Second Phase...of construction at Community Church of the Nazarene is nearing completion. The Rev. Arlus Edwards is standing on the front sidewalk of his church.
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First Assembly of God Church has completed exterior work on its $30,000 revamping project. The modernistic designed entrance and annex is a transposition of the former parsonage - only the base of the house remains - the roof and all existing walls were removed and replaced. The office of the Rev. A.L. Ulestad and the church office plus nine additional classrooms are now located in the annex. Interior work is anticipated to be completed by the end of May; a dedication ceremony will follow.
Church Sees Century Of Heartaches, Joys - First Baptist Centennial
The Present First Baptist Church . . . was dedicated in 1924 and stands at Sixth St. and First Ave.
Presenting The Plaque . . . to Rev. John Crosswhite is Dr. Norman Vincent Peale. the plaque, symbolic of the Hastings United Methodist Church's winning the 1979 Award from Guideposts Magazine, is engraved with the words: "Presented to the congregation of The United Methodist Church, Hastings, Iowa, where a handful of determined Christians showed has a small church can survive."
New Educational Unit - This buff-brick educational unit will be dedicated by the First Presbyterian Church next Sunday, Sept. 18. It will be open for public inspection from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The new unit, costing about $225,000, faces on Willow Avenue. It is L-shaped, extending behind the church to Seventh St. The portion of the church which burned in 1950 is now being razed.
Church Winding Up Centennial Event - Missouri Valley First Presbyterian
Present Pastor . . . The Rev. Edward C. Fish is pictured with former pastors Paul Figge, Robert T. McDill, Charles Horejs, J.M. Logan, Howard B. Dukelow and A.J. Kearns.
Churches Fill Up With Donations For Feed 5000 Effort
The Rev. Richard Wagner, pastor at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, adds another grocery sack with food for The Feed 5000 Project to those already in the vestibule of the church.
Churches regather stray 'sheep'. May 3, 1986
Citizens for Community Improvement (CCI)
Citizens for Community Improvement (CCI) Also see: Smart, Mike
Neighbors discuss ways to prevent area crime. July 29, 1977 Citizens' group eyes community improvement. April 23, 1978 Cure sought for redlining by CCI September 1, 1978 CCI Community Congress Oct. 13, 1979 'Congress' will celebrate CCI maturity; To remain in community. October 7, 1979 CCI Congress to be in mall. October 8, 1979 Small crowd at CCI Congress. October 14, 1979 Refunds available to some renters. January 8, 1980 Neighborhood groups are changing city's face; A grass roots power base. April 27, 1980 C.B. group gets grant. September 18, 1980 Wind generator grant given. October 1, 1980 CCI gets day with legislator. March 1, 1981 Local group gets grant to fight child sex abuse. July 7, 1981 CB group: InterNorth protest was a success. April 14, 1982 Protest at Segnar residence. July 16, 1982 Segnar wants police guard; CCI denies it is violent. July 26, 1982 CCI protesters deny threatening Segnar. July 27, 1982 'Sutbstitute senator'. August 24, 1982 Vocal protest at Peoples. November 6, 1982 CCI faces 'foe'; Buys its stock. January 8, 1983 CCI: more money is needed. January 13, 1983 Ministers, CCI 'good beginning'. January 21, 1983 CCI again raps InterNorth, ICC. March 9, 1983 CCI group strikes out in council appearance. March 29, 1983 Legislators hear CCI concerns. January 5, 1984 Rate hike blasted by CCI group. February 24, 1984 CCI preparing for city-wide goals seminar. March 17, 1984 CCI names task forces; Emphasis on 'key issues'. April 1, 1984 Priest heads CCI walk for more votes. June 23, 1984 CCI announces July 4 activities. July 1, 1984 CCI questions costs of Louisa plant repairs. August 2, 1984 Utility rates topic of CCI meet. December 12, 1984 CCI planning on turning up the heat. December 24, 1984 Senior citizens voice objections to firing of meal-site manager. January 16, 1985 Citizens taking complaints of release to Des Moines. January 25, 1985 CCI sets meeting with judges and legislators. January 30, 1985 Child protection topic of CCI meeting. February 3, 1985 Citizens quiz city officials on budget issues. March 2, 1985 Gronstal, Hester awarded by CCI. May 3, 1985 CCI says door-to-door canvass to be completed by month's end. August 16, 1985 Petition seeks city government change. October 2, 1985 CCI discusses phone rates. October 4, 1985 Group adding up petition signatures. October 4, 1985 City salaries rapped at CCI meet. March 9, 1985 Residents file papers seeking 'strong' mayor. October 5, 1985 Candidates forum set for Friday. October 10, 1985 Bluffs activists protest in D.C. May 6, 1986 Free book covers lack school approval. September 18, 1986 Protesters seeks to restore gas service. September 18, 1986 Group still soliciting book-cover money. January 16, 1987 CCI: Helping people help themselves. January 14, 1990 6 CCI executives will resign, cite internal problems. June 18, 1990 Anti-drug focus, power struggle prompted six CCI resignations. June 19, 1990 CCI targets billboards near schools. June 21, 1990 CCI seeks drug-program grant. September 28, 1990 CCI proposes wards, 7 council members. February 9, 1991 Moore re-elected CCI president. May 17, 1991 900 sign CCI's petition seeking council changes. July 5, 1991 Wardites 'expected' opposition by CBBA. July 24, 1991 Candidate pulls out of election; forum still on. August 15, 1991 Suspension of CCI head is sought. August 15, 1991
Citizens' Choice Is Hoden, Re-Elect Franksen, Jensen - Shockey On Park Board
City Annual Reports 3/22/1956 4/2/1958 4/29/1959 5/60 (6/12/60 -- Clipping "City Pay is Below State Average") 1961 -- City report was in form of films slides/strip 4/15/1962 1962 1971 (Sept. 12) Supplement to Nonpareil "Toward a Better Place to Live" 1959
Record Growth Here in 1955. March 22, 1956 Council Bluffs, Ia. 1957 Annual Report; City Manager Form of Government. April 2, 1958 Council Bluffs, Iowa. 1958 Annual Report. April 29, 1959 City Pay is Below The State Average; With Few Exceptions. June 12, 1960 Council Bluffs Report; Report for the calendar year of 1961. April 15, 1962 Toward A Better Place To Live; A Report To The People Of Council Bluffs, Iowa; 1970-1971. September 12, 1971
Four photographs of the Council Bluffs City Auditorium at Bryant and Washington.
Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collectons
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A photograph of a fire truck testing a ladder at the Council Bluffs Auditorium.
City Buget File #1 t end of 1984 Includes 1964 Bond sale (st. improvement) See also: Taxes, city and county
Inflation Sends Taxes 'Rocketing' Into Space. July 27, 1958 City Would Spend $268,195 More In 1964, But Cut Taxes; Proposed Appropriations Total $5, 111, 413. July 14, 1963 Pleasant Surprise For C.B. Taxpayer: No Hike In Mill Levy; Estimated Figures Indicate. August 18, 1963 Good News For Bluffs Taxpaper; Slight Dip In Mill Levy. November 5, 1963 'Outside' Revenue Goes Long Way Toward Operating City; Taxes To Provide Third Of 1964 Budget. December 15, 1963 1963 Overall Tax Levy Is Down In Council Bluffs, Sioux City; Most Iowa Cities Increase. January 19, 1964 Much Work--Littel Guessing--Goes Into City Budget; It's A Detailed Year-Round Job. July 12, 1964 City Would Spend $62,120 More In 1965, But Cut Taxes; Levy Rises Only 1.6 Mills In 12 Years. July 19, 1964 City Council Amends Budget; Park Board Will Get $8,000 Less. July 20, 1964 Assessor's Proposed Budget Up $3,550 Over Last Year; Public Hearing Is July 30. July 9, 1964 Assessed Valuation Of Personal Property Up $132,218 In Bluffs; Totals $4,149,790. July 20, 1964 city Council Amends Budget; Park Board Will Get $8,000 Less. July 20, 1964 Real Estate, Personal Property Assessments Are Up $1,235,983; In Council Bluffs. July 21, 1964 Assessed Valuation In County Up $1,502,732; 1964 Total Of $111,002,880. July 26, 1964 Assessor Cuts Budget Asking; City Board Okays One Mill Tax Levy. August 4, 1964 Council Adopts New Budget, Calling For .301-Mil Tax Cut; Overruling Two Objections. August 4, 1964 Council Bluffs Taxes Are Up 8.42 Mills; Most To Schools; $126.82 Per 1,000 Assessed V aluation. November 8, 1964 City Eyes Budget Hike; A 1.8 -Mill Tax Increase; Record Proposal Of $5,788,853. July 2, 1965 City Council Adopts Record $5,788,853 Budget For 1966; Protests Overruled At Public Hearing. July 20, 1965 $5,734,885 Increase In Assessed Valuation; Total $55,554,740 For 1965 In C.B. July 27, 1965 6.363-Mill Reduction In The C.B. Tax Levy; $8 Million Hike Assessments. January 26, 1966 Mill Levies Rise In Seven Towns; Carter Lake Up Most; Bluffs Lower. January 26, 1966 City Eyes $305,742 Budget Hike; A 4.68-Mill Tax Boost; Council Holds Unannounced Meet. July 15, 1966 Seats And Stairs Filled By Citizens At Budget Meeting; 'Biggest Crowd Since Flood Of 1952'. August 2, 1966 Council Adopts 1967 Budget Of $6,087,465; One Mill Trimmed From Asking. August 2, 1966 8.46-Mill Boost In C.B. Tax Levy; Assessments Up $1,218,168. November 30, 1966 Increase In Tax Mill Levy For 9 Pottawattamie Towns; Crescent Has Biggest Boost. December 4, 1966 City Eyes $318,993 Budget Hike; A 2.89-Mill Tax Boost; Employes [sic] To Get 5 Per Cent More Pay. [$318,993 crossed out and 235,043 inserted in pencil]. July 16, 1967 Council Gets 1968 Budget: $6,458,026; Public Hearing Aug. 7. July 18, 1967 Council Adopts new Budget--After One Man Asks Question; Calls For Increase Of $235,043. August 8, 1967 8.859-Mill Drop In C.B. Tax Levy; Tanks To More School Aid. February 14, 1968 Tax Millage Levies Raised In 10 Pottawattamie Towns. February 18, 1968 Council men Reveal 3-Mill Budget Boost; For 1969 Spending...July 15, 1968 City Plans $621,067 Budget Hike; 2.97-Mill Tax Boost; Much To Go For Pay Increases. July 16, 1968 1968 Assessments In Bluffs Show Gain Of $5,915,847. August 22, 1968 .333 Mill Tax Drop Is Eyed By City Council; '70 Budget Up $1,300,375. July 9, 1969 Police, Fire Wage Requests Would Hike Budget $136,536. July 12, 1969 New Wage Requests Could Increase 1970 City Budget. July 13, 1969 Bluffs' Budget Of $8,385,124 Represents 1.003-Mill Decline; Mill's Value Is $78,000. July 25, 1969 Council Bluffs' Tax Levy Increases By 4.848 Mills; Schools Lead Increase List. December 28, 1969 Assessments Increased $2.5 Million. June 25, 1970. City Considers $2,033,642 Hike For 1971 Budget; 4.17 Mill Increase. July 14, 1970 $107,000 Slashed From City Budget. July 24, 1970 Harmon Hopes For State Help. May 21, 9171 $1,399,737 Hike Requested By City; For 1972 Budget'72 Budgets Are Approved. July 16, 1971. July 8, 1971 Some Facts About City Spending. September 12, 1971 Slight Increase In Taxes Despite Decrease In Levy; Drop Of .331 Mills. January 6, 1972 Good News! No Mill Hike In City's Budget; Eyed At $11,436,958. September 24, 1972 Taxable Value Of Property May Go Up By $7 Million. June 26, 1973 City Budget Will Switch To Fiscal. July 13, 1973 City's New Budget Up, Levy Is Down. September 16, 1973 Bluffs Residents To Pay Less Taxes. February 8, 1974 Tax Levy to Be Down For Majority In Bluffs. February 8, 1974 All But 2 Levies Drop In County. February 10, 1974 utility Assessments Increases $393,460. September 23, 1974 Where Does City Obtain Its Money? March 13, 1975 City Okays Budget Despite Objections. March 14, 1975 City Proposes Budget Increase Of 7.5 Per Cent; Inflation, Higher Costs Have Impact. February 20, 1975 Council to get first look at $11,179,404 budget; 'Most difficult' to prepare. February 17, 1976 Tax hike is assured in city plan. December 19, 1976 Budget cut trims 12 from city. February 10, 1077 Where does the city get its money? February 20, 1977 Proposed