Chopra, Raj 9005 Greenway Lane Shawnee Mission, KIs 66215
$39,500 salary okay. June 25, 1978 Board makes bid for school chief. June 13, 1978 Chopra accepts superintendency. June 14, 1978 Busy day for school chief. June 19, 1978 Chopra contract awaits formalities. July 5, 1978 New school head ready to face C.B. challenges. June 18, 1978 Superintendent walking, talking. June 21, 1978 Board still eyeing salary for Chopra. June 22, 1978 Chopra: I'll stress positive; Superintendent wants improved education. July 23, 1978 A good start for Raj Chopra; Thinking out loud. August 4, 1978 Cheers for Raj Chopra. August 8, 1978 Chopra calls for community unity. August 11, 1978 Chopra to buy a home. October 16, 1978 Chopra conquers negative with a kind word; Day with superintendent is a busy one. October 29, 1978 Chopra for reduction in personnel. November 5, 1978 Life pretty good for kids of Council Bluffs leaders. February 14, 1979 Toastmasters honor Chopra. April 19, 1979 Chopra to speak at school's program. May 29, 1979 Chopra may serve without assistant. June 14, 1979 Chopra rides positivism wave; After 1st year as school head. June 17, 1979 Chopra wants school addition. June 28, 1979 Chopra's mom shocked; Culture shocked that is. August 26, 1979 Raj Chopra is selected 'Educator of the Year.' December 28, 1979 Top educator. January 5, 1980 Chopra named top educator. January 23, 1980 Chopra to speak at national meeting. April 10., 1980 Chopra accepts 3-year contract. April 16, 1980 Soggy audience hears Chopra's tale; Superintendent's story time. May 17, 1980 Chopra to spread word in Arkansas, Kentucky. July 23, 1980 Chopra expects to leave when ambition moves him. August 10, 1980 Chopra vision helps mend schools; Speaking to Lincoln, Neb. workshop. September 28, 1980 Chopra to get contract offer. February 18, 1981 Chopra is beef booster. March 12, 1981 School offers Chopra $55,000 for 1981-82 Chopra is eyed for N.C. post. June 24, 1981 Chopra still likes CB job. June 26, 1981 Chopra withdraws from N.C. July 14, 1981 Chopra eyed for Omaha school post. September 24, 1981 Chopra not a declared candidate; for Omaha Schools superintendency. September 25, 1981 Chopra is in running for position in Ohio. December 4, 1987 Chopra accepts new pact. April 8, 1982 Bowling Green honors Chopra. May 6, 1982 On the road with Raj; 50-60 speeches a year. May 17, 1982 Chopra eyes position in Kansas City area. June 30, 1982 Shawnee Mission to decide Friday? July 1, 1982 Decision awaited. July 2, 1982 Chopra pondering offer at Shawnee. July 6, 1982 Chopra accepts Shawnee offer. July 11, 1982 Chopra will seek release. July 12, 1982 Chopra released from contract on 7-0 vote. July 14, 1982 Chopra family looks ahead to a new life; Goals are important to superintendent's family. July 18, 1982 Curriculum is accomplishment; Chopra approaches final days. August 11, 1982 One last goodbye...Raj Chopra leaves the Bluffs. October 25, 1982 School Board sendoff for Chopra. October 26, 1982 Chopra in temporary 567-a-day 'bonanza.' December 22, 1982 Article by Raj Chopra received mixed reviews in Council Bluffs. April 10. 1983 Chopra firing report 'false.' June 3, 1984 Chopra: Didn't mean to rap Bluffs in his book. August 5, 1984
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Hultman In Race For Atty. General December 16, 1959 GOP Candidate Hultman Stages 'Grass Roots' Campaign In C.B. - Running For Iowa Attorney General April 8, 1960 Hultman Ends Speculation; GOP Governor Candidate - See Tough Race Against Hughes December 30, 1963 Apportionment 'Most Pressing' December 30, 1963 Hultman Would Let Tavernmen Buy Liquor At Wholesale Price - Gubernatorial Candidate In Bluffs February 21, 1964 Settle Dispute By Transfer - Hughes February 21, 1964 'Rally For Curly' Slated In Bluffs - Fulton Lewis III To Speak At Event September 2, 1964 Underdog Role An Old Experience For Curly - Admits He's Trailing Hughes But . . . September 13, 1964 Hultman Brings Campaign To The Bluffs - --Sans Speeches - Shakes Lots Of Hands In Four-Hour Visit October 23, 1964
IBP Raises Base Pay 30 Cents At C.B. Plant June 30, 1989 Fired IBP Worker Seeks Payment June 30, 1989 Council Favors A Sewer-Rate Hike For Frito Lay, IBP July 25, 1989 Catch 22: Appeal Injuries Or Live With Impairments July 30, 1989 Frito Lay, IBP May Block Sewer Rate Hike August 28, 1989 Sewer Surcharge Hikes Delayed At IBP Request August 29, 1989 IBP, Mayor To Discuss Sewer Rates August 30, 1989 Mayor Asks Sewer Hikes After Meeting With IBP September 1, 1989 IBP To Press Fight Against C.B. Sewer Rate Hike September 12, 1989 IBP Gets Its Best Rate On Sewers From C.B. September 17, 1989 IBP Inc. Files Lawsuit To Block A City-Imposed Sewer Surcharge October 6, 1989 IBP Plans To Hire 70 For New Line October 10, 1989 IBP Seeks Account For Sewer Payments November 2, 1989 Judge Considers IBP Sewer-Fee Appeal February 21, 1990 IBP Suit To Go To Court March 9, 1990 IBP Adds 100 Workers At C.B. Plant In '89 April 29, 1990 Jury Awards $70,000 For IBP Plant Injuries August 20, 1990 Impasse May Force Layoffs At C.B.'s IBP September 21, 1990 IBP Worker's Hand Injured At Plant November 30, 1990 IBP Worker Has Surgery For Hand Cuts December 1, 1990 IBP's Plant In C.B. Back At Work Today February 5, 1991 IBP Eying Expansion For Bluffs Pork Plant April 21, 1991 IBP Worker Injured In Fall From Freezer August 10, 1991 Judge Hears Disputed IBP Sewer Rates May 22, 1992 DCI Arrests 5 In $30,000 Theft From IBP Plant July 23, 1992 IBP May Expand Plant By 175 Jobs - Tax Abatement Sought; The Plan Calls For The Council Bluffs Operation To Begin Producing Hams June 24, 1993 One Dead At Plant - Seven Treated At Hospital After Ammonia Leak At IBP July 1, 1993 OSHA To Investigate Worker's Death July 1, 1993 Worker Describes Fatal Scene July 2, 1993 Council OKs Abatement For IBP - Action Could Pave Way For $10 Million Expansion Of Plant In Council Bluffs July 14, 1993 IBP Facing Fines In Fatal Accident November 25, 1993 Jury Awards $15 Million Against IBP In Suit December 3, 1994
Christian Home Assoc. File #1: to 7/16/85
Christian Home Assoc. File #1 to 7/16/85
Decrease in Revenue May Force Christian Home to Close. December 9, 1931 The Christian Home Orphanage, Council Bluffs, Iowa. July 26, 1936 Building Boom Sets All-time City Record; New Construction Valued at $5, 355,271. December 23, 1951 To Dedicate New Chapel and School; Christian Home Sets Program for Feb. 17. February 10, 1952 Christian Home Renames Trustees. November 10. 1953 Christian Home Manager Is Dead; Her Father Started Orphanage in 1883. March 15, 1957 Sub-Committee To Study Christian Home Proposal; Appointed By Judge Martin. October 27, 1960 Temporary Change At Christian Home. July 12, 1961 Christian Home Job To Webster. November 20, 1961 Nothing Like Movie-TV Version, This Social Worker Is Friendly. November 26, 1961 Christian Home To Observe 79th Year. March 15, 1962 Christian Home Honors Old, New. May 7, 1962 Christian Home Drops Classes. July 29, 1962 Christian Home At 10-Year High; Now Responsible For 87 Children. August 26, 1962 Anniversary Program Set. March 15, 1963 Christian Home Seeks At Least $500,000 In Drive; For Captial Improvements. November 26, 1963 Christian Home Offered $50,000. April 4, 1964 Home Appoints Recreation Chief. July 3, 1964 Home Shelters 110 Each Day. November 19, 1964 Ungar Elected By Home Board. December 8, 1964 Christian Home Study Report Due In About 90 Days. March 8, 1965 Christian Home Drive Under Way. January 8, 1964 Orientation Session. January 24, 1964 Christian Home Story To Be Emphasized here. January 5, 1966 Resident Chaplain At Christian Home; From Aged To Youths. January 8, 1966$25,000 For Christian Home. December 12, 1966 New Christian Home Units Personalized For Children; Open House This Sunday. October 15, 1967 Eppley Foundation Gives Christian Home $10,000. October 16, 1967 2 Buildings Christian Home Are Being Razed. January 18, 1968 Kaplan Named Head Of Christian Home; 2 New Board members. March 6, 1968 Eppley Grant Approved For Christian Home. July 30, 1968 Christian Home: A Bright Spot For Homeless Youths; Children Get Another Chance. August 13, 1968 New Social Services Director Announced; At Christian Home. August 24, 1968 Christian Home To Host Grad Program. September 29, 1968 'Mini-Study' Heads Christian Home List. January 1, 1969 Remodeling Of Chapel Building To Cost $12,000. January 5, 1969 Group Homes Means Family Living; At 'The Pearl Miller Farm.' February 2, 1969 Home Uses One-Way Mirror. February 16, 1969 It Pays To Advertise. March 3, 1969 1968 For Christian Home Was A Year Of Big Dreams; Announce Annual Meeting. March 23, 1969 Nelsen Elected President Of Christian Home Group. March 27, 1969 Children At Christian Home Learning Of Life With Adults. April 27, 1969 October Opening Scheduled For Christian Home Center. September 14, 1969 Stereo For Christian Home. December 21, 1969 Home Gets Eight-Ton Gift; They're Long-Plan, Too. December 31, 1969 Christian Home Service Shows Rapid 1969 Growth. January 9, 1970 Development Center Mixes Learning With Children's Activities. January 11, 1970 Warm Setting For Meals At Christian Home. September 27, 1970 Home Gets 2nd Grant. December 4, 1970 Home Find Relics Of Its past. December 6, 1970 Cornersstone Hall Will Be Wrecked. December 14, 1970 New Focus At Christian Home. January 1, 1971 Day Care Center Provides An Environment For Learning. March 2, 1971 Foster Parents Say There's Always Room For One More. March 3, 1971 Adoption Is Most Rewarding Aspect Of Christian Home. march 1, 1971 1895 Laundry Is Homeless. March 28, 1971 Old Mystery Is Solved. April 23, 1971 Film Will Show Christian Home. May 2, 1971 Razing of Hall 'Step Backward.' May 5, 1971 Disney Characters Plan Visit To Christian Home. December 1, 1971 Christian Home's Beginning Tied With Christmas Season. December 23, 197 Year Of Awareness For Christian Home. December 29, 1971 Christian