Iowa Beckons
subject: Local news
description: Iowa Beckons
description: Drive Along river Is Beautiful, Historical - How To Spend A Wonderful Day . . . July 19, 1953 Take Enjoyable Drive Across 2 New Bridges - How To Spend A Wonderful Day . . . July 26, 1953 Take Drive Through Scenic Hill Country - How To Spend A Wonderful Day . . . August 2, 1953 Take 140-Mile Drive Through Four Counties - How To Spend A Wonderful Day . . . August 9, 1953 Many Interesting Sights On Trip To Lincoln - How To Spend A Wonderful Day . . . August 16, 1953 'Back Yard' trip Through Bluffs Is Scenic - How To Spend A Wonderful Day . . . August 23, 1953 Tour Of Omaha Is Interesting - How To Spend A Wonderful Day . . . August 30, 1953 C.B. Is Fascinating Adventure In History - Iowa Beckons . . . May 15, 1957 Brown House Landmark In The Lewis Community - Iowa Beckons . . . May 19, 1957 Visit To Arsenal 'Must' On Tour - Rock Island Site Steeped In History - Iowa Beckons . . . May 22, 1957 Early History Mingles With Atomic Age At Burlington - Iowa Beckons . . . May 29, 1957 Homes Worth Visiting In Northern Iowa - Iowa Beckons . . . June 2, 1957 In Stone Park, Geologists Can Read Story Of Glacier - Iowa Beckons . . . June 7, 1957 Cedar Rapids Area Offers Attractions - Iowa Beckons . . . June 16, 1957 Clinton Boasts One Of Most Scenic Iowa Parks - Iowa Beckons . . . June 21, 1957 Turreted Stone Tower Marks Dubuque Grave - History And Tradition Beckons . . . June 23, 1957 Springbrook State Park A Popular Vacation Spot - Guthrie Center Beckons You . . . June 26, 1957 Iowa City Played Key Role In Early History Of State - Territorial Capital Century Ago . . . June 30, 1957 Iowa's Biggest Man-Made Lake Is In Jasper County - Central Iowa Beckons . . . July 5, 1957 Fairfield Area Rich In Early Hawkeye History - Settled During Territorial Days . . . July 10, 1957 Carroll A City Of Parks; Attraction For Visitors - Western Iowa Beckons . . . July 14, 1957 Varied Opportunities At Backbone Park Area - Iowa Beckons . . . July 16, 1957 Cherokee County Offers You The Old And The New …
creator: Nonpareil reporting
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1953 - 1961
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Document
type: Newspaper articles
identifier: Iowa Beckons
coverage: Western Iowa

Iowa City , Iowa
subject: Local news
description: Iowa City, Iowa
description: Exploring The History Of Iowa - Unit Six - Political Issues April 8, 1935 Old Capitol Begins Second Century Of Service - Built Under Watchful Eyes of Indian 'Sidewalk Superintendents' January 19, 1958
creator: Nonpareil reporting
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1935 - 1958
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format: Document
type: Newspaper articles
identifier: Iowa City, Iowa
coverage: Central Iowa

City Employees
subject: local news
description: City Employees
description: 5 Pct. Pay Increase To Water Employes; Trustees Vote... January 16, 1968 City Employes Seek Hearing Before Council. November 21, 1969 Neutral Party Selected For Negotiations. November 29, 1969 Former C.B. Mayor Is Named Mediator. December 1, 1969 95 of 109 Members Association Members. December 4, 1969 Employes Win Raise From City. February 3, 1970 Jensen Declares Emergency State Due To Walkout. Jun 18, 1970 Strike Meeting Tentatively Set. June 19, 1970 County, Workmen Begin Round Of Negotiations. June 20, 1970 City's Men Will Work. June 20, 1970 Emergency Over; Men Air Troubles. June 23, 1970 Public Works Paychecks Are A Little Smaller Wednesday; Two Meetings Held. July 1, 1970 City Councilman Denies Report About Dismissal. July 2, 1970 Wage Offer To County Employes; Controversy At Supervisors Meeting. July 2, 1970 County Employes Get Pay Increase. July 6, 1970 Mills Reassigned To City Programs. July 8, 1970 Mills Takes Manager Job In Florida. July 20, 1970 Adult Named City Workers New Leader. October 6, 1970 Deputies