Armory, CB (Dodge Light Guard/National Guard Armory)
Dodge Armory Is National Guard Headquarters July 26, 1936 Council Bluffs' Garrison Is Second Largest In State April 19, 1937 How New Armory Building Will Look April 20,1937 Expansion Makes Armory One Of Finest In State May 12, 1938 C.B. Guards Spent $175,000 in '52 January 13, 1953 Authorize New Guard Armory October 26, 1954 $200,000 Armory To Be Built Here November 16, 1954 Expect To Start Armory By July 1 April 15, 1955 Approve Bluffs Armory Plans June 23, 1955 Larsen Low Bidder On New Armory July 20, 1955 National Guard Bureau Okays New Armory For Bluffs September 15, 1955 Dodge Guard Trust To Be Dissolved February 24, 1957 New $180,000 Dodge Armory Is Dedicated February 24, 1957 Bluffs Soldiery Has Proud History February 24, 1957 Senate Panel Approves Funds For CB Armory July 16, 1990 Irwin Criticizes City's Talks On Armory Site July 20, 1990 Panel OKs $2.6 Million C.B. Armory August 20, 1990 County Seeking To Buy Up Armory Land For Parking September 1990 County To Close Deal To Buy Guard Armory December 19, 1990 Armory For C.B. Uncertain April 3, 1991 Iowa Senate OKs Funding For Armory April 3, 1991 Armory Funding Goes To House April 4, 1991
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Arnold Tool and Die Works (Arnold Plastic Inc.)
Tool and Die Works To Double Its Space 05-09-1969 4-Alarm Fire At Bluffs Firm 11-29-1970 Losses from the Saturday night fire . . . 11-30-1970 Ranks, Arnolds Plan Re-Opening 12-17-1970 Liberty Buys Arnold Plant 01-30-1973
Begin Action On Recreation Site August 8, 1961 County Closer To Having First Recreation Area October 13, 1961 State Okays Neola Park Plans, Site March 11, 1962 Arrowhead Roadway Contract Let By County Conservation Leaders September 28, 1962 Arrowhead Road Is Built Below Contractor's Bid December 14, 1962 Park Superintendent's Family Will Try Arrowhead Camping January 24, 1963 Contracts Let For Arrowhead Parking Lots, Road at Neola March 15, 1963 Tama Indian Dancers Set For Arrowhead Dedication July 25, 1963 Let Contract For Arrowhead October 25, 1963 No Swimming, Motor Boats Will Be Allowed On Arrowhead Lake March 13, 1964 Arrowhead Shelter Okay June 15, 1966 Arrowhead At Maximum Potential March 15, 1967 Conservation Board Raises Trees For Reforesting Parks September 1, 1967 17,749 Cars In Arrowhead During 80-Day Time Span July 12, 1968 Park Lake Is Stocked, Elk Arrive October 21, 1968 Arrowhead Addition Approved By State April 9, 1969 Arrowhead Park Enlargement $$ Has MAPA Nod April 27, 1969 Arrowhead Grant OK'd June 25, 1969 Add 40-Acre Tract To Arrowhead Park August 13, 1969 Arrowhead Expansion Would Include Camp Areas; Ponder Fees September 10, 1969 Flooding, Gas Shortage Cited For Park Fund Drop February 6, 1980 Preservation Program For Arrowhead Lake November 2, 1983 Arrowhead Offers Much Cleaner Water October 25, 1987 Youths To Build Park Shelter May 5, 1988
"It's Hard to Give Up," Searchers Say: Volunteers Continue Looking For Boy June 16, 1987 Search For Boy Continues June 17, 1987 Search Continues for Boy Lost on the Nishnabotna June 19, 1987 Page County May Rechannel River to Find Drowning Victim June 23, 1987 Searchers Rechanneling River at Essex June 25, 1987 Dredging Under Way at Essex June 26, 1987 Search Continues June 29, 1987 Dogs Help Essex Search Effort July 1, 1987 Stubborn Volunteers Move River July 1, 1987 Drowned Boy's Parents In Awe of Search Efforts July 2, 1987 River Search Abandoned July 4, 1987 Family Puts to Rest Effort to Find Body July 7, 1987
Sign Up for Softball Getting Into Full Swing 1985 Ask City Hall April 28, 1985 Ask City Hall May 5, 1985 Ask City Hall May 12, 1985
Assembly of God Builds . . . A Basement Place of Worship Goes Skyward January 29, 1955 Assembly of God Buys Furniture - $3400 Spent for Pews and Pulpit February 19, 1955 300 At Dedication of New Church Here August 8, 1955 Triple Emphasis - Church to Dedicate Also Break Ground October 1, 1966 Assembly Assistant - Pastor to Serve In Mission Work May 30, 1970 Ullestad to Install Pastor May September 22, 1979 First Assembly Marks 50th Year September 12, 1981 First Assembly Plans Church April 4, 1983 First Assembly to Host Son-Shine Signers February 2, 1985 First Assembly Girls Awarded June 22, 1985 First Assembly of God to Host Seminar for Financial Freedom September 14, 1985 Nygren is Youth Minister September 28, 1985 Sentences Given in C.B. Church Thefts October 27, 1985 First Assembly Finally Gets to Build New Church Building June 11, 1988 First Assembly Looks to Future October 6, 1990
Bluffs Run and Dodge Park Kennel Club & track File #1 to 8/1/86 See also Iowa West Racing Association
State Puts Lid on the Dog Track; Syms Informed by Agent That Races Are Not to Run. June 12, 1946 Dog track is sought in C.B. June 2, 1978 Crime financial head Lansky dead. January 15, 1983 Lansky ran dog track in Bluffs. January 15, 1983 Ak-Sar-Ben presence seen as plus for CB dog racing. June 1, 1983 Track finances called unclear. June 2, 1983 Greyhound racing: The Sioux City Story. June 12, 1983 Pari-mutuel summary. June 12, 1983 Pari-mutuel law means end to courier services. June 12, 1983 Branstad reveals racing board. June 27, 1983 No area reps on commission. June 27, 1983 Local views vary on racing panel makeup. June 29, 1983 Bluffs contingent gets data on the dog racing industry. July 8, 1983 Racing agency to Bluffs; To hear local views. August 19, 1983 Law changes would aid track; racing 'marginally feasible' now. August 25, 1983 Changes sought in racing rules/ December 2. 1983 Expert: Dog racing 'whole new industry', December 27, 1983 Search goes on for dog track. January 11, 1984 Dog track based on bill passage? February 10, 1984 Group formed; Track closer to reality. March 10. 