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Council Bluffs From 9 Miles Up
This is how Council Bluffs and part of Omaha look from nine miles up. This photo was take by Mark Hurd Aaerial [sic] Surveys, Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn, which has perfected a method of utilizing a distortion-free camera in a Lear jet plane to take…
Council Bluffs Aerial Views
Aerial photo of Council Bluffs, Missouri River, and eastern Omaha, looking north from Lake Manawa to Carter Lake and the Omaha Municipal Airport
Jaycees In The 50's
The Current President . . . of the Council Bluffs Jaycees, Dave Long, left, visits with John Heithoff at the group's annual banquet. Heithoff was president in 1979-80.
Council Bluffs Jaycees Mark 50th Anniversary
Looking At Scrapbook . . . commemorating 50 years of the Council Bluffs Jaycees are, seated, John f. "Jack" Wilcox Jr., the first president, and David L. Long, 1983-84 president.
Ed Sanders Named Jaycee Of The Year
Discussing Award . . . presented to Ed Sanders, as the Jaycee of the Year, are Sanders, Mike Colledge, the new Jaycee president, and Jerry Goebels, outgoing president.
Jaycees Aid Flood Victims
Council Bluffs Jaycees G. William Smits, Gene Ratliff, Mark Hunter and Howard Reelfs will be calling on various areas of the city offering to paint house numbers on curbs or steps for a small fee. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Red…
End Of Landmark:
Dust Cloud Rises . . . above pile of rubble as the demolition nears completion. The debris holds memories dating back to pre-Civil War days. Stanley Katelman, who owns the lot adjoining Main Street, plans to erect a one-story building there. Ben…
End of Landmark:
The 107-year-old James Block at the southeast corner of Main Street and Broadway poses for its last portrait as it awaits a wrecking boom. The structure, which consisted of two sections housing the Picky Nicky Cafe and Herman's Clothes Shop, was…
City Orders James Block Demolished - Must Be Vacated By July 10
Demolition Order . . . applies to this three-story structure in downtown Council Bluffs, a landmark dating back to Civil War times.
End Near For Art Of Bygone Era
Ornate Chandelier . . . now tarnished and damaged still hangs in the parlor. Part of the painted friezes decorating the rooms can be seen behind it.
End Near For Art Of Bygone Era
Front Parlor Ceiling . . . is decorated by cherubs supporting scroll with initials A.A. C. The paintings are believed to have been commissioned by Al Clark, who once lived in the apartments.
Owner Voices Faith In City's Future As New Ja-Ru-Ka Apartments Are Thrown Open To Public
The new Ja-Ru-Ka apartment building
Irwin Plans To Seek A Third Term
Sam Irwin
Bluffs Men In Honor List At Iowa State
George Irvine
Committee To Scrutinize IWCC Finalists
Robert Anderson
Eugene Schorzmann
Jack Huck
Richard Blacker
Eugene Schorzmann
Jack Huck
Richard Blacker