Eye Job Security. November 6, 1970 Grievances Make 85 City Employes 'Sick;' Will Meet With City Officials. November 25, 1969 Water Works Negotiations Rules Signed. December 16, 1970 Workers Shut Down Council Bluffs Services; Want $85 Per Month Pay Increase. June 10, 1971 City Hall On Picket Patrol; Threats Charged. June 11, 1971 July 1 Negotiation Meet Scheduled; Workers End Strike. Jun3 15, 1971 County workers Offered $25 Raise, Other Benefits. June 15, 1971 Public Works Pay Negotiations Begin. July 1, 1971 Second city union seeks mediator. January 11, 1987 City workers vote to join labor union. July 15, 1987 Tobias challenges nepotism rules. July 15, 1987 City clerical workers mum about meeting. July 21, 1987 Contract talks to begin with city's newest union. September 11, 1987 New union seeks wage hikes of 10 and 5 pct. in pact talks. September 17, 1987 Bluffs offers 3 percent raise in union talks. October 9, 1987 City relaxes rules on hiring relativ…
creator: Nonpareil reporting
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1968-1988
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Document
type: Newspaper articles
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Iowa Clothes Shop
subject: Local news
description: Iowa Clothes Shop
description: Iowa Clothes Plans Expansion - 'Catalyst' For Downtown Fixup March 14, 1976 Remodeling Work June 3, 1976 Spring Opening For Shop January 27, 1977 Summer Opening For Clothes Shop April 24, 1977 Iowa Clothes Opens New Area June 15, 1977 Iowa Clothes Honored September 28, 1977 Downtown Redevelopment To Benefit Council Bluffs April 29, 1984 Iowa Clothes - Corner Staple In Downtown C.B. Since 1919 April 27, 1986 Iowa Clothes Continues 68 Years Of Tradition April 26, 1987 Iowa Clothes' Wall May Get New Look July 20, 1993
creator: Nonpareil reporting
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1976 - 1993
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Document
type: Newspaper articles
identifier: Iowa Clothes Shop
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Iowa Department Of Economic Development
subject: Local news
description: Iowa Department Of Economic Development
description: State Development Report Calls For Diversification January 14, 1987 Micah, Violence Program Will Receive IDED Grants May 6, 1989
creator: Nonpareil reporting
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1987 - 1989
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Document
type: Newspaper articles
identifier: Iowa Department Of Economic Development
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Iowa Dept. of Transportation
subject: Local news
description: Iowa Dept. of Transportation
description: $8 Million In Road Work Set For SW Iowa January 12, 1986 DOT Reviews Expressway Request December 1, 1987 DOT Delays Action On Expressway Grant December 2, 1987 Iowa DOT To Open Bids For C.B. Lands September 27, 1988 Iowa West, Jennie Submit Only Bids For DOT Property October 20, 1988 C.B. Traffic System Wins Fuel-Saver Award June 19, 1989 DOT Wants To know Of Road Hay Cutting August 15, 1989 Bids Sought On Three Land Tracts November 22, 1989 DOT To Sell Property In Avoca, C.B. March 20, 1991 Rural Iowa Frets DOT Closings October 28, 1991 DOT To Close Office In Council Bluffs December 14, 1991
creator: Nonpareil reporting
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1986 - 1991
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Document
type: Newspaper articles
identifier: Iowa Dept. of Transportation
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

ETV Tower Gets A Top
subject: Local news
description: Workers from three companies hoisted a 6,000 pound antenna for the Iowa Educational Broadcasting Network (IEBN) into place Thursday afternoon. The men placed the antenna on top of a 120 foot tower at the top of Linn Avenue near the IEBN transmission building under construction there.
