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
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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
Citizens for Community Improvement (CCI)
Citizens for Community Improvement (CCI) Also see: Smart, Mike
Neighbors discuss ways to prevent area crime. July 29, 1977 Citizens' group eyes community improvement. April 23, 1978 Cure sought for redlining by CCI September 1, 1978 CCI Community Congress Oct. 13, 1979 'Congress' will celebrate CCI maturity; To remain in community. October 7, 1979 CCI Congress to be in mall. October 8, 1979 Small crowd at CCI Congress. October 14, 1979 Refunds available to some renters. January 8, 1980 Neighborhood groups are changing city's face; A grass roots power base. April 27, 1980 C.B. group gets grant. September 18, 1980 Wind generator grant given. October 1, 1980 CCI gets day with legislator. March 1, 1981 Local group gets grant to fight child sex abuse. July 7, 1981 CB group: InterNorth protest was a success. April 14, 1982 Protest at Segnar residence. July 16, 1982 Segnar wants police guard; CCI denies it is violent. July 26, 1982 CCI protesters deny threatening Segnar. July 27, 1982 'Sutbstitute senator'. August 24, 1982 Vocal protest at Peoples. November 6, 1982 CCI faces 'foe'; Buys its stock. January 8, 1983 CCI: more money is needed. January 13, 1983 Ministers, CCI 'good beginning'. January 21, 1983 CCI again raps InterNorth, ICC. March 9, 1983 CCI group strikes out in council appearance. March 29, 1983 Legislators hear CCI concerns. January 5, 1984 Rate hike blasted by CCI group. February 24, 1984 CCI preparing for city-wide goals seminar. March 17, 1984 CCI names task forces; Emphasis on 'key issues'. April 1, 1984 Priest heads CCI walk for more votes. June 23, 1984 CCI announces July 4 activities. July 1, 1984 CCI questions costs of Louisa plant repairs. August 2, 1984 Utility rates topic of CCI meet. December 12, 1984 CCI planning on turning up the heat. December 24, 1984 Senior citizens voice objections to firing of meal-site manager. January 16, 1985 Citizens taking complaints of release to Des Moines. January 25, 1985 CCI sets meeting with judges and legislators. January 30, 1985 Child protection topic of CCI meeting. February 3, 1985 Citizens quiz city officials on budget issues. March 2, 1985 Gronstal, Hester awarded by CCI. May 3, 1985 CCI says door-to-door canvass to be completed by month's end. August 16, 1985 Petition seeks city government change. October 2, 1985 CCI discusses phone rates. October 4, 1985 Group adding up petition signatures. October 4, 1985 City salaries rapped at CCI meet. March 9, 1985 Residents file papers seeking 'strong' mayor. October 5, 1985 Candidates forum set for Friday. October 10, 1985 Bluffs activists protest in D.C. May 6, 1986 Free book covers lack school approval. September 18, 1986 Protesters seeks to restore gas service. September 18, 1986 Group still soliciting book-cover money. January 16, 1987 CCI: Helping people help themselves. January 14, 1990 6 CCI executives will resign, cite internal problems. June 18, 1990 Anti-drug focus, power struggle prompted six CCI resignations. June 19, 1990 CCI targets billboards near schools. June 21, 1990 CCI seeks drug-program grant. September 28, 1990 CCI proposes wards, 7 council members. February 9, 1991 Moore re-elected CCI president. May 17, 1991 900 sign CCI's petition seeking council changes. July 5, 1991 Wardites 'expected' opposition by CBBA. July 24, 1991 Candidate pulls out of election; forum still on. August 15, 1991 Suspension of CCI head is sought. August 15, 1991
City Annual Reports 3/22/1956 4/2/1958 4/29/1959 5/60 (6/12/60 -- Clipping "City Pay is Below State Average") 1961 -- City report was in form of films slides/strip 4/15/1962 1962 1971 (Sept. 12) Supplement to Nonpareil "Toward a Better Place to Live" 1959
Record Growth Here in 1955. March 22, 1956 Council Bluffs, Ia. 1957 Annual Report; City Manager Form of Government. April 2, 1958 Council Bluffs, Iowa. 1958 Annual Report. April 29, 1959 City Pay is Below The State Average; With Few Exceptions. June 12, 1960 Council Bluffs Report; Report for the calendar year of 1961. April 15, 1962 Toward A Better Place To Live; A Report To The People Of Council Bluffs, Iowa; 1970-1971. September 12, 1971
City Buget File #1 t end of 1984 Includes 1964 Bond sale (st. improvement) See also: Taxes, city and county
Inflation Sends Taxes 'Rocketing' Into Space. July 27, 1958 City Would Spend $268,195 More In 1964, But Cut Taxes; Proposed Appropriations Total $5, 111, 413. July 14, 1963 Pleasant Surprise For C.B. Taxpayer: No Hike In Mill Levy; Estimated Figures Indicate. August 18, 1963 Good News For Bluffs Taxpaper; Slight Dip In Mill Levy. November 5, 1963 'Outside' Revenue Goes Long Way Toward Operating City; Taxes To Provide Third Of 1964 Budget. December 15, 1963 1963 Overall Tax Levy Is Down In Council Bluffs, Sioux City; Most Iowa Cities Increase. January 19, 1964 Much Work--Littel Guessing--Goes Into City Budget; It's A Detailed Year-Round Job. July 12, 1964 City Would Spend $62,120 More In 1965, But Cut Taxes; Levy Rises Only 1.6 Mills In 12 Years. July 19, 1964 City Council Amends Budget; Park Board Will Get $8,000 Less. July 20, 1964 Assessor's Proposed Budget Up $3,550 Over Last Year; Public Hearing Is July 30. July 9, 1964 Assessed Valuation Of Personal Property Up $132,218 In Bluffs; Totals $4,149,790. July 20, 1964 city Council Amends Budget; Park Board Will Get $8,000 Less. July 20, 1964 Real Estate, Personal Property Assessments Are Up $1,235,983; In Council Bluffs. July 21, 1964 Assessed Valuation In County Up $1,502,732; 1964 Total Of $111,002,880. July 26, 1964 Assessor Cuts Budget Asking; City Board Okays One Mill Tax Levy. August 4, 1964 Council Adopts New Budget, Calling For .301-Mil Tax Cut; Overruling Two Objections. August 4, 1964 Council Bluffs Taxes Are Up 8.42 Mills; Most To Schools; $126.82 Per 1,000 Assessed V aluation. November 8, 1964 City Eyes Budget Hike; A 1.8 -Mill Tax Increase; Record Proposal Of $5,788,853. July 2, 1965 City Council Adopts Record $5,788,853 Budget For 1966; Protests Overruled At Public Hearing. July 20, 1965 $5,734,885 Increase In Assessed Valuation; Total $55,554,740 For 1965 In C.B. July 27, 1965 6.363-Mill Reduction In The C.B. Tax Levy; $8 Million Hike Assessments. January 26, 1966 Mill Levies Rise In Seven Towns; Carter Lake Up Most; Bluffs Lower. January 26, 1966 City Eyes $305,742 Budget Hike; A 4.68-Mill Tax Boost; Council Holds Unannounced