Home Announces Changes. May 1, 1972 Christian Home Plans Remodeling As Step In Plan. June 11, 1962 $10k,000 Grant to Christian Home. July 23, 1972 Christian Home Lets Bids For Remodeling. August 27, 1972 Christian Home Announces 2 Appointments. October 12, 1972 Gifts Totaling $14,000 Given Christian Home. February 25, 1973 Spetman Elected President Of Christian Home; At Association's Annual Meeting. March 19, 1973 Day Care Center Expands Capacity. June 20, 1973 Christian Home To Take County Program. June 29, 1973 Christian Home Auction Includes Marble Commode. July 31, 1973 Christian Home Contracts With Hospital For Meals. August 5, 1973 On The Block. August 5, 1973 Christian Home's Program Aids Area Adolescent Boys. September 23, 1973 Child Day Care Center Grows. September 16, 1973 Christian Home Names Heger As Director. November 3, 1973 Christian Home Is Commended. November 9, 1973 $659, 123 Budget Announced For Christian Home. November 1, 1973 Six Boys Flee Fire At Home. December 10, 1973 Christian Home Facility Is Back In Operation. January 15, 1974 Child Welfare League Has Glowing Report For Home. January 27, 1974 Christian Home Foster Parents Project Is New. February 3, 1974 New Program For Detention Of Area Youth. March 10, 1974 Board Officers Elected By Christian Home Association. March 28, 1974 Christian Home Receives Gift From Estate. April 8, 1974 Group Seeks Organization Of Facilities For Child Care. April 21, 1974 Parent Education Program Offered At Christian Home. July 7, 1974 Expansion Ups Christian Home Budget. February 26, 1975 Ross Is Elected president Of Home. March 20, 1975 Teen-Age Care Center Planned; At Christian Home. July 24, 1975 Dignitaries Break Ground For Christian Home Facility. August 4, 1975 Reformatories Won't Get Bluffs Children. September 25, 1970 Harlan girls home to open in March. February 12, 1976 Christian Home programs help youngsters in trouble. May 23, 1976 New home for Child Guidance. August 17, 1976 Center's kids become aware; At Christian Home facility. November 14, 1976 Christian Home named in will. January 26, 1977 Harlan's group home always looks to future. January 30, 1977 Making building kid-proof hard. January 30, 1977 Christian Home on the horns of a dilemma. September 18, 1977 Having A Discussion. January 29, 1978 Christian Home treatment based on the individual. January 29, 1978 Mrs. Uhlhorn is Home president. March 30, 1978 Christian Home is alive, well. September 7, 1979 Housing still a problem for juvenile offenders. September 7, 1980 New role for Christian Home. October 13, 1982 It began with drunken knock; Found Lemen had faith. March 18, 1979 Christian Home approach shifts. March 18, 1979 Educational opportunities opened; At Christian Home. June 10, 1979 CHA received grant renewal. June 27, 1984 Rebel, excell [sic], both in art. October 27, 1984 Christian Home Sunday. November 17, 1984 CHA takes program on the road. October 27, 1985
Illinois Central Drawbridge Opens To Permit Government Boat To Pass July 15, 1934 I.C. Bridge Is One Of Largest - Is Memorial To Builder Waddell October 8, 1939 Won't Use Pass Until After War - Karl Rauth Rewarded By Illinois Central circa 1940s Old Bridge Is A Real Swinger - Built In 1898 For Railroad July 16, 1969 Conversion Of Bridge Proposed January 30, 1972 Old Bridge Is Real Swinger September 10, 1973 Old Bridge Is A Real Swinger March 12, 1977 Old Bridge Still Swings September 8, 1979 Relaxing At The Swing September 8, 1979
7200 Strike Against I.C. - Protest By Unions Over Settlement April 8, 1964 I.C. Railroad At Near Standstill - About 40 workers In C.B. On Strike April 8, 1964 1,600 Operating Employees Prepare For Railroad Strike - In Council Bluffs April 9, 1964 Give And Take Agreement Ends Railroad Strike Threat - President Victor In Tough Domestic Test April 23, 1964 Rail Settlement Result Of Dogged Persistence By LBJ - Insight On How He Runs The Presidency April 23, 1964 General Terms Of The Rail Settlement April 23, 1964 Death Of Freight House October 17, 1967 IC Workers Enter Third Day Of Strike - Crew Member Dispute April 10, 1969 Picket IC Railroad April 11, 1969 Cars Derail On IC Line August 4, 1969 Out Of Court Settlement On Narmi Railroad Suit June 1, 1978 Parents Sue Over Death Of Son, 2 December 20, 1978 Railroads Pledge Crossing Repair January 22, 1981
Christian Home Association File #2: 1/1/81-
Christian Home Association--Children's Square File #2 1/1/81--