creator: Nonpareil reporting
source: Daily Nonpareil April 4, 1975
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1975-04-04
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Iowa Educational Broadcasting Network (IEBN)
subject: Local news
description: Iowa Educational Broadcasting Network (IEBN)
description: SWI Group To Ask Gov. Ray To Support ETV February 16, 1972 ETV Gives Value To Viewing - IEBN Director Says February 16, 1972 SWI Is Number Two On ETV Fund Measure February 22, 1972Educational TV Expected In S.W. Iowa By Early 1975 - Towers To be In Bluffs And Near Oakland March 10, 1974 Educational TV Shows Here After First Of Year July 30, 1974 Work Begins For TV Tower September 1, 1974 Developer Protests Site Of Educational TV Tower October 11, 1974Director Of Media Center Backs ETV Tower Location October 13, 1974 ETV Tower To Come Before Board November 12, 1974 Zone Board Approves IEBN Tower November 14, 1974 ETV Tower Will Cost $500,000 November 20, 1974 Work Underway On Oakland Tower February 2, 1975 Bricks Mark The Spot March 20, 1975 ETV Tower Gets A Top April 4, 1975 ETV Tower Wasn't Level April 6, 1975 Educational TV Explained To Area 13 Superintendents April 24, 1975 Changing The Plug June 2, 1975 Higher And Higher June 29, 1975 Getting An Inside View June 29, 1975 Public TV Coming Soon To SW Iowa August 24, 1975 Iowa ETV Begins Area Broadcast September 8, 1975 Tower Light Confuses Chickens September 12, 1975
creator: Nonpareil reporting
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1972 - 1975
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Document
type: Newspaper articles
identifier: Iowa Educational Broadcasting Network (IEBN)
coverage: Western Iowa

Iowa-Nebraska River Industrial Park (INRIP)
subject: Local news
description: Iowa-Nebraska River Industrial Park (INRIP)
description: Multi-Million $ Plan To Develop Big River Area - form Industrial Park September 8, 1965 Articles Are Filed By I-N River Park September 14, 1965 Peters Named INRIP President September 17, 1965 INRIP's First: November 5, 1965Trackage In: March 13, 1966 11th Interchange In Bluffs Approved - On INRIP Site September 16, 1966 Areas Now Available For Handling Big Industry May 21, 1967 3 Truck Firms Move Here - To Build $200,000 Terminal July 31, 1968 INRIP Development Area May 11, 1969 Omahan Buys INRIP Site For Warehouse June 22, 1969 INRIP Will Get Warehouse October 31, 1969New Plant Opens In Industrial Park November 29, 1972 Dikes Could Protect Industries - Both From Council's Action And Floods November 8, 1978 Dike Proposal May Cost Up To $400,000 December 18, 1978 Levee Okayed To Keep Firms Along River - Question Now Shifts To Financing January 4, 1979 City Eyes Assessment For New Dike January 9, 1979
creator: Nonpareil reporting
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1965 - 1979
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Document
type: Newspaper articles
identifier: Iowa-Nebraska River Industrial Park (INRIP)
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

City Hall
subject: local news
description: City Hall
description: Yes, John Q., We Could Use a New One. November 12, 1937 Here's How Council Bluffs' New City Hall Will Look. July 3, 1938 City Hall Work Ordered Begun; Footing Excavation to Start Monday. January 6, 1939 Work Starts on New City Hall; Forty Men Assigned by WPA Officials. January 9, 1939 City Officers Sit Tight on City Hall; WPA Keeps on With Work of Driving Piles--No Statements. January 18, 1939 Confer on City Hall. January 19, 1939 Pile Penetration Bearing Better; Being Driven More Deeply Into Ground. January 20, 1939 Claims City Hall Piles Are Split. Testing Laboratories File Report. February 3, 1939 Pile Driver Is Ordered Out; WPA Acts for Safety Interest. February 12, 1939 Pour Concrete in Another Week; Half of Piling on City Hall is in. February 23, 1939 Pour City Hall Footings. February 27, 1939 Hold Up Pay for Testing Laboratories; Architect Fails to Approve Bill for Work Already Done. March 16, 1939 Build Forms for City Hall Walls; But No Concrete to Be Poured Now. March 15, 1939 Jensen Still Opposes Pay for Testing; But Records Show No Objections at Time of Contract. March 17, 1939 WPA Building Forms For City Hall. March 19, 1939 Last City Hall Pile. March 28, 1939 Place Steel