1984 Council endorses race association. March 13, 1984 Dog races mean 250 jobs. March 18, 1984 Racing Association if loaned $50,000. March 17, 1984 Dome dog track might hurt C.B. April 8, 1984 Race group may hire consultant. April 12, 1984 Racing group announces consultant for C.B. track. April 13, 1984 Iowa West's membership at 137. March 31, 1984 Consultant: Racetrack may create 400 jobs. April 18, 1984 Revenue bonds may help track. April 21, 1984 Council Bluffs tears up for dog track application. April 29, 1984 C.B. officials expect $ boost from dog track. April 29, 1984 Negotiations under way for dog racing track site. May 8, 1984 Scramble is on for dog racing license. May 9, 1984 Track organizers ask city for bond issue. May 26, 1984 City Council approves dog track bond request. May 29, 1984 Second group seeks dog-racing license. June 2, 1984 Plans revealed for dog track in C.B.; Racing association to fight second group. June 3, 1984 Track applications to be 'scrutinized'. June 4, 1984 State racing group to tour Bluffs site. June 6, 1984 Race commission meeting set. June 9, 1984 Racetrack zoning on agenda. June 11, 1984 Race officials: traffic problems to be ironed out. June 13, 1984 Second racing group eyes $11 million track. June 23, 1984 Council scheduled to consider request on racetrack zoning. June 24, 1984 Local race group eyes presentation. June 25, 1984 Council to act Saturday on bonds for race track. June 28, 1984 Bluffs group make dog track bids. June 29, 1984 Council OKs bonds for dog track. July 1, 1984 Racing group to get report. July 6, 1984 Salvo: C.B. to benefit. July 8, 1984 Racing groups predict economic boost for city. July 8, 1984 Track applicants get more scrutiny. July 11, 1984 Racing commission questions local groups. July 12, 1989 Track question to be answered soon. July 17, 1984 Dog track creates need for more police? July 8, 1984 CB dog track plans stalled. July 18, 1984 Track decision called 'political.' July 19, 1984 Combining race groups proposed. July 19, 1984 Iowa West looks at cutting ties wit Delaware North. July 19, 1984 Iowa West boots Delaware North. July 25, 1984 Iowa West awaits offers. July 26, 1984 Racing commission 'deals' blasted by Shenandoah man. July 21, 1984 C.B. to get conditional license for dog racing? July 31, 1984 Dog racing beats horses. August 6, 1984 Track application submitted. August 11, 1984 Iowa West racing group offers contract to Binns. August 8, 1984 Binns: I'll supervise track. August 9, 1984 Winter race plan irks Nelson. August 25, 1984 Will greyhounds race in Council Bluffs? August 27, 1984 It's off to the races; Bluffs dog track approved. August 28, 1984 Iowa West race officials scurry to find financing. August 19, 1984 Iowa West studies financing of track. September 4, 1984 Iowa West to weigh track finance plans. September 6, 1984 Iowa West sets meeting Friday. September 12, 1984 Track finance plans to be put in writing. September 14, 1984 Racing dates change for Council Bluffs dog track. September 26, 1984 [Race officials, architects meet]. September 20, 1984 Loan application for track to be considered. October 4, 1984 Iowa West secures financial consultant. October 15, 1984 Bluffs dog track opening is delayed. November 1, 1984 $ package near for Iowa West? November 14, 1984 Iowa West eyes answer to $ question. November 20, 1984 Construction plans to be discussed for C.B. Dog track. October 22, 1984 Iowa West may conduct news conference on $. November 26, 1984 [Iowa West announcement planned before Christmas] November 30, 1984 Iowa West set to unveil plans. December 5, 1984 Track backers from south. December 12, 1984 Financing Iowa West topic. December 11, 1984 Council Bluffs track gets financial boost. December 13, 1984 Near-manager wishes track organizers well. December 14, 1984 Iowa West officials: lawsuit has no effect. December 14, 1984 Iowa West to go before commission. December 19, 1984 Council considers race track bonds. December 20, 1984 Track seen as boon to economy of C.B. December 21, 1984 Bluffs dog track to be like one in Alabama. January 4, 1985 Track benefits will aid charities. January 4, 1985 Iowa West administrators to meet. January 8, 1984 Iowa West plans membership drive. January 11, 1985 Iowa West members told track construction to begin in March. January 13, 1985 Iowa West may discuss architect's plans. January 22, 1985 City receives initial track plans. February 1, 1985 Commission backs harness racing. February 8, 1985 Bryant group wins Alabama lawsuit over racetrack profits. February 15, 1985 Carter Lakers involved in planning race club. February 21, 1985 Iowa Wests begins push for members. March 7, 1985 April 19 is date for track start. March 19, 1985 Filbert to lend track a hand. March 21, 1985 Lunch, dinner to be be part of track opening. March 2, 1985 Consultant to name $12 million dog track. April 9, 1985 Out of the starting gate. April 15, 1985 Greyhounds included in ceremony. April 17, 1985 Tax breaks for dog tracks left in the starting gate. April 18, 1985 Greyhounds help christen Bluffs track. April 18, 1985 Race commissions' Scalise: Track is 'help on the way.' April 19, 1985 Tourists, jobs two benefits of new track. April 19, 1985 'Sport of Queens' coming for everyday Bluffs folks. Iowa West drive boasts 460 members. May 11, 1985 Study says track will spur little development. May 2, 1985 Iowa West exempted from property taxes. May 31, 1985 Motel plans to build near dog racetrack. June 3, 1985 Track prepped for steel work. June 14, 1985 Iowa West requests longer season. June 17, 1985 Dubuque not concerned with Bluffs race dates. June 20, 1985 This way to the track. June 10, 1985 Track taking shape; officials get first tour. August 2, 1985 Opinion says dog track not exempt. August 6, 1985 State: Track could lose property tax exemption. August 7, 1985 Track may lose tax exemption. August 7, 1985 Here comes the bunny. August 8, 1985 Duysen: Track may borrow to pay taxes. August 10, 1985 Red ink may force track to borrow. August 12, 1985 Walkout slows dog track work. August 15, 1985 Iowa West buys parcel for track traffic lane. August 16, 1985 Tax opinion gets review. August 16, 1985 Track G.M. wants management slots filled by October. August 19,. 1985 Hearing on track picketers postponed. August 24, 1985 City to give Iowa West $15,000. September 10, 1985 Mall gets four permit four months late.. September 12, 1985 'Fast-track' defers permits on mall, track. September 4, 1985 Building permits issued to Iowa West for track. September 2, 1985 Iowa West members total nearly 5000. October 4, 1985 Date for track start to be set. October 8, 1985 Workers of and running at Iowa West. October 31, 1095 Hearing set on track tax status. November 8, 1985 Track race director will be Alabaman. November 19, 1985 Six-days-a-week schedule to include three matinees. November 8, 1985 Iowa West to seek longer season. November 7, 1985 Councilmen tour 'vast' dog track. November 9, 1985 Ex-safety director chosen to head Iowa West security. November 20,. 