Concrete, Steel And Wire Make Up Relay Building - Microwave Station May 19, 1965 Loveland Drive Resembles Dinosaur - 'Scenic Lookout Brontosaurus' November 1, 1966 Loveland Postmark Adorns Letters Of Love - Nationwide Mail Send Here Around St. Valentines Day January 28, 1968 The Season's Near March 21, 1969 It's Loveland Time Again - As Valentine's Day Nears February 13, 1970 Cupid's Messages Via U.S. Mail February 14, 1971 Loveland Valentines Rolling February 14, 1972 Loveland Post Office Closing - Residents Aren't Happy November 5, 1972 Scenic Overlook Gaining Popularity - Finally Funded By State June 26, 1973 Water Supply Located For Loveland Observation Point May 5, 1974 Scenic Overlook Near Loveland To Be Built February 3, 1975 Overlook Tower Is Completed December 26, 1976 Loveland Loves Being So Small - Can't Be Wiped Off The Map April 22, 1979 Loveland Rezoning Angers Neighbors May 29, 1993
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Ottumwan Into Governor Race - Mayor Loveless, 40, Democratic Aspirant December 28, 1951 Democrats Hear Mayor Loveless - Governor Candidate Eyes Super Highways February 5, 1952 Loveless Raps Liquor Situation - Would Also Return Home Rule To Cities October 15, 1952 Loveless Back In Governor's Race March 11, 1956 Loveless Scores Federal Neglect - Offers Aid To C.B. On Postal Situation January 14, 1957 Executive Touch: May 6, 1960
Merger Of Lutheran Churches Means End To "Alphabet Soup' September 6, 1986 Lutheran Merger May Not Be As Inclusive As Hoped September 27, 1986
Tire Center Is Granted $2,300 March 28, 1979 Lyle's Discount Back In C.B. With New Facility, More Tires April 24, 1988 Tall Controversy May 11, 1988 Fate Of 20-Foot-Tall Statue Headed For Battle In Court June 19, 1988 Sign Citation Hearing Delayed For 'Suzibelle' June 22, 1988 Suzibelle's Day In Court Thursday August 9, 1988 'Suzie' Given 90 Day Stay August 15, 1988 Tire Company's Statue 'Suzibelle' In Storage November 2, 1988 Iowa Pollution Rules Move C.B. Business August 23, 1990 Church Finds Statue Too Close For Comfort May 23, 1991 'Suzibelle' Citation Dismissed July 25, 1991
'Donia's New Firehouse Is Also Community Center - Firemen Constructed It January 28, 1959 Modern Counterpart: May 1, 1960 Up-To-Date Flag: June 19, 1960 The Old-Time Merchants Didn't 'Clear' Old Stock - Macedonia Store Proves It - 'Enough Longies To Outfit The Country' September 14, 1960 Close Dye Store At Macedonia - Continued Operation By Family Since '76 Macedonia Classrooms Are Challenges For New Teachers, Rawson And Carroll - Face First Students With Mixed Feelings September 25, 1961 Macedonia Watershed's 480 Acres To Become Living Lab - Eight Farmers Agree, Long-Sought Project Starts December 3, 1961 Macedonia Will Always Remember Ruby - Legion Post Bears Her Name February 21, 1962 No One Argues With Emma Stempel's Facts On Early Macedonia History - She Records Everything From Births To Temperature March 16, 1962 Henderson, Macedonia Pull As One Community - Congeniality Is The Byword November 28, 1962 Attendance Explosion At Macedonia Church - Two Sunday Services Needed Now March 15, 1964 Old-Towne Name Of New Park - Located West Of Macedonia December 11, 1964 To Remodel Post Office At Macedonia September 9, 1966 French Items Adorn Area Pastor's Home - After Trip With CAP September 9, 1968 2 Schools To Try Student-Swapping - For 'Increased Pupil-Teacher Ratio' February 11, 1969 Macedonia Expands On 'Donia Day' September 14, 1969 'Part-Time' Firemen Operate Full-Time Rescue November 13, 1969 Macedonia Center Opens For Seniors On June 28 June 10, 1970 Macedonia Plans Construction Of Low-Reny Housing June 20, 1971 Macedonia Man Turns Pool Table Over To Teen-Agers February 20, 1972 Flag Avenue Honors Vets At Macedonia June 18, 1972 'Donia Days' Future In Doubt - Saturday Celebration May Be Last September 7, 1972 Macedonia Unit Nears Completion October 8, 1972 Macedonia Church Is 'Steward Of The Soil' November 9, 1975 Blacksmith Closes Door October 31, 1976 Theater Comes To Macedonia - New Grist Mill Players March 5, 1978 Gran-Donia Proves A Grand Idea April 22, 1979 Grist Mill Players Tune Up - Oklahoma Comes To Doney September 2, 1979 The Donnia Belongs To Doney - Owners Come Home July 13, 1980 Fund Drive For Ambulance November 15, 1983 Residents Of Macedonia Rally To Save Town's Grocery Store August 17, 1984 Macedonia Saves Its Grocery December 25, 1984 Mormons Began Community 'That Picked Up And Moved' September 1, 1985 Old England Now In Macedonia December 13, 1986 Work Underway On Apartments April 24, 1988 Sentimental Show Opens At Donia Days September 7, 1990 Henderson Man Drowns In Quarry June 11, 1991 Closing Upsets Recycling Plans August 11, 1991 Man Hurt In Scuffle With Burglar May 14, 1992 A Fond Farewell - Music Will Help Usher Out Carson-Macedonia School District May 27, 1993
Council Bluffs Schools--St. Francis--Grade School & High School
