effective April 1950]]> City-wide Group Makes Clean Sweep for Five Council Posts as 10, 200 Ballots Are Cast; Allan Ardell and A.J. Nielsen Are Named to Municipal Judgeships; Schlott to Park Board; Madden and C. Ingraham Are Unopposed. March 28, 1950
City Election Results. March 28, 1950
Urge Change in Voting Precincts; Demo Chief Files Plan With Council. July 8, 1955
Manager Plan Brings Progress; Council Bluffs Comes Long Way Since 1950. June 20, 1956
City Manager Plan Pin-Points Authority; Just Like Any Well Run Business Organizations. June 18, 1956
city Receives Less Of Tax Dollar; This Is How Your Tax Money Is Spent. June 19, 1956
$300,000 Well Spent Provides Better Service; Negligible Cost To Taxpayer. June 22, 1956
Progress in the Field Of Traffic. Modern Government Solves Modern Problem. June 22, 1956
'Closed Door' Issue Falls Apart At The Seams; Favorite Slap At Council-Manager Government. June 23, 1956
Here's How The City Spends Property Tax; Biggest Shares For Police, Fire. June 24, 1956
Manager Plan Solid Winner; Call For Unity. June 27, 1956
Voters To Decide On City Govt. Oct. 21; Pending Approval of Petition. September 3, 1958
Two 'Out And Out Forgeries' On the Anti-Manager Petition; Mr. and Mrs., Rex White Protest. September 17, 1958
Ask Election On City Government. August 25, 1958
Ranks Being Formed To Test City Manager Plan; Election Appears Definuite. August 26, 1958
Jaycees Act Quickly To Back City Manager Plan; To Study Course Of Action. August 27, 1958
Be Careful; Wording Of Ballot Is Bit Confusing; City Manager Plan Issue. August 31, 1958
City MJanager Issue Gets Hot; Jaycees Want The 'Facts' In Writing; Mayor Gronstal Blasts Katelman. September 9, 1958
Katelman Sends Note To Jaycees. September 10, 1958
Jaycees And Katelman Agree; Councilman Asked To Present 'Facts'. September 15, 1958
These Names Appear On The Anti-Manager Plan. September 19, 1958
4 More Names Called 'Fakes'; On Lists Against City Manager Plan. September 22, 1958
Fact Finding Group Proposed; To Probe Charges Against City Govt. October 6, 1958
3 New Shots Fired In City Govt. Battle; After Skirmish At Council Meeting. October 7, 1958
Vote 43 To 1 For City Manager Plan. October 15, 1958
Battle Rages On Two Fronts; Katelman Hits At City Manager Plan; City Officials And Jaycees Fire Back. October 17, 1958
Reported Rift Appears Healed; Boy Dingman, Katelman Shake. October 23, 1958
These Names Appear On Anti-Manager Petitions; Did You Sign Your Name? September 18, 1958
These Names Are Listed On Anti-Manager Plan Petitions. September 21, 1958
These Names Appear On The Anti-Manager Plan Petitions; Did You Sign Your Name? September 19, 1958
Council-Manager Plan Efficient; Comparative Cost Figures Show. October 5, 1958
Few Cities In Iowa Can Equal CB In Low Spending. October 6, 1958
City Followed Custom In Planning Disputed Sewer. October 7, 1958
Near Miracle Of Traffic Supervision Here; City Manager Plan Has Accomplished. October 8, 1958
Age Of Progress For Top Government; Council-Manager Group Meets The Challenge. October 9, 1958
City Comes To Life Between 1949-1958; Directed Council-Manager Government. October 10, 1958
City Manager Trend Gets Stronger Daily; 31 Million Americans Can't Be Wrong. October 12, 1958
Council-Manager Has Eased Parking Ailment; At Bargain Price For Motorists. October 13, 1958
Taxes Higher? Sure, But Look Where Money Goes; Check The Facts. October 14, 1958
It Cost $24.60 A Person To Run This City In 1957; Where's The 'Excessive Waste'? October 15, 1958