1985 Longer season OK'd for greyhound track. November 11, 1985 Couple hopes to establish kennel outside of Weston. November 23, 1985 Track may seek permanent 230-day season. November 23, 1985 Iowa natives get kennel bookings. December 9, 1985 Bluffs Run: Track changes name, sets sights on Omaha Track makes Dubuque city of believers. December 22, 1985 Man who raced dogs in C.B. in 1940s gets kennel space. December 30, 1985 Bluffs Run names three to management positions. January 8, 1986 Bluffs Run could be top 10 track by '87. January 12, 1986 Dog owners to get more purse money. January 15, 1986 Greyhounds arrive at track; 'exercise' set for Wednesday. January 21, 1986 Track has motels braced for bookings. January 26, 1986 Her job: Sell track and Bluffs. February 3, 1986 Dogs go through Bluffs dry run. February 15, 1986 Bluffs Run hustles to be ready for opening in a week. February 20, 1986 Commission OKs grading system for Bluffs Run. February 22, 1986 Trifecta for Bluffs Run preview party: Dream wins, C.B. places, pride shows. February 22, 1986 Will the dogs put C.B. on fast track? February 23, 1986 Revenues will boost government, charities. February 23, 1986 Estimates say economic benefits to be $300 million February 23, 1986 Hoof it yourself; no OTB's allowed. February 23, 1986 Naive bettor could fall victim to tipsheet, dog sale scams. February 23, 1986 Famished? Track offers a menu of wide variety. February 23, 1986 Here is roster of Iowa West. February 23, 1986 Best advice: Leave for track early. February 23, 1986 Looking for pet? Try a greyhound. February 26, 1986 Big Crowd learns how to bet on 'the pups.' February 28, 1986 Bluffs Run: Better when wet? March 2, 1986 Board approves first kennel in Pottawattamie County. March 5, 1986 First week's handle may top $4 million. March 5, 1986 Numbers add up to success for Bluffs Run. March 10, 1986 49 charities benefit from 'smash' track. March 12, 1986 Bryant firm may make $3.4 million. March 14, 1986 Track attendance tops 100,000. March 18, 1986 The rabbit dies at Bluffs Run. March 20, 1986 Race track seminar held for law officers. March 22, 1986 Track robbery suspect nabbed. March 22, 1986 Man charged for selling tipsheets. March 22, 1986 Track activity levels off, but first month figures impressive. March 27, 1986 Trifecta not enough? Try twin-trifecta. March 28, 1986 Bugs isn't even among them., March 30, 1986 Thumbs up to twin trifecta. April 3, 1986 Man's luck changes after winning race with robbery suspect. April 6, 1986 'A touch of class;' Track manager raves about employees. April 6, 1986 Iowa high court: Track must pay property taxes. April 13, 1986 Board decision stands; track to add 168 seats. April 16, 1986 So far, so good: Bluffs Run braces for start of Ak's racing campaign. April 27, 1986 Ak horses run down Bluffs attendance, but betting still high. May 1, 1986 Nag-ging competition taking bite out of 2 tracks business. may 5, 1986 Iowa West tax request denied. May 14, 1986 Reed: Most track fans from Omaha, Lincoln. May 16, 1986 Iowa West will appeal decision on property tax. June 6, 1986 Bluffs Run bets race past projections. June 18, 1986 Iowa West makes its final donation of year. July 17, 1986 Bluffs Run bets race past goals. July 22, 1986 Financing deadline nears for Iowa West. November 10, 1984
New Atlantic YMCA Going Up October 18, 1959 New Rock Quarry Planned For Atlantic; Work May Start Mid-60's November 20, 1959 Health Program Started in Cass - To Be PTA Pilot Project for Iowa December 11, 1959 100th Anniversary For Cass Church November 2, 1961 Twins "Ollie and Lollie," 85, "Have Had Lot Of Fun Together" February 12, 1962 Improve Park Near Atlantic April 11, 1962 Heritage House Supt. Appointed April 23, 1962 Atlantic Makes Many Points For Iowa - By Hosting Tourists June 8, 1962 Economic Study Set In Atlantic June 28, 1962 Arrives In Atlantic; Knows Her TV Shows August 23, 1962 Atlantic Bank Sketch October 2, 1962 Home For Aging: Heritage House November 4, 1962 Atlantic Seeks To Add School Area December 6, 1962 Atlantic Lets School Contracts December 16, 1962 Building for Elder Citizens Booms in Southwest Iowa- Heritage House Tall Example April 14, 1963 Nears Completion: Construction work on the St. Paul's Lutheran Church at Atlantic April 18, 1963 New Cass Milk House Has Picture Windows - $18,000 Investment May 12, 1963 Ceremonies Set For Church, Home May 15, 1963 Old Atlantic Church Is Sold January 10, 1964 Heritage House Has Warmth Of A Home - Library Is Growing Daily February 26, 1964 Water Covers Road . . . into Atlantic's power plant April 14, 1964 Farmstead Ripped Up By Twister April 22, 1964 File Action To Keep Road Open May 6, 1964 Exchange For Atlantic High May 24, 1964 Church Property To Be Parking Lot June 5, 1964 Contract Awarded For A New Church October 25, 1964 Record Contract For "The Great Imposters" January 3, 65 Injunction Being Sought In Marne Garage Dispute - Against Mayor, Council February 14, 1965 Bowling Facility March 31, 1965 Safety Awards To S.W. Iowa Cities June 21, 1965 Troublesome Creek Dike Is Planned June 22, 1965 Mayor Jessen Seeks Views of Citizens January 7, 1966 Interstate Taking Traffic And Business From Atlantic - Real Impact Yet To Come, But . . . January 9, 1966 New Memorial Hospital March 31, 1967 Memories Of Another Day Are All That's Left of Lorah August 24, 1966 Lutheran Church To Celebrate Its 90th Anniversary October 30, 1967 Atlantic Products Firm Is In Fill Operation January 3, 1968 Buck Creek Road Is Problem Again - Public Using It February 15, 1968 Cass County Hospital September 9, 1968 Atlantic Church Will Mark Its 100th Birthday October 14, 1968 New Ambulance Service Is Provided For Cass County October 14, 1968 Atlantic Gets New College November 15, 1968 School Paper, Started in 1918, One of Oldest January 2, 1969 Businessman Marks 61 Years; Atlantic's Oldest February 5, 1969 50 Years July 13, 1969 SWI Family Raises Top Fall Crop October 30, 1969 Honey Plant Brings International "Flavor" November 20, 1969 Rural Methodist Church, Landmark Soon To Close December 19, 1969 A Coluge Fur Atlandtic? June 1, 1970 Atlantic Hospital Given Accreditation January 6, 1971 Marne Woman Vs. Indian Alcoholism January 10, 71 Atlantic Quarry Gets State Okay For Expansion October 12, 1971 New Fountain In Atlantic October 4, 1971 SWI Travel Agency Dates From Old Steamship Days January 6, 1972 Superintendent Named For Atlantic Schools March 31, 1972 Facelifting Is Studied At Atlantic June 28, 1972 Steel Firm To Locate In Atlantic July 11, 1972 Old Hotel At Atlantic Torn Down August 31, 1973 Rail Corporation Formed November 17, 1975 Civil War Statues Being Reconditioned January 21, 1976 Atlantic Names New Police Chief May 4, 1978 Eight men Indicted In Auto Theft Ring June 30, 1978 Trench Yields Odd Treasures - Strange Objects at Atlantic September 17, 1978 Omaha Death, Atlantic Fire May Be Connected May 15, 1979 Officer Shooting Accidental May 30, 1979 Bottle Law Helps Center April 27, 1980 Improvements Brighten Picture For Atlantic April 28, 1984 Auction Set For