expenditures increase despite cuts; Future vs. current city spending. February 23, 1977 City budget shows deficit. August 8, 1977 City budget waits on legislature. November 7, 1977 City to suffer new fund cuts. December 2, 1977 Need priority before budget cut: Harmon. December 6, 1977 City fears arbitrator. February 8, 1978 Council ups city tax rate. March 14, 1978 City budget includes first tax hike in 2 years. February 19, 1978 Council reviews general fund budget, up 4.3%. January 31, 1979 Though levy up, taxes down. February 6, 1979 Court decision cuts city tax rate. February 27, 1979 Safety pays off for city. March 12, 1979 Operating budget for city eyed for 7.63% hike; Council still may make more changes. March 11, 1979 Meat-ax approach cut from city budget plan. March 18, 1979 City will study sick leave rates. March 22, 1979 Cities battling possible loss of revenue sharing. January 13, 1980 City staff hammering budget; Using 'team management'. January 27, 1980 City budget is carefully eyed; As expected revenue drops. February 6, 1980 Proposed city budget to climb by 7.3% next year. February 11, 1980 City to pay $1.14 million in interest. February 8, 1980 Inflation hitting Bluffs. March 2, 1980 Property taxes account for more of budget; But your tax bill may not go up. March 3, 1980 City budget depends on local taxes; For much of its funding. March 4, 1980 Public Works will see the biggest cuts in funding' In city's 1980-81 budget. March 5, 1980 Negative answers given to city budget requests. March 11, 1980 $3.8 million surplus in city budget. September 24, 1980 Alternate budget offered by police. February 26, 1985 Budget topic on TV nets 99 calls. March 5, 1985 Councilman Smith proposes wage freeze for city workers. February 6, 1985 Last stand Monday in budget battle. March 10, 1985
City Budget File #2 1/1/85-- See also: Tax--Local option sales 3 Taxes--City and County 3
Fire captain says cuts would hurt protection. February 12, 1985 They city budget: 'The money just isn't there'. March 3, 1985 Councilmen say some changes expected in final city budget. March 11, 1985 City budget OK'd; layoffs stay. March 12, 1985 Property tax but in city budget. February 23, 1986 Budget filing deadline passes for county, city. March 22, 1986 Council OKs '87 budget. April 10, 1986 City budget sees surplus. January 13, 1987 Council cuts $500,000 from 87-88 city budget. February 24, 1987 C.B. healthy financially, auditor says. August 5, 1987 City registers record $1.9M in carryovers. August 12, 1987 C.B. mayor asks cut in city taxes. February 4, 1988 Parks, public works pact calls for 4% pay increase. February 5, 1988 Council grills police chief's budget rise. February 17, 1988 Public works budget up 10 pct. February 19, 1988 ...while city will study budget cuts. February 24, 1985 'Bare-bones' fire budget defended by C.B. chief. February 18, 1988 Cuts could force C.B. park closings. February 18, 1988 $1.47 million city budget eyed. February 27, 1988 Council gives no direction on budget cuts. March 3, 1988 Irwin suggests parking lot sale. March 8, 1988 Assessor's budget down by 8 percent. March 10, 1988 Budget cuts called only tip of iceberg. March 14, 1988 Parks department budget draws attack from Tobias. March 15, 1988 C.B. council OKs budget on split vote. March 15, 1988 City budget asks 2.6% rise in property taxes. February 6, 1989 Councilmen say budget leaves unmet problems. February 7, 1989
Postcard of Council Bluffs City and Police building
City Council candidates answer questions; Focusing on Council Bluffs issues
Keeping An Eye On Election Day...are the four candidates for two open seats on the Council Bluffs City Council. From left are David Christiansen, Nancy Anderson, Dorothy Strohbehn and Selma W. Adams. The polls will open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
City Council File #1 thru 11/19/84 See also: Animal Ordinance Urban Renewal Downtown Redevelopment
Much Work, Little Pay For The City 'Board Of Directors'; Group Reorganizes Tuesday Noon. December 31, 1961 'Dangerous' Street Crossing Poses Problem For The City; Drivers Don't Stop For Mid-Block Walk. March 22, 1964 Crosswalks Are Aired By Council; Mid-Block Lanes Urged By Katelman. April 7, 1964 One Pedestrian Mishap In April; Jaywalk Crackdown Cutting The Toll. May 5, 1964 Jensen, Kiger, Hathaway Are Elected To City Council; Caniglia To Municipal Bench. November 3, 1965 Drive Set For Waard Vote System. November 1, 1968 Five Seek City Councilmen Jobs In Tuesday's Election; Park Board Term Contested. November 2, 1969 Council Accepts Bond Issues Bids. July 2, 1970 City Council Plans To Remodel Chamber. December 9, 1970 New Council Chambers. January 4, 1971 $1,399,737 Hike Requested By City; For 1972 Budget. July 8, 1971 Budget Cut May Come Saturday. July 16, 1971 Council Asks Cut In Budget. July 18, 1971 '72 Budget Priorities Include Better Fire, Police Protection. July 18, 1971 Public Hearing Set For $80,000 Paving Program. July20, 1971 Council Delays Action On Site Of Fire Station. July 20, 1971 Bids Favorable For Four Sewer, Water Projects. July 20, 1971 Council Conflicts Over Budget; Heated Discussion Over Further Cuts. Jly 21, 1971 Council Pushes For Additional Cuts In Budget. July 23, 1971 Council Is Active. September 12, 1971 Two Councilmen Will Take Seats Here On January 1. November 3, 1971 City Council Had Its