Justice law plagues Christian Home, system; Probation officer complains. June 15, 1980 Plan would use neighboring jails. September 23, 1980 Area jails to hold young offenders. September 26, 1980 Christian Home to be reimbursed. October 30, 1980 Past officials of Home facing theft charges. January 27, 1981 Christian Home issues statement. January 28, 1981 Christian Home grant is approved. February 16, 1981 Grant sought for runaway program. April 28, 1981 Juvenile detention plans studied. July 15, 1981 Runaways to get help; Christian Home gets grant. August 30, 1981 CHA to provide homemaker care. July 1, 1982 'Running away.' May 30, 1982 'For the kid off the street;. May 30, 1982 $61,000 for Christian Home. December 31, 1982 Christian Home marks 100 years. February 26, 1983 Christian Home plan blossoms. March 10, 1983 Christian Home board is named. March 11, 1983 Christian Home marks centennial. March 22, 1983 Cosby Home 'hero'. April 2, 1983 Profession begins at CHA. May 26, 1983 Grant for runaway program. July 8, 1983 CHA served 13,809 meals. July 10, 1983 Run; An 'answer' for many teens. July 24,m 1983 Christian Home gains honors. October 28, 1983 Christian Home may get break on its phone bill. November 16, 1983 Christian Home seeks funds for renovation. January 26, 1984 Christian Home campus prepares for renovation. February 5, 1984 Knox elected president for the Christian Home. March 24, 1984 Answer starts with family; The runaway problem. April 8, 1984 Christian Home receives gift. May 15, 1984 Team effort helped CHA drive; $1.2 million raised for renovation. June 14, 1984 CHA alumni establish scholarship program. August 23, 1984 CHA sets food program. September 18, 1984 Songwriter tells teens anyone can write song. September 14, 1984 Christian Home hit with 'Growing pains'. September 6, 1984 Christian Home gets Kresge grant of $100,000. October 2, 1984 Kresge Foundation grant 'gives Home credibility'. October 3, 1984 Students, actor enjoy 'exercise'. December 14, 1984 Introducing 'psycho-education' to Bluffs. December 26, 1984 It's moving time at Christian Home Association. January 24, 1985 Hopp is chosen president of CHA trustees. March 28, 1985 Christian Home cites local families. April 24, 1985 Children's Square gets financial boost. May 31, 1985 'Children's Square' launched; Mayors help break ground. July 17, 1985 Christian Home screening method interests nation. July 30, 1985 French educator wraps up U.S. visit. August 12, 1985 Christian Home reunion links young, old. August 19, 1985 Flowers beautify downtown. August 29, 1985 Working on Children's Square. September 16, 1985 Adults are youths' 'special friends'. October 21, 1985 Canopy tops Childen's Square's new park. October 24, 1985 Henry Doorly Zoo to get 'E' bricks. October 31, 1985 Children's Square flag flies over new Peterson Entry Park. November 26, 1985 Children's Square on cover of international magazine. March 18, 1986 CHA/Christian Home leaders picked Wednesday. March 27, 1986 Blatt chosen new executive director of Christian Home. July 2, 1986 Perfect night for fund-raiser. August 25, 1986 Mother sues over drowning at indoor pool. September 9, 1986 Discovery Park is vision-come-true. October 3, 1986 Educare combines day-care, learning. November 15, 1986 Two youths arrested at Children's Square. January 2, 1987 Two juvenile programs bid for Pottawattamie business. February 11, 1987 Teens face peer pressure to fight and use drugs. March 17, 1987 Area agency to discuss Childrens [sic] Square, aged. March 26, 1987 Runaways focus of young ambassadors. March 22, 1987 Children's Square lists new officers. March 27, 1981 Supervisors approve change in juvenile program contract. April 9, 1987 Grants total $22,000 for Bluffs agency. June 16, 1987 Children's Square U.S.A. benefit will be at Bluffs Run in October. September 2, 1987 Sign to direct runaways to Children's Square. September 18, 1987 Children's Square earns accreditation. October 4, 1987 Chicago priest receives award at Children's Square benefit. October 9, 1987 Dodge House, Children's Square get grants. November 5, 1987 Event nets $34,000 for Children's Square. November 5, 1987 ILEX staff share family traditions. December 13, 1987 Christmas traditions important to youth at Children's Square. December 3, 1987 AIDS victim, 16, will visit on Saturday. March 25, 1988 Children's Sqaure names new officers. March 24, 1988 Gutsy AIDS victim visits Children's Square. March 27, 1988 Program will give foster parents support, training. May 11, 1988 3 graduate from program. May 12, 1988 MAPA OK's fund request for shelter. June 3, 1988 Children's Square capsule marks delayed centennial. August 30, 1988 Des Moines runaway spent 6 days at Children's Square. September 17, 1988 Complaint cites abuse at Children's Square. February 3, 1989 Meeting the pinch in taking care of kids. March 10, 1990 Child welfare a political football. March 10, 1990 Ross will lobby in Washington for more youth-home funding. April 23, 1990 Children's Square seeking $123,000 from supervisors. May 31, 1990 Teen treated for stab wound. August 19, 1990
Indian Creek Watershed Complete In 1974 - First In Area To Be Done
Indian Creek Watershed . . . will possibly get 11 more dams under a plan now being completed by the Soil Conservation Service. Dark triangles numbered 4, 5, 13, and 6, have already been constructed. Largest dam in the system will be No. 2 about two miles north of Council Bluffs at a double gorge. Bids will be opened this spring.