St. Peter's School, 315 West Pierce street. July 26, 1936 Academy Founded in January, 1871. August 29, 1935 Council Bluffs Parishes Maintain Four Catholic schools. July 26, 1936 Catholics Founded First Permanent School Here On Site Of Merriam Block. July 26, 1936 Crosby Check Adds to School Fund. May 21, 1947 St. Francis Alumni Welcome Last Graduating Class. May 30, 1965 Preparing For The Final...St. Francis High commencement exercises are Cecilia Doyle, David Hall and Marcella Kilkenny. June 2, 1965 Sisters Of Charity To Mark 100th Anniversary In Bluffs. April 25, 1971 St. Francis School Purchase Considered. April 11, 1973 Board To Offer $48,000 For Catholic School. June 1, 1973 Pary $48,000 For School. July 16, 1973
St. Francis Grade School and High School Closed in fall of 1972 Includes old clipping picture of St. Peter's School
Council Bluffs Schools--Tinley Elementary
C.B. Schools--Tinley Elementary School (Formerly Eighth Street School) 807 Avenue G Began using school 12/4/53
Eighth Street school is located at Eighth street and Avenue G. August 29, 1935 Release Sketch of 8th Street School; $350,000 Building Would Face Ave. G. February 17, 9252 Eighth Street School Is Old, Lacks Many Facilities. February 28, 1952 Lay Cornerstone at New School; Hail Building as 'Dream Come True'. March 24, 1953 'Big Move' Continues At Tinley; Students Have Fun; $344,000 School Opens Monday. December 5, 1953 Names School for Mathew A. Tinley; Board Honors Noted Doctor, Army Officer. July 29, 1953 To Vacate Oldest School On Friday; New Tinley School To Replace Eighth Street. December 1, 1953 Honor Dr. Mathew Tinley At Dedication Of School. January 20, 1954 Board Authorizes Soil Tests At Tinley School; To Check Need For More Pilings. January 8, 1957 School day-care center work will cost $141,283. April 6, 1968 Tinley may get child care. April 4, 1988 School day-care center to serve dual purpose. July 11, 1988
Madison Mall (see also Mall of the Bluffs)
$10 - $12 Million Shop Center Eyed - At Madison Avenue - Interstate 80 September 12, 1972 Mall Could End Renewal Here September 12, 1972 Gendlers 'Can't Believe' Anyone Opposes Mall September 13, 1972 Retail Demand Lacking For Two Shopping Centers September 13, 1972 Developers Of Mall Deny It Would Kill Renewal Plan September 21, 1972 Gendler Eyes Mall Start By April 1 October 10, 1972 Developers Negotiating With Tenants For Center October 18, 1972 City Resolution Fixes Shopping Center Rules November 7, 1972 Now Things Are Different November 10, 1972 'Tenants Signed' For Shop Center November 16, 1972 Charge Gendler Obscuring Facts On C.B. Renewal November 28, 1972 Mall Improvement Sum Questioned November 30, 1972 Gendler Critical Of Announcements January 6, 1973 Madison Mall Gets Blessing March 1, 1978 Madison Mall Project Under Way April 30, 1978 Madison Mall Work Scheduled July 18, 1979 Madison Mall Won't Be Sold September 18, 1979
K.R. Magarrell, Roger Witke, Daniel Longnecker and Joanne Gallagher . . . April 23, 1949 Magarrell Sells Part Of His Firm; To Enlarge Other September 27, 1957 1861-Style Patriotism Is Displayed By 36-Star Flag - On Fourth Of July July 4, 1961 A.L. Classmates Reunited Here September 11, 1971
Log Cabin In Magnolia Park Houses Historic Relics October 19, 1934 Old Settlers Event Will Mark Harrison Centennial August 2, 1953 Magnolia People Are Happy About Their School Addition October 23, 1953 Changing Times Topic At Magnolia Picnic August 16, 1963 Magnolia Masonic Temple Slated To Become Museum November 23, 1966 Time Leaves Strange Mark June 9, 1974 Log Cabin Is Magnolia's Symbol April 27, 1980 Magnolia Man Charged After Weekend Chases May 31, 1988
Council Bluffs Schools--School Board Elections
C.B. Schools--School Board Elections '85
School Board Candidates Quizzed In Local Forum. September 8,1968 Four Meet Filing Deadlines For School Board Elections. July 31, 1975 No last-minute rush of Filers for school boards. August 2, 1979 Board candidates give opinions. August 29, 1979 School forum is Thursday. September 4, 1979 School board candidates answer questions. September 7, 1979 Tuesday is reckoning day for board candidates. September 9, 1979 C.B. School Candidate Forum IS Thursday. September 9, 1971 Two newcomers on Bluffs school board. September 12, 1979 Vote total called good. September 11, 1979 Unofficial returns. September 12, 1979 Robertson gains votes for CB School board. September 14, 1979 School candidates ready for forums. August 27, 1979 Carrithers credits 'plain talk' for win. September 10, 1980 Voters get chance to hear candidates. September 5, 1982 CB School Board candidates answer Nonpareil questions. September 10, 1982 School Board election Tuesday. September 12, 1982 Three file for local school boards. July 16, 1984 ISD teacher seeking C.B. school board seat. August 1, 1984 Four more enter school board race. August 3, 1984 Faust leads C.B. vote getters. September 12, 1984 School election nominations open. July 8, 1985 Monroe files school board papers. July 29, 1985 Faust files; deadline is today. August 1, 1985 Capel files for Bluffs board. July 31, 1985 Six seek Bluffs school board seats. August 2, 1985 Only one of school board contests is a race. August 6, 1985 Candidate for school board is not running. September 6, 1985 Six school board seats up for election. September 8, 1985 School elections approach without