Meet. July 15, 1966 Seats And Stairs Filled By Citizens At Budget Meeting; 'Biggest Crowd Since Flood Of 1952'. August 2, 1966 Council Adopts 1967 Budget Of $6,087,465; One Mill Trimmed From Asking. August 2, 1966 8.46-Mill Boost In C.B. Tax Levy; Assessments Up $1,218,168. November 30, 1966 Increase In Tax Mill Levy For 9 Pottawattamie Towns; Crescent Has Biggest Boost. December 4, 1966 City Eyes $318,993 Budget Hike; A 2.89-Mill Tax Boost; Employes [sic] To Get 5 Per Cent More Pay. [$318,993 crossed out and 235,043 inserted in pencil]. July 16, 1967 Council Gets 1968 Budget: $6,458,026; Public Hearing Aug. 7. July 18, 1967 Council Adopts new Budget--After One Man Asks Question; Calls For Increase Of $235,043. August 8, 1967 8.859-Mill Drop In C.B. Tax Levy; Tanks To More School Aid. February 14, 1968 Tax Millage Levies Raised In 10 Pottawattamie Towns. February 18, 1968 Council men Reveal 3-Mill Budget Boost; For 1969 Spending...July 15, 1968 City Plans $621,067 Budget Hike; 2.97-Mill Tax Boost; Much To Go For Pay Increases. July 16, 1968 1968 Assessments In Bluffs Show Gain Of $5,915,847. August 22, 1968 .333 Mill Tax Drop Is Eyed By City Council; '70 Budget Up $1,300,375. July 9, 1969 Police, Fire Wage Requests Would Hike Budget $136,536. July 12, 1969 New Wage Requests Could Increase 1970 City Budget. July 13, 1969 Bluffs' Budget Of $8,385,124 Represents 1.003-Mill Decline; Mill's Value Is $78,000. July 25, 1969 Council Bluffs' Tax Levy Increases By 4.848 Mills; Schools Lead Increase List. December 28, 1969 Assessments Increased $2.5 Million. June 25, 1970. City Considers $2,033,642 Hike For 1971 Budget; 4.17 Mill Increase. July 14, 1970 $107,000 Slashed From City Budget. July 24, 1970 Harmon Hopes For State Help. May 21, 9171 $1,399,737 Hike Requested By City; For 1972 Budget'72 Budgets Are Approved. July 16, 1971. July 8, 1971 Some Facts About City Spending. September 12, 1971 Slight Increase In Taxes Despite Decrease In Levy; Drop Of .331 Mills. January 6, 1972 Good News! No Mill Hike In City's Budget; Eyed At $11,436,958. September 24, 1972 Taxable Value Of Property May Go Up By $7 Million. June 26, 1973 City Budget Will Switch To Fiscal. July 13, 1973 City's New Budget Up, Levy Is Down. September 16, 1973 Bluffs Residents To Pay Less Taxes. February 8, 1974 Tax Levy to Be Down For Majority In Bluffs. February 8, 1974 All But 2 Levies Drop In County. February 10, 1974 utility Assessments Increases $393,460. September 23, 1974 Where Does City Obtain Its Money? March 13, 1975 City Okays Budget Despite Objections. March 14, 1975 City Proposes Budget Increase Of 7.5 Per Cent; Inflation, Higher Costs Have Impact. February 20, 1975 Council to get first look at $11,179,404 budget; 'Most difficult' to prepare. February 17, 1976 Tax hike is assured in city plan. December 19, 1976 Budget cut trims 12 from city. February 10, 1077 Where does the city get its money? February 20, 1977 Proposed expenditures increase despite cuts; Future vs. current city spending. February 23, 1977 City budget shows deficit. August 8, 1977 City budget waits on legislature. November 7, 1977 City to suffer new fund cuts. December 2, 1977 Need priority before budget cut: Harmon. December 6, 1977 City fears arbitrator. February 8, 1978 Council ups city tax rate. March 14, 1978 City budget includes first tax hike in 2 years. February 19, 1978 Council reviews general fund budget, up 4.3%. January 31, 1979 Though levy up, taxes down. February 6, 1979 Court decision cuts city tax rate. February 27, 1979 Safety pays off for city. March 12, 1979 Operating budget for city eyed for 7.63% hike; Council still may make more changes. March 11, 1979 Meat-ax approach cut from city budget plan. March 18, 1979 City will study sick leave rates. March 22, 1979 Cities battling possible loss of revenue sharing. January 13, 1980 City staff hammering budget; Using 'team management'. January 27, 1980 City budget is carefully eyed; As expected revenue drops. February 6, 1980 Proposed city budget to climb by 7.3% next year. February 11, 1980 City to pay $1.14 million in interest. February 8, 1980 Inflation hitting Bluffs. March 2, 1980 Property taxes account for more of budget; But your tax bill may not go up. March 3, 1980 City budget depends on local taxes; For much of its funding. March 4, 1980 Public Works will see the biggest cuts in funding' In city's 1980-81 budget. March 5, 1980 Negative answers given to city budget requests. March 11, 1980 $3.8 million surplus in city budget. September 24, 1980 Alternate budget offered by police. February 26, 1985 Budget topic on TV nets 99 calls. March 5, 1985 Councilman Smith proposes wage freeze for city workers. February 6, 1985 Last stand Monday in budget battle. March 10, 1985
CB Is Becoming Furniture Center - Omaha Company To Build New Plant Here August 10, 1952 C.B. Ready To Accept Challenge - Has The Leadership Needed To Develop Industrial Potential December 2, 1954 Council Bluffs Has Great Industrial Potentiality - Dean Woolrich Of Texas U. Calls For Courageous Leadership . . . December 31, 1954 A Good Label: 'Made In Council Bluffs' August 21, 1958 Bluffs In Ideal Spot On Potentially Great River September 15, 1963 Highway Work In Full Swing June 28, 1964 Chevron Chemical To Build New Pesticide Plant Here - 5 Acre Site South Of Airport Road July 27, 1965 Future Is Bright For 'City On The Move' - Over 500 New Industrial Jobs In Two Years March 13, 1966 Need Industry Expansion Promotion In S.W. Iowa - Salute Here Shows . . . October 16, 1968 A Vigorous Building Permit Trade Shows Bluffs' Progress October 12, 1969 Construction Value $11,608,947 - 1969 Permits Second Largest January 4, 1970 New Industry Is Seeking Street And Alley Vacations June 28, 1972 Union Employment 100 Percent - Building Surge After Long, Cold Winter April 30, 1978 Manufacturing Leads In New Jobs; Retail Sector Gains April 30, 1978 Right With Bluffs? Right With Industry - City Its Own Best Selling Point April 30, 1978 Bluffs Industrial Growth Steady - Pace Could Quicken With Help April 30, 1978 Mall, Track Drive C.B. Sales March 14, 1989 County Praised For Development Effort April 25, 1993
Tinley Leads 168th Infantry On March In France July 26, 1936 168th Infantry Is Old Regiment - Served In Spanish And World Wars May 12, 1938
Lower Nebraska Benefit Costs Tempt Iowans January 19, 1986 C.B. Lawyers Seek Insurance Probe March 25, 1988 C.B.'ers Add Quake Insurance October 29, 1990 Quake Predictions Boost Insurance Calls - Policyholders 'Shake, Rattle and Roll' November 18, 1990
