Planner defends rezoning denial. August 24, 1990 Towing contract extension may draw city complaints. August 24, 1990 C.B. pays $16.63 ton for street salt. August 28, 1990 Owners want chance to bid on city's towing contract. August 18, 1990 Council goes slow on tire shop zoning. August 28, 1990 City delays action on annexation. August 28, 1990 Council OKs $102,080 in tourism grants. August 28, 1990 Lyle's granted zoning change. September 12, 1990 Council opens casino talks. September 7, 1990 Street project may spur action on city's sewer-hookup policy. September 7, 1990 Council OKs Franklin Ave. annexation. September 11, 1990 Computer model would help city plan street work. September 20, 1990 C.B. developers question need for building-permit fee hikes. September 21, 1990 City OKs delay for McMartin's loan repayment. September 25, 1990 Council to hold hearing on W. Broadway signals. September 25, 1990 City junk-vehicle ordinance draws fire from truck owner. September 25, 1990 C.B. bureau cites funding crisis. October 5, 1990 Recycler given 30 more days; 3rd financing extension OK'd. October 9, 1990 Council won't delay casino vote. October 19, 1990 City OKs rezoning for Glenn Electric. October 23, 1990 Council sets hearing on rezoning. October 21, 1990 Council agrees to help pay for Bingo King plan. October 23, 1990 C.B. eyes future riverfront development. October 26, 1990 C.B. eyes surcharge on trash. October 28, 1990 Developer has paid out $250,000 on C.B. project. October 31, 1990 City Council set to take up waste issues Monday. November 4, 1990 Time running out for recycler financing. November 6, 1990 Casino talks include library funding. November 16, 1990 Council renews Jay B & Son towing contract with city. November 6, 1990 City Council nears garbage surcharge. November 10, 1990 Vote pleases supporters of casino. November 15, 1990 Bingo King seeks aid on tax abatement. November 24, 1990 City to rebid recycling pact; Lack of funds kills 'dream.' November 27, 1990 Council gives homeowners more time to fix sidewalks. November 27, 1990 Golf cart leases rev future plans. December 1, 1990 Business funding placed on hold. December 2, 1990 Track revives old Kirn field questions. December 14, 1990 Increase in Council size faces 1st test. December 15, 1990 6 firms eye C.B. recycling plant. December 16, 1990 Kirn track restriction axed by city. December 18, 1990 Turn-down of ward system draws fire. December 18, 1990 Holiday action delays city order to raze house. December 20, 1990 Builder asks changes in city fire code for basement rooms. January 11, 1991 Broadway yields a revenue cache. January 11, 1991 Grant may spur $9 million industrial growth. January 15, 1991 Council approves expansion of West Broadway project. January 15, 1991 Council votes for improvements. January 19, 1991 Man appeals home wiring permit denial. January 25, 1991 C.B. considering upscale housing. January 29, 1991 City hopes grant will 'pave way' for businesses. January 29, 1991 Councilmen want more information about subdivision. February 8, 1991 Budget calls for a 79-cent tax increase. February 8, 1991 City gets 10 bids for trash recycling. February 11, 1991 Grote bashes 'political debt' in C.B. budget. February 12, 1991 Neighbors protest development plan. February 12, 1991 City officials considering changes in electric permits. February 3, 1991 CCI proposes wards, 7 council members. February 19, 1991 Yard-waste separation ordinance passes second City Council reading. February 14, 1991 State not told of C.B. change in government. February 21, 1991 Bluffs council size could become Iowa legal matter. February 21, 1991 Shipper protests trash-transfer fees. February 22, 1991 Grote stands firm against tax boost. March 8, 1991 Despite 79-cent tax boost, C.B. budget could be higher. March 8, 1991 Government form has deep roots. March 18, 1991 Compromise by council raises Arts Council grant. March 26, 1991 Council OKs fee increase. March 26, 1991 Bluffs Council votes 5-0 not to axe forestry group. March 26, 1991 Goodrich rezoning clears first reading. March 27, 1991 Mechanical contractor ordinance tabled again. April 10, 1991 Council to consider restructuring loan. April 21, 1991 City near second recycling pact. April 21, 1991 Council OKs Goodrich rezoning. April 23, 1991 Funds fall short of paying Redland loan. April 23, 1991 Rezoning for handicapped housing denied. May 7, 1991 C.B. council defers raise for city clerk. May 7, 1991 Grote says change would cost city more than $10,000. July 12, 1991 No state permit for Griffis' dump. August 13, 1991 Mayor describes rough year ahead for Bluffs budget. January 