Hitchcock House November 20, 1984 Students Donate Store Funds To Statue, Child Abuse Center January 4, 1985 Atlantic Defeats School Bond Issue February 20, 1985 ISU Courses Offered At Atlantic High June 12, 1985 Sale of Land on Atlantic Ballot September 4, 1985 Three Persons Held In Check-Fraud Probe October 30, 1985 "Rough Part" Over For Atlantic Mayor November 27, 1985 $2.3 Million Project Begins In Atlantic December 13, 1985 Thursday Fire Heavily Damages Two Downtown Atlantic Stores June 27, 1986 "Cass Has Class," County Says In Drive For Promotion, Jobs November 13, 1986 Vacant Farm House Leveled In Fire January 13, 1987 Doggedly Determined Pet Saves Family From Blaze January 27, 1987 Atlantic Plant's Open House Heralds Several Major Renovation Projects April 22, 1987 Youth's Steer Rams Crowd, Injures Five August 6, 1987 State Closes Atlantic Truck Stop October 8, 1987 State Funds Approved For Road To New Atlantic Uniform Plant October 8, 1987 Excursion Train Coming to Atlantic November 26, 1987 Cass County Decides To Lease County Farm January 31, 1988 State Grant To Pay Half of Road Work April 14, 1988 Three Awarded $55,000 in Sex Harassment Suit April 14, 1988 New Care Facility April 24, 1988 State Grant Goes To Build Group Home May 2, 1988 Atlantic Man Charged With Setting Fire to Wife's Home July 15, 1988 Atlantic Project to Recycle Motor Oil and Protect Water July 15, 1988 114-Year-Old Schoolhouse In Spotlight at Cass Fair July 29, 1988 Carspecken's Lambs Sweep August 2, 1988 Marne Girl Shows Top 4-H Heifer at Cass Fair August 4, 1988 Wait For Senior Center Is Over September 9, 1988 "Purple Martin Train" Arrives at Atlantic Depot November 7, 1988 Sheriff: Machine Guns Needed In Drug Battles November 18, 1988 Atlantic Man Killed In Hunting Accident December 13, 1988 Atlantic Mourns Fallen Officer January 5, 1989 SW Iowa Planning Chief Resigns, takes D.M. Job January 12, 1989 Atlantic Publisher Says Newspaper Stronger Now, Will Surprise Some January 20, 1989 Surprised Thief Keeps Atlantic At Bay In Eight-Hour Standoff January 24, 1989 Grand Jury To Investigate Shooting January 16, 1990 Atlantic School Cancels Classes After Pipes Burst February 7, 1989 After Two Years Work, Senior Center Is Ready March 10, 1989 Man Arraigned For Injuring Baby December 8, 1989 Water Returns to Atlantic March 19, 1990 Two Killed Near Atlantic April 15, 1990 Fire May Have Started Near Kitchen Stove May 7, 1990 Atlantic Caricatures Get High "Marx" July 7, 1990 Ticknor Named Cass Fair Queen, Atlantic Brothers Show Top Hogs August 1, 1990 Fire Causes $50,000 Damage To Cleaners August 8, 1990 Metal Buildings Make To Close, 70 Lose Jobs August 28, 1990 Walks Net 1st Iowa Beef Win At Ak September 25, 1990 "Stupid" Lamb Is Ak Grand Champ September 25, 1990 Atlantic Groups Joint Mental Health Efforts September 29, 1990 Plane Airspeed Cited In Fatal Trooper Crash September 29, 1990 Goodwill Opens Store In Atlantic October 2, 1990 Video Poker Machines Confiscated in Atlantic October 3, 1990 Child, 4, Hit By Deer Slug Not Injured December 5, 1990 Guard Service Cost Him Job, SWI Man Says December 12, 1990 Coal Gasification Cleanup at Atlantic December 16, 1990 Exira Woman, 80, Dies In Car Accident February 6, 1991 Proposal Bans Firing Shotgun Across Roads February 27, 1991 Liquidation Sale Today Marks End of Stoudt Ford Dealership June 1, 1991 Atlantic Leaders Work To Overcome Recession June 1, 1991 Atlantic Seeks Iowa Flood Investigation June 21, 1991 "Dry Hydrants" Improve Fire Safety In Rural Areas July 28, 1991 Grace Co. Buying Atlantic Business August 10, 1991 No Arraignment Set For Former Cass Jailer August 19, 1991 Four Candidates In Race for Atlantic Mayor's Job November 3, 1991 Court Date Scheduled In Atlantic Shooting November 16, 1991 Atlantic OKs Levy Extension November 21, 1991 Mother, Children Escape House Fire December 3, 1991 Company Faces Fines For Levee Build On Floodway January 5, 1992 Atlantic Buses Back on Track January 14, 1992 Former Atlantic Mayor Heads County Development Group January 19, 1992 Exira Man Faces Tax Charges April 10, 1992 Two Killed, 1 Hurt In Motorcycle Crash May 20, 1992 High-Flying Achievements Please Teen April 25, 1993 Merger Makes Atlantic Jaycees Co-ed April 25, 1993 Year of Building Ahead In Atlantic April 25, 1993 Atlantic Begins Library Fund Drive August 12, 1994 New FM Station to Sign On in Atlantic By Next Spring October 8, 1984 Atlantic library Drive Gets Big Boost From Grant November 12, 1994 Cass Officials Try To Seize "Drug Money" December 30, 1994
Where Council Bluffs' Food Show Will Be Held October 2, 1927 Built Because Exposition Outgrew Promoters' Plans July 26, 1936 Old Auditorium Sold to Krasne - 'Just A Matter of Protecting Future' February 4, 1961 Old Auditorium May End Its Days As A Giant Fire - To Be Demolished in Mid-July May 25, 1965 58 Year-Old Auditorium Has Seen & Heard Much - May Go Out In Giant Blaze May 30, 1965 Demolition Of Landmark Seen April 21, 1970 City Council 'Buys' Old City Auditorium April 23, 1970 7 Interested In Wrecking Auditorium June 5, 1970 Langstrom: The Alpha and Omega Of Auditorium August 22, 1970 Sickness Gives Old City Auditorium One Last Day September 1, 1970 Auditorium Gets A Few More Days September 4, 1970
City Projects To Cost $2,513,000 - Are Being Planned for Next Few Years April 16, 1950 Big Need For New Auditorium - To Serve This Community March 18, 1951 Auditorium Needs Three Units - Should Contain Arena, Theater, and Stage March 18, 1951 Crying Need For Multiple-Use Auditorium - Dozens of School Activities Present March 19, 1951 Enthusiastic Response To Theater- Auditorium Plan March 19, 1951 Adequate Auditorium Is Essential To Happiness, Prosperity of Community March 20, 1951 New, Modern Auditorium Would Cost Average Homeowner Under $5 a Year - About price of Dress Shirt March 21, 1951 Auditorium Must Have Adequate Parking - Several Possible Sites Suggested March 22, 1951 Planning Group Endorses Proposed City Auditorium March 23, 1951 JayCees Favor Auditorium Plan - Say Project Would Be Great Benefit To City March 23, 1951 To Ask Vote On Proposed Auditorium - Civic Committee Formed March 23, 1951 To Ask Schools Call Auditorium Election - To Circulate Petitions Soon March 27, 1951 Bluffs Has Lowest Government Costs of Big Iowa Cities March 28, 1951 Starts Work For Auditorium Vote - 407 Signatures Are Needed On Petitions March 28, 1951 Opposition Appears To Auditorium - Board Issues Statement March 29, 1951 Calls Meeting On Civic Auditorium - Seeks to Establish Uniformity of Purpose April 1, 1951 To Study Financing of Civic Auditorium - No Question