For City Hall Work. March 29, 1939 Pour Concrete At City Hall. April 16, 1939 Urges Mayor Not to Sign for Steel; Perkins Says Legal Reasons Should Bar Signing of Contract. May 4, 1939 Buy Boilers for New City Hall; Contract Awarded at Short Session. June 7, 1939 Setting Forms for New Floor. June 8, 1939 City Hall to Be Ready Oct. 1; Accident to Aldermen Causes Some Delay. June 23, 1939 Working On Second Floor. September 1, 1939 Start on Third Floor. October 1, 1939 Brickwork Rises On City Hall. October 19, 1939 Lays First Brick on City Hall. October 15, 1939 Brickwork Up to Second Story. November 1, 1939 City Hall Exterior About Completed. January 7, 1940 Complete City Hall in July. February 18, 1940 Install Jail Equipment. February 22, 1940 Old City Hall Site for Parking. April 30, 194…
creator: Nonpareil reporting
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1937-1993
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Document
type: Newspaper articles
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Iowa Power and Light Co. Early History
subject: Local news
description: Iowa Power and Light Co. Early History
description: Special Section May 21, 1954 Compare Plant To Mighty Battleship Power Station Has 250-Foot Smoke Stack How To Get There Ipalco Invites All Southwest Iowans Ipalco Owned By 10,884 Persons Two Wells Provide Water For Ipalco To Use Pre-Fab For Warehouse Space Reddy Kilowatt Is Busiest Employee On Ipalco Payroll; Always On The Job Will Maintain 'Dead' Line Across River Building Total High For Ipalco - Spends $40 Million In 3-Year Period Lawrence Fenlon Knows As 'Mr. Iowa Power And Light' Power Station Uses Much Fuel - Designed To Burn Either Coal Or Gas 44 Men Employed At Power Station Electrical Fuses Are Safety Devices Ipalco President Is Man Of Action, C.B. Learns - Lanky Texas Engineer Cannibalism Practiced At Power Plant Site Of Power Plant Is Ideal - Builder Says C.B. Should Step Ahead 5 Operating Chief At Iowa Power Plant Here Wear Two Hats Ipalco Bid On C.B. Properties In 1947 Executive Schilling Once Planned To Sell Autos Bluffs Crew Has Safety Record - No Disability Injury In Past 4.5 Years Rises Fast With Iowa Power Co. - Birdsall Now Supt. Of Bluffs Station Plant Protected Against Flooding Pilot Exciter Regulates Power - Automatically Sets Generating Output End of Special Section May 21, 1954 Iowa Power Plant To Throw Switch In October July 16, 1978 Iowa Power Donates Tower August 16, 1978 Power Line Fight Nearing An End - Case At Supreme Court September 20, 1978 Plant Opening A Month Away October 16, 1978 High Court Rules In Iowa Power's Favor - New Surge In Power Line Battle October 19, 1978 New Generation For Power Plant November 19, 1978 Gear Wheel Problem Delays Power Output December 21, 1978 Iowa Power Bonds Sold To State Farm January 2, 1979 Power Line Clears Hurdle February 20, 1979 New Suit Filed In Power Line Case March 22, 1979 Coal Explosion Damages Plant March 27, 1979 Dust Explosion Starts Iowa Power Plant Fires June 12, 1979 Fire Strikes Iowa Power - Twelve In 1979 June 24, 1979 Energy Problems No IP&L Problem July 18, 1979 Electric Rate Chang…
creator: Nonpareil reporting
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1954 - 1984
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Document
type: Newspaper articles
identifier: Iowa Power and Light Co. Early History
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Iowa Power And Light Co. File #1b
subject: Local news
description: Iowa Power And Light Co. File #1b
description: Offer Power Properties For $3,550,000 - Ask 25-Year Franchise Election; City Given Six-Months Option October 29, 1947 Mayor Seeks Tax On New Power Deal - Asks 2 Per Cent Of Gross Revenue If Privately Operated November 2, 1947 Power Deal Goes To City Committee - Mayor Requests First Action On Franchise November 4, 1947 Nonpareil - KSWI Will Stage Forum On Power Franchise December 10, 1947 Mayor Denies McNear In Deal - Several Bond Firms Have Shown Interest December 10, 1947 Five Men Guiding Plan For REA Purchase Of Power Lines December 10, 1947 Minner Launches Franchise Drive - Cites His Reasons For Public Ownership December 11, 1947 If Franchise Carries, Council-Approved Group Will Buy December 12, 1947 Group Named To Study Power Deal - Committees Will Probe