InterNorth Profit Is Up By 16 Percent For 1981 February 12, 1982 Weatherization Plan Defeated - But 'InterNorth Must Do Better' April 13, 1983 InterNorth, Belco In $775 Million Deal April 13, 1983 InterNorth Dividend Up July 13,m 1983 InterNorth Files Debt Securities February 24, 1985 InterNorth Merger Forms Pipeline Giant May 3, 1985 Talking Business June 9, 1985 InterNorth Announces Administrative Changes July 14, 1985 HNG InterNorth Plans Cutbacks July 15, 1985 HNG Internorth Reports Falling Income August 4, 1985 HNG/InterNorth To Divide Operations November 12, 1985
City Budget File #2 1/1/85-- See also: Tax--Local option sales 3 Taxes--City and County 3
Fire captain says cuts would hurt protection. February 12, 1985 They city budget: 'The money just isn't there'. March 3, 1985 Councilmen say some changes expected in final city budget. March 11, 1985 City budget OK'd; layoffs stay. March 12, 1985 Property tax but in city budget. February 23, 1986 Budget filing deadline passes for county, city. March 22, 1986 Council OKs '87 budget. April 10, 1986 City budget sees surplus. January 13, 1987 Council cuts $500,000 from 87-88 city budget. February 24, 1987 C.B. healthy financially, auditor says. August 5, 1987 City registers record $1.9M in carryovers. August 12, 1987 C.B. mayor asks cut in city taxes. February 4, 1988 Parks, public works pact calls for 4% pay increase. February 5, 1988 Council grills police chief's budget rise. February 17, 1988 Public works budget up 10 pct. February 19, 1988 ...while city will study budget cuts. February 24, 1985 'Bare-bones' fire budget defended by C.B. chief. February 18, 1988 Cuts could force C.B. park closings. February 18, 1988 $1.47 million city budget eyed. February 27, 1988 Council gives no direction on budget cuts. March 3, 1988 Irwin suggests parking lot sale. March 8, 1988 Assessor's budget down by 8 percent. March 10, 1988 Budget cuts called only tip of iceberg. March 14, 1988 Parks department budget draws attack from Tobias. March 15, 1988 C.B. council OKs budget on split vote. March 15, 1988 City budget asks 2.6% rise in property taxes. February 6, 1989 Councilmen say budget leaves unmet problems. February 7, 1989
City 'Strongly' Backs Diagonal - Passes Resolution On Highway Issue July 2, 1957 City To Push Fight For Neola Diagonal - State Would Delay Project But . . . July 10, 1957 State Welcomes Diagonal Talks - But Still Favors The Loveland Route July 16, 1957 Diagonal Highway Would Save Up To 148,500 Miles Day - By 1975, C.B. Delegation Stresses . . . July 23, 1957 Chamber Charges IHC Head Yielding To Political Pressure - Hopes For Neola Diagonal Appear To Hinge On FBR; Leans Toward Sioux City In Highway Issue July 24, 1957 Chamber Delays Decision On New Meeting With IHC - Wants Comparative Reports First . . . July 25, 1957 Larsen Denies Any Favoritism - Says Each Group Had Fair Hearing July 25, 1957 Chamber To Base Fight On Use And Cost Figures - In Pushing For Neola Diagonal July 26, 1957 GOP Members Of IHC Hit Back At Malone, Loveless - Both Were 'Grossly Ill-Advised' . . . August 1, 1957 No Priority Is Shown On Interstate - Washington Hears Of 'Compromise" . . . August 2, 1957 Sticks To Guns In Highway Row - Malone Says GOPs 'Hiding Decisions' August 2, 1957 Chamber Names Road Delegation - To Meet With IHC Tuesday At Ames August 5, 1957 Chamber Group To Stress Importance Of Neola Diagonal - at Meeting With Highway Commission . . . August 6, 1957 Darrington Plugs For Neola-Loveland Leg - Spokesman For Missouri Valley . . . August 6, 1957 Hopes For Neola Route Brighter - - But Still Dim - Highway Commission To Reconsider Loveland Priority . . . August 7, 1957 Case Of Neola Cutoff Before Highway Chief - Delegations To Washington . . . August 8, 1957 Bureau Action Stalls Interstate Planning - Assess Advantages Of Neola Route . . . August 22, 1957 Both Routes Of Interstate Needed, Says Hickenlooper August 25, 1957 Prove Your Route Stand, Chamber Challenges Reed - C.B. Group Wants The Figures . . . September 11, 1957 Neola-Loveland Route Urged By Federal Engineer September 10, 1957 New Plan Would Start C.B. - Neola Leg A Year Later - After Loveland Route Is Launched . . . September 18, 1957 IHC Adopts Compromise Plan In Highway Dispute - To Seek Special Funds For Bluffs-Neola Route . . . September 19, 1957 Plan New Attack On Loveland-Neola Leg - Council Bluffs, Omaha Chambers . . . September 21, 1957 Table 'Key' To IHC Stand In Interstate Dispute - Traffic Estimates, Operating Costs And Trip Movements . . . September 22, 1957 'Extra' Road Funds Depend On Shifting Formulas - Grants To Iowa for 1960 'Might' Contain Money For Neola Cutoff . . . September 27, 1957 C.B. - Neola Leg Of Interstate Would Cost $27 Million - Where Will Money Come From? . . . September 28, 1957 Beck Reaffirms Plan To Resolve Priority Dispute - On Interstate Highway . . . September 29, 1957 IHC Lacks Funds To Construct The C.B. - Neola Route October 2, 1957 Martin Works For Both Routes - Would Satisfy All In Highway Dispute October 7, 1957 Tallamy Made Air Inspection - Personally Viewed Interstate Project October 9, 1957 Economic Analysis Proves No. 1 Need For Neola Diagonal - Council Bluffs, Omaha Chambers Stress . . . October 10, 1957 Interstate Highway Dispute Blows Open - Several New Developments As . . . October 30, 1957 3-2 Commission Vote To Proceed - Decision Contingent On Bureau Permit October 30, 1957 'Wait and See' On Highway Dispute October 31, 1957 Vote Engineering Surveys On Disputed Routes Of Interstate - Highway Commission Action By 4-1 Margin . . . November 12, 1957 C.B., Atlantic May Join In Super Road Squabble - Two Groups To Meet December 16, 1957 May Protest Entire Route - Atlantic, Oakland Band Together January 7, 1958 Battle Flares Anew To Block Loveland Route - Spearheaded By C.B. Chamber January 10, 1958 Diagonal Debate Draws Old, New Arguments - At Public Hearing On Interstate 80 January 24, 1958 Chamber Irked By Delay On Diagonal - Wires Protest To Commission February 19, 1958 Commissioners Argue Matter - Telegram Sets Off Discussion At Ames February 19, 1958 Tallamy Balks At Survey Of Loveland Leg - Surprised By Authorization February 21, 1958 No Aerial Surveys Of Interstate Authorized - Malone Assured By Reed February 22, 1958 Loveland Route Wins Support - 7 Towns Organize Interstate Group March 26, 1958 File Objections To The Diagonal - Neola, Underwood, Minden Petitioners March 31, 1958 System Of Priorities For Iowa Interstate - Commission Covers Survey, Planning And Construction Schedules