22, 1992 City OT totals $430,000. January 27, 1992 Council raises price in hospital land deal. January 28, 1992 Tire-shredding license OK'd for Griffis site. January 28, 1992 City to pay $152,082 For new fire truck. January 28, 1992 Brandenburg joins race for city post. February 7, 1992 City offered 'deal' on new cruisers. February 9, 1992 Railroad wants street closing. February 10, 1992 Council debates hotel-tax hike; Split expected on 1-cent or 2-cent increase. February 20, 1992 Johnson files as council candidate. February 24, 1992 Mayor's budget to cut 7 cents from tax levy. February 24, 1992 2nd Ave. bridge will be replaced. February 25, 1992 File may throw hat into ring a seventh time. February 27, 1992 City contract includes dental coverage. February 27, 1992 Petition delays rezoning vote; Johnson leaves meeting to attend daughter's concert. February 25, 1992 Council caps city tax levy at $16.25; No council sessions planned for changes in mayor's budget proposal. February 25, 1992 City to demolish 2 houses. February 25, 1992 Ruesch seeks council control for hotel taxes. March 10, 1992 Irwin: Council has 'lot to talk about' before budget vote. March 10, 1992 Budget eliminates 3 city jobs. March 12, 1992 Bluffs Council votes 5-0 not to axe forestry group. March 21, 1991 City eyes new one-time fee for owners of mobile homes. March 24, 1992 Council rejects Irwin's landfill-cleanup plan. March 24, 1992 New phones will save city $2,000 yearly. March 25, 1992 City to pay $165,000 to raze Hite Center. March 24, 1992 Hearing proposed on downtown property deal. March 31, 1992 Candidates field may city issues. April 8, 1992 Irwin suggests city takeover of mall property. May 19, 1992 Council refuses request to vacate part of Avenue A. May 20, 1992 Residents to pay more in city fees. May 25, 1993 Bluffs plans $41.6M in projects. September 19, 1993 Bluffs to lein [sic] on trash-fee delinquents. October 17, 1993 Law ties council's hands. February 6, 1994 City OKs contracts. February 15, 1994 City revenue plan runs into a snag; Joran: City 'premature' in spending slot earnings. May 10, 1994 City OKs apartment complex rezoning. October 11, 1994 Outlook healthy for City Halls' medical costs. October 9, 1994 Sewer fee increase passes first test. December 13, 1994 Council scales back remodeling project. December 13, 1994
Sewer-rate increases revived by council. July 11, 1989 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
Drive Along river Is Beautiful, Historical - How To Spend A Wonderful Day . . . July 19, 1953 Take Enjoyable Drive Across 2 New Bridges - How To Spend A Wonderful Day . . . July 26, 1953 Take Drive Through Scenic Hill Country - How To Spend A Wonderful Day . . . August 2, 1953 Take 140-Mile Drive Through Four Counties - How To Spend A Wonderful Day . . . August 9, 1953 Many Interesting Sights On Trip To Lincoln - How To Spend A Wonderful Day . . . August 16, 1953 'Back Yard' trip Through Bluffs Is Scenic - How To Spend A Wonderful Day . . . August 23, 1953 Tour Of Omaha Is Interesting - How To Spend A Wonderful Day . . . August 30, 1953 C.B. Is Fascinating Adventure In History - Iowa Beckons . . . May 15, 1957 Brown House Landmark In The Lewis Community - Iowa Beckons . . . May 19, 1957 Visit To Arsenal 'Must' On Tour - Rock Island Site Steeped In History - Iowa Beckons . . . May 22, 1957 Early History Mingles With Atomic Age At Burlington - Iowa Beckons . . . May 29, 1957 Homes Worth Visiting In Northern Iowa - Iowa Beckons . . . June 2, 1957 In Stone Park, Geologists Can Read Story Of Glacier - Iowa Beckons . . . June 7, 1957 Cedar Rapids Area Offers Attractions - Iowa Beckons . . . June 16, 1957 Clinton Boasts One Of Most Scenic Iowa Parks - Iowa Beckons . . . June 21, 1957 Turreted Stone Tower Marks Dubuque Grave - History And Tradition Beckons . . . June 23, 1957 Springbrook State Park A Popular Vacation Spot - Guthrie Center Beckons You . . . June 26, 1957 Iowa City Played Key Role In Early History Of State - Territorial Capital Century Ago . . . June 30, 1957 Iowa's Biggest Man-Made Lake Is In Jasper County - Central Iowa Beckons . . . July 5, 1957 Fairfield Area Rich In Early Hawkeye History - Settled During Territorial Days . . . July 10, 1957 Carroll A City Of Parks; Attraction For Visitors - Western Iowa Beckons . . . July 14, 1957 Varied Opportunities At Backbone Park Area - Iowa Beckons . . . July 16, 1957 Cherokee County Offers You The Old And The New - Iowa Beckons . . . July 19, 1957 Sac And Fox Indian Lands Are Colorful Tama Sights - Iowa Beckons . . . July 24, 1957 Webster City's Old Log Museum Houses History - Iowa Beckons . . . July 28, 1957 Ottumwa Is Undergoing A $20 Million Facelift - Iowa Beckons . . . August 2, 1957 Fayette County Is Rich In History And Scenery - Iowa Beckons . . . August 4, 1957 Have You Visited Monument Hill? May 12, 1961