All Phases December 15, 1947 Form Group To Oppose New Franchise - Warren Wells Will Head Organization; Plan Public Meetings December 16, 1947 Anti-Franchise Groups Named - Executive Board To Direct Campaign December 17, 1947 To "Battle" Franchise To Election Date - Wells, In Statement, Answers Letter Of Western Iowa Power December 26, 1947 Mayor Dislikes Letter On Power December 27, 1947 Power Franchise Vote January 6, 1948 Study Extension Of Power Option - Special Council Meeting Monday April 23, 1948 Dr. Boyne Heads New Power Group - option Extension Is "Feeling Out Process" April 28, 1948 WIPC For Sale, 'For Cold Cash' - Omahans To Study Option Extension May 6, 1948 Expect Action On Option Request - Joint Boards Will Meet On Thursday May 18, 1948 Plan Talks On Public Power Issue - New Option Granted City By Omaha Firms; Deadline Now Aug. 1 May 21, 1948 VFW Joins Forces With Power Group - Veterans Link With Boyne In Plan To Purchase Utility May 27, 1948 Aldermen Urge Power Election - 'Let People Decide' The Ownership Issue May 28, 1948 Mayor Not Sure On Power Option - but Believes City Should Have A Vote May 29, 1948 Bond Firms Will Handle Power Deal - Keleher Returns From Chicago Trip May 31, 1948 Power Group…
creator: Nonpareil reporting
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1947 - 1948
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Document
type: Newspaper articles
identifier: Iowa Power And Light Co. File #1b
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Two 'Out and Out Forgeries' On The Anti-Manager Petition; Mr. and Mrs. Rex White Protest
subject: local news
description: Pointing Out...her 'signature" on the anti-manager petition is Mrs. Rex L. White. Her husband's name appears three lines higher on the list
creator: Nonpareil reporting
source: Daily Nonpareil September 17, 1958
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1958-9-17
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

City Manager Plan
subject: local news
description: City Manager Plan effective April 1950
description: City Manager Plan Carries by 987 Votes; Opposition Leader Bert Parker Plans to Run for Council. October 18, 1949 City-wide Group Makes Clean Sweep for Five Council Posts as 10, 200 Ballots Are Cast; Allan Ardell and A.J. Nielsen Are Named to Municipal Judgeships; Schlott to Park Board; Madden and C. Ingraham Are Unopposed. March 28, 1950 City Election Results. March 28, 1950 Urge Change in Voting Precincts; Demo Chief Files Plan With Council. July 8, 1955 Manager Plan Brings Progress; Council Bluffs Comes Long Way Since 1950. June 20, 1956 City Manager Plan Pin-Points Authority; Just Like Any Well Run Business Organizations. June 18, 1956 city Receives Less Of Tax Dollar; This Is How Your Tax Money Is Spent. June 19, 1956 $300,000 Well Spent Provides Better Service; Negligible Cost To Taxpayer. June 22, 1956 Progress in the Field Of Traffic. Modern Government Solves Modern Problem. June 22, 1956 'Closed Door' Issue Falls Apart At The Seams; Favorite Slap At Council-Manager Government. June 23, 1956 Here's How The City Spends Property Tax; Biggest Shares For Police, Fire. June 24, 1956 Manager Plan Solid Winner; Call For Unity. June 27, 1956 Voters To Decide On City Govt. Oct. 21; Pending Approval of Petition. September 3, 1958 Two 'Out And Out Forgeries' On the Anti-Manager Petition; Mr. and Mrs., Rex White Protest. September 17, 1958 Ask Election On City Government. August 25, 1958 Ranks Being Formed To Test City Manager Plan; Election Appears Definuite. August 26, 1958 Jaycees Act Quickly To Back City Manager Plan; To Study Course Of Action. August 27, 1958 Be Careful; Wording Of Ballot Is Bit Confusing; City Manager Plan Issue. August 31, 1958 City MJanager Issue Gets Hot; Jaycees Want The 'Facts' In Writing; Mayor Gronstal Blasts Katelman. September 9, 1958 Katelman Sends Note To Jaycees. September 10, 1958 Jaycees And Katelman Agree; Councilman Asked To Present 'Facts'. September 15, 1958 These Names Appear On The Anti-Manager Plan. September 19, 1958 4 More Na…
creator: Nonpareil reporting
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1949-1986
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Document
type: Newspaper articles
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

City Transit Lines, Inc.
subject: local news
description: City Transit Lines, Inc. CB Bus Line 2800 Ave. A See Metro Area Transit
description: Transit Firm Buys Old Tram Building; To Be Used for Bust Storage and Shops. September 16, 1950 Tuesday Moving Day for Transit Firm. October 29, 1950 Omaha Firm Granted Intercity Bus Permit. October 3, 1950 Transit Appeals ICC Bus Ruling; Asks "Reconsideration of Further Hearing." December 18, 1950 Denies Rehearing of O & CB Fare Boost. May 17, 1952 Seeks to Quash Transit's Suit; Tram Firm Files 2 Motions in Bus Fight. August 10, 1951 Transit Argues for Omaha Route; 'Must Close' Company If Authority Denied. October 4, 1951 Asks ICC Delay Thornton Hearing; Omaha Firm Can Not Reach Kiger, Thornton. October 5, 1951 Set Night Session in Bus Fight Case. October 9, 1951 Transit Denied Right to Long Bus Loop in Omaha; Court Rules Ordinance Valid. October 12, 1951 Kiger Hits Back at Omaha Firm; Transit "Long Way From Being Whipped." October 14, 1951 Bust Fight Hearing Is Set for No. 9. October 25, 1951 Transit Asks for Re-hearing of Case. October 29, 1951 'Transit Raiding Traffic in Omaha'; Team Company Makes Charge in Reply Here. October 30, 1951 Transit asks ICC Rehear Bus Case; Claims Examiner Was Not Qualified. November 5, 1951 Dismiss Suit in Local Bus Fight; Transit Has a New Petition Before ICC. November 10, 1959 Sees No Reason to Reopen Bus Fight; Tram Firm Answers Transit's Petition. November 21, 1951 File Briefs in Local Bust Fight; Argue Status of Thornton Company. December 4, 1951 Transit Seeking Hearing on Route; Lists 'Errors' of Hight Nebraska court. December 10, 1951 May Tighten Loop for Transit Firm; Omaha Council Refers Issue to Traffic Group. January 2, 1952 Transit Loop Approved in 36 Seconds; 17th Street Route Change Will Be Put Into Effect Monday. February 14, 1952 Would Deny Transfer of Bus Rights; ICC Panel Claims Misrepresentations in Thornton Case. April 24, 1952 Transit to Hike Interstate Fare; Will Cost 15 Cents, Effective June 15. May 5, 1952 No Vote Needed on Fare Increase; Can Alter Franchise; Omaha May Hike Fare. May 7, 1952 Two Bus Firms to R…
creator: Nonpareil reporting
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1950-1972
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Document
type: Newspaper articles
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Civic Center (Proposed)
subject: local news
description: Civic Center (proposed)
description: Council Candidate Calls For City Auditorium Vote; Larkin Will Have To Move Fast... September 20, 1961 Larkin Cancels Plan For No. 7 Vote On A New City Auditorium; People Want Slower Approach., September 22, 1961 Now Is The Time To Plan For Civic Center. September 24, 1961 City Not Behind on Auditorium Plan; White Says Idea Is 'Strictly Larkin's'. September 21, 1961 Approach To Civic Center Is Complex; Terminology Is Key To Getting Issue On Ballot. September 24, 1961 Mayor Will Name 7-member Civic Center Study Committe; Choices Still Pending. September 28, 1961 Civic Center Study Group Endorsed By C.B. Leaders; This Is Time To Start Planning--Mayor. September 25, 1961 Civic Center Committee Appointed By Mayor Lash; Seven Men From Public And Private Life. October 3, 1961 Pettigrew Named Chairman Of Civic Center Study Committee; At Organizational Meet. October 10, 1961 Civic Center Plan Will Be Released Soon; Must Reaffirm Cost Figures. June 6, 1962 Fast, Favorable Reaction To Civic Center Proposal. June 7, 1962 City To Study Legal, Financial Aspects Of Civic Center Move; Plan Pleases School Board. June 8, 1962 Civic Shopping Center Is Suggested For Bluffs. April 10, 1963 Civic Center Group Planned; Will be Appointed By Bluffs Chamber. April 11, 1963 Cairney To Head Civic Center Group. April 12, 1963 Citizens See Great Need For Civic Center In Council Bluffs; Chamber To Push Proposal. April 14, 1963 Larger Arena, Theater Eyed In Civic Center Plan. April 16, 1963 Proposed Civic Center In C.B. Would Cost About $1.98 Million; Chamber Committee Learns... April 23, 1963 Study Group Would Drop Leased Civic Center Idea; Eyes Veterans Auditorium; Eyes Veterans Auditorium. May 20. 1963 Chamber Launches Drive For Civic Center In C.B. June 26, 1963 Civic Center Plan Opposed; Too Costly, Says Donald H. Filbert. April 16, 1963 Cost Breakdown Of Civic Center; Filbert Writes About Sioux City. April 20. 1963 Fall Vote Eyed On Civic Center; Petition Drive Is Moving Along. June 30, 1963…
creator: Nonpareil reporting
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1961-1974
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Document
type: Newspaper articles