March 5, 1958 Point To Split In Traffic Volume - Chief Complaint About Formula March 7, 1958 IHC Plans Exploratory Talks Here - Seek Clarification Of Needs April 1, 1958 Top Level Meeting Here On Super Roads - Iowa, Nebraska Engineers Hold August 27, 1958 Next Interstate Work Atlantic West To 59? - Commission Hints At Decision December 16, 1958 Survey Diagonal By Air And Land December 19, 1958 Is New Bridge Trading Stock? - Reportedly Linked With Loveland Road January 9, 1959 Governor Joins Diagonal Fight - Concerned About Butter's Request January 12, 1959 Loveland - Neola Funds Approved By Federal Govt. - Next Highway Step Up To State January 16, 1959 Diagonal Route Prospects Dim - Omaha Connection Is 10 Years Away February 20, 1959 Priorities Bring Strong Protests - Makes 'No Sense' Says Chamber Head March 5, 1959 Neola Diagonal Is Top Project - 'Priority' Set By Council, Chamber April 8, 1959 To Let Contracts On Interstate 80 - Call For Bids On Bridges, Culverts April 26, 1959 First Section Of Interstate 80 Starts 'Nowhere' And Ends There - There's A Reason, But . . . May 3, 1959 Giant Dirt Moving Job Starts On Loveland Leg Of Superroad - Strip Runs Across Hilly Land June 5, 1959 Interstate 80 Fill: July 5, 1959 East-West Superroad 80 Might Be Ready In 1964 - Under Proposed Timetable July 12, 1959 Bluffs Leaders To Renew Drive For Neola Diagonal - With Three Major Arguments August 25, 1959 Neola Diagonal Given New Life In Priority Race - Glenwood Group Protests August 26, 1959 Bluffs Officials Seek Priority On Neola Diagonal, New Bridge - In Meeting At Ames August 26, 1959 Neola Diagonal Foes To Ames - Delegations From Eight Communities September 22, 1959 A 'Lift' For SW Iowa Drivers - 40 More Miles Of Interstate To Open Labor Day September 4, 1960 Neola - Loveland Leg Of Interstate Coming First - Highway Commissioner Indicates November 15, 1961 Shockey Wants priority For Neola - C.B. Segment - Asks Commission Revise Ratings November 15, 1961 Commission Overrides Shockey Objections To Interstate Route - Approval To Neola - Loveland Segment November 29, 1961 6 Interchanges Eyed On Interstate 80 In County - Highway Officials Disclose September 27, 1962 Heavy Traffic Predicted As Interstate Moves West - Avoca And Minden Problem Points December 18, 1963 Grading Begins On Interstate 80; Construction Resumes After 5 Years - 'It's A Barrier' To Farmer . . . May 27, 1964 'Design Change Will End Interstate 80 Problems' - Asphaltic Paving Spokesman: June 4, 1964 Some 'Bumps' Eyed On One-Way Streets - Getting To And From Bridges August 16, 1964 Western Iowa Interstate Construction On Schedule - From Atlantic Across Pottawattamie County October 25, 1964 Moving West: December 12, 1965 Ceremony Marks Openings Of Major SWI Highways - State Officials Present December 16, 1965 Lookout Point At Loveland March 13, 1966 Work On I-80 Diagonal Near Neola Beginning August 28, 1966 Avoca-Neola Leg Open About Nov. 1 - Interstate 80 August 31, 1966 An Interstate Route Across All Of Iowa - After Tuesday Dedications . . . December 11, 1966 Open Tow Segments Of I-80 - Twin Dedications December 13, 1966 I-80 Another Step Forward For State - Twin Dedication Tuesday December 14, 1966 Interstate 80 Progress March 10, 1967 Hwy. 375 Gap Closed May 24, 1968 Two Rest Areas On 80 Open November 27, 1968 Shucks! You Just Can't Find Council Bluffs In Huskerland December 4, 1968 New Rest Stops Thoroughly Modern - Loveland Spot On Interstate 80 March 14, 1969 Construct Rest Areas Northeast Of Underwood August 22, 1969 Interstate Diagonal Nears Completion September 25, 1969 2 Interstate Stretches To Open Soon November 30, 1969 Neola To Bluffs Route Is Opened December 22, 1969 Headed For The River May 24, 1970 Bridge Moves Along September 2, 1970 Bill Is Approved For Rest Area In Mills County March 4, 1971 Interstate-80 Traffic Will Be Redirected - To Solve Congestion Problem In CB April 8, 1971 Big Beams Push Across October 16, 1971 Interstate Bridge Gap Closing Fast December 19, 1971 Ready I-80 Bridge Deck March 1, 1972 Really Groovy April 7, 1976
City Council--File #2 to 11/20/84-11/85 See also: Animal Ordinance and Pit Bulls Urban Renewal Downtown Redevelopment
4 percent salary hike topic for city council. March 23, 1983 City Council monitors urban renewal debate. March 27, 1984 Council to discuss street, sewer work; Bids to be sought for medical clinic. April 8, 1984 C.B. eyes mass transit. November 20, 1984 Payments authorized. November 20, 1984 Plumbers will not sign an indemnity clause. November 21, 1984 Council goal: Election on option tax by fall. January 22, 1985 City to drop 23 jobs to stay within budget. January 27, 1985 Council to review job cut proposal. January 28, 1985 Reagan budget proposal more bad news for Bluffs. February 5, 1985 Councilmen criticize Venard for not speaking at meetings. February 14, 1985 Hanafan puts information policy to use with apology. February 26, 1985 Mayor: changes may be made. February 27, 1985 Hearing set on Bayliss sidewalk improvements. March 12, 1985 City Council: Hearing on mall scheduled; MAPA dues approved; Equipment costs $62,986; City pays public defender; Golf pros reappointed, Board reappointments. March 26, 1985 Sewer repairs cost $100,000. April 9, 1985 City Council: Swimming fees raised 50 cents. April 28, 1985 Sidewalk, parking lot projects approved. May 14, 1985 City: No funding of grant projects. May 14, 1985 Bulk waste collection contract on agenda for the City Council. May 12, 1985 Hot dot! Vendors get OK for carts. June 4, 1985 Tougher bull dog law possible. June 23, 1985 Steakhouse condemned. June 25, 1985 Council approves fee increase. June 25, 1985 Venard has poorest attendance record. June 25, 1985 Council regulates pit bull dogs. June 25, 1985 Acting city attorney names. June 26, 1985 Council hears grant complaints. July 3, 1985 Owners bullish on dog, vets favor restrictions. July 10, 1985 Lengthy meeting may be a record. July 23, 1985 Attorney's salary set. July 24, 1985 Mayor appointments OK'd by council. July 24, 1985 Council to get housing, business study. August 18, 1985 Hearings on bond sales set. September 15, 1985 Council kills free golfing privileges. September 23, 1985 Venard says he's ignored by Council. September 27, 1985 City Council: Block to get diagonal parking; Contract awarded for track lot; Nine named to grant committee; Assistant attorney is Kilnoski; Thomas, Christo named to posts; Hearing set on park improvements; Siren to be installed near Kreft; Mercy bond issue hearing set. October 28, 