Trained Executive Is Needed To Run City; Counci-Manager Plan Shows Results. October 16, 1958
Your Tax Dollars Go Far Under City Manager Plan; The Record Shows. October 17, 1958
Citizens Reject Mayor-Alderman For Second Time. October 22, 1958
Can't Vote Again For 3-1/2 Years On Change Of Govt. May 4, 1959
Outgoing Manager: 'Bluffs Will Continue To Grow And Prosper'; White Concludes 8 Years Here. December 31, 1964
Council-Manager Plan Is 16 Years Olds; C.B. Move Ahead; Pate A. Pakey ASssumes Post Monday. March 28, 1965
Bluffs' Government In Good Company. September 12, 1971
Trust among top qualities eyed for new manager. April 13, 1978
New city manager Council's top goal. February 19, 1986
City manager issues discussed by Council. March 13, 1986
City manager to be chosen without help of consultant. March 18, 1986
27 seeking to be city's manager. March 21, 1986
City manager position draws 46 applicants; some withdraw. March 22, 1986
Sixteen more names to Bluffs city manager list. April 2, 1986
48 apply to be city manager. April 7, 1986
Advice sought on city manager. February 25, 1986
City manager government nears its end. April 13, 1986
Manager list narrowed to eight. April 30, 1986
Interview with manager finalist in closed session. June 4, 1986
Task force proposed to hire city manager. September 23, 1986
Three appointments filled on manager-search panel. September 29, 1986
Veteran administrator named acting Council Bluffs manager. October 15, 1986
Majority council support pledged for requests to acting city manager. October 28, 1986
City may change to three sections. October 28, 1986
Runte name Bluffs city manager. December 23, 1986
Reorganizations might require retention of city manager job. December 29, 1986]]> ]]> "First Meeting under city manager system. April 3, 1950"]]> File #1b]]> File #1b]]> Mayor Seeks Tax On New Power Deal - Asks 2 Per Cent Of Gross Revenue If Privately Operated November 2, 1947
Power Deal Goes To City Committee - Mayor Requests First Action On Franchise November 4, 1947
Nonpareil - KSWI Will Stage Forum On Power Franchise December 10, 1947
Mayor Denies McNear In Deal - Several Bond Firms Have Shown Interest December 10, 1947
Five Men Guiding Plan For REA Purchase Of Power Lines December 10, 1947
Minner Launches Franchise Drive - Cites His Reasons For Public Ownership December 11, 1947
If Franchise Carries, Council-Approved Group Will Buy December 12, 1947
Group Named To Study Power Deal - Committees Will Probe All Phases December 15, 1947
Form Group To Oppose New Franchise - Warren Wells Will Head Organization; Plan Public Meetings December 16, 1947
Anti-Franchise Groups Named - Executive Board To Direct Campaign December 17, 1947
To "Battle" Franchise To Election Date - Wells, In Statement, Answers Letter Of Western Iowa Power December 26, 1947
Mayor Dislikes Letter On Power December 27, 1947
Power Franchise Vote January 6, 1948
Study Extension Of Power Option - Special Council Meeting Monday April 23, 1948
Dr. Boyne Heads New Power Group - option Extension Is "Feeling Out Process" April 28, 1948
WIPC For Sale, 'For Cold Cash' - Omahans To Study Option Extension May 6, 1948
Expect Action On Option Request - Joint Boards Will Meet On Thursday May 18, 1948
Plan Talks On Public Power Issue - New Option Granted City By Omaha Firms; Deadline Now Aug. 1 May 21, 1948
VFW Joins Forces With Power Group - Veterans Link With Boyne In Plan To Purchase Utility May 27, 1948
Aldermen Urge Power Election - 'Let People Decide' The Ownership Issue May 28, 1948