fanfare. September 9, 1985 Carrithers, Parrot head school boards. September 17, 1985 Faust, two newcomers earn seats on board. September 11, 1985 12 seek school seats in Bluffs, L. Central. August 1, 1986 School candidates study finances, curriculum. September 7, 1986 Carta wins incumbent's school seat. September 10, 1986 School board members to take oaths of office. September 15, 1986 Sealock will head Bluffs school board, September 18, 1986 Voters to choose 4 board members in school election. July 10, 1987 Monroe won't seek new term on board. July 22, 1987 Two more seeking school board posts. July 30, 1987 Nine seek school board seats; a last-minute rush fills ballot. July 31, 1987 Forum set for board candidates. August 14, 1987 Candidates: Tax hike should be 'last resort'. September 4, 1987 Nine school candidates square off Tuesday. September 6, 1987 Election defeat won't dampen candidates' interest in schools. September 9, 1987 Johnson, Anderson winners. September 9, 1987 C.B. Board re-elects Sealock as president. September 22, 1987 Four seeking re-election to C.B., L.C. school boards. July 14, 1988 Monroe and Bohls seek school posts. August 3, 1988 No races, small turnout seen in school election. August 5, 1988 Some races in school elections. August 28, 1988 No opposition for spots on C.B. School Board. September 11, 1988 Lower election cost expected. September 12, 1988 Election turnout 1.8 pct. September 14, 1988 Low-cost campaigns for school boards. September 23, 1988 10 pct. may vote in school elections. September 10, 1990 Late start cuts cost of election. September 11, 1990 Blum will run for Lew Central board. July 16, 1992 Petersen seeks another term on Council Bluffs School Board. July 16, 1992 Losh seeks seat on Bluffs school board. July 25, 1992 Headen, Smith may run for school board. July 27, 1992 8 running for 3 Bluffs school posts; No races for Lew Central, Iowa Western. July 31, 1992 Forum to spotlight school candidates. August 19, 1992 Forum spotlights candidates. September 9, 1994 Incumbents ousted from area boards. September 14, 1994 Incumbents win in Council Bluffs. September 14, 1994
Council Bluffs Schools--School Efficiency Task Force
C.B. Schools--School Efficiency Task Force
Public hearing on Myers tonight. April 5, 1986 Peterson closing subject of public hearing. May 1, 1986 Method of answering at hearing draws complaints from CCI group. May 1, 1986 School panel considers transportation changes. September 26, 1986 Efficiency group chooses leadership. July 30, 1986 Report: Teacher pay here lagging b behind. August 13, 1986 Hearing at Myers draws about 70. May 6, 1986 School proposals aimed at efficiency. November 5, 1986
Council Bluffs Schools--School Lunch Program
Small Cowpokes Here Get Their Grub By Chuck Wagon. February 5, 1969 Bluffs Lunch Program Gets Federal Boost. March 26, 1969 School Lunches Increased 5 Cents. August 19, 1970 Cutting The Can Is A New Game For Food Supervisor. August 26, 1970 Patients Notified Of New Lunch Policies. January 7, 1971 Bluffs School Lunches To Stay At Lower Price. March 29, 1972 School lunchtime requires planning. October 12, 1975 Reduced-price meals to be dime; At school lunches. January 4, 1979 High marks for C.B. food service. February 24, 1979 Income guidelines, school lunch $ rise. August 23, 1984 School lunches; C.B. schools are trying to compete with lure of fast food. October 20, 1985 Rules set for free school lunches. August 30, 1987 Police called to free lunch site, youths barred because of fight. July 15, 1988 C.B.'s for-profit lunches questioned. May 5, 1988 C.B. summer lunch program a success. June 16, 1988 C.B. school lunch program caters to young taste buds. March 9, 1988 C.B. high schools raise lunch prices. July 20, 1989
Council Bluffs Schools--Stories--General-File 1
School Stories--General File #1 -- 3/11/1989
First C.B. Public School--Brick--Built 100 Years Ago. March 15, 1964 Most Bluffs seniors plan to go to college. May 11, 1985 School issues left unresolved. May 14, 1985 More tots to head off for school. May 19, 1985 More than 800 students to graduate this week. May 18, 1985 NCA: Holding a mirror up to schools. May 28, 1985 Schools debate state funding. June 19, 1985 Schools facing asbestos problem with no EPA funds. June 14, 1985 College may expand TV instruction. June 26, 1985 ISCAP earns schools' interest. June 30, 1985 Report: Tax plan could hurt schools. June 30, 1985 Southwest Iowa to have direct impact on education issues. June 5, 1985 School districts on verge of using new evaluations. July 15, 1985 School officials expecting slight dip in enrollment. September 4, 1985 School bus drivers must handle kids as easily as wheel. September 8, 1985 Counselors notice students riding conservative wave. September 14, 1985 Beer not only drink at students' parties. September 15, 1985 Local students score higher than national ACT average. September 25, 1985 School officials offer views on policy concerning AIDS. September 30, 1985 Council Bluffs, Iowa dropout rates down. October 1, 1985 Students find tests can occur at the dance, too. October 13, 1985 Bluffs schools hearing Baby Boom 'echo.' January 