Start Back In 1853. November 7, 1971 City-County Complex Is Eyed. January 2, 1973 Council Changes Meeting Times. April 8, 1975 Council Seeks 1976 Salary Hike; From $25 to $300 A Month Council Pay To Be $75 If Approved. April 17, 1975 Council's Pay Raise Moves A Step Closer. June 4, 1975 Politics blocks probe of council's spending. February 26, 1976 Three mills trimmed but budget is higher. March 9, 1976 Parking fees will be raised. January 11, 1975 Auditor: City must say 'no.' August 9, 1977 Few vote as council hopefuls trimmed to six. October 19, 1977 City Council forum Thursday. October 3, 1977 Don't miss council forum. November 2, 1977 Don't forget council forum. November 3, 1977 Forum covers many issues; Council candidates explain positions. November 4, 1977 Six city council candidates answer questions; General election showdown on Tuesday. November 4, 1977 Only 7,000 expected to cast votes; City council election Tuesday. November 6, 1977 Unofficial returns. November 9, 1977 Voting slow in council election. November 8, 1977 New faces for council; Anderson dumped by 16 votes. November 9, 1977 Election outcome unchanged. November 14, 1977 Despite size C.B. is among poorest. December 6, 1977 New leadership for city, county; Cleveland, Smith to posts. January 3, 1978 Election losers evaluate council. April 2, 1978 Council to host mayors. May 8, 1978 Salaries set in city chief shifts. May 9, 1978 Area mayors to push for central waste center. May 11, 1978 Council doubles city's insurance. August 8, 1978 Two new businesses in adult art complex. August 13, 1978 Retail sales down 4th quarter '77; Decrease called insignificant. August 13, 1978 Few promises on city sewer backup. September 22, 1978 Retail sales up in C.B. September 24, 1978 Tree removal trimmed in C.B. September 24, 1978 Mayor wants public input. October 3, 1978 Administrative pay lower here. October 17, 1978 Pay hike likely for city brass. October 18, 1978 Pay hike for city chiefs; Council approval on 3-2 vote. October 24, 1978 Got a beef? Take it to a council study session; More time for discussion at informal meetings. November 12, 1978 Chamber to from economic group. November 14, 1978 City to enforce code requiring smoke alarms. November 14, 1978 City, unions gear up for labor fight. November 14, 1978 Mediator sought for city contracts. November 15, 1978 Need paving? Call city now. November 15, 1978 Parking leases upset Strohbehn. November 17, 1978 Mayor miffed over long hair. November 28, 1978 Most workers are not hippies: Mayor. December 2, 1978 City ends 11-year pact; new form can 'tow' mark. December 12, 1978 City golf bash to tee off again. march 6, 1979 Pay hike for police but not firefighters. April 4, 1979 City attorney pick delayed. May 30, 1979 Improvements for city unveiled. June 5, 1979 Council makes $13,796 payment for new pool; After withholding funds. June 6, 1979 Council approves housing rezoning. June 17, 1979 Three file for council. September 20, 1979 Council allocates block fund grants. September 25, 1979 Four file for council positions. September 26, 1979 Cleveland wants strong mayor; Most of council says no. September 30, 1979 Lack of industry a council issue; As primary draws near. October 5, 1979 Unofficial returns. October 17, 1979 Council candidate field narrowed to four; Vote turnout is low. October 17, 1979 District City Council election proposal surfaces at forum. October 24, 1979 No ad blitz for council election. November 2, 1979 City Council candidates answer questions; Focusing on Council Bluffs issues. November 4, 1979 New and familiar faces on CB council. November 7, 1979 Auto bid process may be changed. December 31, 1979 City Council to get new face at Wednesday meet. December 31, 1979 Pyper, Butler selected heads of city, county. January 2, 1980 Council concerns varying; For the future of Council Bluffs. January 6, 1980 Wage settlements will cost $300,000. January 15, 1980 Bluffs sued for cutting power to house in winter. May 7, 1980 Council approves extension; For federal revenue sharing. April 15, 1980 Papers ready for council candidates. July 27, 1981 City sued over airplane fatality. July 28, 1981 Council splits in plat approval. September 29, 1981 Candidates cite problems; Solutions suggested. October 21, 198 Unofficial returns. November 4, 1981 Staff impresses new councilmen. November 27, 1981 The budget: City facing tough choices. Febraury 15, 1982 City budget, tax rate challenged. March 23, 1982 City finds its junk car law has teeth, after all. May 21, 1982 Council list is pared, water board expanded. October 19, 1983 Candidates agree on downtown; wide range of issues at forum. November 3, 1983 Kinney, Venard elected to council. November 9,, 1983 Grand tour for Kinney and Venard. December 1, 1983 C.B. City Council ignores planners' recommendations. February 15, 1984 Council delays road hearing. February 28, 1984 City, FOP arbitration hearing set. March 9, 1984 City, police pact goes to arbitrator. March 10, 1984 Citizens oppose stair assessment. March 13, 1984 City becomes good neighbor. March 27, 1984 Indian Hills Road project on hold. March 27, 1984 Property inspections revived; Rental real estate involved. April 1, 1984 Street, sewer projects OKed; Council gives preliminary approval. April 10, 1984 Video board reactivated. April 10, 1984 Table topics ease city-county