About Need April 6, 1951 To Ask Meetings on Civic Center - Committee To Study City, School Finances April 10, 1951 Two-way Plan Is Offered To School Board - Would Let Voters Express Opinions on Schools, Auditorium April 18, 1951 Auditorium Group To Make Report at May 7 Meeting - All Interested Groups Invited April 24, 1951 Views Differ on Auditorium Plan - Hannan, Dr. Treynor Discuss Proposals April 25, 1951 Mayor's Group Steps Up Study - Hears Report On Lincoln Auditorium April 24, 1962 3,233 Sign Petition For A Memorial Auditorium - Call For Election On Bond Issue August 19, 1963 Petitions For Auditorium Void August 20, 1963 Auditorium Committee Is Back At Starting Line August 21, 1963 Memorial Bldg. Petition To City - Second Drive Nets 2,247 Signatures August 26, 1963 Whittaker Asks Public Reaction September 6, 1963 Meeting Set On Auditorium September 14, 1963 Indian Creek Program Vs. Auditorium September 15, 1963 Auditorium Wouldn't Affect City Projects - Could Have Creek Program, Too - Whittaker September 25, 1963 Don Filbert Launches Attack Against Auditorium Proposal - 44 Persons At Meeting September 28, 1963 Altrusans Hear Debate On Memorial Auditorium - Wilson Vs. Filbert October 9, 1963 Schools Would Use Proposed Auditorium For Some Events - Board Backs Chamber - With Reservations October 11, 1963 Debate: Does City Need An Auditorium? October 27, 1963 Auditorium Debate: What Type Of Building? October 28, 1963 Auditorium Debate: Where Will It Be Built? October 29, 1963 What Will The Veterans Auditorium Be Used For? - Fourth In Debate Series October 30, 1963 Auditorium Bond Issue - Fifth In Debate Series October 31, 1963 Auditorium Cost Debated - Sixth in Series November 1, 1963 VFW Opposes Auditorium Plan November 2, 1963 Debate Effect Of Bond Issue - Seventh In Auditorium Series November 2, 1963 Better Way Of Financing? - Auditorium Debate November 3, 1963 Rebuttal On Auditorium - Last of Debate Series November 4, 1963
Audubon's Friendship Home To Be Opened For Guests June 21 - 31 Applications Approved May 3, 1959 Audubon Bond Issue Loses - Fourth Defeat On New High School April 7, 1961 $220,000 Budget Is Approved At Audubon - Increased $18,000 July 13, 1962 Audubon Jaycees Receive Charter April 22, 1963 City Sold Tractor in 1960; Government Wants Money - U.S. Says It Was Civil Defense Property February 2, 1964 Group To Promote Vocational School January 15, 1965 Olesen Given Audubon DSA January 27, 1965 School Bond Vote Is Set At Audubon March 14, 1965 Black To Head Audubon Jaycees March 14, 1965 Audubon High Dedication Set March 21, 1965 Water System To Be Improved - $132,000 Program Okayed At Audubon March 21, 1965 Lake Proposed Near Audubon March 22, 1965 New Industry For Audubon January 14, 1966 Audubon Annuls Policy On Water Service Ban May 26, 1966 Exchange Student To Audubon January 26, 1967 49 Audubon Dads, Lads To Canoe Up In Canada July 28, 1968 Chamber Is Seeking Airport Commission December 2, 1968 School District Study Sees Consolidation December 2, 1969 New Head For Friendship Home February 13, 1969 Audubon to Open 90th Annual Fair August 10, 1969 Audubon Church Has 75th Birthday September 7, 1969 Audubon Eyes Airport Work June 24, 1970 Police, Sheriff Share Facilities - At Audubon February 21, 1971 T-Bone Plans Cattle Drive September 21, 1971 Audubon Deputies To Be Laid Off March 17, 1979 Operation T-Bone Still Going Strong October 12, 1979 Audubon Farm Seized; Half of Farms May Fail February 8, 1985
Bluffs Run File #2 8.1.86-- See also: Iowa West Racing Association
Bluffs Run Season To Open Thursday. February 23, 1986 Grading System Used to Attempt Parity. February 23, 1986 Bluffs Run Officials Say kennels Include Some of Best in Country. February 23, 1986 Winner is Often Decided In First 40 Feet of a Race. February 23, 1986 Greyhound Facts. February 23, 1986 Bluffs Run to Open First Season Thursday. February 23, 1986 Council rips Flip's Tips as Bluffs Run 'hazard.' August 12, 1986 Bluffs Run seeks extension of 1986, '87 racing seasons. September 30, 1986 State eyes track tax-exempt status. November 6, 1986 Lawmakers urged to strengthen Iowa-bred racing dog incentives. November 7, 1986 Bluffs Run's gifts may top $100,000. November 10, 1986 Lawmakers warned of 'negative impact' if Bluffs Run kept on property rolls. November 9, 1986 Disgruntled employee sought in attempt to burn toteboard. December 8, 1986 State may get windfall in unclaimed winnings. December 19, 1986 Firm to earn $4.3 million. December 11, 1986 Bluffs Run yields $7.9 million taxes, draws 1.1 million fans. December 16, 1986 Racing commissioner sees Bluffs Run season reduced. January 9, 1987 $18 million increase seen for Bluffs Run. January 11, 1987 Bluffs Run told to pay higher purse. January 15, 1987 Refreshed Bluffs Run to reopen. January 25, 1987 Bluffs Runs crowds are smaller this year. February 16, 1987 State will get $443,165 in track bets. February 19, 1987 Bluffs Run profits tangled in court case. March 11, 1987 Track manage paid $5 million. March 13, 1987 IWRA disputes claim it lacks control. March 13, 1987 IWRA wins property tax suit. March 30, 1987 State waits on dog track tax decision. March 31, 1987 Ak-Sar-Ben tax break aids Bluffs Run. April 9, 1987 Fake $10 bills at Bluffs Run lead to arrest. April 11, 1987 Bluffs Run races to number 5, hopeful of an even better 1987. April 26, 1987 Iowa West increases grant program. September 28, 1987 IWRA grants go to 41 organizations. October 4, 1987 Panel to consider dog track rule. December 9, 1987 Buses to Bluffs Run are a 'super success'. December 29, 1987 'Ladies Day' at track cited by man's suit. January 8, 1988 Race dates a source of dispute. January 27, 1988 Dog track's gift to city, county. February 9, 1988 Bluffs Run draws tourists' interest. February 24, 1988 Group charges bad meat is fed to Bluff Run dogs. March 3, 1988 Group rips track violations. March 4, 1988 Who's to blame for '4-D' meat? March 13, 1988 Longer race season increases wagering. April 24, 1988 October trial set in track tax case. May 18, 1988 Racing panel expands dates for Bluffs Run. May 26, 1988 Race commissioner joining Bluffs Run. December 15, 1988 Crowd down, betting rises at C.B. track. January 5, 1989 Supreme Court reverses decision on drugging of Bluffs Run dogs. January 25, 1989 The Nation's 5th Largest Greyhound Track Makes A Strong Statement to the People of Iowa. January 29, 1989 Bluffs Run ranks 5th in attendance. February 8, 1989 County seeks tax exclusion for dog track. February 15, 1989 Hutchins to question Bluffs Run vet hiring. March 3, 1989 Bluffs Run vet hiring under fire. April 12, 1989 