Map Shows Indian Creek At A Glance January 13, 1934 Checks Part Of Beams February 8, 1939 Locate More Of I-Beams From Creek - Boltz Moved Fifteen From Bridge Sites, He Tells Committee February 16, 1939 C.O. Nickell Testifies On Steel Beams - Gives History Of Dispute Since It First Was Opened February 17, 1939 One I-Beam Sold But No Money Paid - Hancock Uses Steel But Withholds Check, Madigan Testified February 18, 1939 Three Beams Missing, One Witness Says - Voss Declares He Counted Eleven, But Eight Accounted For February 22, 1939 Find I-Beams Balance With List Given - Committee Completes Hearings On Iron Taken From Bridges February 24, 1939 Committee On I-Beams Has Report - All Beams Accounted For -- Asks Payment On One Taken Away March 10, 1939 Clean Mud From Concrete Section October 2, 1942 City Trucks Are Damaged In Mud - Men Relieved When Rain Falls Heavily October 3, 1942 Rain Hampers Work On Creek October 5, 1942 Indian Creek's 23 Floods In Last Half Century Have Cost The City $10.010,000 July 1947 Progress On Indian Creek - $11,738 Project Nearing Completion August 27, 1950 Indian Creek September 12, 1950 $30,000 Bond Issue For New Creek Spans October 4, 1950 Creek Project Is Turned Over To City November 0, 1950 To Complete Creek Bridge This Week November 27, 1950 Channel Opened For Indian Creek - $500,000 Project Is 75 Percent Complete December 4, 1950 'Einstein Theory' Cleans The Creek - New Outlet May Solve An Old City Problem June 10, 1951 Silt Is Villain Of Indian Creek - Probe Cause, Effect Of Big City Problem February 24, 1952 Silt Problem Traced To Watershed Outside City - Indian Creek . . . February 25, 1952 Conservation Plan Eyed By Comstock - May Be Answer To Indian Creek Problem February 26, 1952 Conservation Treatment May Solve Creek Troubles - Would Control Silt . . . February 26, 1952 Doubt Need Of Diversion Ditch Under Soils Program February 27, 1952 USDA May Seek Funds For Creek - Eye Conservation Plan As Solution January 2, 1953 Outline Program To Control Creek - Soil Conservation Would Play Big Part January 19, 1953 Take No Stand On Creek Plan - City Officials To Study USDA Proposal January 21, 1953 'Einstein Theory' Works On Creek - Cleaning Process Saves City Money June 14, 1953 Col. Hayes Warns About Possible Creek Flooding - River Is Harnessed, But . . . November 1, 1956 Creek Control Plan Is Studied - City Is Preparing To Present Report November 2, 1956 City To Act Fast On Creek Project - Will Decide Whether To Revive 1947 Plan November 10, 1956 Flood Plan Cost To City At $500,000 - Federal Share For Indian Creek Work Seen At $4,600,000 November 11, 1956 Watershed Proposal Revived For Indian Creek Flood Control - An Association Recommended . . . November 18, 1956 'United Effort' Urged To Control Indian Creek Here December 4, 1956 Creek Cleanout Gets Under Way - Bulldozer Breaks Frost On The Silt January 19, 1958 Indian Creek Can Be Harnessed By Keeping Water Where It Falls - Proposed Program Divided Into Two Plans January 26, 1958 MVA Official Labels Indian Creek A 'Threat' - River Is 'Blessing', But . . . March 6, 1958 Army Engineers And SCS Map Out Indian Creek Flood Control Plan - Most Of The Details Are Hanging Fire As April 29, 1958 Muddy Creek Must Be Cleaned; But, Lack Of Money Is Problem - After Hour And One-Half Parley, All Agree . . . August 9, 1958 City Can Not Set Up 'Kitty' To Clean Creek - State Law Blocks 'Best' Plan . . . August 10, 1958 Council Approves Bid To Clean Portion Of Creek - U.P. Buys 150,000 Yards Of Silt January 6, 1959 Credit Ratings Of City Is Tops - Sells $100,000 In Bonds At 2.68 Pct. March 3, 1959 Iowa Resources Council Eyes Future Plans For Indian Creek - Holds Quarterly Meeting Here April 17, 1959 After 7 Months, Creek Cleaning Job Nears End August 23, 1959 Develop Impressive Plan To Control Indian Creek - Army Engineers And SCS . . . September 23, 1959 $1 Million Dam Eyed For Creek - Key Structure In Army - SCS Proposal October 22, 1959 $3 Million Proposal To Control Indian Creek - Jointly Submitted By Army Engineers, Soil Conservation Service October 23, 1959 City To Authorize Detailed Plans For Controlling Creek - Without Committing Any Money November 22, 1959 Board Favors Flood Project - County Supervisors Adopt Resolution March 24, 1960 $3.2 Million Creek Flood Control Plan Calls For Decision: Is It Worth The Cost? March 4, 1961 City And County Approve SCS Part Of Creek Plan - Eye 15 Small Dams In Watershed April 4, 1961 Church Receives Council's Blessing To Widen Span Across Indian Creek - Emanuel Lutheran To Pay Cost July 11, 1961 Congress Gets Watershed Plan - $541,000 Sought For Indian Creek July 13, 1961 City Confident Of Creek Grant July 26, 1961 Prospects Bright For Indian Creek Flood Plan - Four Area Watershed Programs Stand Good Chance July 31, 1961 House Ag Group Oks Creek Plans - Watershed Projects Now Before Senate August 1, 1961 Creek Projects Not 'Rejected' - Special Study By Senators Planned August 18, 1961 Indian Creek Program Set - $550,000 For Upland Water Control Work October 18, 1961 Jensen, Senators Join For Indian Creek Fight - Seek Approval Of Senate Subcommittee August 27, 1961 Senate Subcommittee Okays Indian Creek Watershed Plan - At Special Meeting . . . September 1, 1961 Engineers Recommend $2.5 Million Creek Plan - Senate Group Okays Watershed Project September 6, 1961 Board Of Army Engineers Okays Indian Creek Plan - First Hurdle November 17, 1961 Creek Project Hearing Feb. 16 - State Receives