relations. May 9, 1984 Health service change. May 15, 1984 Swimmers at indoor pool dive deeper into pockets. June 28, 1984 City Council accepts Theater Block advice. June 12, 1984 Heithoff retained. July 10, 1984 City Council studies urban renewal appraisals. July 24, 1984 Council wants look at neighborhood's zoning. August 29, 1984 City spends over $300,000 in engineering fees. October 7, 1984 City engineering fees come under scrutiny. October 7, 1984 City engineering fees under scrutiny. October 8, 1984 Sewer repair bids exceed estimates. October 10, 1984 Plumbing code issue tabled. November 6, 1984 City attorney cited in employee award. November 25, 1986 City branches out to clear diseased trees. January 28, 1978 Council agenda features Madison School, sewers. August 23, 1987 Council work said to create 3,000 jobs, $100 million in construction. August 19, 1988 C.B. councilman raps threat of patrol paving. August 23, 1988 City will pay $8,083 for apartment walks. August 23, 1988 Council won't change sidewalk-repair plan. July 21, 1989 Sidewalk ordinance gets review. August 16, 1989 Sidewalk changes up for C.B. OK. October 9, 1989
Sewer-rate increases revived by council. July 11, 1989 Sewer repair arguments back before City Council. August 6, 1989 New sewer fee hikes focus on winter usage. August 8, 1989 Sales tax pushed to pay for sewers. August 11, 1989 CCI proposes wards, 7 council members. February 19, 1991 Boards, commissions, committees serve Council Bluffs. March 18, 1991 Interstate asks city to finance crossing repairs. April 5, 1991 Council seeks expanded budget role. April 5, 1991 Plan would replace signals at five C.B. intersections. April 6, 1991 Repairs won't delay opening for Wilson pool. April 9, 1991 Irwin asks for more discussion of casino, trails center needs. April 9, 1991 City Council remains undecided on contractor license proposal. April 19, 1991 Iowa preference bid delays sidewalk pact. April 23, 1991 1991 street resurfacing will top $1 million mark. April 23, 1991 City will pay for construction of 2 recycling-center buildings. May 7, 1991 SPM can't find backing for C.B. recycle center. June 8, 1991 Council hears appeal on colorful building. June 9, 1991 Council to issue two checks for '87 storm claims. June 10, 1991 Family of five caught in middle of progress. June 11, 1991 Owners glad they fought city hall. June 11, 1991 Residents objecting to tower. June 25, 1991 City raises trash fees. June 25, 1991 Ranger: Higher course fees would send golfers to Omaha. June 25, 1991 Task force studying city recycling center. June 25, 1991 Primary election is likely. June 13, 1991 Hansen circulating petitions to run for Bluffs council post. July 5, 1991 City moves for collection of delinquent sewer bills. July 9, 1991 Public hearing set on landfill, opponents say 'find other site.' July 9, 1991 'Adult' labeling removed from massage therapy. June 9, 1991 Three join City council race. July 10, 1991 New law requires vote on CCI petition. July 10, 1991 Special election to cost taxpayers 25¢ to 50¢ each. July 11, 1991 Two more consider council bid. July 20, 1991 Ward-system cost grows. July 22, 1991 City paving way for valley growth. July 23, 1991 Irwin says areas left out of city's new precincts. July 23, 1991 City sets election on ward proposal. July 23, 1991 Public hearing set Monday on sewer improvements. August 10, 1991 Tattoo regulations face council test. Augustu 12, 1991 Wade's petition request questioned. August 13, 1991 Income raised for trash-fee discount. August 14, 1991 Ballot would stagger council terms. August 19, 1991 MAPA set to start mapping ward boundaries. August 19, 1991 Vote to decide council structure. August 19, 1991 At-large winds big; voters reject wards. August 21, 1991 Vandernoot pulls out of City Council race. August 22, 1991 Nichols takes out papers to join City Council race. August 23, 1991 Contractor licensing compromise fails. August 27, 1991 Trezona to campaign for council. September 4, 1991 City works on plan to redevelop 500 block of West Broadway. September 7, 1991 Shortfall reduced by about 98%. September 8, 1991 City OKs $161,577 bid for new traffic signals. September 10, 1991 Bob Jordan withdraws from City Council race. September 10, 1991 2nd Avenue raffic sparks complaints. September 10, 1991 Connector street plan draws fire; City may take land back. September 10, 1991 Trezona files for City Council. September 1991 Trucks prompt 2nd invitation to councilmen. October 8, 1991 Mechanical problems prompt city to order a third ambulance. October 9, 1991 Tax abatement hearing tops agenda. October 19, 1991 Late city sewer, trash fees to be added to tax bills. October 22, 1991 Taxes, public safety top points at council forum. October 23, 1991 Bond sale hearing scheduled. October 27, 1991 Cleveland defends affirmative-action comment at forum. October 30, 1991 Health board will decide pig's fate. November 5, 1991 New ordinance would give dark-window fines to city. November 5, 1991 Iowa law lists rules for landfill developers. November 6, 1991 City sets landfill hearing rules. November 6, 1991 City plans to buy four new trucks. November 9, 1991 Menards received preliminary approval. November 10, 1991 State to assess landfill risks; City to follow rules for site approval. November 13, 1991 Landfill presents its case; Opponents speak tonight. November 