10, 1986 Bluffs school lunches: Prices up, but we're cheaper than Omaha. August 26, 1986 Only minor woes as school begins. September 2, 1986 Rural schools face falling enrollments. September 17, 1986 Lewis Central enrollment up, city dips some. September 17, 1986 Schools say lice cases no cause for alarm. September 19, 1986 Schools turn down free book covers, give own programs. October 2, 1986 State awards presented to Bluffs schools. October 1, 1986 Students given a lesson in classroom of politics. November 2, 1986 Bluffs school officials dispute woes cited in national study. November 16, 1986 Schools seek to improved programs. November 27, 1986 CB schools get artist residency funding. January 3, 1987 Suicide session brings a real crisis to life. February 28, 1987 Baby Boom 'echo' set to swamp U.S. schools. April 20, 1987 State accreditation standards 'take a shot' at small schools. April 20, 1987 New rules to raise school costs. April 30, 1985 Legislators: Teacher pay bill historic. May 11, 1989 Four students earn Merit scholarships. April 8, 1987 Ethnic dishes spice School lunch Week. October 14, 1987 Bluffs schools OK Spuds, but not beer. October 13, 1987 C.B. area schools ban 'party animal'. October 13, 1987 Foreign languages becoming more popular in area schools. November 23, 1987 C.B. schools ready for winter weather. November 30, 1987 Punishment, grades kept separate in C.B. December 3, 1987 Reasons why parents select church schools. January 31, 1988 Little school censorship seen. January 14, 1988 National Merit finalists named. February 25, 1988 C.B. schools cited for excellence, innovation. April 3, 1988 Report: Most students are computer Illiterate. April 5, 1988 Plans develop leader skills. May 8, 1988 14 groups earn 1 ratings at state music competition. May 9, 19888 Teens get taste of leading city. May 19, 1988 19 C.B. students enter inventions in state contest. May 23, 1988 900 class days later, Monica Roth perfect. May 25, 1988 Branstad eyes 'report card' rating Iowa public schools. August 5, 1988 New No. 2 post filled in schools. August 8, 1988 Students protest Clarinda busing. September 14, 1988 Hot issues, candidates spur SWI school turnout. September 14, 1988 Canvas makes few changes in school board vote totals. September 17, 1988 Area students National Merit semifinalists. September 18, 1988 C.B. students may see report card changes. September 19, 1988 Iowa leads nation in scores on college entrance exams. September 20, 1988 Leadership rally to focus on C.B. schools' progress. September 26, 1988 Drop in C.B. students will cut '89-90 budgets. September 29, 1988 Rats teach students. October 16, 1988 Survey: School fund plan favored. October 30, 1988 Audits gives C.B. schools good rating. November 2, 1988 C.B. sixth graders take own vote. November 6, 1988 Panel to chart learning needs. November 11, 1988 Low bid is $69,990 for C.B. Schools warehouse project. November 14, 1988 School fire, safety manuals funded. November 20, 1988 Contract mediation sought by L.C., C.B. school unions. November 21, 1988 Students put food on tables. November25, 1988 More science OK'd. December 7, 1988 New instructional programs, mandated standards face schools. January 1, 1989 Iowa State names 106 SWI students achievers. January 5, 1989 Schools fear costs of granting prayer. January 16, 1989 Asbestos removal power sought. January 22, 1989 SWI speech teams on to state contest. January 28, 1989 Enrollment bill forces schools to make grade. January 29, 1989 SWI educators favor open enrollment. January 29, 1989 100 SWI youths will compete in academic meet. February 10, 1989 Student testers decide if menu makes grade. February 17, 1989 Students love first-hand puppet theater experience. February 19, 1989 SWI lawmakers eye school funding pie. February 26, 1989 School officials say no need for censor. February 27, 1989 $39.6 million budget draws few school board comments. March 1, 1989 2 C.B. school teams to enter Brain Bowl. March 8, 1989 'Doohickey' wins spelling bee. March 19, 1989 SWI students named state of Iowa scholars. April 3, 1989 SWI pupils advance in history test. April 17, 1989 25 SWI students selected for foundation scholarships. April 26, 1989 Pace quickens for yearbook staffs. March 25, 1991 C.B. pupils bone up on nutrition. March 29, 1991. New teachers love the children. April 5, 1991 P.E. gets mixed reviews. April 8, 1991.,Rue, Franklin win FINE awards. April 10, 1991 Late aid payments may force schools to borrow funds. May 13, 1991 Schools beating heat with fans and water. May 29, 1991 Classes winding down at Bluffs schools. May 30, 1991 School supplies, prices on rise. August 20, 1991 Schools should be ready next week. August 24, 1991 Students face long, hot day. August 26, 1991 One extra 'student' picked up hanging around outside school. August 29, 1991 L.C. 'throws rascals out.' September 11, 1991 Fremont spends $795 per person and leads a list. September 11, Current affairs just that. September 12, 1991 Vocational program to start next year. October 5, 1991 Students help start recycling. October 5, 1991 Open houses set at 'new schools.' October 14, 1991 Bands marching to another tune. October 16, 1991 Red Ribbon week events to promote drug-free youths. October 17, 1991 Motels, liquor stores asked to turn in homecoming partiers. October 15, 1991 Bluffs schools conducting host of drug-free activities. October 22, 1991 Abraham Lincoln group takes theater to youngsters in Bluffs. October 23, 1991 Iowa schools record increase of 8,030 in enrollment this year. October 24, 1991 No major surprises reported as Bluffs parents meet teachers. October 13, 1991 'Schools' 'catch 22' students. November 1, 1991 'No surprises' in school report. November 20, 1991 School boards focus on cuts. November 21, 1991 Students look forward to turn of century. November 24, 1991 Environment top concern for graduates of year 2000. November 25, 1991 Schools, cars top list of changes. November 25, 1991 Future hard to grasp for the class of 2004. November 25, 1991 A.L. seniors see gambling mecca. November 25, 1991 Seniors not optimistic about local job market. November 25, 1991 Freshmen stress college degrees. November 25, 1991 Tykes talk turkey, kindergarten cooks. November 25, 1991 'Waldo' look-alikes help stock pantry. November 27, 1991 Bluffs educators chosen for panel on TV town meeting. November 29, 1991 All-day classes bridge kindergarten gaps. November 29, 1991 Tests show students who need all-day classes. November 19, 1991 Grade schools earn high marks. December 4, 1991 Over half students eligible for cut-rate meals. December 12, 1991 History to flavor school cookbook. December 16, 1991 Program groups three classes into one. December 20, 1991 Schools find shortage of substitutes. December 2, 1991 Average age of Bluffs teachers i down. December 28, 1991 School guards find rewards in children. January 29, 1992 Sidney, Hamburg wary of sharing. January 29, 1991 Districts' plans on again, off again. January 29, 1992 Students support sharing. January 29, 1992 Irwin-Kirkman, Manilla set to merge. January 29, 1991 Tre-Center consolidation solved schools' problems. January 29, 1991 Student teaching an 'eye-opener.' February 3, 1992 It's report-card time for Bluffs students. February 6, 1992 Jobs routine for most students. February 7, 1991 Volunteers help young readers. February 22, 1991 Schools get tough on fighting. February 22, 1992 School levy to go up 3 [cents]. February 26, 1992 Bluffs teachers get 2.9% raises. March 9, 1992 3.2 percent cap on administrator raises approved. May 20, 1992 Board to act on new phones for 4 schools. January 7, 1992 Kindergartners like school. January 11, 1991 Bluffs students to hear King's 'Dream' speech. January 13, 1992 Truancy program seems to be working. February 1992 Student fees on the rise for summer driver's ed. April 9, 1992 Survey says drug classes No. 1 need. April 16, 1992 Mother says gang 'jumped' teen. April 21, 1992 Parents promote 'prom purity.' May 1, 1992 Holder retires after 41 years. May 16, 1992 Tea scheduled Sunday for retiring school workers. May 16, 1992 Bluffs schools to trim budget by $145,000. May 20, 1992 Bluffs grad classes bit larger this spring. May 21, 1992 Teachers save life of another. May 21, 1992 As days count down, students look ahead to summer vacation. May 29, 1992
Main Street Fire (1950) Council Bluffs, Iowa
Business Block Burns: Damage At $200,000 - Early Morning Blaze Destroys Four Places; One Fireman Is Dead November 20, 1950 Driver Cavett, 45, Dies During Fire - Collapsed In Run From Falling Wall November 20, 1950 Tragedy, Pathos And Humor Sidelight The Morning Fire November 20, 1950 Fire Damage . . . November 20, 1950 Crushed Truck . . . November 20, 1950 Start Cleanup Of Main Street Fire - Still Pouring Water On Smoldering Wreckage November 21, 1950 Thar She Goes - November 21, 1950 Meter Saver - November 21, 1950 Cause Of Fire Not Determined - Des Moines Inspector Praises City Firemen November 22, 1950 Oil Burner May Have Caused Fire - Chief Tells Of His Investigation November 26, 1950
Shopping Center Planned June 9, 1983 General Growth Buys Center Site July 21, 1984 C.B. May Get New Shopping Mall September 20, 1984 Developer Mum On Plans For Mall November 1, 1984 Developer, City Begin Talks On Shopping Center November 14, 1984 Shopping Center To Be Topic Of Planning Meeting January 9, 1985 Plans For Mall To Be Announced February 6, 1985 'Mall of the Bluffs' Construction Set For Fall February 7, 1985 Developer Says Mall To Create 800 Jobs February 8, 1985 Planners Approve Preliminary Mall Plans March 13, 1985 Building Dates Set for Mall April 9, 1985 Groundbreaking For Mall Expected In About A Month April 24, 1985 New Mall Should Provide 2,000 Construction Jobs April 28, 1985 June 5 Groundbreaking Set For Mall Of Bluffs May 10, 1985 Mall's Dirt May Be Dumped At School May 15, 1985 Work Officially Begins On Mall Construction June 5, 1985 Mall Firm Seeking Tenants June 6, 1985 Board Permits General Growth To Use Property July 3, 1985 Engineers Hired For Mall Street Work August 15, 1985 Outside Work On New Mall To Be Finished By December August 29, 1985 'Fast-Track' Defers Permits On Mall, Track September 4, 1985 Mall Gets Permit Four Months Late September 12, 1985 