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U.P. Foreman Bids For Council Position - Third Candidate
Ben Hoden . . . seeks council post.
New Councilman Talks To People
Railroading Veteran . . . Ben Hoden will take a City Council seat Jan. 1.
Hoden, Ben & Lorrainne
UPRR Engine Foreman
City Clerk Elmer Westphal . . . administers the oath of office to Ben Hoden, new city councilman.
City Reins Given Hoden - Wins By 3-2 Vote
Taking The Oath Of Office . . . from City Clerk Elmer Westphal Saturday is Mayor Ben Hoden who was elected by other city councilmen to the one-year post. Past Mayor John Pogge was elected mayor pro tem.
Hoden Welcomes Challenge - Will Continue Projects
New Mayor And Family . . . gathered at the Hoden home prior to the City Council's organization meeting Saturday. From left are Mrs. Charles (Patricia) Ferry, Mrs. Hoden, David Edward, 901 N. 35th St., Cheryle holding a photo of Ben Jr., now in…
Hoden Welcomes Challenge - Will Continue Projects
A Railroad Man Since 1936 . . . Mayor Ben Hoden looks forward to this year as leader of the City Council. He plans to continue many of the projects started in 1970.
Low Rent Housing Vote Urged Here - Circulate Petitions
The Rev. Alvin Moore . . . stands in front of one of the examples of what low income families are forced to live in.
Council Bluffs, Ia 1957 Annual Report
1958 City Council...assembles around Mayor Paul Gronstal. They are Noran Davis, Joseph Katelman, Dr. Donald Lash and Gordon Brown.
New Council Chambers
Councilman Joseph Katelman, right, summarizes the council's accomplishments for 1970 during the final meeting of the year Saturday. The new council chambers included a raised, one-piece desk for the councilmen, and carpeting. Drapes are still to…
Council Is Active
Members Of The Council Bluffs City Council...are Mayor Ben Hoden, seated, John Pogge, Joseph Katelman, Donald Franksen and Kenneth Jensen. The councilmen are elected for overlapping terms and each year select one of the members to serve as mayor,…
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 3
Photo of Mayor Tom Hanafan and City Council-elect: Stan Grote, Charlie Gross, Philip Meyer, Sam Irwin, Dave Tobias.
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Council Bluffs
Mayor & City Council-elect
Nov. 3, 1987
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Council Bluffs
Mayor & City Council-elect
Nov. 3, 1987
Sidewalk petition may force installation assessment plan
Concil Bluffs City Councilman Sam Irwin has filed a petition from 26 residents asking the city to install a sidewalk along Madison Avenue from Palmer Avenue to Bennett Avenue. There are currently no sidewalks on either side of Madison Avenue--a…