Mayor Not Sure On Power Option - but Believes City Should Have A Vote May 29, 1948
Bond Firms Will Handle Power Deal - Keleher Returns From Chicago Trip May 31, 1948
Power Group Asks For City Meeting - Mayor Hopes To Make It Thursday June 1, 1948
Seek Funds To Buy Power Firm - To Solicit Money From Businessmen June 2, 1948
$100,000 Pledged For Power Group - Now Await Meeting With City Council June 3, 1948
Power, Creek Issues Go To City Council - Katelman Wants Action On Vote For Municipal Ownership Of Utility June 5, 1948
Ask Election On Utility Purchase - Wells Sees Option As "Old Proposal" June 7, 1948
Voters To Decide The Power Issue - Election Probably To Be Held July 15 June 8, 1948
Aldermen Discuss Muny Power Vote - Questions Of July 15 Election Not Settled June 10, 1948
Mayor Will Hold Onto Power Option - Surprised At Council's Refusal To Call For Muny Ownership Vote June 15, 1948
Calls Reveal Power Option Interest June 16, 1948
Katelman Asks Option Clauses - Will Make Request To Council Meeting June 17, 1948
Katelman Loses In Power Vote - Council Refuses To Set Up Conditions June 18, 1948
Legality Of New Option Plan Doubted - Proposal Not As Simple As It Sounds, Says Omaha Attorney June 30, 1948
Delay Action On Power Co. Option - Mayor Delays Until Attorney Checks It July 6, 1948
Power Option Will Go To Boyne Group - Mechanics Of Plan May Delay Beyond Aug. 1 Deadline July 28, 1948
Boyne Delays In Picking Up Option - Deadline Nears For Closing Power Deal July 29, 1948
OEC Indicates 'No' To More Option Time - Scores City For Threat To Condemn WIPC Properties Here July 30, 1948
Action On Power Option Next Week July 31, 1948
Boyne Group To Bid For Power - Would Go On The Open Market Next August 2, 1948
Power Option Extension Is Refused - Plant Now On Open Market; Firms Ready To Purchase Plant August 14, 1948
Omaha Ready To Sell WIPC - Four Firms Have Indicated Interest August 18, 1948
Discuss Private Sale Of WIPC - Reveal Net Revenues Off About One-Fourth August 26, 1948
Chamber To Ask IPL For Power Talks - Would Discuss Franchise Terms With Iowa Company Sept 22, 1948
Katelman Will Oppose Contract - May Ask Free Power For Street Lights September 24, 1948
Words Sizzle As WIPC Extension Is Delayed September 25, 1948
Power Company's Franchise Expired At Midnight Friday October 2, 1948
City Talks Mysterious Power Deal - Secret Meeting Held At City Hall; Chicago Firm Has Proposal October 16, 1948
"Quickie" Power Deal Is "Dead" - Decision Was Needed By Saturday; Bids Are Due This Week October 18, 1948
Bluffs Group Bids On WIPC Properties - Four Make Offers For Power Utility; More Are Expected October 20, 1948
Nine Firms Bid On WIPC Property - No Decision Pending Study Of Offers October 21, 1948
Says Council Will Name Power Firm - Katelman To Ask Investigation Of All Firms Bidding November 7, 1948
Bus Franchise Given Belated Council Okay - Aldermen Defeat Plan To Survey Power Firm Bidders November 9, 1978
More Secrecy Develops In Power Issue - Councilmen Reported To Have Conferred With Outside Bidder November 15, 1948
IPLC Impresses City Officials - Hear Pledge For Generating Plant November 17, 1948
Inspection Party Heading For Home - Power Group Visits S.W. Iowa Plants November 18, 1948
Four Bidders Left In WIPC Negotiations - Will Discuss Sale With Omaha Owners; Promise Prompt Action November 19, 1948
Council Inspection Party Returns Home November 19, 1948
Power Dealings To Start Tuesday - Bluffs Group Is First On List November 22, 1948