Iowa high court: Bluffs Run ladies' night is discrimination. April 19, 1989 Senate votes Bluffs Run must pay tax. April 25, 1989 Sen. Gronstal defends vote on track tax. May 2, 1989 Bluffs Run feels better about taxes. May 3, 1989 House OKs track tax vote. May 5, 1989 Bluffs Run gets property tax break. May 7, 1989 Branstad inks track tax break, vote bill. May 25, 1989 Bluffs Run pays property tax bill. September 8, 1989 Commission reaffirms kennel ruling. December 16, 1989. Dog track allowed more in exotic race. December 16, 1989 Hanafan wants off race board. January 9, 1990 Iowa West agrees casino detimental. February 25, 1989 Bluffs Run dates set by board. June 22, 1990 Bluffs Run union talks under way. September 26, 1990 Bluffs Run hires PR firm for casino battle. February 28, 1990 Assessor questions Bluffs Run tax break. November 27, 1990 Supervisors told waiving Bluffs Run tax an error. November 30, 1990 Bluffs Run, county split on tax issue. December 4, 1990 Dozen SWI dog breeders get Iowa funds. December 21, 1990 Drop in revenue at Bluffs Run to force county budget revision. January 17, 1991 Bluffs Run tax 'deal' called absurd. April 11, 1991 Jazz festival set for May 5. April 20, 1991 Voters to decide on Bluffs Run taxes. October 30, 1991 Election expenses 'avoidable.' October 31, 1991 Vote decides tax question for Bluffs Run. December 1, 1991 Exemption vote is unique to Bluffs Run. December 1, 1991 Track loses tax-exempt status. December 4, 1991 Bluffs Run combines publicity departments. April 20. 1991 Bluffs Run sues to get taxes back. May 25, 1993 Greyhound abuse 'not the rule.' July 4, 1993 'Breed's trust often betrayed.' July 4, 1993 Track says slots mean more jobs. March 25, 1994 Commission may ban video games. June 21, 1994 Bluffs Run management pact OK'd. June 21, 1994 Casino to open Feb. 1. August 31, 1994
Hetzel Has Resided in Town Since 1874 Avoca 2 Miles Long Avoca is Community Without Vacant House Turner is President of Avoca Lions Club Girl Reserves Are Active in School Sponsor Production of Film "Smoky" Will Present Concert Organize Boy Scouts Davis Brothers Were First Bank Founders Avoca's Department Prevents Bad Fires Frank Beymer Won Laurels as Pitcher Before Entering Newspaper Business Rutenbeck is Head of Avoca Schools East Pottawattamie Court Is At Avoca Power Headquaarters Located in Avoca Institution Digs Way Out of "Red" February 4, 1934 Choir At Avoca Is Seeking Name February 4, 1934 Long Hoped For Addition Complete At Avoca School January 5, 1955 Avoca Courthouse Gets its First Major Renovation January 23, 1955 Need For 2 Courthouses In County is Questioned April 1, 1955 New Avoca Church May 1, 1955 Final Services Are Set At Avoca Church January 29, 1956 New Swimming Pool Keeps Avocans Cool June 26, 1956 Avoca Will Become . . . Distribution Center For The Iowa Power and Light July 16, 1956 Avoca Parishioners Take Much Pride In New Church March 27, 1957 Avoca Moved Three Times Before It 'Settled Down' October 25, 1957 It's Small But Avoca's Library Is A Busy Place - Staffed by Volunteers May 7, 1958 New 'Home' Opened For Avoca Bank October 19, 1958 Avoca's Post Office Now In New, Enlarged Quarters - Combinations Puzzle Patrons January 12, 1959 Avoca Creamery Sales Increase - Over $1,750,000 Business in 1958 March 9, 1959 Avoca Depot Is Now A Memory - Replaced by Two Remodeled Coaches May 8, 1959 It May Be Progress, But It Sure Has Avoca Fouled Up - Anybody Know What Time It Is? November 22, 1959 Avoca Thanks Nine Firemen For 242 Years Of Service May 1, 1960 Sudden Order To Close Jail At Avoca Puzzles Residents September 22, 1960 New Fire Escape January 9, 1961 Health Approval For Avoca Jail January 11, 1961 Nursing Home Planned With 46-Bed Capacity - Eight Avocans Provide Funds East Pott. School Plans Produce Pointed Queries - Study Committee Continues Research April 7, 1961 Avoca Will Hear Sermons In Accent As Pastors Trade Jobs, Weather For Year - Rev. Wood To New Zealand And May 22, 1961 New Avoca Alfalfa Plant Now In Full Production - $100,00 Went Into Modernization July 30, 1961 'Down Under' Clergyman, Family At Home In Avoca August 3, 1961 Dr. Hinz Fights Cancer By Trying To Tag Virus - Avoca High Grad Works In Tumor Research August 25, 1961 Avoca's New Nursing Home Will Be Ready Nov. 7 - It Will Accommodate 46 Residents October 25, 1961 Bright Entrance October 25, 1961 Avoca Meet Finds 7th District Changed, Slogan Same - First Gathering for Democrats In Reorganized District February 12, 1962 There's Some Question, But Believed That - New Avoca State Bank Becomes First New Home For Firm In 90-Year History April 19, 1962 Won't Know Preacher Until He's In Pulpit - When Two Lutheran Churches Combine In Avoca May 20, 1962 Incorporate Avocan Fertilizer Firm January 3, 1963 Public Service Pioneering, Courthouse Shared By Women - First Female Deputy, Early Air Employee At Avoca February 4, 1963 Avocans Will Have 'Wetter' Town Soon - Talking Water, Not Liquor March 17, 1963 Village Grows Near Avoca June 7, 1963 Rest Home Patients Grateful To Three Avoca Nurses' Aides August 1, 1963 Double Water Supply February 2, 1964 Pair of Prisoners Escape From County Jail At Avoca - Awaiting Move to Reformatory February 5, 1964 Farmers, Officers Keep Up Search For Escapees - Hunt Centered In Minden Area February 6, 1964 Highway 59 Hearing Set - On New Alignment North From Avoca February 7, 1964 Approve U.S. 59 Work At Avoca - Project Will Cost Estimated $597,000 March 25, 1964 Avoca School Buys School Property May 22, 1964 AvoHa Awards To Janet Griggs - 46 Seniors Get Their Diplomas May 22, 1964 Avoca Supplies One Third Of JEH Nursing Students September 13, 1964 Articles Filed By Recreational Area December 6, 1964 Peruvian Girl Is AFS Student - Will Spend Year With Avoca Family August 11, 1965 Avoca Votes Thursday On Fire Station, Town Hall November 30, 1965 Avoca In Loud 'Yes' To New Fire Station December 3, 1965 New Plant For Avoca September 21, 1966 Avoca To Lose Its Leading Industry? - Creamery In Financial Trouble September 26, 1966 Avoca Creamery Is 'Broke' And Over $700,000 In Debt - Questions Go Unanswered October 11, 1966 Avoca Egg Plant Sold November 16, 1966 New Avoca Firm Begins Operation - Cheese, Butter Products March 30, 1967 Guarantee Payment To Avoca patrons December 12, 1967 Avoca Legion Post Moves - Remodels Old Theater Building March 12, 1969 Avoca Plans For 100-Year Birthday - Centennial Set June 19-22 March 16, 1969 Cake To Mark Centennial Start June 12, 1969 Centennial Sights June 18, 1969 Time Capsule Will Recap Centennial Days Of Avoca - Another Festival In 50 Years? June 29, 1969 