Flood Control Plan January 24, 1962 Resources Council To Rule On Creek Plan In March - About 100 People At Hearing February 16, 1962 Fascinating Drainage Tube Has Left Many Youths Trapped In Indian Creek - Source Of Worry To City Firemen March 4, 1962 State Resources Council Okays Indian Creek Plan - For Flood Control Dam, Reservoir March 8, 1962 Engineers Propose Indian Creek Dam August 26, 1962 House Okays Creek Project September 4, 1962 Indian Creek Flood Control Project Step Nearer Reality - $50,000 For Advance Engineering September 21, 1962 Indian Creek Plan Advances - House Groups Okay $1,270,000 Outlay September 27, 1962 Senate Committee Okays Funds For The Indian Creek Project - No Money For Advance Engineering September 28, 1962 Votes $50,000 For Planning Creek Job September 29, 1962 Senate Approves Indian Creek Plan October 5, 1962 Preliminary Work On Creek Program Should Start Soon - After 15 Years Of Waiting October 7, 1962 Flood Control Plan Explained December 11, 1962 Test Borings To Start Feb. 1 On Creek Flood Control Plan - Project Slowly Nearing Reality January 13, 1963 $45,000 Additional Asked For Indian Creek Project - Among Proposals To Congress January 17, 1963 Another Contractor Will Complete Creek Project - Fremont Firm Is Out February 9, 1963 Tests Soil On Creek Project February 11, 1963 New Contract For Indian Creek Work April 9, 1963 Creek Cleaning Project Okayed - 7 Minor Items To Be Corrected June 3, 1963 Lack Of Communication Delays Creek Plan - Several City Councilmen Feel . . . September 24, 1963 House Okays Creek Project - Allots $45,000 For Planning Dam November 20, 1963 Indian Creek Flood Control Project Could Start In 1965 -If City Council Gives The Word . . . January 26, 1964 City's Cost Of Creek Project Up $650,000 - Engineers Push For Decision February 14, 1964 Engineers Tell Need For Creek Dam And Reservoir February 16, 1964 Indian Creek Flood Control Plan May Wind Up On Shelf - City Councilmen Indicate February 16, 1964 Rep. Jensen Asks Engineers To Re-Evaluate Creek Plan Costs - 'Out Of Proportion' March 18, 1964 City May Get 50-50 Break On Cost Of Indian Creek Project - Under 1936 Flood Control Act March 23, 1964 Bluffs' Share Of Creek Plan Cut To $1,200,000 - Brig. Gen. Walker Reveals April 24, 1964 Bluffs Must Decide Soon On Creek Flood Control Project - Could Cost About $1,200,000 April 26, 1964 Four Erosion Control Projects May Be Contracted This Fall - In The Indian Creek Watershed May 31, 1964 Council Finally Approves Creek Flood Control Plans - After 20 Years Of Delays . . . June 2, 1964 Indian Creek Dam Project May Begin In 1966-67 - Date Dependent On SCS Soil Erosion Project June 7, 1964 $300,000 For Indian Creek June 11, 1964 Senate Committee Okays $300,000 For Creek Dam - Included In House-Passed Bill August 6, 1964 Indian Creek Project Might Get Under Way Next Summer - Engineers, City Officials Meet August 25, 1964 Indian Creek Plans Due In April Or May - Deeper Look Into Design February 21, 1965 Odds Against Flood To Be Astronomical - When Indian Creek Project Is Completed May 2, 1965 Army Engineers Trim $155,000 From Creek Project Estimates - Officials Review Plans May 4, 1965 Money For Indian Creek Approved By Committee - Available In '66 June 17, 1965 2 Firms Named For Creek Work - Building Of Dam To Start This Year July 4, 1965 Dam, Spillway Bids In January - Part Of Project For Indian Creek July 7, 1965 Could Start Indian Creek Project By Spring Of '66 - Aug. 16 Hearing On Bonds July 27, 1965 Indian Creek Resolution Files - Outlines Terms Of Flood Control Plan August 11, 1965 Election Likely On Creek Bonds - File Petitions With 683 Bluffs Signers August 13, 1965 Earmark Funds For Creek Job - Recommend $300,000 For Bluffs Project August 20, 1965 Engineering Group Backs Indian Creek Bond Issue - To Establish Speaker Program September 15, 1965 Spillway And Dam Sites October 31, 1965 Omaha Firm Low Bidder March 18, 1966 Indian Creek Flood Danger Lessened By Soil Projects June 12, 1966 Indian Creek Dam Rising - First Of Three Structures September 21, 1966 Roofed Creek In 'Good Condition' - City Safari Finds . . . October 30, 1966 Third Indian Creek Structure Finished - Flood Threat Lessened December 15, 1967 They'll Take Another Look At Creek Plan - Century-Old Problem March 24, 1968 Indian Creek Dam Plans 'Dusted Off' - By Officials April 18, 1968 Council Bluffs, Corps, MVA Have A Stake In Waterfront December 15, 1968 City Gets 5-Year Reservoir Deadline December 18, 1968 Silt Narrows Main Channel Of Indian Creek To 4 Feet - Cites 'Near Flood' May 13, 1969 Digger Doing Work June 19, 1969 Cleaning Of Indian Creek Delayed - Creek Dam Is Discussed December 8, 1970 Indian Creek Dam Plans Are Dusted Again March 10, 1971 National Flood Insurance Program Eyed For Bluffs February 8, 1972 Indian Creek Watershed Complete In 1974 - First In Area To Be Done January 21, 1973 Indian Creek Flood Plan Deadline Is Given Bluffs May 8, 1973 Indian Creek Dam Is Corps Priority September 28, 1973 Indian Creek Dam Deadline December October 20, 1973 Creek Cleaning Going Smoothly April 19, 1974 Indian Creek Watershed Needs Parcel August 5, 1974 Watershed End Is In Sight - Indian Creek Project November 24, 1974 Bids On Indian Creek Dams Are Delayed February 19, 1975 Conservation Work To Keep Indian Creek Flowing - Work Finish By Next Summer July 9, 1975 Watershed Project Draws To Close - Indian Creek Dedication Soon May 23, 1976 50 Persons Attend Watershed Ceremony June 26, 1976 New Indian Creek Watershed Planned - Preliminary Approval To Four-County Project August 22, 1976 Tubes Hold Creek September 22, 1976 Ins May 8, 1973 Indian Creek Dam Deadline December October 20, 1973 Indian Creek Watershed May Be Completed In Years' Time December 16, 1973 Indian Creek Dams Contracts Are Eyed - Across Southwest Iowa July 1, 1974 Dam Bids April 10 for Indian Creek March 14, 1975 Watershed Makes Continued Progress September 7, 1975 Bluffs Still Under Flood Threat Gun January 21, 1977 Indian Creek Still Poses Flood Threat Downtown November 8, 1977 Bridges Replaced, More Work Needed On Indian Creek September 10, 1987 Indian Creek Work Readied February 27, 1988 Officials Check Reports Of Oil In Indian Creek March 3, 1988 Sewer Cleaning May Be Source Of Oil In Creek March 4, 1988
