City Council File 4
subject: local news
description: City Council/Mayor 1989-- #4
description: Mayor's office being spruced up. December 10, 1987 Council to vote on $5 million in bonds. November 20, 1988 Personnel director pay level sparks councilmen's ire. December 9, 1988 C.B. adds half million dollars to fixup list. December 13, 1988 City negotiations proposed to buy Chautauqua park. December 14, 1988 Computer to aid city attorneys. December 18, 1988 The year ahead; Improvements to streets, sewers rate high on '89 C.B. agenda. January 1, 1989 Dodge trust board set to slice the pie. January 2, 1989 Bids on leased backhoe stir council complaints. January 6, 1989 One precent raise offered to workers. January 7, 1989 C.B. adds $1 million for '89 city repairs. January 10, 1989 Appointments to city posts. January 14, 1989 Sidewalk assessments approved in split vote. January 24, 1989 Bluffs council gives nod to trash pact negotiations. February 10, 1989 Council hears residents rap B'way project. February 14, 1989 Council seeks 'bottom line.' February 16, 1989 Tobias jabs council for budget inaction. February 17, 1989 Hearing Feb. 27 on asbestos removal. February 18. 1989 Private golf course operations proposed. February 16, 1989 City may go in real estate business. February 24, 1989 C.B. council ready to take ax to budget. February 24, 1989 Disposal of rubble policy to be drafted. February 25, 1989 No more prayers for City Council. February 27, 1989 City housing plan draws objections. February 28, 1989 Council OKs budget after move to cut it. February 28, 1989 B'way protest under way. March 2, 1989 Council will eye possible budget cuts. March 5, 1989 Council cuts $206,000 from Hanafan budget. March 7, 1989 C.B. candidates slow. March 9, 1989 Mayor assesses response to council's budget cuts. March 9, 1989 Council races clock on cuts. March 13, 1989 City, water budgets draw fire. March 14, 1989 Hanafan sees red on cuts. March 14, 1989 Irwin calls for city ordinance to outlaw assault weapon sales. March 14, 1989 Kerns against city law banning assault rifles. March 1…
creator: Nonpareil reporting
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
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format: Document
type: Newspaper articles
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

City Council--File #2
subject: local news
description: City Council--File #2 to 11/20/84-11/85 See also: Animal Ordinance and Pit Bulls Urban Renewal Downtown Redevelopment
description: 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 privileg…
creator: Nonpareil reporting
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
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 Council/Mayor File 4
subject: locaL news
description: City Council/Mayor 1989-- #4
description: Mayor's office being spruced up. December 10, 1987 Council to vote on $5 million in bonds. November 20, 1988 Personnel director pay level sparks councilmen's ire. December 9, 1988 C.B. adds half million dollars to fixup list. December 13, 1988 City regulations proposed to buy Chautauqua park. December 14, 1988 Computer to aid city attorneys. December 8, 1988 The year ahead; Improvements to streets, sewers rate high on '89 C.B. agenda. January 1, 1989 Dodge trust board set to slice the pie. January 2, 1989 Bids on leased backhoe stir council complaints. January 6, 1989 One percent raise offered to workers. January 7, 1989 C.B. adds $1 million for '89 city repairs. January 10, 1989 Appointments to city posts. January 14, 1989 Sidewalk assessments approved in split vote. January 24, 1989 Bluffs council gives nod to trash pact negotiations. February 10, 1989 Council hears residents rap B'way project. February 14, 1989 Council seeks 'bottom line'. February 16, 1989 Tobias jabs council for budget inaction. February 17, 1989 Hearing Feb. 27 on asbestos removal. February 18, 1989 Private golf course operations proposed. February 16, 1989 C.B. council ready to take ax to budget. February 24, 1989 Disposal of rubble policy to be drafted. February 25, 1989 City may go in real estate business. February 26, 1989 No more prayers for City Council. February 27, 1989 City housing plan draws objections. February 28, 1989 Council OKs budget after move to cut it. February 28, 1989 B'way protest under way. March 2, 1989 Council will eye possible budget cuts. March 5, 1989 Council cuts $206,000 from Hanafan budget. March 7, 1989 C.B. candidates slow getting out of gate. march 9, 1989 Mayor assesses response to council's budget cuts. March 9, 1989 Council races clock on cuts. March 13, 1989 City, water budgets draw fire. March 14, 1989 Hanafan sees red on cuts. March 14, 1989 Irwin calls for city ordinance to outlaw assault weapons ales. March 14, 1989 Kerns against city law banning assau…
creator: Nonpareil reporting
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1987-1994
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
identifier: City_Council_Mayor_File _4
coverage: Council Bluffs, 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