13, 1991 Opponents: Dump would hurt city. November 14, 1991 Bond issue hearing set Monday. November 17, 1991 City drops recycling-plant bonds. November 19, 1991 City to pay 6.15% interest on bond sale. November 22, 1991 Septic-tank cleaners get bargain. November 24, 1991 Budget crunch clouds prospects of old fire barn. November 25, 1991 Couple is told city can't stop W. Broadway G-string display. November 26, 1991 Public hearing on bond issue heads council agenda Monday. November 3, 1991 City to hold public hearing on rules for tattoo-parlors. December 11, 1991 Five men apply for council post. December 12, 1991 Nine Bluffs men interested in vacancy on City Council. December 13, 1991 City to consider new trail proposal. December 14, 1991 City election cost $1.36 per voter. December 15, 1991 Northside street project hearing set. December 17, 1991 Government fleet center gets 3-year tax abatement. December 18, 1991 New twists are added to Bluffs landfill issue. December 29, 1991 Council ready to fill vacancy left by Gross. December 30, 1991 Vacancy to be filled by ISD head. December 31, 1991 City asks for applicants to fill council vacancy. December 3, 1991 Griffis may appeal council landfill vote. December 31, 1991 Four new members join City Council. January 2, 1991 Interpreter assigned to council sessions. January 3, 1992 Irwin proposes combining city votes. January 3, 1992 City rejects blani\k-check street sale. January 14, 1992 Some City Hall regulars have eye on council post. January 15, 1992 City eyes porn-shop regulations. April 2, 1992 Candidates say boosting tax base tops Bluffs' agenda. April 10, 1992 Waste burner proposal gets cool reception. April 10, 1992 City gets tough on porn shops. April 16, 1992 Council to consider changes in bus routes. April 18, 1992 Council delays action on new dog ordinance. April 21, 1992 Council studies new 2nd Avenue bridge tonight. May 4, 1992 Council to act on Manawa center. May 4, 1992 City residents pay $18,229 for 2 elections. May 4, 1992 Six streets in line for repairs; May 18 hearing set on repaving and sewer projects. may 5, 1992 City proposes licenses for go-go dancers. May 5, 1992 City opens way for $25M mall. May 5, 1992 Ordinance would restrict adult-entertainment firms. May 11, 1992 Licenses not required for bars' go-go dancers. May 11, 1992 Students get inside look at city government. May 14, 1992 Kennel issue dogs council. July 26, 1992 Hearing is tonight on power center funds. July 27, 1992 City opens doors on porn booths. July 28, 1992 City Council eyes license for more than four animals. July 28, 1992 Pressure growing for city annexation. July 28, 1992 City rejects wiring work. August 21, 1992 Two candidates say campaigns cost too much. November 7, 1992 Price has doubled to complete sewer project started in 1970s Fox Run plan draws fire from landlord, neighbors. November 10, 1992 Council gives initial approval. November 10, 1992 Nine hearings slated for council on Monday. April 10, 1993 Council agrees to agree. April 20, 1993 Bluffs official wants end to sand going down drain. May 16, 1993 Houses moved for new. May 25, 1993 Ramp hearing tops agenda for Council. June 14, 1993 Two more eye council seat; Lapsely, McGlade take out nomination papers for council race. July 8, 1993 Council eyes trash-fee refund; Surplus in trash-collection fund may be returned to residents. July 11, 1995 City eyes shift in tax use. July 12, 1993 Council advances tax use proposal. July 13, 1993 Higher ambulance fees proposed. July 14, 1993 Bluffs eyes own compost operation. July 14, 1993 Council candidate list grows to nine with the addition of Brandenburg; Little interest being shown in upcoming mayoral election. July 19, 1993 Amdor joins race; 11 seek council. July 29, 1993 Three more seek a seat on council. July 31, 1993 Tobias won't seek re-election. August 3, 1993 Hanafan to seek a third term. August 6, 1993 Council likely to act on loan agreement. August 23, 1993 Council OKs I-20 connector contract. August 24, 1993 City Council to consider Riverside Park transfer. September 7, 1993 City Council approves eight new speed limits. September 28, 1993 Bluffs turnout low; Incumbent Hanafan to face newcomer Noecker in November mayor's race. October 6, 1993 Recount likely in mayor's race. October 9, 1993 Amdor, Trezone want downtown design standards. October 19, 1993 City Council approves proposal to sell bonds; Impact on residents not likely to be known until January. November 16, 1993 Infrastructure repairs will run $10.7 million; City will spend about $200 per resident during upcoming construction season. January 17, 1994 No tax increase in Bluffs budget. January 22, 1994 Council agrees to stabilize soil. March 15, 1994 Council approves hike in gold rates. April 12, 1994 Apartment plan hits roadblock. April 19, 1994 City allocates grant funds; Council awards nearly $330,000. May 25, 1994 Council postpones action on sewer fee; Amendment would have allowed use of city funds for extensions. August 16, 1994 Amendment could end stalemates; Charter change would give mayor tie-breaking vote. August 16, 1994 Council approves amended land-use plan. August 23, 1994 Charter change tabled. August 23, 1994 City Council to remodel chambers. September 28, 1994 Council awaits plan for renovation project; Recommendations on chambers expected in two to four weeks. October 4, 1994 City Council disagrees on landfill wells; Irwin's request for fencing, tests at closed sites questioned. October 12, 1994 City seeks $4.6 million bond issue; Funds would be used for beautification, sewer plant. October 18, 1994 Long, Irwin raise fire safety issue. October 18, 1994 Council approves cleanup, fencing at old dump sites. October 25, 1994 Adult business banned from tourist areas. November 15, 1994 Annexation OK'd for subdivision. November 15, 1994 Council OKs bond sale for improvements; Revenue to be used for sewage plant, West Broadway project. November 15, 1994 Stricter city hauling ordinance fails. November 15, 1994