Gas Company Officers Start Negotiations For Poer Firm November 23, 1948
New Group Of Local Persons In Power Deal - Names Are Withheld Pending Completion Of Utility Purchase November 26, 1948
Iowa Power And Light Successful Bidders For WIPC - Sale Approval Rests On Two Contingencies; Price $3,430,000; Des Moines Firm Expects To Take Over Properties By June 1, 1949 December 4, 1948
Fill In White Spot December 5, 1948
Hope To Start Negotiations This Week On Power Franchise Ask SEC Approve Plant Sale - Des Moines Firm Reiterates Pledge To Build Power Plant Here; City Will Become Western Iowa Headquarters For Company December 5, 1948
Katelman Gives Views On Tax December 6, 1948
Iowa Power Offers City Better Street Lighting December 18, 1948]]> File #1b]]> Early History]]> Early History]]> Compare Plant To Mighty Battleship
Power Station Has 250-Foot Smoke Stack
How To Get There
Ipalco Invites All Southwest Iowans
Ipalco Owned By 10,884 Persons
Two Wells Provide Water For Ipalco
To Use Pre-Fab For Warehouse Space
Reddy Kilowatt Is Busiest Employee On Ipalco Payroll; Always On The Job
Will Maintain 'Dead' Line Across River
Building Total High For Ipalco - Spends $40 Million In 3-Year Period
Lawrence Fenlon Knows As 'Mr. Iowa Power And Light'
Power Station Uses Much Fuel - Designed To Burn Either Coal Or Gas
44 Men Employed At Power Station
Electrical Fuses Are Safety Devices
Ipalco President Is Man Of Action, C.B. Learns - Lanky Texas Engineer
Cannibalism Practiced At Power Plant
Site Of Power Plant Is Ideal - Builder Says C.B. Should Step Ahead
5 Operating Chief At Iowa Power Plant Here Wear Two Hats
Ipalco Bid On C.B. Properties In 1947
Executive Schilling Once Planned To Sell Autos
Bluffs Crew Has Safety Record - No Disability Injury In Past 4.5 Years
Rises Fast With Iowa Power Co. - Birdsall Now Supt. Of Bluffs Station
Plant Protected Against Flooding
Pilot Exciter Regulates Power - Automatically Sets Generating Output
End of Special Section May 21, 1954

Iowa Power Plant To Throw Switch In October July 16, 1978
Iowa Power Donates Tower August 16, 1978
Power Line Fight Nearing An End - Case At Supreme Court September 20, 1978
Plant Opening A Month Away October 16, 1978
High Court Rules In Iowa Power's Favor - New Surge In Power Line Battle October 19, 1978
New Generation For Power Plant November 19, 1978
Gear Wheel Problem Delays Power Output December 21, 1978
Iowa Power Bonds Sold To State Farm January 2, 1979
Power Line Clears Hurdle February 20, 1979
New Suit Filed In Power Line Case March 22, 1979
Coal Explosion Damages Plant March 27, 1979
Dust Explosion Starts Iowa Power Plant Fires June 12, 1979
Fire Strikes Iowa Power - Twelve In 1979 June 24, 1979
Energy Problems No IP&L Problem July 18, 1979
Electric Rate Change Is Urged - For Elderly Residents October 9, 1979
Some Power Customers Still Without Electricity October 24, 1979
Angry Citizens Protest Raise In Electric Rates November 18, 1980
Iowa Power Is Accused Of Billing Too Soon For Bluffs Electricity December 4, 1980
Iowa Power Customers Due Credit February 2, 1982
Iowa Power Officials To Assist In Crime Prevention Program October 18, 1984]]> Early History]]> Here's How Council Bluffs' New City Hall Will Look. July 3, 1938
City Hall Work Ordered Begun; Footing Excavation to Start Monday. January 6, 1939
Work Starts on New City Hall; Forty Men Assigned by WPA Officials. January 9, 1939
City Officers Sit Tight on City Hall; WPA Keeps on With Work of Driving Piles--No Statements. January 18, 1939
Confer on City Hall. January 19, 1939