Avoca Youth Look To Fair - Expositions Near Throughout Southwest Iowa July 20, 1969 Pott. County Fiar Has Variety Of Attractions July 25, 1969 SWI Theaters Play New Roles August 27, 1969 Avoca Nursing Home Dissolves Its Operations September 18, 1969 AvoHa Royalty September 19, 1969 Sheriff Office Staff Grows September 20, 1969 Avoca Gets MAPA Nod For Sewer October 31, 1969 Fewer Supervisors 'Might Save Money' February 17, 1970 Proof Asked In Court Closing - E. Pott. Feeling On Avoca Court February 22, 1970 Courthouse Closing Tied With Economy February 22, 1970 AvoHa To Vote On Bond Issue October 11, 1970 Proposed New AvoHa School Comes To Vote Nov. 17 January 18, 1970 AvoHa Proposal Calls For Flexibility November 15, 1970 Avoca Area Voters Split On AvoHa School Bond Issue November 15, 1970 AvoHa Bond Issue OK'd By Voters November 18, 1970 Avoca Plans Opening Of Center March 14, 1971 Senior Center At Avoca Ready March 22, 1971 Ray Opens Avoca Center March 25, 1971 Old School Gets Home In Avoca July 4, 1971 Avoca's Playschool Is Project Of Citizens September 5, 1971 Brazilian Student Likes Iowa Snow February 14, 1972 'Recycled' Glass At Avoca Church - Teacher Designs Windows June 4, 1972 Avoca Courthouse Fate Undetermined - Magistrate Location Studied July 23, 1972 $6.017 Granted For Avoca Park October 20, 1972 AvoHa School Nearly Done - Weather Delays Progress December 17, 1972 Little Reaction In Avoca To Planned Demolition Of Jail March 17, 1974 Avoca Jail Wrecking Set March 29, 1974
IWRA mails anti-casino brochure to 384 leaders. October 22, 1990 Track revenue dropped by $27 million last year. January 15, 1991 Dog tracks posting down year. November 22, 1991 Slots possible at Bluffs Run under new plan. June 8, 1993 Bluffs Run simulcasts approved. February 4, 1994 Bluffs Run not scared of Ak-Sar-Ben. Februrary 9, 1994 Simulcast a winner right out of the box. February 10, 1994 State ruling paves way for continued simulcasts. March 4, 1994 Track plans to cash in on slots. May 18, 1994 Iowa West hires casino consultant. June 22, 1994 Lawyer: Track tax dispute will be settled in court. July 19, 1994 State gets tough with Bluffs Run. July 22, 1994 Bluffs Run ordered to pay up. February 19, 1994 Bluffs Run pitches casino plan to state. September 15, 1994 License may delay Bluffs Run casino's opening. December 31, 1994
Opening of Bluffs Run #145 Opening of Bluffs Run
Bluffs Run expects fast start out of box tonight. February 27, 1986 $520,000 wagered on first day; 6,000 cheer as Bluffs Run sets fast pace for opening. February 28, 1986 Track off to a fast start here. December 11, 1986 Bluffs Run Inaugural Special; advertising supplement to the Daily Nonpareil. February 23, 1986 Bluffs Run gets finishing touches. February 23, 1986 Plenty of experience in track's management. February 23, 1986 Kennel owners see success for track. February 23, 1986 First 40 feet separates the winners from the losers. February 23, 1986 Track set for cold weather. February 23, 1986 Racing Department staff has 65 years experience. February 23, 1986 Reservations policy announced by track. February 23, 1986 State steward final authority on racing. February 23, 1986 Racing commission oversees new sport. February 23, 1986 Safeguards ensure honesty. February 23, 1986 Finding the groove is the key to victory. February 23, 1986 Grading provides parity. February 23, 1986 AIM Inc. provides financing, expertise. February 23, 1986 Bluffs Run Clubhouse is premier attraction. February 23, 1986 Greyhound racing draws 24 million. February 23, 1986 How greyhounds break may determine winner. February 23, 1986 Weigh-in a must. February 23, 1986 Sport of queens. February 23, 1986 Greyhound diet. February 23, 1986 History of greyhounds traced to ancient times. February 23, 1986 Plastic muzzles worn. February 23, 1986 Origin of the name greyhound. February 23, 1986 Blankets. February 23, 1986 Handicappers look for the intangibles. February 23, 1986 Victoryland No. 1 in mutuel handle. February 23, 1986 1986 Bluffs Run kennels. February 23, 1986 Greyhounds undergo strict training. February 23, 1986 Grandstand area has plenty to offer. February 23, 1986 Lounge provides escape. February 23, 1986 Making as wager easy as A, B, C. February 23, 1986 Wagering terms explained. February 23, 1986 Track requires special care. February 23, 1986 Greyhound training varies with trainer. February 23, 1986 Trifecta most popular greyhound racing bet. February 23, 1986 Lure dates to 1912. February 23, 1986 Here's how to read performance charts. February 23, 1986 Plans are available for visits by groups. February 23, 1986 Track boasts outstanding kennels. February 23, 1986
$995,000 Facility Ready Next Month - Finishing Touches Put On AvoHa School March 25, 1973 Avoca Is Proud of New School April 29, 1973 One-Room Newton School Faces New Life At Avoca May 13, 1973 Addition Planned For Avoca School June 3, 1973 Avoca Razes High School August 5, 1973 Avoca Church Is 'Open Air' October 11, 1973 County's Last Jail Will Be Demolished March 8, 1974 New Buildings On Avoca Horizon April 28, 1974 Old Avoca Jail Site Sale Approved May 14, 1974 Open House At New Avoca Bank July 11, 1975 Doctor Takes Post In Avoca May 2, 1976 Apartment Complex For Avoca's Elderly July 18, 1976 Longtime Farm Community Gets Big Boost From Tourism July 18, 1976 County Fair Opens July 29 With Emphasis on the Past July 18, 1976 Long Search For Physician Comes To End July 18, 1976 'Sweet Veil' - Poem On The Prairie July 18, 1976 A-Frame Addition For Church - To Be Meeting Place September 19, 1976 Historic School Is Vandalized - Avocans Upset By Loss February 6, 1977 New Building, New Queen For Pottawattamie Fair July 29, 1977 A New Setting In Avoca For Courthouse Antiques October 23, 1977 New Look For Avoca Courthouse November 4, 1977 Avoca Doctor Committee Seeks City Council's Help In Establishing Suitable Clinic Facility 1977 Dr. Kua To Close Practice In Avoca 1977 Avocans Look Again For Doctor January 22, 1978 Avoca Lab Sole Producer of Parvovirus Vaccine - Prevents Swine Abortion Disease February 11, 1979 Woman Wins Slogan Contest March 19, 1979 Horse Show Highlights First Day Judging At Fair July 27, 1979 Fair Opens In Avoca - Easy Day For Big Jerry July 27, 1979 Tears Flow, Hands Fly at Fair Auction July 31, 1979 President's Son Says . . . Other Candidates 'Lot More Scared' August 10, 1979 Vandals Unleash Water, "Mad Flusher" Is Sought August 10, 1979 Versatile Avoca Product Ready For '79 Action August 26, 1979 Once Proud Library Shows Age October 28, 1979 Davis Library Nearing Completion; No Opening Set October 28, 1979 Marijuana Trial In Jury's Hands March 7, 1980 Trucker Found Innocent in Largest Pot Seizure March 8, 1980 Pottawattamie Fair Will Continue To Boost Avoca April 29, 1980 Testimony Goes On In Avoca Suit May 20. 