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Iowa Power and Light Co. File #2
subject: Local news
description: Iowa Power and Light Co. File #2
description: First Unit Is Ordered For Power Plant - Big Generator Is Slated For Operation By December of 1953 January 29, 1951 Iowa Power To Build $8.5 Million Station - Bius Site South Of City August 6, 1951 Anchor Pontoon For Ipalco Job - Will Pump River To Fill Power Plant Site December 7, 1951 First Installation At New Ipalco Power Plant Is Submerged Concrete Floor June 29, 1952 New Ipalco Plant Safe From Floods - Gussett Explains Project To CB Group October 23, 1952 Ipalco Receives Big Transformer - Will Tie New Plant To Iowa Power Pool February 14, 1953 Large Turbine Is Being Installed - Work On New Ipalco Plant 'Moving Along' August 30, 1953 5 Men Attend Ipalco School - Learning To Operate $8,500,000 Plant October 11, 1953 New Ipalco Plant To Open This Week March 21, 1954 Ipalco Plant To Start This Week - First Steam Into Turbine Thursday March 21, 1954 C.B. Has Own Electricity For First Time In History - Changeover Made Friday Night May 1, 1954 Ipalco Officials, Guests Tour New Power Station May 14, 1954 Ipalco Unveils New Plant - - Then Cut-Off May 15, 1954 At IPALCO Plant May 15, 1954 Bluffs Gets Two Way Power Feed - Starts With Use Of New IPALCO Station December 9, 1954 Ipalco Plant To Build Big C.B. Addition - To Be Iowa's Largest Electrical Unit . . . January 15, 1956 Ipalco Expands Plans For Plant - Buys 90,000 KW. Turbogenerator May 7, 1956 Grading Starts AT IPALCO Plant - $13 Million Addition Under Construction April 11, 1957 Ross Re-Elected To IPALCO Board April 11, 1957 IPALCO Contract To Larsen Brothers May 7, 1957 IPALCO Plant Project Is Over Biggest Hurdle - Foundation Completed . . . September 8, 1957 IPALCO To Spend Third Of Budget On C.B. Plant - Sells $10 Million In Bonds January 23, 1958 Power Plant Grows: March 30, 1958 Iowa Power Firms Study Merger Plans - In The Interest Of Economies May 18, 1958 IPALCO Asks Council To Authorize Rate Boost - Operating Costs Up July 9, 1958 Water Permits For IPALCO Stations September 1958 Councilmen Okay Power Rate H…
creator: Nonpareil reporting
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1951 - 1992
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Document
type: Newspaper articles
identifier: Iowa Power and Light Co. File #2
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Civil Defense C.B.
subject: local news
description: Civil Defense, CB
description: Auxiliary Police Ready For Action; 47 Members To Aid In Any Emergency. August 29, 1954 City Not ORganized To Meet Major Disaster, But Has A Nucleus Force. February 6, 1955 Woolsey Eyes Tunnels For H-Bomb Defense; Would Dig Into Hills Of Council Bluffs. February 24, 1955 Begin Clost Study For Bomb Refuge Tunnels. March 13, 1955 Your Would Taste, Smell, See, Hear Air Raid Alarm; Woolsey's Plan. April 15, 1955 Civil Defense Chairman Quits; No Funds Available For Work--Woolsey. June 30, 1955 C.B. Target In National Defense Test; Bomb 'Dropped' At 25th Ave G. July 12, 1957 Civil Defense Council Is Named For C.B., County; State Official Calls For Plan. October 31, 19612 60 Buildings Here Would Afford Fallout Protection; In Various Degrees. October 26, 1962 Civil Defense Office May Be Set Up On Trial Basis; At Cost Of $600 A Month; November 5, 1962 Money Problem Plagues Plan For Proposed Civil Defense Office; County Funds Not Transferrable. November 6, 1962 19 Buildings Here To Be Marked Fallout Shelters; With Capacity For 5, 100 Persons. December 9, 1962 Over 75 Attend C.D. Workshop; Session Primarily Set Up For Nurses. December 13, 1962 Civil Defense: The Sheltered Life; U.S. Program Wholly Inadequate. December 13, 1964 County Authorizes Civil Defense Move; Would Set Up Agency. November 8, 1965 Council Will Act On CDA Resolution; At Meeting January 17. January 11, 1966 Pakey Will Head Civil Defense Unit; Joint Agency Organized. February 24 1966 Macedonia Joins Defense System. April 10, 1966 3 Towns Outside Defense System. April 10, 1966 Civil Defense Group Named; Meet Sept. 12. August 16, 1966 Civil Defense System No In Twilight Zone Of Readiness; New Director To Have Big Job. September 18, 1966 Fire Chief Gilman Named CD Director; Effective Jan. 1. November 4, 1966 Defense Group Picks Officers. December 9, 1966 Civil Defense Chief Works To Close Shelter Gap Here; Space Now For Only 1 Of 6 Persons. March 19, 1967 Emergency Center Planning Fund Approved. April 7, 1967 Civ…
creator: Nonpareil reporting
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1954-1988