Pile Penetration Bearing Better; Being Driven More Deeply Into Ground. January 20, 1939
Claims City Hall Piles Are Split. Testing Laboratories File Report. February 3, 1939
Pile Driver Is Ordered Out; WPA Acts for Safety Interest. February 12, 1939
Pour Concrete in Another Week; Half of Piling on City Hall is in. February 23, 1939
Pour City Hall Footings. February 27, 1939
Hold Up Pay for Testing Laboratories; Architect Fails to Approve Bill for Work Already Done. March 16, 1939
Build Forms for City Hall Walls; But No Concrete to Be Poured Now. March 15, 1939
Jensen Still Opposes Pay for Testing; But Records Show No Objections at Time of Contract. March 17, 1939
WPA Building Forms For City Hall. March 19, 1939
Last City Hall Pile. March 28, 1939
Place Steel For City Hall Work. March 29, 1939
Pour Concrete At City Hall. April 16, 1939
Urges Mayor Not to Sign for Steel; Perkins Says Legal Reasons Should Bar Signing of Contract. May 4, 1939
Buy Boilers for New City Hall; Contract Awarded at Short Session. June 7, 1939
Setting Forms for New Floor. June 8, 1939
City Hall to Be Ready Oct. 1; Accident to Aldermen Causes Some Delay. June 23, 1939
Working On Second Floor. September 1, 1939
Start on Third Floor. October 1, 1939
Brickwork Rises On City Hall. October 19, 1939
Lays First Brick on City Hall. October 15, 1939
Brickwork Up to Second Story. November 1, 1939
City Hall Exterior About Completed. January 7, 1940
Complete City Hall in July. February 18, 1940
Install Jail Equipment. February 22, 1940
Old City Hall Site for Parking. April 30, 1940
City Hall Exterior About Completed. June 29, 1940
New Flusher in Action. September 15, 1940
All Work Will Be Completed Soon; WPA Expects to Complete Work Soon. October 19, 1940
Formal Dedication Set For Wednesday. January 21, 1941
Council to View City Hall Cracks; Inside Walls Being Damaged by Water. November 18, 1950
Joint Committee May Revise Planning Guide For C.B. Area; Picture Has Changed Since Hare Report. December 8, 1957
City Hall Gets New Telephone System; Talking Business. July 24, 1966
Step At A Time. September 27, 1968
Recalls City Hall Project 30 Years Ago. March 5, 1969
Crane Activity. August 1, 1969
Bomb Threat To City Hall. April 6, 1971
Problems? These People Can Help You. September 12, 1971
City Hall Gets Elevator From Omaha Company. January 18, 1972
Braille Buttons On City's Patriotic New Elevator. October 3, 1972
New conference room almost done. November 9, 1977
Breaking out the city safe. June 19, 1978
Citizens in wheelchairs get a lift at City Hall. September 20, 1970
Efficiency cited as reason for move. April 3, 1985
Lot gets new look. June 18, 1985
Is there a hiring freeze? Venard says it's partial. April 1, 1986
First city employee award to be announced this week. August 19, 1986
New press polity at City Hall won't limit reporters' access. August 19, 1986
Silver City man accepts job offer as city engineer. October 28, 1986
City plan cuts jobs, pressure. October 30, 1986
Runte proposes modifications in plan to reorganize city hall. November 12, 1986
Mayor names members of city commissions. January 27, 1987
Students battle 'nerds', fees in city. May 14, 1987City hall asbestos plan nixed for Omaha firm. January 26, 1988
City Hall a tad late removing snow. February 21, 1989
City Hall has look of season. December 15, 1990
City Hall replaced old hay barn. March 18, 1991
City Hall contractors still unpaid. May 18, 1993]]> [on back of photo: 3-5-1969
WPA
Last piling for city hall in March, 1939]]]>