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Kanesville Boulevard
Gov. Branstad, left, and Council Bluffs Mayor Charles Smith unveil the new sign for Kanesville Boulevard during the governor's visit to Council Bluffs Friday.
'Jam Session' Postponed - Brief Delay At Viaduct
Traffic tie-up problems . . . on the Broadway viaduct were minimal during rush hour Friday morning compared to what is expected during the next two to three months. But even with the "minimal" problems, eastbound motorists had to wait awhile to pass…
Broadway Jam Session Begins Thursday Night
Electrical Workers . . . were busy Thursday in the intersection of Eighth Street and Broadway changing signal lights to direct east and westbound traffic over the viaduct. The traffic is being channeled into two lanes because of construction on the…
Bypass Route Graveled
The first portion of the Washington Avenue Bypass stands out against the dirt surroundings after getting a layer of gravel last week. The curve off East Broadway is now more easily defined. In the background is Mercy Hospital with its new parking lot…
Bypass Is Taking Form
The Route Of The Bypass . . . is shown on this map. The eastern phase of the project, to be completed by late fall or early spring, is shown by the solid line. The dashes represent the portion to be finished later. Also shown is a new street to be…
At The Retreat Discussion
Checking an alternative to the widening of Washington Avenue just prior to a meeting during the Chamber of Commerce retreat in Kansas City, Saturday are Tom Whitson, president of the chamber and City Manager Don Harmon.
Sound Pollution Gets Measured
A sound level meter is monitored Monday afternoon at Eighth Street and Broadway by Jack Schnettler and Bill Zeisler, both of Henningsen, Durham and Richardson, Omaha engineers, and Dean Pawlowic of Omaha Testing Laboratories. They are measuring…
Corridor Plans Are Displayed
Washington Avenue Corridor plans are discussed by the Rev. Richard Hogan, pastor of First Christian Church which may be affected by the highway relocation, and J. Frederic Schlott, vice chairman of the city's Parks and Recreation Department. The…
Council Bluffs Police Department Photos
Formal photo of 23 police officers and detectives, ca 1890
Purchasing Department Sets Up 1st Perpetual Inventory Of City Property, Now Buys All Supplies...
Garage mechanics keep city equipment in first class condition. Garage Department and City Hall Maintenance come under Purchasing Agent's supervision.
City's 70-Year Old Sewer System Needs Constant Maintainanbce [sic], Repair
Frank LeChappel repairs ruptured sewer line on Avenue C. Heavy winter rains cause the cave-in and break.
Fire Department Answers 641 Alarms; Make 898 Trips With Emergency Unit
Dramatic rescue is made when fireman lowers injured workman from roof of St. Francis Church.
Fire Department Answers 641 Alarms; Makes 898 Trips With Emergency Unit
Fire Prevention is stressed by Asst. Chief Figgins, who solicits aid of Boy Scouts in distributing Safety Posters.
Old Beer Cans Get New Life
Weighing In Salvage Beer Cans . . . is Tom Spetman, Route 3, sales manager for K and K Distributing Co. Consumers who bring in aluminum cans for recycling are paid 15 cents a pound, nearly double the price at local junk yards. The aluminum cans are…
Old Beer Cans Get New Life
At Recycling Collection Center . . .bag after bag of crushed beer cans are unloaded from an auto by Les Kelly, 604 Wilson Ave., driver-salesman for K and K, Mike Blanchard of Atlantic and Gary Popp of Atlantic. The collection center is at 925 S. 6th…
Old Beer Cans Get New Life
Iowa consumers turned in 4.6 million beer cans and bottles in 1974 for recycling by the Olympia Brewing Company. They received $58,880 for their efforts. In Council Bluffs, K and K Distibuting Co. President Roy Rolfe said that results are expected to…
Junkins Says He'll Use Imaginative Approach
Lowell Junkins gestures during his Tuesday visit to Council Bluffs. The Montrose resident is the third Democrat to seek the gubernatorial nomination.
Junkins Seeking Support, Cites State's 'Frustration'
Senate Majority Leader Lowell Junkins, D-Montrose, wants a special legislative session to make clear the content of the lottery bill.
School System Embarks on Building Program
New Hoover School--First Step in modern building program.
[On back of photo: COUNCIL BLUFFS< IOWA -- Herbert Hoover School was the first completed under a program to modernize educational facilities for 11,000 youngsters.
[On back of photo: COUNCIL BLUFFS< IOWA -- Herbert Hoover School was the first completed under a program to modernize educational facilities for 11,000 youngsters.
Park Department Maintains 1,062 Acres; many Miles of Boulevards
Park Board Member J. Fred Schlott and Walter J. Metscke, Planning Engineer, discuss improvement plans for city parks.