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Document
type: Newspaper articles
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Civil War
subject: local news
description: Civil War Includes series on "Civil War Time in Council Bluffs"
description: Frontier Town Feels Impact Of Civil War; It Started 100 years Ago Wednesday. April 9, 1961 3 Companies Of Troops Arrive On The River Boat; Civil War Time In Council Bluffs. May 7, 1961 Soldiers Need 2 Hickory Shirts And Flannel Wife; Civil War Time in Council Bluffs. May 14, 1961 Iowa Ready To Pledge All Its Fighting Men, Money; Civil War Times in Council Bluffs. May 28, 1961 Keokuk Major Hosptial Center During Civil War; Rendezvous Point For Iowa Troops Heading South. May 29, 1961 Re. Pusey Is Back, But Legislative News Scanty; Civil War Times in Council Bluffs. June 4, 1961 Crescent City Man Takes A 'Brainless Fop' To Task; Civil War Times in Council Bluffs. June 11, 1961 Missouri River Too High And Weather Is Too Hot; Civil War Times in Council Bluffs. June 25, 1961 John Brown Never Stirred Southwest Iowa Too Much; His Underground Railroad Cut Across the Area But. July 3, 1961 4th Regiment Gets Equipment; 3 Units Camping South Of Town; Civil War Times in Council Bluffs. July 16, 1961 'Secesh' Activity In Missouri Blamed For Delays In The Mail; Civil War Times in Council Bluffs/ July 23, 1961 Ladies' Group Come To The Aid Of The Troops From Company B; Civil War Times in Council Bluffs. July 30, 1961 Burke Joins The Nonpareil Staff; Female Seminary To Open Soon; Civil War Times in Council Bluffs. August 20, 1961 Printer Finds Soldiering Suits Him Better Than Sticking Type; Civil War Times in Council Bluffs. August 17, 1981 Living On Shope Doesn't Help Bloomer's Chance For Congress; Civil War Times in Council Bluffs. Fourth Iowa Reg. Moves To Much 'Healthier' Place; Civil War Times in Council Bluffs. September 10, 1961 Governor Returns Home; GOP Nominates Wilson; Civil War Times in Council Bluffs. September 17, 1961 Anti-Secession Candidate For Congress Will Speak; Civil War Times in Council Bluffs. September 24, 1961 Babbitt Wins Top Award For Best Blooded Stallion; Civil War Times in Council Bluffs. October 1, 1961 Iowa Soldiers Stay In Tents As Heavy Rain Delays …
creator: Nonpareil reporting
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1961-1963
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Document
type: Newspaper articles
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Clarinda, Iowa--File #1
subject: local news
description: Clarinda, Iowa File #1 Up to 7/3/85
description: In Clarinda, calls come to Santa from everywhere. December 24, 1962 Antiques and active chambers keep towns from 'going to dust'. April 26, 1987 Clarinda storm cleanup begins. July 10, 1987 Page fair opens Thursday. July 27, 1988 Clarinda elects new councilman. August 17, 1980 Clarinda firm buys bank in Humboldt. September 9, 1988 Man gets 30 days in jail. December 22, 1988 $182,000 is awarded for bonfire injuries. March 17, 1989 Clarinda man faces rape charge. February 1, 1990 Clarinda 'In the Mood' for Glenn Miller fest. June 9, 1990 Blanchard man charged with drunk driving in fatality. August 1, 1990 Murder trial ruling awaited. August 19, 1990 Commission to take up Page case. October 1, 1990 SWI town seeking Japan investment. October 7, 1990 Clarinda seeks funds for water extension. October 28, 1990 Clarinda will host stockmen. November 16, 1990 Plant closing surprises Clarinda. November 13, 1990 Minor injuries in 9-vehicle collision west of Clarinda. December 6, 1990 Museum on big bands planned for Clarinda. January 30, 1991 Substance-abuse programs could close. February 3, 1991 Shooting death is investigated. April 15, 1991 Clarinda man dies in crash. April 15, 1991 Conspiracy charge planned in Beal murder. July 5, 1991 Driver injured when car hits bridge. August 12, 1991 Page attorney ready to wrap up Beal case. August 17, 1991 Vandals shut down school at Clarinda. February 4, 1992 Clarinda High School open again. February 5, 1992 Clarinda school car recovered. February 7, 1992 Teens' court date set for school vandalism. February 19, 1992 Bank fund to help with medical bills. February 22, 1992 Celebrity contributes $150,000 for Clarinda community center. march 12, 1992 Innocent plea entered in shooting death. May 28, 1992 Courthouse gets new life. December 11, 1993 Mixed reviews for Clarinda plan. February 2, 1994
creator: Nonpareil reporting
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1986-1994
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Document
type: Newspaper articles
coverage: Western Iowa