Christie, Richard H. C.B. Schools 244 5th Avenue
Marion principal to succeed Scalzo. July 29, 1983 New school official 'drawn' to CB system. August 24, 1983 Christie is named new chief of Council Bluffs Schools. May 10, 1988 Christie sees role as mobilizer of ideas. May 15, 1988 $70,290 pay package proposed for Christie. June 20, 1988 $5,000 difference in pay for Bluffs superintendents. June 21, 1988 21.6% pay raise OK'd for Christie. June 22, 1988 School head notes image is a concern. October 26, 1989 Christie's pay 6h in state. June 26, 1991 Five board members OK 6.9" salary hike. June 26, 1991 State cuts 'no surprise' in the Bluffs; Local workers assess impact. July 2, 1991 Christie is among six finalists for job in Sioux Falls. January 10. 1992 Christie's pay tops $100,000. June 30, 1992 Christie contract extended. July 20. 1994 Christie withdraws after interviewing for Sioux Falls job. January 14, 1992
Christmas (Stories, general) includes shopping
Crowds flock to C.B. malls as Christmas blitz begins. November 25, 1988 SWI towns offer sitters, loans to lure shoppers. December 7, 1988 Christmas closes offices. December 23, 1988 Christmas trees, wrapping fire hazards. December 24, 1988 Yule sales please Mall of the Bluffs. December 25, 1988 Holiday sales good for Bluffs businesses. December 28, 1988
C.B. proposed as 'Christmas City'. October 28, 1987 Christmas City USA already hears bells. November 1, 1987 Spruce gives boost to Christmas plan. November 6, 1987 City to provide workers for Bayliss Park display. November 10, 1987 House built for Santa Claus. December 2, 1987 Top job. December 4, 1987 Christmas City is real. December 6, 1987 Holiday planning under way. September 9, 1988 Santa arrival to open Christmas City USA. November 26, 1988 Christmas City USA opens holiday season. November 27, 1988
Foote display judged tops in C.B. December 14, 1988
Church of Christ (Formerly 7th Avenue Church of Christ) 1525 McPherson Avenue
Enthusiasm Inspires 5 Men To Organize Church Here. January 7, 1956 Church Of Christ Moves Facilities To Larger Quarters. January 21, 1956 Church Buys Land For New Building. October 25, 1961 Seventh Avenue Church Of Christ Is Building An $80,000 Structure; Completion Expected In Fall. May 23, 1964 Nearing Completion. October 3, 1964 Another House Of Worship Completed; Open House Service December 12, 1964 Three Ministers Serving McPherson Church of Christ. August 30, 1975 McPherson Church has four ministers. February 7, 1976 Elders are a first in local Church. February 2, 1985 The Church of Christ...will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the denomination in Council Bluffs. July 27, 1985
Veteran Worship Place Has A New Congregation; Rally Saturday Night. July 3, 1965 Bus ministry a booming program. April 22, 1978
Church of Christ Chapel 714 Benson St. (Former church at 810 Ave. E 7/1/84 First services held Rev. F. Henry Neff, pastor
Church of Christ has a new home. July 14, 1984
Church of Christ Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) (Philipines [sic]) 3205 Renner Drive Not affiliated with American Church of Christ
New church body locates in Bluffs. August 11, 1984 Iglesia Ni Cristo to host Bible study. March 30. 1985 The Iglesia Ni Cristo Church of Christ...will celebrate its 71st anniversary Saturday. July 27, 1985
To Study Industrial Potential Of Bluffs March 19, 1954 Industrial Outlook for C.B. Bright - City Should Form Development Corp. To Provide Site August 8, 1954 C.B. Development Corp. Should Be Well Organized - Non-Profit Group August 9, 1954 Would Need $100,000 To Develop Industrial Site - For First 30-Acre Tract . . . August 10, 1954 C.B. Has Open Field For Industrial Development August 11, 1954 Industrial Group Will Incorporate - Foundation Plans To File Articles Soon November 14, 1954 Council Bluffs Has Great Industrial Potentiality - Dean Woolrich Of Texas U. Calls For Courageous Leadership December 31, 1954 C.B. Ready To Accept Challenge - Has The Leadership Needed To Develop Industrial Potential January 2, 1955 Foundation Calls For Hard Work - Program Divided Into Eight General Areas January 9, 1955 C.B. Industrial Foundation Is Launched; Pledges At $81,400 March 18, 1955 Ross Elected By Industrial Group - Foundation Pledges Mount To $98,800 March 26, 1955 30 Men Launch Fund Drive For Industrial Foundation April 13, 1955 Report $10,000 In Industrial Drive April 14, 1955 Industrial Fund Totals $127,000 - 75 Pct. Of Prospects Give To Foundation May 3, 1955 Industrial Foundation Has Option On Site - Tentatively Buys 80 Acres In South Side May 19, 1955 Foundation Buys 80-Acre Tract - Will Be Available For Industrial Use August 