Sewer-rate increases revived by council. July 11, 1989 Sewer repair arguments back before City Council. August 6, 1989 New sewer fee hikes focus on winter usage. August 8, 1989 Sales tax pushed to pay for sewers. August 11, 1989 CCI proposes wards, 7 council members. February 19, 1991 Boards, commissions, committees serve Council Bluffs. March 18, 1991 Council seeks expanded budget role. April 5, 1991 Interstate asks city to finance crossing repairs. April 5, 1991 Plan would replace signals at five C.B. intersections. April 6, 1991 Repairs won't delay opening for Wilson pool. April 9, 1991 Irwin asks for more discussion of casino, trails center needs. April 9, 1991 City Council remains undecided on contractor license proposal. April 19, 1991 Iowa preference bid delays sidewalk pact. April 23, 1991 1991 street resurfacing will top $1 million mark. April 23, 1991 City will pay for construction of 2 recycling-center buildings. May 7, 1991 SPM can't find backing for C.B. recycle center. June 8, 1991 Council hears appeal on colorful building. June 9, 1991 Council to issue two checks for '87 storm claims. June 10, 1991 Family of five caught in middle of progress. June 11, 1991 Owners glad they fought city hall. June 11, 1991 Residents objecting to tower. June 25, 1991 City raises trash fees. June 25, 1991 Ranger: Higher course fees would send golfers to Omaha. June 25, 1991 Task force studying city recycling center. June 25, 1991 Hansen circulating petitions to run for Bluffs council post. July 5, 1991 City moves for collection of delinquent sewer bills. July 9, 1991 Public hearing set on landfill, opponents say 'find other site.' July 9, 1991 'Adult' labeling removed from massage therapy. July 9, 1991 Three join City Council race. July 10, 1991 New law requires vote on CCI petition. July 10, 1991 Special election to cost taxpayers 25¢ to 50¢ each. June 11, 1991 Primary election is likely. July 13, 1991 Two more consider council bid. July 20, 1991 Ward-system cost grows. July 22, 1991 City sets election on ward proposal. July 23, 1991 Irwin says areas left out of city's new precincts. July 23, 1991 City paving way for valley growth. July 23, 1991 Public hearing set Monday on sewer improvements. August 10, 1991 Tattoo regulations face council test. August 12, 1991 Wade's petition request questioned. August 13, 991 Income raised for trash-fee discount. August 14, 1991 Ballot would stagger council terms. August 19, 1991 Vote to decide council structure. August 19, 1991 MAPA set to start mapping ward boundaries. August 19, 1991 At-large wins big; Voters reject wards. August 21, 1991 Vandernoot pulls out of City Council race. August 22, 1991 Nichols takes out papers to join City Council race. August 23, 1991 Contractor licensing compromise fails. August 27, 1991 Trezona to campaign for council. September 4, 1991 City works on plan to redevelop 500 block of West Broadway. September 7, 1991 Shortfall reduced by about 98%. September 8, 1991 City OKs $161,577 bid for new traffic signals. September 10, 1991 Bob Jordan withdraws from City Council race. September 10, 1991 2nd Avenue traffic sparks complaints. September 10, 1991 Connector street plan draws fire; City may take land back. September 10, 1991 Trezona files for City Council. September 15, 1991 Trucks prompt 2nd invitation to councilmen. October 8, 1991 Mechanical problems prompt city to order a third ambulance. October 9, 1991 Tax abatement hearing tops agenda. October 19, 1991 Late city sewer, trash bills to be added to tax bills. Octo er 22, 1991 Taxes, public safety top points at council forum. October 23, 1991 Bond sale hearing scheduled. October 27, 1991 Cleveland defends affirmative-action comment at forum. October 30, 1991 New ordinance would give dark-window fines to city. November 5, 1991 Health board will decide pig's fate. November 5, 1991 City sets landfill hearing rules. November 6, 1991 Iowa law lists rules for landfill developers. November 6, 1991 City plans to buy four new trucks. November 9, 1991 Menards receives preliminary approval. November 10, 1991 Landfill presents its case; opponents speak tonight. November 13, 1991 State to assess landfill risks; City to follow rules for site approval. November 13, 1991 Opponents: Dump would hurt city. November 14, 1991 Bond issue hearing set Monday. November 17, 1991 City drops recycling-plant bonds. November 19, 1991 City to pay 6.15% interest on bond sale. November 22, 1991 Septic-tank cleaners get bargain. November 24, 1991 Budget crunch clouds prospects of old fire barn. November 25, 1991 Couple is told city can't stop W. Broadway G-string display. November 26, 1991 Public hearing on bond issue heads council agenda Monday. November 3, 