Roofing It At The Mall September 25, 1985 Mall Construction Proceeds August 26, 1985 Five-Screen Theater Complex To Be Built At Mall Of Bluffs November 10, 1985 General Growth Names Manager For New Mall January 17, 1986 Mall Of The Bluffs Set To Open In October With Over 60 Stores April 4, 1986 Here's Current List Of Tenants April 4, 1986 Mall Construction In Stretch Run; Doors Scheduled To Open Oct. 8 April 27, 1986 Bluffs Area Has Become Hot Property July 13, 1986 Ghost Town Image To Fade As Mall Nears Its Opening August 20, 1986 Mall Of The Bluffs Lauded By Branstad October 9, 1986 Mall Of The Bluffs Nears Big Opening October 2, 1986 Mall Walking Plans Kickoff December 31, 1986 Decision Delayed On Dillard's Store January 16, 1987 Mall Traffic Rolls In From Out Of County January 27, 1987 Several New Stores Mulled As Addition At Mall Of Bluffs February 11, 1987 New Businesses To Open At Mall Of The Bluffs March 1, 1987 Three Stores Close At Mall Of Bluffs March 9, 1987 New Restaurant, Stores At Mall Of The Bluffs May 20, 1987 Mall Of The Bluffs Discusses Expansion August 12, 1987 Mall Of Bluffs Stores Total 101 December 13, 1987 Mall Turns Retail Tables April 24, 1988 Shop Owners Sue Mall Developers May 25, 1988 Dillard's Opens Omaha Store, Nov. 9 Opening Set In C.B. August 25, 1988 Sewer Backup Damages Stores At Mall of Bluffs December 9, 1988 Mall of Bluffs 90-Percent Full April 21, 1991 Mall Of The Bluffs Area Gets More Development July 21, 1991 Shoppers Try To Jump-Start Holiday November 25, 1991
Council Bluffs Schools--Stories--General--File 2
C.B. Schools Stories (General) Before 3/12/89 see School Stories general) File #2 3/12/89--1992
13 student inventors to enter state meet. March 13, 1989 Three C.B. bands capture top honors in jazz festival. March 13, 1989 C.B. Schools deny illness rumors. March 11, 1989 Pact gives 28 [cent] raises to C.B. school workers. April 4, 1989 Pilot computer system OK'd for school lunch program. April 12, 1989 32 educators seeking 2 C.B. principal jobs. April 12, 1989 C.B. schools recognized in FINE award program. April 19, 1989 10 students earn awards in journalism. April 20, 1989 Officials give C.B. Schools high grades for programs. April 20, 1989 Soviet firm invites C.B. youths for visit. April 27, 1989 Optimist banquet honors C.B. school safety patrols. May 2, 1989 Groups take History Day events. May 6, 1989 1,175 high school, IWCC students to get diplomas in C.B. in May. May 15, 1989 300 C.B. youths sign letter to Gorvachev. May 17, 1989 C.B. schools excellence awards given. Jay 17, 1989 City ponders unusual requests in pupils' mock council session. May 18, 1989 C.B. school board okays drug policy. May 23, 1990 Heat again shortens school day. August 29, 1990 C.B. students loved opera. April 12, 1991 Teen arrested after school bomb threats. April 16, 1991 Work at 4 schools right on schedule. April 17, 1991 Storm gives students a break from classes. April 30, 1991 Two schools get at-risk grant funds. May 1, 1991 School programs designed to help at-risk students. June 2, 1991 High drop-out rate linked to number of at-risk students. June 2, 1991 Computers enhance student math skills, July 7, 1991 Procedures govern use. August 11, 1991 Review gives on use. August 11, 1991 Who has access to credit cards. August 11, 1991 Board presidents pleased with regulations. August 11, 1991 Credit card use 'a convenience' for governments. August 11, 1991 C.B. administrators face reassignment. August 24, 1991 Schools spending more for instruction. August 26, 1991 School candidates address board image, money problems. August 29, 1991 Bluffs expects 108 students. November 6, 1991 Bluffs teachers ask for 8% salary hike; school district counters with a 1% offer. November 9, 1991 Planning depends on projections. November 9, 1990 Bluffs school programs get national attention. January 5, 1992 Schools may fire administrator. June 26, 1992 Schools eye changes in code of conduct. July 25, 1992 Art classes provide valuable lesson in creative thinking. April 30, 1993 Pact gives 3.2% raise to school secretaries. May 4, 1993 School district recognizes efforts of non-teaching staff. May 5, 1993 School pact gives 3 [cent] raise to food, maintenance workers. May 18, 1993 Bluffs administrators reassigned for fall. June 2, 1993 School enrollment totals released. October 8, 1993 Three students expelled in handgun incident. February 22, 1994 Survey: Teachers lacking support. November 30, 1994
Council Bluffs Schools--Stories--General--File 3