1985 Pogge seeks 'working majority.' October 30, 1985 Councilmen won't begin cold turkey; Homework includes, reading, meetings. November 7, 1985 That false alarm may cost you. November 13, 1985 New year to be busy one for Council. December 16, 1985 Venard attendance record poorest in '85. December 20, 1985 Three leaving council say city made progress. December 22, 1985 New Council members sworn in. December 23, 1985 Vote on department head handed to new Council. December 31, 1985 New council elects Venard as mayor. January 3, 1986 City Manager Miller resigns; effective April 1. January 11, 1986 Council members mulling over possible successors to Miller. January 15, 1986 City-council 'social' meeting called off. January 18, 1986 City Council: $1.9 million in track roads OK'd; Advice sought on new manager; Venard makes two appointments; Homecoming boards to be erected. January 28, 1986 City Council: Human relations spot still vacant. February 11, 1986 Pavich bill allows council-by-districts. February 17, 1986 Council reverses, names human relations head. February 25, 1986 Venard freezes hiring until budget passed. March 18, 1986 The department, six jobs may be cut from budget. March 19, 1986 Council OK's agreement on water service. October 28, 1986 Bluffs minorities ask Council to spare fair housing center. March 28, 1986 Proposal would curtail media, public access to city officials. April 8, 1986 Two oppose Venard press policy. April 10, 1986 Press won't get Council agenda packets. April 11, 1986 Packets to be given to press; media access issue on tap. April 14, 1986 Caparelli newest trustee. April 15, 1986 Council knocks press but fails to act on policy. April 15, 1986 Council meetings on the rise; Tobias has perfect attendance. June 25, 1986 Bond program may offer city 4 percent rates. July 19, 1986 Council seeks state funding to assist Silvey. July 29, 1986 Mayor reports conflict, says vote inadvertent. July 29, 1986 Deaf interpreter for City Council meetings on hold. August 27, 1986 Judge, council differ on rezoning. August 26, 1986 Council wants to hire manager soon. September 16, 1986 Council OK's raise for city attorney. September 24, 1986 Bond issue sought for store addition. September 24, 1986 Business group requests curbing media coverage. September 30, 1986 Council votes to build new Dodge Park garage. October 15, 1986 City Council delays search for professional manager. November 4, 1986 City Council to discuss bus service to Mall of the Bluffs shopping center. November 9, 1986 Council eyes Runte plan for City Hall. November 23, 1986 Council kills proposal to reorganize the city. November 25, 1986 Eight stores lose licenses for alcohol. November 25, 1986 City Council to get proposed charter. December 21, 1986 New city government moving in Monday. January 3, 1987 New council opening night: Sewer rates and street work. January 10, 1987 Council seeks accounting on law-center operation. January 13, 1987 Ordinance would waive fees to allow video lottery games. January 13, 1987 Survey of council action shows 79 split decisions. January 16, 1987 Supervisors seek meeting with council on law center. January 11, 1987 City property-tax levy lowered. February 10, 1987 Kinney, Chance to leave council; others undecided. February 26, 1987 May clean-up gets go-ahead. March 10, 1987 Council OKs contracts for police, public works. March 10, 1987 Council tables 4% pay hike. March 24, 1987 Enforcement changes proposed in city code. April 14, 1987 City eyes street, sewer plans. April 14, 1987 Council nixes bids on water project. June 30, 1987 Council eyes $50,000 loan for company. July 26, 1987 Council eliminates supervisor job. July 28, 1987 Council rejects repeal of nepotism ordinance. July 28, 1987 Council OKs discussions with recycling business. July 28, 1978 Hearing set on beer-garden proposal. July 29, 1987 Emergencies, beer gardens discussed by city council. August 12, 1987 Irwin: Omaha tax idea would hurt efforts. August 19, 1987 Council Bluffs sells $5 million bonds for street, sewer repairs. September 24, 1987 C.B. council approves $499,828 bid to clean up Indian Creek channel. October 13, 1987 Most newly elected officials at meeting. November 10, 1987 Newly elected C.B. officials get together. November 11, 1987 Council bets on development, picks costly Twin City plan. November 24, 1987 N. 29th Street residents object to cost of paving. November 24, 1987 Official oath. January 4, 1988 Sewer costs exceed fees, study sought. January 12, 1988 Tobias blasts official's trip. January 12, 1988 C.B. tax breaks attacked. January 26, 1988 C.B. council cool to subdivision plan. March 11, 1988 '27th payday,' VODEC plans on City Council agenda. March 13, 1988 Bluffs council eyes 'rubble dump' law. April 22, 1988 C.B. council to act on loan for ATTI. May 9, 1988 Council splits on funding to recruit egg-carton plant. May 25, 1988 Computer legal library sought. June 12, 1988 City clerk, attorney to get 4% pay raises. Council to seek consultant to design city 911 center. July 12, 1988 Wiring work at city hall rejected, 3-2, by council. July 12, 1988 Massage therapy businesses slowly near Council action. July 31, 1988 Bluffs council still divided on 911 center funding split. August 5, 1988 Funding still 911 barrier. August 2, 1988 Money matters split county, city on 911. August 3, 1988 Canadian firm picks Omaha site over C.B. August 24, 1988 City Hall unearths old Council record. September 25, 1988 C.B. council due to table tree item. October 7, 1988 Council told price tag for sewer $53 million. October 21, 1988 City OKs contract to burn trees. October 25, 1988 Tree contractor claims city gave others his bid. October 26, 1988 Ex-mayor raps C.B. leaders. July 25, 1989 Tax ordinance on council agenda. September 11, 1989 Traffic analysis on Council agenda. September 22, 1989 New operator approved for C.B. airport. November 14, 1989 Trash-recycling contracts tabled, costs questioned. April 23, 1989 City's action delayed for video store. June 13, 1989 City asking suggestions for downtown. July 21, 1989 Council OKs a recycling facility. August 29, 1989 Officials counter contract proposal. November 21, 1989 Site rezoned to handicapped housing. November 28, 1989 R.R. crossing repairs will cost $63,000. November 28, 1989 Council to set pay for clerk, attorney. December 18, 1989 Interpreter assists Bluffs councilman. January 20, 1992
City Council/Mayor File #3 11/85-1988 12/3/85 Change vote in--back to Mayor/Council form See also City Manager plan Mayors--former C.B.
