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Relocated Highway 6 Project To Be Done In Four Phases - Traffic Problems Are Seen
Planned Intersection . . . of Broadway, Relocated Highway 6 and a new Pierce Street connection - as yet unnamed - is shown in this drawing. Construction of the intersection and Highway 6 to near Dutch Hollow Road should be completed this November.
Relic Of CB Is Counting Final Hours
Barred Windows . . . were installed as a protection against Indians. The ancient safe once contained business records of the Haas family.
Relic Of CB Is Counting Final Hours
Brass Light Fixture . . . being inspected by Glasford was illuminated by. It is one of the few early features to survive the passing years.
Relic Of CB Is Counting Final Hours
Former Grandeur . . . of the Haas house is reflected in the marble fireplace being reviewed by Charles Glasford. Both the front parlor and the dining room boasted these elaborate heating units.
Relaxing At The Swing
Manning the entrance of one of two swing bridges in the United States is Bernardo Benavides. The Council Bluffs span was built in 1893, and the Omaha side was built later when the river changed course. Only the Council Bluffs side is used today.
Reincarnate Bluffs History - Trough Back In Place
An Early 1900s Street Scene . . . shows the original location of the horse watering trough at Broadway and Fourth Street. Horse-drawn buggies drove alongside the street cars on the cobblestone roadway. "I remember going into the old Woolworth store…
Reincarnate Bluffs History - Trough Back In Place
After Several Moves . . . about the city, the old horse watering trough that was presented to the city by the National Humane Alliance, founded by Hermon Lee Ensign in 1907, is re-erected Tuesday at Main and Pearl streets by the City Parks…
Refreshment Pavilion at Lake Manawa
Photograph of Refreshment Pavilion and Boat Landing at Lake Manawa
Reflection
This pagoda-like structure casts a dark reflection in a nearby puddle, perhaps because its useful days are gone. There was a time, when the coal chute's concrete legs weren't chipped and surrounded by a crop of weeks, that this was the center of…
Redland Building Nears Construction Start
Sale of land for a three-story office building in downtown Council Bluffs is scheduled to be completed Thursday, Acting Community Development Director Rod Phipps said. The city will transfer the deed for the property to the building's developers in…
Redistricting Sends Jensen On The Campaign Trail Again - After 23 Years In Congress
Buying Tractor . . . for grandson "Chipper" from Buel Lensch and Mrs. H.C. Douglas gives Jensen a chance to combine Christmas shopping and politicking in Glidden.
Redistricting Sends Jensen On The Campaign Trail Again - After 23 Years In Congress
Republican Vote . . . in Carroll County concerns R.L. McCoy and Rep. Jensen at lunch in Carroll.
Redistricting Sends Jensen On The Campaign Trail Again - After 23 Years In Congress
Talking To Students . . . is Rep. Ben Jensen with State Sen. Peter Hansen. The Manning High School students are Barbara Mundt, Bill Ohde and Gerolyn Hinz.
Redevelopment Diagram
This diagram points out the areas considered for downtown redevelopment. The diagram is part of the Request For Proposal booklet submitted to the City Council. The identification of property in the areas includes: R. Residence, 1. Marjorie's Beauty…
Rededication Services Set - Dr. Calhoun To Speak At First Presbyterian
Reading Centennial Booklet . . . are four ministers who have served First Presbyterian Church here. They are C. Carson Bransby, Paul Calhoun, Frederick W. Evans and Howard B. Dooley, present pastor.
Red Oak, Man Critically Hurt In Early Morning Crash Near Carson
Wreckage Of Car...in which Richard Kinser was critically injured is checked by Highway patrolman Larry Torrey of Council Bluffs.
Receives Award
Abe Katelman, owner of Katelman Foundries here, is presented the Herman Krause memorial trophy awarded annually to the most outstanding member of the Irving Cohen Lodge, 688, B'nai B'rith. The award was presented Sunday night by Sam Colick, lodge…
Realtors Register
Checking registration for the Iowa Association of Realtors Convention at the Omaha Hilton Hotel Wednesday is Roger Reelfs, president of the Greater Council Bluffs Board of Realtors. Conferring with Reelfs is Marva Lou McSorley, registration…
Really Groovy
Traffic on the Interstate 80 bridge is narrowed to one lane each way while contractors grind quarter-inch grooves in the bridge deck. The grooves will be covered later with a high density concrete that will last longer. When these two lanes are…
Real Puzzler: How Old Is 'The Brick'? - Answer Sought In Boomer Township
"The Brick" . . . has been serving the people of Boomer Township for many years but no one is certain just how many years.