Exploring The History Of Iowa - Unit Six - Political Issues April 8, 1935 Old Capitol Begins Second Century Of Service - Built Under Watchful Eyes of Indian 'Sidewalk Superintendents' January 19, 1958
5 Pct. Pay Increase To Water Employes; Trustees Vote... January 16, 1968 City Employes Seek Hearing Before Council. November 21, 1969 Neutral Party Selected For Negotiations. November 29, 1969 Former C.B. Mayor Is Named Mediator. December 1, 1969 95 of 109 Members Association Members. December 4, 1969 Employes Win Raise From City. February 3, 1970 Jensen Declares Emergency State Due To Walkout. Jun 18, 1970 Strike Meeting Tentatively Set. June 19, 1970 County, Workmen Begin Round Of Negotiations. June 20, 1970 City's Men Will Work. June 20, 1970 Emergency Over; Men Air Troubles. June 23, 1970 Public Works Paychecks Are A Little Smaller Wednesday; Two Meetings Held. July 1, 1970 City Councilman Denies Report About Dismissal. July 2, 1970 Wage Offer To County Employes; Controversy At Supervisors Meeting. July 2, 1970 County Employes Get Pay Increase. July 6, 1970 Mills Reassigned To City Programs. July 8, 1970 Mills Takes Manager Job In Florida. July 20, 1970 Adult Named City Workers New Leader. October 6, 1970 Deputies Eye Job Security. November 6, 1970 Grievances Make 85 City Employes 'Sick;' Will Meet With City Officials. November 25, 1969 Water Works Negotiations Rules Signed. December 16, 1970 Workers Shut Down Council Bluffs Services; Want $85 Per Month Pay Increase. June 10, 1971 City Hall On Picket Patrol; Threats Charged. June 11, 1971 July 1 Negotiation Meet Scheduled; Workers End Strike. Jun3 15, 1971 County workers Offered $25 Raise, Other Benefits. June 15, 1971 Public Works Pay Negotiations Begin. July 1, 1971 Second city union seeks mediator. January 11, 1987 City workers vote to join labor union. July 15, 1987 Tobias challenges nepotism rules. July 15, 1987 City clerical workers mum about meeting. July 21, 1987 Contract talks to begin with city's newest union. September 11, 1987 New union seeks wage hikes of 10 and 5 pct. in pact talks. September 17, 1987 Bluffs offers 3 percent raise in union talks. October 9, 1987 City relaxes rules on hiring relatives. October 14, 1987 Clerical employees. October 21, 1987 City proposes 1% raise for ambulance workers. November 11, 1987 Union seeks 10-percent pay raise, city offers 1 percent for 1988-89. November 13, 1987 Contract mediators sought by two Bluffs city unions. December 11, 1987 C.B. city, union negotiations for 1988-89 contracts stalled. January 29, 1988 'Extra' city payday stirs union protest. March 10, 1988 City, unions negotiating 27th payday. March 15, 1988 Contract talks continuing with new city union. March 17, 1988 Two C.B. city contracts give workers 4% raises. April 12, 1988 No non-union city workers left to get proposed raise. April 22, 1988 Workers want out of new city union. May 18, 1988 Ruling expected in month on city union membership. May 19, 1988 4% raises proposed for city employees. May 20, 1988 4 pct. raises approved for city workers. May 24, 1988 C.B. workers file complaint over uniforms. September 8, 1988 Uniform grievances denied in date mixup. October 13, 1988 City workers seek 10% raise. November 15, 1988 City clerical workers delay contract talks. November 21, 1988 City's 1% raise offer draws fire from union. November 30, 1988 Clerical workers seek 8% raises. December 16, 1988 City m ay hire new personnel director to fill vacant post. December 7, 1988 Raises, bonuses OK'd for Wade and Arrelano. December 13, 1988 C.B. Water workers ask 8% raises. December 22, 1988 Fact-finder called on contract dispute. February 18, 1989 Clerical workers to get 3% raises under city pact. March 23, 1989 City to OK AFSCME pact for 3% raise. March 24, 1989
Iowa Clothes Plans Expansion - 'Catalyst' For Downtown Fixup March 14, 1976 Remodeling Work June 3, 1976 Spring Opening For Shop January 27, 1977 Summer Opening For Clothes Shop April 24, 1977 Iowa Clothes Opens New Area June 15, 1977 Iowa Clothes Honored September 28, 1977 Downtown Redevelopment To Benefit Council Bluffs April 29, 1984 Iowa Clothes - Corner Staple In Downtown C.B. Since 1919 April 27, 1986 Iowa Clothes Continues 68 Years Of Tradition April 26, 1987 Iowa Clothes' Wall May Get New Look July 20, 1993
State Development Report Calls For Diversification January 14, 1987 Micah, Violence Program Will Receive IDED Grants May 6, 1989