Petition seeks city government change. October 2, 1985 Petition results may take awhile. October 3, 1985 Residents file papers seeking 'strong' mayor. October 5, 1985 Candidate backs change in form of government. October 7, 1985 Candidates comment on mayor change. October 8, 1985 Mayor to reveal election date. October 8, 1985 Vote on city's government set for Dec. 3. October 11, 1985 Manager-mayor fight renewed for 4th time. November 10, 1985 Mayor-council question stirs up interest. November 11, 1985 'Mayor' backers handing out fliers. November 29, 1985 7 ex-mayors say 'don't change'. November 22, 1985 Mayor-cahnge backer wants accessible official. November 25, 1985 Mayor issue to be decided Tuesday. December 1, 1985 Election Tuesday; City Council men side with mayors. December 2, 1985 KNOW The Right Answer!! [ad] December 2, 1985 Voter turnout lights, more than expected. December 3, 1985 Miller blames poor economy for result. December 4, 1985 1986 election could decide mayor's term. December 4, 1985 State wants campaign disclosure. January 3, 1986 State commission drops fund probe. January 9, 1986 Mayor: Tobias to head panel on government. February 26, 1986 Tobias wants student on government panel. February 27, 1986 Council to consider names of advisory panel Tuesday. May 21, 1986 Three added to government panel. May 28, 1986 Kinney and Tobias trade words over letter in newspaper. June 21, 1986 City panel begins new mayor study. June 23, 1986 Council structure first goal of panel. June 27, 1986 Opinion says no to ward system for City Council. July 2, 1986 panel begins defining mayoral powers. July 11, 1986 Committee favors strong mayor plan for Council Bluffs. July 14, 1986 Government panel ponders authority of new City Council. August 6, 1986 Panel firm on strong mayor. August 8, 1986 New government proposal puts police under control of mayor. August 17, 1986 Panel considers draft. August 20, 1986 Panel reviews mayoral power, passes on salary. August 22, 1986 Mayoral panel sets hearings. September 5, 1986 Line-item veto powers for mayor proposed by new-government panel. September 12, 1986 Doubling of council salaries recommended by committee. September 19, 1986 Government panel to discuss salary for new CB mayor. September 24, 1986 Mayor's salary could become highest in Iowa. September 26, 1986 Panel to consider length of terms for city officials. October 2, 1986 Panel sets term length for mayor. October 3, 1986 Proposed mayor's salary near lightest ever paid in the state. October 12, 1986 City manager post rests in charter panel's hands. October 14, 1986 Charter will define powers of city offices. October 24, 1986 City panel votes hiring interim manager. October 24, 1986 Hearings set on proposed city charter. October 31, 1986 Citizens asked for input to outline mayoral power. November 7, 1986 Business group favors paying mayor $50,000. November 13, 1986 City charter on view at hearings this week. November 16, 1986 Proposed city charter. November 16, 1986 Queries jam lines at city's call-in. November 18, 1986 Small turnout at charter hearings. November 19, 1986 Panel to reconsider mayor, council pay. November 20, 1986 Panel plans more revisions in city charter. November 21, 1986 Tempers flare over mayoral power, politics. December 5, 1986 Bluffs eyes recall plan. December 5, 1986 Bluffs charter could include provision for recall of mayor. December 4, 1986 Proposed salary for mayor is reduced by charter panel. December 5, 1986 Who will run for mayor; three men mentioned as the most likely candidates. December 20, 1986 New mayor may face 'impossible task. January 11, 1987 Mayor may get $40,000. January 20, 1987 City files papers setting new charter. January 22, 1987 City charter switch to cost about $10,000. January 23, 1987 Council plans first reading of new charter. January 25, 1987 Charter gains first approval. January 27, 1987 Recall provision retained in proposed city charter. February 10, 1987 City charter set for final action Monday. February 22, 1987 Council approves city charter. February 24, 1987 Ordinance No. 4739: an ordinance amending the City Charter by repealing the existing Charter in its entirety and adopting a new City Charter for the City of Council Bluffs, Iowa. March 13, 1987 Chance questions city manager's role. June 24, 1987 Venard bid catches most by surprise. September 18, 1987 Mayoral forum set for Sunday. September 25, 1987 Wide choices in C.B. mayor race. October 5, 1987 Council Bluffs primary vote totals. October 6, 1987 Mayor lends helping hand on flat tire. August 12, 1988 C.B. tree dump bulges poses disposal problem. September 23, 1988 Council delays vote on park coordinator. September 27, 1988 Council seeks to block action by zoning board. September 27, 1988 Hanafan asks funds from feds. October 19, 1988 Mayor, C of C head renew trail lobby. October 28, 1988 Hanafan D.C. trip may yield C.B. aid. October 29, 1988 Contract is called into question after fire burns damaged trees. November 7, 1988 Rooming house law to get new definition. November 8, 1988 Council OKs tree contracts. November 8, 1988 City discussing tree-burning pact. November 10, 1988 'Rooming house' definition draws from council. November 18, 1988 Mayor trimming back on free parking permits. November 19, 1988 C.B. OKs a five-year project. November 22, 1988 City rooming house change is advanced. November 22, 1988 City Council will review street survey. December 10, 1988 C.B. Council to open bids for $5 million bond sale. December 7, 1988 Bonds sold for C.B. '89-'90 fixup projects. December 8, 1988 No change in vote canvass. December 9, 1988 Council nixes street study, approves contract for sewers. December 13, 1988 Action delayed in split over personnel director. December 13, 1988 City to replace two bus shelters. December 30, 1988 City, union meet to discuss contracts. January 25, 1989 Site selection looms for C.B. recycle plant. Jun3, 13 1989 Public hearing set July 10. June 27, 1989Council delays Malmore vote for two weeks. June 27, 1989 Garage repair study approved. July 11, 1989 Planner urges caution on C.B. redevelopment. July 25, 1989 Council asks fresh figures for Malmore. August 25, 1989 Federal funding proposed to remove Iowa 375 bridge. August 28, 1989 City Council supports $160,000 plan to improve its siren system. August 29, 1989 Council OKS tourism funds with much deliberation. August 30, 1989 Council set to sign recycling plant lease. September 6, 1989 Council OKs land swap. September 12, 1989 Council, supervisors take no action after 2-hour closed meeting on suit. November 10, 1989 City, county meeting urged. November 14, 1989