Bluffs students urged to vote. May 12, 1993 Students forming anti-gang group. May 12, 1993 Teens too busy to sleep. May 17, 1993 Stressed out? Not kids in Bluffs. May 26, 1993 Teamwork keeps school quiet. May 30, 1993 Wilson now a 'better, safer' school. June 1, 1993 Schools find ways to deal with violence. June 2, 1993 Yes, there is a free lunch--for Bluffs school children. June 5, 1993 Top Council Bluffs scholars look forward to future. June 6, 1993 Life of learning lies ahead. June 6, 1993 Top student eager to be part of pack. June 6, 1993 Graduation changes student's life forever. June 6, 1993 Rickels on way to achieving goals. June 6, 1993 Blazing own trail paid off. June 6, 1993 She scaled academic mountain. June 6, 1993 Bluffs schools propose new elementary. January 5, 1994 Schools wrestle with special education. January 30, 1994 Roosevelt project both cost effective, works. January 30, 1994 Bluffs schools to be re-audited. February 16, 1994 Numbers at Kanesville have risen. March 21, 1994 Youths create art at fesitval. July 29, 1994 New project aimed at high-risk youth. August 16, 1994 Students benefit from keno. May 5, 1994 Students to see Congress close up. October 9, 1994 New program helps at-risk students. October 13, 1994 Educators puzzled by reform opposition. October 23, 1994 Parents question new teaching methods. October 25, 1994 Schools struggle to meet goals. October 26, 1994 'Outcomes' stir controversy. October 24, 1994 Bluffs students delve into history. November 7, 1994 District forms image committee. November 17, 1994 Area students perform in state-side ensemble. November 19, 1994 School district surveys residents. November 20, 1994
'Booming Village' Is Perfect Example Of U.S. Democracy - 85 Trailer Homes Line Three Main Streets July 12, 1959 Council Mum On Improving Streets For Malmore Acres - Must Accept Them First July 22, 1969 Malmore Acres Runs Dry - Broken Pipes Blamed February 17, 1970 Malmore Council Asks Road Work June 9, 1970 Malmore Residents Push For Better Protection December 14, 1978 Latest Incidents Upset Malmore Acres Residents December 17, 1978 Malmore Leader Faces Gun Charge December 23, 1978 Malmore Man Faces Harassment Charge December 28, 1978 Malmore Reps Satisfied After Meet With Officials December 29, 1978 Malmore Resident Wants City Sewers August 18, 1980 City Says Ditch Causes Illness August 5, 1982 Malmore Residents Petition for Sewers August 6, 1982 Crews Seek Faulty Pipes August 6, 1982 Ditch Disease Probe Pressed August 9, 1982 More Illnesses In Malmore Acres Area August 10, 1982 Shigellosis Cases Continue To Rise August 11, 1982 No New Cases Of Shigellosis August 12, 1982 Sickness Continues; State Doctor Here August 19, 1982 Committee Says No To Funds For Sewer August 19, 1982 City Action On House Reversed August 20, 1982 Malmore Residents Press City For Sewers, Streets August 24, 1982 Shigellosis Outbreak Is Seen 'Dying Down' September 1, 1982 Council 'Tests Water' On Malmore Project September 14, 1982 City Moves On Malmore March 1, 1983 Malmore Work Given Priority - $2 Million Project May 10, 1983 Malmore Plan Advances, But Completion In Doubt June 28, 1983 Malmore Court Review Is Sought August 16, 1983 No Protest At Malmore Conference September 14, 1983 'Mudville' Residents Blast City October 9, 1984 City: No Quick Fix For Muddy Malmore Acres October 10, 1984 Council Invited To Malmore Acres October 11, 1984 Residents of Malmore Acres Take Shovels To The Muck October 21, 1984 Smith: City Will Try To Ease Woes In Malmore October 23, 1984 Muddy Street Graveled October 26, 1984 Temporary Roads May Be Finished In Malmore Acres Within A Week November 6, 1984 Malmore Acres Residents May Sue City November 20, 1984 Malmore Residents Protest Water Rates April 22, 1985 Water Main Study Eyed For Malmore Acres May 24, 1985 Malmore Mains To Be Studied June 20, 1985 Bonds Proposed For Water Mains July 24, 1985 Malmore Acres Scheduled For $2 Million Project February 27, 1986 Malmore Relocation Discussed By Council March 17, 1987 Malmore Residents Join In Search, Find Missing Girl April 6, 1987 Malmore Group Presses City Over Water Rights June 18, 1987 Malmore Water Study Ordered June 24, 1987 Noise, Junk Irk Malmore Residents August 4, 1987 Court Asked To Determine Water Fight December 14, 1987 Further Study Proposed Of Malmore Water Needs May 23, 1988 Malmore Group Raps Fund Vote May 24, 1988 Judge Hears Malmore Water Case April 13, 1989 Judge Bars Water Rights For Malmore April 28, 1989 City To Fight Water Request In Malmore May 4, 1989 Word Due In 3 Weeks On Malmore Water Bid April 19, 1989 Malmore Man Warns Council: Stop Me Before I Kill Someone May 23, 1989 Judge Asked To Modify Decision In Malmore Acres Water Dispute May 25, 1989 Malmore Residents Urged To Organize A Watch Program May 26, 1989 Supreme Court Review Sought In Malmore Acres Water Suit June 1, 1989 Malmore Acres Residents To Form Neighborhood Watch June 6, 1989 Panel Urges Funding Malmore Acres Water June 8, 1989 Council To Act On Malmore Water Grant June 26, 1989 Malmore Residents Object To C.B. Water Hookup Costs August 11, 1989 No Estimates Presented, Malmore Action Is Delayed August 29, 1989 Malmore Parents Seeking Council Help To Fight Woes October 23, 1989 Protection, Shelters Asked For Malmore October 24, 1989 Mixed Reactions To Malmore Water Mains October 14, 1990
Malvern Might Just Become 'Bloomingest' Town Around May 1, 1960 Malvern Blacksmith Shop To Take On A New Look - Little White Building Needs Enlarging July 6, 1960 Fine Old Grand Piano Once Pride Of Malvern Opera Days August 31, 1960 Malvern Bank Shortage Seen 'Less Than $60,000' - Federal Officials Checking Records January 31, 1961 Open For Business: January 31, 1961 Malvern Shortage Set At $55, 172.45 February 2, 1961 Few Remaining People In Malvern Glued To Radios March 3, 1962 He's No Ordinary Bystander At School - Chantry Keeps Friendly Eye On Malvern Namesake School . . . September 9, 1962 Malvern Helps Young People Aid Themselves - Provides Special College Loan Fund . . . December 16, 1962 Sympathy Is Fine But Action Would Be More Appreciated - Malvern Faces Isolation October 11, 1964 Soybeans Piled In Street At Malvern - Elevators Jammed In Southwest Iowa October 22, 1964 Malvern Residents To Vote On Bonds To Help Industry - Election Is Set July 27 July 2, 1965 Malvern Voters Okay Bond Issue July 22, 1965 Plans Underway For Centennial February 27, 1969 Students Find Building Roomy - High School Facility At Malvern March 16, 1969 Railroad Has Many Changes - Including Station At Malvern March 26, 1969 Malvern Getting Set For Centennial - Celebration Sept. 7 Through 13 March 30, 1969 Whiskers Everywhere April 6, 1969 Pageant Shows Pioneer Life At Malvern's Centennial September 11, 1969 Centennial Scenes September 12, 1969 Pulling For Malvern September 14, 1969 Malvern Becomes Flag-Waving Town - Drive By Legion Sets A Custom November 23, 1969 Malvern Buys Rescue Unit - Manned By Volunteers June 25, 1970 Malvern Church Will Celebrate Its 100th Year August 16, 1970 Recreation Program For Mills County June 2, 1971 Recreation Program For Mills County June 2, 1971 24th Senior Center To Open June 8, 1971 Malvern's New Rescue Unit Already Has Proven Its Worth August 12, 1971 To Stop Possible Flood Erosion October 7, 1971 Malvern Begins Rejuvenation Of Business Area April 9, 1972 Malvern Children Will Swim On Site Of Their Old School October 22, 1972 Drive In Malvern Outfits Ambulance November 26, 1972 Malvern High Addition February 24, 1974 A New Look For Bank In Malvern April 14, 1974 Business Booms In Malvern, High School Addition Planned April 28, 1974 Nishna Cottage Nursing Home Plans New Malvern Facility March 9, 1975 New Schools Taking Shape - SWI Construction Progress May 11, 1975 They Create Bang-Up Fourth June 29, 1975 New Care Center Goes Up In Malvern December 21, 1975 New High School Addition Eases Pressures At Malvern December 28, 1975 Old Cabin Gets A New Chimney - Historic Structure In Malvern Park February 29, 1976 A New Home In Malvern For Forgotten Generation August 8, 1976 Generations Of Folks Owe Their Advent To Osteopathic Doctors Dan And John January 20, 1977 Malvern To Decide Fate Of Community Center August 14, 1977 Malvern Festival Renews Spirit October 11, 1977 Malvern Ambulance Rolls - Hard Work Pays Off March 30, 1978 Brawl At Malvern Festivities July 5, 1978 Ray Takes Sentimental Journey, Finds His 'Roots' July 17, 1978 Opponents Seek Changes - Switch To Community Care February 4, 1979 Malvern Is Proud . . . April 22, 1979 Malvern Levy Fails June 13, 1979 Dogs Start Mills Fair July 31, 1979 Sheep Show Opens Annual Mills Co. Fair August 1, 1979 Heritage Parade September 232, 1979 Chemicals Pose Danger To Malvern - State Officials Charge March 20, 1980 Chemical Waste Move Is Studied March 22, 1980 Chemicals Moved Out Of Malvern - To Riverton March 23, 1980 No Warning On Chemicals Upsets Riverton Mayor March 23, 1980 Malvern May Get Chemical Factory March 28, 1980 Richter Doesn't Like Role Of Villian - Malvern Building Readied For More Chemicals March 31, 1980 Chemicals Cost State $60,000 April 18, 1980 Malvern Chemicals Create New Threat July 6, 1980 Chemical Barrels Sorted For Move - No Legal Action Expected July 8, 1980 Officials Say Malvern Chemicals Show Need For Approved Dump Site July 9, 1980 Help On The Way For Flood Area? August 4, 1982 Dutch Gun Club Launches 36th Fireworks Celebration June 26, 1983 Malvern Mourning Teen-Agers' Deaths May 6, 1985 Grief-Stricken Town Pays Tribute To Teens May 8, 1985 Malvern Liquor Store To Get Ax; City Unhappy August 30, 1985 Malvern A Dying Town? Depends On Who You Ask September 29, 1985 Fire Destroys Malvern Liquor Store January 6, 1986 Fire Could Leave Town Dry For A While January 9, 1986 Fire Guts Malvern's Downtown January 26, 1987 Furnace Motor Eyed As Cause Of Malvern Fire January 29, 1987 Hardware Owner Finds Business Slow April 26, 1987 Malvern High School Looking For A New Principal, Superintendent May 11, 1987 Mills County Grand Champion Steer Brings Top Bid At Auction July 30, 1987 Malvern Slowly Rebuilding Half Block Leveled By Fire April 24, 1988 Mills Grand Champion Sold For $1.10 A Pound July 29, 1988 Two Injured In Car-Train Collision East Of Malvern November 11, 1988 Fire Victims Plan Return February 19, 1989 Mayor Quits Over Snow Removal March 9, 1989 Mills Livestock Auction Tops Last Year's Total By $16,000 July 28, 1989 Malvern Prepares For Day When Trail Comes To Town September 18, 1989 Three Killed In Tuesday Accident Near Malvern November 7, 1990 Olympics A Dream January 30, 1991 Bus Crash Injures Five, Delays Classes At Malvern March 20, 1991 Residents Want Malvern Church Added To Historic Register October 6, 1991 Malvern Hopes To Add Patrols By Deputies February 4, 1992 Urban Revitalization Plan Pays Dividends In Malvern April 25, 1993 Mills Eyes Job Opportunities For Disabled July 2, 1994