4, 1955 32-Acre Site Purchased By Industrial Foundation - Adjoins Another Plot . . . September 22, 1955 Industrial Sites Brochure Ready - 2,000 Will Go Into The Mail Monday October 6, 1955 Industrial Group Reelects Officers - Made Over 2,500 Contacts In 1955 January 17, 1956 Industrial Site Gets First Firm - Stonecraft, Inc., To Start Factory January 29, 1956 Burlington Railroad Buys Industrial Site - 'Vote Of Confidence' In C.B. . . . May 16, 1956 Burlington Purchase Is Good News To Foundation - Will Help Industrial Campaign May 17, 1956 C.B. Makes 'Pitch' At Industrial Exposition - 6 Iowa Cities Have Exhibits April 9, 1958 River Project To Begin Soon - Will Be First Dock On The Bluffs Side September 15, 1958 'Industrial Prospect' Is Collared By C.B. Police - It's A Pleasant Surprise When . . . July 31, 1960 Some People Think C.B. Shabby; Others Praise City - Little Paint And Ambition Would Help August 1, 1960 Persons With 'Suburbanitis' Complex Hurt Bluffs - It's Good To Have Omaha As A Neighbor, But . . . August 2, 1960 The 'Knockers' Discourage Industrial Prospects - While Most Citizens Are 'Boosters' August 3, 1960 New Industry Is Welcome In Bluffs --- And Wanted - While There Are Some Fault-Finders August 4, 1960 C.B. Is Very Friendly -- And Courteous To Strangers - Even The Grumblers Admit . . . August 5, 1960 New Industry Spurs $100,000 Fund Drive - Omaha Firm May Move To C.B. February 21, 1961 Lozier-Line Co. Signs Contract - Hopes For Bluffs Factory In 2 Years February 22, 1961 Industrial Group Renames Officers February 28, 1961 Industrial Drive Chairmen Named March 9, 1961 Industrial Drive Shifts Into High Toward $100,000 Goal March 10, 1961 Initial Gifts Group Named - Has $35,000 Goal In 'Crash Program' March 13, 1961 Industrial Drive Has Hit $60,000 - Can Proceed With Site Work -- Ross April 6, 1961 Chamber Groups Meet This Week January 20, 1963 Transportation Firm To Build On Industrial Site - $500,000 Annual Payroll April 10, 1963 New Industry: April 11, 1963 U-Haul Firm To Move Here - Buys Four Acres On Industrial Site May 14, 1963 Active Year Is Predicted For Industrial Foundation Tract - Several Prospective Sales Seen January 21, 1964 Everest To Head Industrial Group January 22, 1964 Industrial Foundation Agrees To City Annexation Of Its Site February 10, 1964 Top Industrial Post to Cairney - Fettig Named Vice President July 1, 1965 Werner Buys Building Site - Purchase From The Foundation July 29, 1965 Peters, Smith To Foundation Board - Named At Annual Meet January 18, 1966 Automotive Warehouse Buys Land May 29, 1966 Industrial Foundation Buys Tract November 10, 1966 CB Industrial Group Elects January 19, 1967 Transportation Firm Buys 3 Acres Here March 29, 1968 Investment In Community Begins To Pay A Dividend October 20, 1968 1969 Looms Bright For Industrial Foundation January 5, 1969 Industrial Foundation Elects 4 January 24, 1969 Officers Named For Foundation January 28, 1969 Industrial Foundation's Assets Grow 20 Times Since Start - Now Total $5,288,389 March 9, 1969 A $250,000 Vision Achieves Reality April 26, 1970 New Director May 23, 1971 Potter New Foundation Director May 23, 1971 1971 Was 'Best' For Foundation February 8, 1972 Tremendous Interest Shown Industrial Tracts - 'In Heart Of Metro Area' April 30, 1972 Bluffs Industry Filling Potential February 20, 1973 '72 Success Is Industrial Building Block - Tract I Sold Out: Omaha Help Sought April 29, 1973 C.B. Industrial Foundation Sold 25 Acres During 1973 February 19, 1974 Foundation Moving To Tract III April 28, 1974 Doubt Change Of Minds On Feed Plant - Industrial Foundation Meets February 18, 1975 Birdsall Named President Of Industrial Foundation March 21, 1975 Industrial Foundation Word Is Readiness April 27, 1975 Foundation Notes More Jobs In Bluffs Due To Industries February 17, 1976 Industry Didn't Beat A Path To The City's Door February 15, 1977 DEQ Regulations Restrict Industry February 15, 1978 INRIP Keeps Up Momentum April 30, 1978 Industrial Park Awarded Grant September 30, 1978 Foundation Continues To Push Industrial Land Sales February 20, 1979 Prospects Eye Industrial Land February 19, 1980 Duysen Named To IF Board February 19, 1980 Plan For Industrial Levee Rejected By Government September 11, 1980 Hearing To Be Oct. 27 On Industrial Levee Plan September 30, 1980 Industrial Group 'Never Satisfied' October 6, 1980 Levee Plan Rejection Is Reaffirmed October 7, 1980 Need For Levee Project Subject Of Public Hearing October 27, 1980 Levee Project Is Rolling Again November 25, 1980 Hearing Date Set On Industrial Levee December 16, 1980 City Wants New Bids For Levee January 14, 1981 Levee Work Given February 24, 1981 Industrial Foundation Faces Suit May 10, 1982 No Industrial Sales; Economy Gets Blame February 17, 1983 Three Re-Elected To I.F. Board February 16, 1984 Foundation Reappoints Members March 18, 1985 Industrial Group Profits January 26, 1988 Foundation Tabs Mike Theisen January 27, 1988 Eich Is Elected President Of Industrial Foundation March 27, 1991
Church of God Completes 10-Year Building Program; Razed by Fire. August 11, 1951 This Brick House. August 30, 1958 Prophecy Church Is Now Debt Free. August 7, 1971 Prophecy Church Will Relocate. May 6, 1972 Worshippers En Route To General Assembly. August 16, 1975 God of Prophecy to hold convention. July 20. 1985 Prophecy Church buys property to relocate. July 17, 1976 Prophecy to break ground. march 9, 1985
Churches regather stray 'sheep'. May 3, 1986