Interstate Highway System Bold Project - Plan Clover-Leaf Interchange On Broadway August 19, 1956 New Roads Will Boost Traffic - Interstate Highway To Be A Busy Route August 23, 1956 New Super Highway To Spare Dodge Park - Plans For Ball Diamond Out, But . . . December 13, 1956 4 Super Highway Interchanges Set For Council Bluffs May 29, 1957 Interstate Routing: May 29, 1957 Superhighway Traffic From 4 Main Trunks - Council Bluffs Stands Astride Vital Cross Way . . . June 9, 1957 Estimate Traffic Figures For 1975 - Heavy Interstate Travel Forecast July 9, 1957 Hope Bluffs Road Route Dispute Can Be Settled - At Federal Bureau Of Public Roads . . . July 24, 1957 Two Probes Loom Over Purchase Of Land For Highway - For Proposed Junction Near Loveland . . . July 31, 1957 Eyes Group To Help Plan C.B. Routes July 31, 1957 Little Loveland Smack Dab In Middle Of Interstate Dispute - Citizens Look for Boom If Route Approved August 29, 1957 Interstate Project? Neolans Want Improved Highway 64 - East-West Super Road No Real Worry . . . September 1, 1957 May Take Six Months To Pinpoint Highway Route - In West Side Of Council Bluffs October 3, 1957 Chambers Plan Appeal For C.B. - Neola Road October 3, 1957 City, State AT Odds About Super Road Connection Here - Sewer Program Involved As . . . November 14, 1957 Approve Low Bids On Interstate Projects - Completion Date Nov 1, 1958 . . . December 12, 1957 Set Dollar Figures On Interstate - $236 Million for East-West January 8, 1958 Super-Road Program Might Be Prolonged - Cost Estimates Differ January 9, 1958 Check Irregular Land Purchases - Along Interstate Routes In Iowa January 30, 1958 'Most Heavily Traveled' Roads Take Back Seat - Under Present Priority System, Highway Commissioner Malone Charges . . . March 12, 1958 Superroad May Be Old Fashioned At One Intersection March 25, 1958 Interstate Road Link Poses $40,000 Problem - Where Will City Get The Money? April 10, 1958 Interchange Design Ready - Calls For 5 Traffic Lanes At 16th St. April 21, 1958 Confusion Over Highway Lights - Causes Delay In North 16th Work May 1, 1958 Start paving North 16th Interstate Connection - city Moves Fast To Obtain Cable May 2, 1958 Will Open North 16th To Traffic - Road Builders To Sweep Down New Surfacing June 22, 1958 Interstate Route May Spare Industrial Site - Chamber Manager Informed August 28, 1958 Interstate Opens: September 21, 1958 Freeway To Cost $38 Million November 18, 1958 -- Pinpoint Route Through City -- Here's Where The Interstate Runs -- Seven Interchanges Within City Area -- The Public Is Invited -- Plans And Specs Will Take A Year -- Interchange Driving Will Come Naturally - Brush Up A Bit But . . . -- Kansas City Firm Has Worldwide Experience - Broadway Viaduct Among Jobs -- Appraisal On Each Interstate Parcel -- Who Will Maintain 13-Mile Freeway After It's Built? -- Just Valuation For Property - Don't Panic, You'll Receive -- Take A Look: -- Commission O.K. On Interstate Route In C.B. November 18, 1958 Superroad Reaction: 'This Is Tremendous' - 1,500 Persons View Plans November 19, 1958 Superroad Affects 592 Parcels Of Land - Right-Of-Way Plans On Display At Nonpareil November 19, 1958 300 People Briefed About C.B. Freeway - 'When' Question Unanswered As . . . November 21, 1958 Urban Links To Interstate Will Cost $1,500,000 - City Officials Estimate November 23, 1958 How Will The Interstate Affect Bluffs Schools? - Educators Study The Crystal Ball For Solutions To Question November 23, 1958 River Site Has Role In Superroad Hearing - Want Access To Industrial Area December 4, 1958 Bluffs People Learn More About Superroad Program - Big Questions Unanswered December 5, 1958 Superroads Can Be Beautiful -- Or Ugly; Zoning Is The Key - Bluffs-Neola-Loveland Triangle Could Be Trouble Spot December 7, 1958 Movement Of Superroad DPs Concerns City - No One Knows When It Will Come, But . . . 1958 'Sore Spot' On Superroad Will Be Eliminated Soon - Urge Drivers To Be Extra Careful January 7, 1959 Interstate Plan May Be Broken Into 5 Projects - Engineering Consultants Suggest . . . April 10, 1959 Superroad Cost Cut $4,400,000 - Engineers Update Estimate For C.B. April 14, 1959 All Western Iowa Interstate Work On Low Priority - Loveland Route Tops Neola Diagonal, But . . . July 16, 1959 Herculean Task Of Carving Road Through Hills 65 Pct. Complete - East Of Loveland August 30, 1959 $10 Million Bridge To Link CB-Omaha In Next Five Years - Highway Commission Timetable Lists . . . September 26, 1959 No Money for Right-Of-Way - State Won't Buy CB Land Until 1965 December 8, 1959 New Directive Could Eliminate Some Superroad Plans In C.B. - Local Officials Feel February 19, 1960 4 Interchanges Being Restored - One Scheduled For 275, South Of C.B. May 28, 1960 Progress Report: July 6, 1960 Superroad Program In Omaha May Pose Big Bottleneck Here - Construction Underway On Two Fronts August 27, 1960 Revision Of Interstate Program Is Suggested - By City's Planning Consultants September 14, 1960 Superroad Dilemma Has 590 Land Owners In A Squeeze - Inconsistencies Indicate . . . October 8, 1961 $42 Million Tabbed For Road Work In Bluffs And County November 29, 1961 Projects Listed On 5-Year Program For Construction In Southwest Iowa - Statewide Plan To Cost $330 Million November 29, 1961 New Program To Increase Pace Of Interstate System November 29, 1961 Bluffs-Omaha Eye Joint Effort On Interstate Highway Work - Major Topic Of Councils April 11, 1962 6 Interchanges Eyed On Interstate 80 In County - Highway Officials Disclose September 27, 1962 Interstate Road Plan Could Solve Problems - New Sites For Airport, County Fair Eyed December 16, 1962 $13,562,040 Slated For Primary Roads, Bridges - for Next 5 Years In S.W. Iowa December 12, 1962 Meeting Slated On Interchange Plans - At Ames Jan. 15 . . . January 6, 1963 Tells 5-Year Plans For Interstate Construction - To Cost Over 36 Million January 18, 1963 $17,518,000 Roads Program Is 'Second Knock Of Opportunity' - 180 Bluffs Businessmen Told . . . January 18, 1963 State Asks Realtors Aid On Interstate Problem - Must Relocate Some Residents February 26, 1963 State May Start Buying Interchange Land In July February 28, 1963 State Eyes Possession Of Land For Bridge Approach By Nov. 1 - Appraisers To Start Soon April 7, 1963 Interstate Highway Through Bluffs Should Be Ready By 1972 - PTA Group Hears State Officials April 25, 1963 $3,862,000 for 4.5 Mile Stretch Of Interstate 29 - No Objections From 48 At Hearing July 16, 1963 Iowa And Nebraska To Push Bridge Work - Linking Council Bluffs And Omaha June 19, 1963 Engineer Outlines Step-By-Step Plan For Interstate 480 - Right Of Way Acquisition By Jan. 1, 1964 July 21. 1963 There Must Be Sacrifices For Superroad Here - Highway commission To Pay Fair Market Price For Property, But . . . August 11, 1963 Two Interstate Contracts Here May Be Awarded By March - for Broadway Interchange, Bridge Approach October 27, 1963 $22,903,400 Eyed For Superroads Within C.B - Five-Year Program December 18, 1963 $98,985,000 Proposed For 542 Miles Of Highway Work - For Next 5 Years In Southwest Iowa December 18, 1963 Superroad Will Be Open To The East Coast In '66 - Under Proposed 5-Year Plan December 18, 1963 New Surface For Poor Road December 18, 1963 5 Tracts Cost State $806,400 - right-Of-Way For Interstate In C.B. January 29, 1964 7 Interchanges Sought On Interstate Highways Here April 10, 1964 Construction Of Superroad In C.B. To Start This Month - State To Let Two Contracts Tuesday April 5, 1964 Substructure Job On Schedule; To Be Completed This Autumn April 5, 1964 Jury Sets Land Value: $131,700 - Property Needed For Highway Link April 8, 1964 State Lets Two Contracts For Interstate Highway Work Here - Total Cost: $795,791 April 9, 1964 Grading Work To Start Soon On Interstate 480 In Bluffs May 7, 1964 It'll Take Longer To Commute Between The Bluffs And Omaha - For A Short Period Of Time October 11, 1964 Western Iowa Interstate Construction On Schedule - From Atlantic Across Pottawattamie County October 25, 1964 Interstate Underpass Sought At S. 11th Street In Bluffs - Appeal To City Council November 17, 1964 W. Broadway Interchange Is Beginning To Take Shape December 6, 1964 B'dway Bypass Route Is Opened December 