1980 Pottawattamie Fair Opens Its Doors Today July 23, 1981 Ewings Would Be Proud July 26, 1981 Fair Swine Show Is Walnut Affair - Pottawattamie County Fair Results July 26, 1981 Avoca Voters Give Franchise For Cablevision August 12, 1981 East, West Don't Meet On Split Of Fair Money August 29, 1984 Teens Start No-Alcohol Nightspot March 24, 1985 Debt-Free Avoca Slow, But Steady April 28, 1985 Avoca Clinic Proves Successful April 28, 1985 Avoca To Seek Bonds For Sewer Work May 17, 1985 Avoca Approves Bonds For Sewer Construction June 19, 1985 Avoca Offices May Be Combined July 2, 1985 Plans To Close Sheriff's Office Riles Avoca Council July 20. 1985 Rain May Boost County Fair Attendance July 26, 1985 County Fair Schedule July 27, 1985 County Fair Schedule July 28, 1985 County Fair Queen Feels Right At Home July 29, 1985 Off And Running July 29, 1985 County Fair Schedule July 29, 1985 Waiting For The Judge's Ruling July 30, 1985 Rain Hampers Avoca - Rain Won't Cancel Sheep and Dairy Judging, But . . . July 30, 1985 County Fair Schedule July 30, 1985 Fair Results July 31, 1985 Kid's Day At the Pottawattamie County Fair in Avoca July 31, 1985 Wild 'n Wooly Fun Had At Kids Rodeo August 1, 1985 Avoca Buys Lot For $7.50 September 18, 1985 Sheriff's Action Upsets Avoca Mayor October 22, 1985 Avoca's Victorian Inn Revisited; It's Not Just For Breakfast Aprile 27, 1986 Avoca, County To Sell Lots July 1, 1986 Carson Tours Old Avoca Home In 'Spur-of-the-Moment' Visit July 2, 1986 What Worries a Fair Organizer? Heat Hurts Hogs July 16, 1986 Money Woes May Lead To Ag Desertion July 18, 1986 How Hot Is It? Too Hot For Chickens July 19, 1986 Fair Isn't All Fun and Games For Everyone July 21, 1986 Sweet Vale of Avoca! July 29, 1986 Fun At The Fair July, 1986 Avoca Bank Purchased By Local Investor Group January 7, 1987 $25,000 Donation From Avoca Bank To Boost Economic Development Effort January 21, 1987 Avoca Emphasizes 'Plusses' To Bring Business To Area April 26, 1987 Pottawattamie County Fair Begins July 23, 1987 Pottawattamie Fair Winners July 26, 1987 Fair Auction Brings Top Prices July 28, 1987 Octagon Building Dedicated Monday May 31, 1988 Pottawattamie, Montgomery Fairs Open July 20, 1988 Sisters Show Top Winners At County Fair July 26, 1988 Pottawattamie Sale Proceeds Down Slightly July 27, 1988 Deputies Probing Break-Ins At Avoca October 23, 1988 Avoca Residents Complain DOT Road Project Overdone July 28, 1989 Explorer Post Battles Peer Pressure - Started In Avoca By Deputy February 18, 1990 State Grant Awarded To Avoca Park April 15, 1990 Pie Contest Kicks Off Fair In Avoca July 18, 1990 Avoca Promotions Lists Booth At Fair Among This Year's Gains August 30, 1990 AvoHa, Underwood Face School Levy Votes November 24, 1990 Avoca Teen Arrested On Sex-Abuse Charge February 25, 1991 Trucker Dies In Nishnabotna Plunge July 1, 1991 Pie, Pizza Receive Prime Billing At Fair July 18, 1991 Julie Hering Is County Fair Queen July 19, 1991 Pottawattamie County Fair Ends With Livestock Auction July 23, 1991 Man Bound With Tape In Avoca Burglary November 5, 1991 Avoca Mayor Doesn't Want Equipment Levy Extension December 11, 1991 Avoca Course Is Vandalized, Reward Offered February 5, 1992 Avoca Course Damage Still Under Investigation March 6, 1992 Deere Dealer Reports $13,050 Theft August 7, 1992 Avoca Talks Secession From County November 10, 1992 'Sad Reality' Sets In At Avoca November 11, 1992 Secession: It's No Easy Trick November 11, 1992 Avoca Seeks To Extend Boundary To Interstate April 25, 1993 Retired Colonel At Helm of Development Group April 25, 1993 Developer Hopes To Solve Ditch Problem May 20, 1993 Development Director Search Begins Again June 9, 1993 County Fair Projects A Family Effort July 15, 1993 Today's Fair Events July 15, 1993 Oakland Family Has Fair Tradition July 16, 1993 Sisters Win Fair Trophies July 16, 1993 Tractor Pull Is Tonight At Fair July 16, 1993 Carson Teen Crowned Queen At County Fair July 16, 1993 Fair Spirits Still High Despite We Weather July 18, 1993 Mixed Feelings Remain on Clerk Move - Judge Still Rules At Avoca Courthouse September 19, 1993 Courts Cut Filings Backlog September 19, 1993 History of Avoca Courthouse September 19, 1993 Merger Talks In Works January 15, 1994 School Merger Petition Issues January 15, 1994 AvoHa, Shelby-Tennant Ready To Tie The Knot? January 15, 1994 Independence Visitors Not To Avoid Anniversary June 25, 1994 WIDA Regroups After Two Resign July 23, 1994
Bluffs Towers First and Pearl Apts. for Elderly Formerly Chieftain Hotel
Bluffs Towers Ready To Open. June 2, 1971 Managers Move In At Tower. June 5, 1971 Bluffs Towers Offers Roomy Apartments.July 4, 1971 Back Taxes Worry Bluffs Homes, Inc. August 24, 1971 Two Units Unrented In Tower. September 19, 1971 Apartment Units At Old Chieftain Near Completion. May 27, 1971 Bluffs Towers Nears First Anniversary In Old Hotel; Elderly Units Filled Up. April 30, 1972 Bluffs Towers gets HUD grant to pay the rent. August 19, 1976 Grease fire reported at Bluffs Towers. August 16, 1992.
B'nai Israel Synagogue 618 Myrtle St. and Rabbinage at 200 Fletcher Ave.
B'nai Israel To Observe Golden Jubilee On Friday; Public Is Invited. January 2, 1955 Addition To Synagogue Will Fullfill 3 Purposes; 100 Persons At Groundbreaking. November 26, 1962 Open House Slated At New Jewish Rabbinage Sunday; To Greet Visitors...May 4, 1963 Jewish Scribe In Bluffs To Work On Holy Scrolls; At B'Nai Israel Synagogue. December 4, 1963 Rosh Hashana begins tonight. September 21, 1979 Jews start new year; 'Days of Repentance' begin. September 23, 1979 Festival marks fight for rights. December 16, 1979 Hadassah marks 50th. April 11, 1980
Bomber Plant (former Glen L. Martin Bomber Plant) Omaha
Brief Life of bomber plant touched many; second reunion Oct. 2 [article includes plant photo by the Glenn L. Martin-Nebraska Company; copy of the photo is enclosed in the file.] September 19, 1982
Bombings at Area Construction sites, etc.
Dragline Blasted At The 1st Federal Site. February 6, 1968 5 Draglines Blasted In Three Years. March 5, 1970 Fire Bomb Misses Mark At C.B. Police Station. May 22, 1970 Arrests Hinted In Iowa Bombings. June 7, 1970 Dynamite Theft Investigated. July 19, 1970 Check Arrest Rights In Bombing. October 20, 1970 Bomb Blasts Bluffs Bar. October 20, 1970 Evidence Hangup In Bombings. October 21, 1970 Dynamite Explosion Causes $10,000 Damage To Crane. March 4, 1970