1991 City to hold public hearing on rules for tattoo-parlors. December 11, 1991 Five men apply for council post. December 12, 1991 Nine Bluffs men interested in vacancy on City Council. December 13, 1991 City to consider new trail proposal. December 14, 1991 Northside street project hearing set. December 17, 1991 City election cost $1.36 per voter. December 15, 1991 Government fleet center gets 3-year tax abatement. December 18, 1991 New twists are added to Bluffs landfill issue. December 29, 1991 Council ready to fill vacancy left by Gross. December 30, 1991 City asks for applicants to fill council vacancy. December 3, 1991 Vacancy to be filled by ISD head. December 31, 1991 Griffis may appeal council landfill vote. December 3, 1991 Four new members join City Council. January 2, 1991 Interpreter assigned to council sessions. January 3, 1992 Irwin proposes combining city votes. January 3, 1992 City rejects blank-check street sale. January 14, 1992 Some City Hall regulars have eye on council post. January 15, 1992 City eyes porn-shop regulations. April 2, 1992 Candidates say boosting tax base tops Bluffs' agenda. April 10, 1992 Waste burner proposal gets cool reception. April 10, 1992 City gets tough on porn shops. April 16, 1992 Council to consider changes in bus routes. April 18, 1992 Council delays action on new dog ordinance. April 21, 1992 Council studies new 2nd Avenue bridge tonight. May 4, 1992 Council to act on Manawa center. May 4, 1992 City residents pay $18, 229 for 2 elections. May 4, 1992 Six streets in line for repairs; May 18 hearing set on repaving and sewer projects. May 5, 1992 City proposes licenses for go-go dancers. May 5, 1992 City opens way for $35M mall. May 5, 1992 Ordinance would restrict adult-entertainment firms. May 11, 1992 Students get inside look at city government. May 14, 1992 Kennel issue dogs council. July 26, 1992 Hearing is tonight on power center funds. July 27, 1992 City opens doors on porn booths. July 21, 1992 City Council eyes license for more than four animals. July 28, 1992 Pressure growing for city annexation. July 28, 1992 City rejects wiring work. August 21, 1992 Two candidates say campaigns too much. November 7, 1992 Price has doubled to complete sewer project started in 1970s. November 10, 1992 Fox Run plan draws fire from landlord, neighbors. November 10, 1992 Council gives initial approval. November 10, 1992 Nine hearings slated for council on Monday. April 10, 1992 Council agrees to agree. April 20, 1993 Bluffs official wants end to sand going down drain. August 16, 1993 Houses moved for new street to be 'recycled.' May 25, 1993 Ramps hearing tops agenda for Council. June 14, 1993 Two more eye council seat; Lapsely, McGlade take out nomination papers for council race. July 8, 1993 Council eyes trash-fee refund; Surplus in trash-collection fund may be returned to residents. July 11, 1993 City eyes shift in tax use. July 12, 1993 Council advances tax use proposal. July 13, 1993 Higher ambulance fees proposed. July 14, 1993 Bluffs eyes own compost operation. July 14, 1992 Council candidate list grows to nine with the addition of Brandenburg. July 19, 1993 Amdor joins race; 11 seek council. July 29, 1993 Three more seek a seat on council. July 3, 1993 Tobias won't seek re-election. August 3, 1993 Hanafan to seek a third term. August 6, 1993 Council likely to act on loan agreement. August 23, 1993 Council OKs I-29 connector contract. August 24, 1993 City Council to consider Riverside Park transfer. September 9, 1993 City Council approves eight new speed limits. September 28, 1993 Realtors avoid law violation. September 28, 1993 Bluffs turnout low; Incumbent Hanafan to face newcomer Noecker in November mayor's race. October 6, 1993 Recount likely in mayor's race. October 9, 1993 Amdor, Trezona want downtown design standards. October 19, 1993 City Council approves proposal to sell bonds. November 16, 1993 Infrastructure repairs till run $10.7 million. January 17, 1994 No tax increase in Bluffs budget. January 22, 1994 Council agrees to stabilize soil. March 19, 1994 Council approves hike in golf rates. April 12, 1994 Apartment plan hits roadblock. April 19, 1994 City allocates grant funds; Council awards nearly $330,000. May 25, 1994 Council postpones action on sewer fee; Amendment would have allowed use of city funds for extensions. July 16, 1994 Amendment could end stalemates; Charter change would give mayor tie-breaking vote. August 16, 1994 Council approves amended land-use plan. August 23, 1994 Charter change tabled. August 23, 1994 City Council to remodel chambers. September 28, 1994 Council awaits plan for renovation project.; Recommendations on chambers expected in two to four weeks. October 4, 1994 City Council disagrees on landfill wells; Irwin's request for fencing, tests at closed sites questioned. October 12, 1994 City seeks $4.6 million bond issues; Funds would be used for beautification, sewer plant. October 18, 1994 Long, Irwin raise fire safety issue. October 18, 1994 Council approves cleanup, fencing at old dump sites. October 25, 1994 Adult businesses banned from tourist areas. November 15, 1994 Annexation OK'd for subdivision. November 15, 1994 Council OKs bond sale for improvements; Revenue to be used for sewage plant, West Broadway project. November 15, 1994 Stricter city hauling ordinance fails. November 19, 1994