9, 1964 $26,052,900 Eyed For Road Work Within C.B. - Commission's 5-Year Program December 16, 1964 Interstate Will Be Open To The East Coast By '66 December 16, 1964 Southwest Iowa Projects Listed - Five-Year Highway Program December 16, 1964 Five-Year Highway Outlay Here Should Be A Boon To Economy - City, County Officials Pleased December 20, 1964 2 Proposed Interchanges Are Denied By Public Roads Bureau - One Is Approved February 11, 1965 Huge Interchange Is Taking Shape Near 37th, Broadway - Multi-Million Dollar Project April 11, 1965 Bluffs Outlook Soars With Interstate Push - Construction For '65 Tops $14,000,000 - Route 80 Work Goes On At Both Ends April 11, 1965 I-80 Interchange Here Is Approved May 14, 1965 Avenue O Interchange Given Bureau Approval - On Interstate 29 June 17, 1965 Interstate 29 Priority Might Solve Traffic Problem In C. B. - Diagonal Work Delayed June 23, 1965 Road Construction In S.W. Iowa On Schedule - Need Manpower To Complete Planned Work July 4, 1965 5 Land Bridges, 2 Sand Fills Near River Cost $2,149,700 - Interstate Highway Complex July 11, 1965 Roadside Shelter: September 1, 1965 To Spend $28 Million On Highways In Bluffs Area - $767 Million 5-Year State Program December 8, 1965 665 Miles Of Interstate In Iowa By Fall Of 1970 December 8, 1965 $53 Million For Interstate Work In Pottawattamie December 8, 1965 21,500 Miles Of Interstate Open - Greatest Public Works Program July 1, 1966 Interstate 29-80N Work Moves Along December 4, 1966 $44 Million Worth Of Highway Projects In Bluffs And County - In Five-Year Iowa Program December 21, 1966 Major Primary Projects Included In 5-Year Plan - Highway Millions In Western Iowa December 21, 1966 Interchanges Big Boost For The City - On Interstate Highways May 21, 1967 Most Highway Jobs Around Bluffs To Be Completed By 1970 December 17, 1967 $18 Million Worth Of Superroad Work In The Bluffs Area - More To Be Let Next Month April 21, 1968 Superroad Programs Receive Sample Of November's Freeze - Bridge, Paving Set Back November 24, 1968 More Federal Funds Seen for Iowa Interstate System December 31, 1968 New Highway Will Open January 2, 1969 16 Miles Of I-80 Could Open In '69 March 7, 1969 New Rest Stops Thoroughly Modern - Loveland Spot On Interstate 80 March 14, 1969 Interstate Should Be Five Miles From Finish By Jan. 1 March 23, 1969 Interstate Projects To Be Let Tuesday March 30, 1969 $4,551,016 In Bids OK'd For Interstate Paving April 3, 1969 Superroad System Nearly On Schedule - One Fly In Ointment June 1, 1969 Big Span Grows A Bolt At A Time June 22, 1969 Progress Of Interstate Reported To Chamber March 5, 1970 Miller Asks Fewer Rest Areas And More Roads March 5, 1970 Bluffs Encircled By Interstate April 26, 1970 Paving On Ramp July 3, 1970 Road Progress Moves Ahead In C.B. Area October 4, 1970 Superhighway To Open Here October 29, 1970 Interstate Leg Open On Monday November 1, 1970 SWI Towns Anticipate I-29 Opening - More Housing, Business Expected November 29, 1970 Road Plans Protested - Public Hearing On Highway 92 February 25, 1971 Interstate 29-80 Gap Narrows July 4, 1971 Paving Next For Underpass September 29, 1971 Major Road Work Finished In SWI - Interstate Projects Accomplished December 17, 1972 Interstate System Delay Until 1980 August 21, 1973
Super Highway Takes Shape Near Loveland: July 28, 1957 $4.6 Million Low Bid On Super Road December 10, 1957 Strip Near Mo. Valley First On Superroad List - IHC To Resume Work Soon March 19, 1958 It's H-Day For The Superroad Program September 15, 1958 Interstate 29 Ready To Open - Motorists May Use Highway Wednesday November 25, 1958 Interstate 29 Is Open; Urge Drivers Use Caution - Cold Halts Ceremony Plans November 26, 1958 No Highway Is Accident Proof - Two Mishaps Mar Superroad Opening November 27, 1958 Interstate View: November 27, 1958 Interstate Fence: January 7, 1959 Interchange With Mormon Trail Open January 17, 1959 The Rains Came: May 12, 1959 Map Sketches Highway Route - Interstate 29 Runs Due South Of C.B. May 20, 1959 'Tis A Long Road . . . No Turns - As Numerous Motorists Have Discovered September 6, 1959 Interstate 29 Has To Wait - No Work On That Highway Until '65 October 23, 1959 Set Onawa Interstate Job For '61 - 15-Mile Paving Project December 16, 1959 Erect Tribute To Armed Forces August 6, 1960 Official Opening: October 20, 1961 Billboard Glares On Interstate October 30, 1961 It Costs Less To Drive On Interstate February 28, 1963 $3,862,000 For 4.5 Mile Stretch Of Interstate 29 - No Objections From 48 At Hearing July 16, 1963 Interstate 29 Hearing Okayed August 16, 1963 Traffic Count: August 22, 1963 Interstate 29 Hearing Scheduled At Glenwood - Final Public Airing Of Plans October 31, 1963 Want Faster Action On Interstate 29 Project - Mills, Fremont Countians Tell Commission November 8, 1963 Traveler's Service: April 6, 1965 Avenue O Interchange Given Bureau Approval - On Interstate 29 June 17, 1965 Interstate 29 Priority Might Solve Traffic Problem In C.B. - Diagonal Work Delayed . . . June 23, 1965 Consider Adjustment In Location Of One Interstate 29 Exchange - Would Be Moved 500 Feet July 22, 1965 To Begin Work On Onawa-Mo. Valley Interstate Segment September 29, 1965 Bridge Road Group Asks State To Act - Concerned About Closure September 11, 1966 11th Interchange In Bluffs Approved - On INRIP Site September 16, 1966 Delay Opening Of I-80 West Of Avoca October 27, 1966 High Priority I-29 Project Will Open Here In Autumn - 2-Mile Stretch Along River January 29, 1967 Gap Closed On Segment Of Interstate Highway 29 October 4, 1967 I-29 Will Draw Towns Together December 7, 1967 Western Iowa 'Tied' Together December 8, 1967 Highway Mishaps Spur Investigation From IHC - On Highway July 4, 1968 Interstate Bridge Work Pushed September 1, 1968 Open I-29 Segment Friday October 23, 1968 A Good Sign October 24, 1968 Cars Now Lap Gap October 26, 1968 I-29 Paving Near Bluffs Is Delayed November 21, 1968 I-29 Leg Inches To 23rd Ave. December 11, 1968 I-29 Delay A Blow To Mills, Fremont December 11, 1968 Underpass For I-29 Hinges On Ice Cars June 4, 1969 Single File, Please July 12, 1969 Engineers Plan To Build Underpass From Top Down July 20, 1969 It Was A Big Hill At One Time July 28, 1969 Filled To The Brim September 19, 1969 Interstate 29 Opening Delayed December 1, 1970 More Interstate Is Opened Here December 4, 1970 Highway Building Total $21 Million December 17, 1970 Senate Okays Mills Rest Stop June 17, 1971 Fine Grading For Underpass September 19, 1971 I-29 Opening In November October 23, 1971 U.P. Underpass To Be Opened On Wednesday November 7, 1971 I-29 Segment Is Now Open November 11, 1971 Interstate Completion Takes Load Off Thirty-Fifth Street - Broadway Still Busy November 28, 1971 I-29 In Iowa Almost Done July 9, 1972 Interstate 29 Cracking Up - Repairs Needed Before 1976 August 31, 1972 Interstate 29 Is Nearly Done - Only 1.5 Miles To Go October 11, 1972 Interstate Projects Nearing Completion, Widening Seen November 28, 1972 I-29 Open Dec. 15 December 2, 1972 Opening Delayed For Missouri I-29 July 8, 1973 Ribbon Cutting Planned For I-29 Completion August 24, 1973 Last Segment Of I-29 Is Opened To Traffic September 1, 1973 I-29 Bridge 12 Feet Wider September 8, 1973 New Rest Areas May 28, 1974 I-29 Jog To Be Gone During 1976 April 25, 1975 I-29 Gap Unfinished Till Spring November 20, 1975 Ramp Is Asked Off Interstate March 29, 1977 Repairs To Begin On I-29 July 17, 1992