City Employees
subject: local news
description: City Employees
description: 5 Pct. Pay Increase To Water Employes; Trustees Vote. January 16, 1968 City Council OKs Grievance Rules. December 10, 1969 City Employes Seek Hearing Before Council. November 21, 1969 Neutral Party Selected For Negotiations. January 29, 1969 Grievances Make 85 City Employes 'Sick'; Will Meet With City Officials. November 25, 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 Communications Gap Blamed For 'Sick-In'. June 17, 1970 Jensen Declares Emergency State Due To Walkout. June 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, 1979 Mills Reassigned To City Programs. July 8, 1970 Mills Takes Manager Job In Florida. July 20, 1970 Ault Named City Workers New Leader. October 6, 1970 Deputies Eye Job Security. November 6, 1970 Water Works Negotiations Rules Signed. December 16, 1970 Workers Shut Down Council Bluffs Services; Want $85 Per Month Pay Increase. Jun 10, 1971 City Hall On Picket Patrol; Threats Charged. June 11, 1971 July 1 Negotiation Meet Scheduled; Workers End Strike. June 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. July 15, 1987 City clerical workers mum about meeting. July 20, 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, 1981 Bluffs off…
creator: Nonpareil reporting
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1968-1989
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
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

City Engineer Gregory Reeder
description: Photograph of Greg Reeder, City Engineer of Council Bluffs from the files of the Daily Nonpareil.
creator: Nonpareil reporting
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 8/18/87
rights: Educational use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder.
format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

City Engineer Gregory Reeder
description: Photograph of City Engineer Greg Reeder from the files of the Daily Nonpareil.
creator: Nonpareil photos
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 08/10/1993
rights: Educational use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder.
format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

City Engineer Gregory Reeder
description: Photography of Gregory Reeder standing by the interstate. From the files of the Daily Nonpareil, featured in the attached article.
creator: Nonpareil photos
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 01/23/1993
rights: Educational use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder.
format: Color photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

City Engineer Gregory Reeder
description: Photography of Greg Reeder from the files of the Daily Nonpareil. Photo featured in the attached article.
creator: Nonpareil photos
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 05/09/1994
rights: Educational use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder.
format: Color photograph
type: Negative
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

City Eyes New Site For West Side Fire Station
subject: Local news
description: Fire Station . . . at Twenty-seventh Street and Broadway will be replaced by another facility on another site. At left is toy car racing establishment, formerly eyed as fire station expansion site.
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil December 26, 1965
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1965-12-26
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 Faces 'Status Quo' Financing
subject: Local news
description: Thomas P. Hanafan
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil April 21, 1991
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1991-04-21
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 Hall
subject: local news
description: Photo looking down on City Hall construction site, looking south; walls are beginning to be build on north side. On back of photo: New City Hall May 2 - 1939 9653A
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1939-05-02
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 Hall
subject: local news
description: aerial view of the city hall construction site, workers working on 3rd floor framing. Label on back of photo: Iowa Works Projects Administration Date Taken: 10/9/1939 Project No: 3779 County: Pottawattamie; City: Council Bluffs Title: City Hall construction: Under construction 9653A
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
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 Hall
subject: local news
description: elevate view of city hall construction site; workers framing third floor. Label on back of photo: Iowa Work Projects Administration Date Taken: 10/9/1939 Project No: 3779 County : Pottawattamie City: Council Bluffs Title: City Hall construction: Under construction 9653A
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1939-10-09
format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

City Hall
subject: local news
description: Photo of east side of City Hall. On back of photo: City Building, July 30, 1947 CB City Hall Art work H-2
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1947-07-30
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 Hall
subject: local news
description: Photo of east side of City Hall
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph

City Hall
subject: local news
description: Photo of west side (and part of the north side) of City Hall
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1957-12-08
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

City Hall
subject: local news
description: elevated view of the west side of City Hall
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1991-06-21
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 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

City Hall and Police Station
description: Postcard depicting City Hall and Police Station.
creator: Library Special Collections
publisher: Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collectons
rights: Educational use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder.
format: Color photograph
type: Postcard
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa