Small business -- Iowa -- Council Bluffs.
Photographs held by the Library.
Council Bluffs (Iowa) -- History -- 1900-1950.
Council Bluffs (Iowa) -- History -- Photographs.]]> Mercy Program May Cure Sex Offenders December 18, 1990]]> 7/8/85]]> 7/8/85]]> Garden Spot Is Guild Project June 26, 1986
Mercy Guild Elects Officers July 3, 1986
Mercy Guild Elects New Officers June 9, 1987]]> 7/8/85]]> Hospital buildings -- Iowa -- Council Bluffs.
Council Bluffs (Iowa) -- History -- 1900-1950.
Council Bluffs (Iowa) -- History -- Photographs.]]> To 2/20/1971]]> To 2/20/1971]]> Bishop Dedicates New Nurses Home - Sisters Of Mercy Given Commendation July 9, 1947
Mercy Opens 4-Year Nursing Course Here May 7, 1952
Rev. Hannan Officiates At Dedication Of Shrine - Memorial To Mrs. Kaplan . . . August 23, 1952
Mercy To Mark Golden Jubilee - Hospital And School Founded 50 Years Ago January 18, 1953
Hospital Organizes An Advisory Board April 29, 1953
Mercy Plans To Build New Wing - Gets Federal Aid On $588,000 Program December 21, 1955
To Open Bids On Mercy Addition - To Start Soon On $650,000 Project June 22, 1956
Mercy Hospital To Get $200,000 grant July 19, 1956
Death Comes To Sister Alberta - Ex-Administrator Of Mercy Hospital December 5, 1956
Mother Mary Evangelista Marks 60th Year In Order - Honored At Reception May 8, 1957
New Wing In Use At Mercy Hospital - Two-Thirds Completed March 14, 1958
New Addition Now In Use At Mercy Hospital - Huge Lobby; Automatic System; New Equipment; Patients' Room March 16, 1958
New 'Get Well' Package For Younger Patients Unveiled - After Year Of Development . . . December 27, 1959

Four Graduate Nurses Initiate New Social Room For Mothers - At Mercy Hospital January 11, 1960
Why Does It Cost So Much To Be Sick? - Administrators At Mercy And Jennie Edmundson Hospital Explain . . . March 9, 1960
Detroit Firm To Handle Food Operations At Mercy Hospital - Starting Sunday March 23, 1960
Roof Garden Helps Children Get Well - At Mercy Hospital . . . July 3, 1960
Four Student Nurses Find 'Peace', Resume Training October 29, 1961
Variety Of Foreign Accents Give Mercy Hospital U.N. Air - Among Staff Members December 9, 1962
Elaborate Civil Defense Plan At Mercy Hospital - First Project Of Kind Here November 14, 1962
Friendly People, First Snow Impress Two Young Filipinos - Student Spotlight . . . December 30, 1962
Mercy Nursing School To Name A Sweetheart - Dance Is Feb. 10 . . . February 3, 1963
Mercy Hospital Remodels Kitchen; Costs $125,000 - 10 Hot-Cold Serving Carts September 29, 1963
Maryland Firm To Study Need For New Hospital In The Bluffs - Hired By Sisters Of Mercy March 7, 1965
Merger Of Two Hospitals Is Set - Mercy To Handle Business Activities June 30, 1965
Inadequacies Noted In Hospital Study - Report To Be Given October 20, 1965
Mercy Hospital Should Be Replaced By New Facility - Survey Study Indicates October 21, 1965
Sisters Of Mercy Plan New Hospital - Fund Drive To Start Soon February 15, 1966
$7.5 Million, 8-Story Facility Planned By Mercy Hospital - May Be Largest Project In C.B. History May 13, 1966
Mercy Has Economic Service Impact On C.B. May 13, 1966
New Hospital Area: May 13, 1966
Plans For New Hospital Are Lauded By Community Leaders - 8-Story Facility To Cost $7.5 Million May 15, 1966
Mercy Fund Drive Heads Are Named May 22, 1966
Medical Staff Gives $275,000 In Mercy Drive June 3, 1966
Mercy Guild Pledges $15,000 To Campaign June 10, 1966
2 C.B. Hospitals Set For Medicare June 17, 1966
O'Neill Named Drive Chairman For Community June 17, 1966
New Habits For CB Mercy Hospital Nuns - After More Than A Century July 2, 1966
8 Parishes Pledge $175,000 To Mercy July 3, 1966
Hospital Fund Drive At $690,000 July 17, 1966
Pledge Boosts Mercy Drive July 29, 1966
Mercy Drive Begins In Community Area July 24, 1966

Mercy Hospital Adds 7 To Board - Now Has 17 Advisors January 26, 1967
Mercy Stroke Rehabilitation Program For Two-County Area - Direct Patient And Treatment Services March 19, 1967
$411,000 Request Clears First Hurdle - For Hospital Project May 8, 1967
Intensive Care Units 'Significant Innovation' - Hospital Speaker Says . . . May 9, 1967
Local Hospitals Expand Facilities May 21, 1967
Construction Grant To Mercy Hospital - For Psychiatric Pavilion July 6, 1967
New Generator For Hospital November 12, 1967
Things Are Happening January 7, 1968
Board Chief, Members Appointed For Mercy January 16, 1968
Mercy Hospital Officially Opens 150-Space Lot January 31, 1968
Model Of Patient Room Built - At Mercy Hospital February 16, 1968
Hospital Expands Advisory Board - 8 New Members February 21, 1968
Mercy Ready To Call Building Bids - For New Hospital April 7, 1968
Manager Of Office Named At Mercy April 21, 1968
New Mercy Hospital To Cost About $8.59 Million - Low Bids Indicate . . . May 17, 1968
Mercy Hospital To Sign Contracts On Wednesday - HEW Approves Facility June 11, 1968
Mercy Contracts Signed June 13, 1968
Mercy Construction July 2, 1968
Groundbreaking Set For Mercy Hospital - On $8.59 Million Structure July 7, 1968
5-Handled Spade Begins New Hospital July 11, 1968
A Brick At A Time July 30, 1968
'Good Neighbor' Dirt Fills Area's Ravine September 19, 1968
Mercy Hospital Taking Shape - Remodel Building September 29, 1968
Rehab Unit Opened At Hospital November 7, 1968
Pediatric Department Filled with 'Brave Children' November 10, 1968
Open Rehabilitation Unit November 15, 1968
As New Mercy Takes Shape, Staff Shows Some Excitement December 8, 1968
The View From The Top . . . December 8, 1968
This Flu Just A Preview - Worst Yet To Come December 14, 1968
Flu Brings New Visiting Rules At Hospitals Here December 14, 1968
'68 Was Year Of Accomplishment For Bluffs Hospitals January 5, 1969
Glenwood Man New Assistant To Administrator January 16, 1969
Mercy Moves Along February 9, 1969
Too Familiar 10 Years Ago, Iron Lung Is Now Obsolete February 9, 1969
Nurse Aide Course Joins Bluffs' Hospital Efforts February 20, 1969
Rehabilitation Workshop March 6, 1969
It's For The Hospital March 12, 1969
Specially Built Box Aids Small Patients March 23, 1969
Hospitals' Visiting Hours Are Changed March 30, 1969
Mercy Vies In Awards Program May 11, 1969
Gift Of Breath May 16, 1969
2 Persons Join Staff At Mercy Hospital - In Pathology, Physical Therapy Departments June 1, 1969
It's A Lonely Place July 1, 1969
Emergency Street Repairs July 10, 1969
McDermott Wing Will Open Soon July 12, 1970
Mercy Hospital Site Starts Buzzing Again July 28, 1969
Elderly Health Care Unit Opened - At Mercy Hospital September 28, 1969
New Vaccine, Tried Here, Corrects Mother's Blood November 17, 1969
Hospital A Hive Of Activity November 23, 1969

Efficiency Pays At Hospital January 19, 1970
Plan To Sell Mercy Hospital - Demolish One Part March 17, 1970
$1 Million Eyed From Mercy Sale March 18, 1970
Realtors Band To Sell Mercy - Farm Sales Group April 10, 1970
Giant Progress In The Making April 26, 1970
'Pride' Program Begins At Mercy May 11, 1970
Annual Heritage Tour May 17, 1970
Lutheran Churches Eye Mercy Complex - For Nursing Home July 26, 1970
Occupy McDermott Wing July 28, 1970
M-Day Moves Nearer For Staff, Patients At Mercy November 20, 1970
A New Look In A New Direction November 20, 1970
Mercy's Laundry Out Of Business November 24, 1970
Guard Will Aid Hospital In Big Move December 6, 1970
Cornerstone Yields Bits Of History December 8, 1970
Old Mercy Purchase Has An 'If' January 24, 1971
Mercy Dedication Week To Begin On Wednesday February 14, 1971
Flag Ceremony February 18, 1971
Mercy Hospital Open House (Special Section of Daily Nonpareil) February 21, 1971










]]> To 2/20/1971]]> 2/21/71 - 4/27/84]]> 2/21/71 - 4/27/84]]> A Cake Of Iowa . . . February 21, 1971
Gov. Ray Praises Mercy February 21, 1971
Hospital Dedicated On Sunday February 22, 1971
Mercy Plans Move; Admissions Curtailed February 25, 1971
Big Operation Goes Smoothly March 1, 1971
New Mercy's First Operation Smooth - Move 85 Patients Without Hitch March 1, 1971
First Baby At New Mercy March 4, 1971
New Mercy Has A Few Problems March 7, 1971
Pacemaker Gift Of BPW May 2, 1971
Mercy Plans Fall Follies May 23, 1971
'Lady Of Highway' Back, But Lower June 9, 1971
New System Controls Medication At Mercy October 24, 1971
1st Birthday For Hospital February 27, 1972
Equipment Helps Keep Records Neat - At Mercy Hospital April 30, 1972
Two Big Industries April 30, 1972
Housing Agency Eyes Apartments For Old Mercy August 10, 1972
Restrict Hospital Smoking October 6, 1972
Mercy Complex Won't Become Elderly Project October 13, 1972
Old Hospital Facilites To Be Demolished November 26, 1972
Nuclear Medicine Gets New Tool December 31, 1972
Old Mercy Demolition Bids Taken March 3, 1973
Contract Is Awarded For Mercy Hospital Demolition March 5, 1973
Showing No Mercy April 3, 1973
Patients Did Their Own Laundry At "New Mercy" - First Annual Report Shows April 16, 1973
Old Mercy Just Rubble April 24, 1973
$10,000 Presented To Mercy Hospital September 20, 1973
Laundry No Problem For C.B. Hospitals October 21, 1973
Full Emergency Room Staff - Under New Program January 6, 1974
Mercy Planning Doctors Building March 24, 1974
Psychiatric Care Advances Here During Past 10 Years April 28, 1974
Fall Start On Building April 28, 1974
Mercy Guild Donates Cardiac Monitors May 17, 1974
Mercy Plans To Overcome Possible Language Barriers June 30, 1974
Mercy Staff Learns Deaf Communication August 18, 1974
Big Tank For Emergencies August 24, 1974
Headache? Relax And Watch It Away - Biofeedback Makes It Happen September 8, 1974
Four Persons Take Spots On Mercy Board October 20, 1974
'801 Building' To Cost $1.4 Million - Mercy Plans Are Changed December 1, 1974
Emergency Rooms Get Good Ratings December 15, 1974
Quicker Recovery Possible Following Cataract Surgery February 23, 1975
POP - A New Way To Introduce Hospitals - 600 Children Set For Tours April 20, 1975
801 Building Another Draw For Medical Specialists - Completion Set For November April 27, 1975
Hospital Payrolls Surpass $9 Million April 27, 1975
On The Beam May 23, 1975

Hospital's Electronics Require Special Care - Specialists Hired At Mercy February 1, 1976
Mercy Celebrates Fifth Year February 23, 1976
Doctors Building In Full Use Soon March 13, 1976
Two Physicians In 801 Building April 25, 1976
Mercy Plans For Corridor - Drawings Prepared April 25, 1976
Pastel Pantsuits Find Way To Mercy June 13, 1976
Lab Interns Work, Learn At Mercy - They Came By Different Paths August 14, 1976
Mercy Closes Doors To Radiology School September 19, 1976
Marian Wing To Be Closed November 4, 1976
Total Knee Replacement Gives Patients New Hope December 29, 1976
Monitors Probe 'Inner-Space' - At Cardiac Care Units January 16, 1977
Drug Unit May Open At Mercy March 31, 1977
New Field Helps People Breathe - 'Bubble Machine' A Blessing April 24, 1977
Mini-Computer Watching Hospital - Helps Untangle Admissions April 24, 1977
Gas Crunch Zings Hospital's Total Energy Plan - Higher-Prices Propane Now Used April 24, 1977
Emergency Treatment Ready Around The Clock June 12, 1977
Chemical Rehabilitation Unit Planned At Mercy July 4, 1977
Pilot Plan Putting Nurse, Patient On Personal Level July 17, 1977
Hospitals May Appeal - Scanner Denied August 26, 1977
Hospital Volunteers Help - Give Their Time Without Pay January 26, 1978
Scanner Okayed For J.E., Mercy April 24, 1978
Specialty Clinics Move To Hospital Additions April 30, 1978
Mercy Entrance Shifting North - Washington Corridor Cuts Off Drive April 30, 1978
Medical Records Now There At Push Of Button May 17, 1978
Program Aids Families To Deal With Alcoholics June 4, 1978
Mercy Hospital Pediatrics Take On Colorful New Look July 2, 1978
Chemical Dependency Unit Experiences Growth July 30, 1978
Recruitment Woos 32 Doctors In Five Years September 3, 1978
Hospital Visits Are Good Therapy - Sometimes!! October 1, 1978
Moms, Babes Rooming Together AT Hospital October 22, 1978
Mercy Hospital Entrance Okayed December 6, 1978
Mercy Hospital Gets 3 Staffers March 4, 1979
You Can't Believe Food!! - In Today's Hospital April 22, 1979
Officers Named To Hospital Board May 20, 1979
Work Set For Mercy Parking June 14, 1979
Mercy Park Garage Work Started - Part Of Washington Bypass July 22, 1979
Mercy Smoke Cause: Tray - Misplace On Heating Unit September 15, 1979
Mercy OK'd In Continuing Ed September 22, 1979
Mercy Garage Taking Shape October 12, 1979
Operating Room Nurse Special Recognition Set November 13, 1979
Knudson Eyes Feb. 1 Completion December 2, 1979
Mercy Opens New Entrance December 11, 1979

Therapy Teaches Responsibility - Seek Independence And Self-Esteem February 10, 1980
Course Aids To Cope With Cancer February 24, 1980
Newborns To Get Hearing Test March 16, 1980
Hospitals Are Helping Parents More Than Ever April 13, 1980
This Is The Way We Wash Our Clothes April 19, 1980
The Consensus: Stau Healthy, It's Much Cheaper - Apple-A-Day Theory April 27, 1980
Gadgets Are Key To Cost Savings April 27, 1980
'Turn Off Lights' Is Hospital Motto April 27, 1980
Meals Are Tasty On Heated Carts May 28, 1980
CB's Doctor Population Up By 50 In Two Years July 23, 1980
Expect The Unexpected In ER August 24, 1980
Emergency Room Cases Are Difficult To Classify August 24, 1980
No Average To ER Charges August 24, 1980
Anne Anatomy Teaches December 14, 1980
Children Are Restrained February 5, 1981
Hospital To Celebrate Anniversary Of Building February 25, 1981
Electronics Bring Medical Care Close May 10, 1981
Mercy Boosting Physical Therapy June 14, 1981
Hospital Must Pay Damages In Death August 27, 1981
Foundation Formed By Mercy Hospital December 30, 1981
Camera Unique Tool In Patient Diagnosis August 4, 1982
Mercy Buys Exec. Bldg. September 8, 1982
Hospital Pastoral Care Serves Patients-Staff November 6, 1982
Hospital Accredited December 14, 1982
Mercy Using 'Hot Line' To Check On New Babies December 19, 1982
Stress Management - Mercy Program December 29, 1982
Mercy Unveils $15 Million Plan January 28, 1983
$300 Fine In Mercy Incident February 9, 1983
Mercy Hospital Plans Delayed February 11, 1983
Doctors' Offices Planned At Mercy March 27, 1983
Mercy Plan Approved March 11, 1983
Mercy Suffers Growing Pains - New Addition Planned April 24, 1983
Keeping People In Good Health April 24, 1983
Education Important Part Of Hospital Care April 24, 1983
Out-Patient Treatment For Alcohol-Drug Problems - New For Council Bluffs July 17, 1983
Mercy Blood Bank Found To Be In 'A-1' Condition August 14, 1983
Day Care Center For Aged Seen For Council Bluffs September 25, 1983
X-Ray Scan Of Treats Offered October 27, 1983
Mercy To Cut 44 Jobs November 18, 1983
Sibling Program Gives Tots Closer Look At Baby December 3, 1983
Mattress Burns At Hospital December 15, 1983
Hospitals Find Ways To Keep Their Health December 18, 1983
Mercy's Adult Day Care Center To Open Jan. 16 January 8, 1984
Outpatient Care Increases - Mercy Provides New Service February 12, 1984





]]> 2/21/71 - 4/27/84]]> 4/24/84 - Includes
Mercy Foundation to 4/1/85]]> 4/24/84 - Includes
Mercy Foundation to 4/1/85]]> Mercy Hospital Initiates Pilot Program April 29, 1984
Program Finds A New Home - Chemical Dependency Unit June 10, 1984
'New Arrival' At Mercy - Hospital Gets Birthing Room June 24, 1984
Jahn To Direct Mercy Foundation June 30, 1984
Mercy Care Center Receives Grant July 31, 1984
Accreditation August 5, 1984
Mercy Hospitals May Consolidate August 26, 1984
ElderCare Center Program Grows September 16, 1984
Mercy Plans Cuts In Personnel, Services September 23, 1984
19 aides Laid Off At Mercy September 29, 1984
Alcohol, Drug Problems Hit People Of All Ages October 12, 1984
Mercy Chemical Dependency Program Fights Alcohol Abuse October 15, 1984
Mercy Hospital Announces More Employee Reductions October 17, 1984
Mercy Honors Guild November 8, 1984
'People Services' Stir Aging Services Director November 11, 1984
Students Learn What Its Like To Grow Old November 18, 1984
Hospital Officials: Identity Confusion No Likely In C.B. November 27, 1984
Lifeline Keeps Clients In Contact With The Hospital December 15, 1984
Hospitals Offer Free Cancer Test December 30, 1984
Mercy Foundation Sponsors Programs January 17, 1985
Ten Months Makes Huge Difference For Mercy January 20, 1985
Physician Wonders About All Those Cuts January 20, 1985
Could Rationing Of Medical Care Happen In Future? January 22, 1985
Changes In Medicare Have Caused 'Confusion' January 23, 1985
Omaha, Bluffs Mercy Hospitals Merge February 12, 1985
Acting President Named At Mercy March 14, 1985
Baby Left At Hospital Doing Well April 8, 1985
Local Officials Seek Parents Of Child Abandoned At Hospital April 9, 1985
'Mercy Baby' In Foster Home April 11, 1985
May Hearing Set To Decide Infant's Fate April 17, 1985
Keeping Costs Low, Quality High Hospitals' Challenge April 28, 1985
Abandoned Infant May Have Home Soon May 20, 1985
Mercy's Peer Program Gets $2000 Boost June 4, 1985
'Baby Sam' Papers To Be Filed June 5, 1985
Long Hospital Stays Down As Outpatient Programs Rise August 6, 1985
Alcoholics Get In-Patient Aid Through Out-Patient Program August 7, 1985
Mercy ElderCare Receives Piano August 16, 1985
Red Oak Hospital, Mercy Talks May Lead To New Facility August 18, 1985
Mercy Signs Proclaim 'Boy/Girl' August 22, 1985
C.B. Hospitals Update CATs August 28, 1985
Officials Unable To Determine Parents Of Abandoned Baby August 30, 1985
Order Signed In Abandoned Baby's Case September 3, 1985
Red Oak Hospital To Join Mercy System September 6, 1985
Celebrate Health Festival Off To A Running Start September 9, 1985
Riepe Named President Of Mercy Hospital September 19, 1985
Mercy ElderCare Marks Adult Day Care Week September 25, 1985
Respect Life Week October 10, 1985
Plans For Mercy Outlet Rile Pharmacists October 23, 1985
Nun Earns 'Spirit Of Mercy' November 7, 1985
Council Approves $12 Million Bond Issue For Mercy Hospital November 15, 1985
Pharmacists Say Mercy Recommends Use Of Pharmacy November 27, 1985
Ministry Seminar Covers Drug Abuse December 14, 1985
Mercy Appoints New Board January 9, 1986
Volunteers Are Honored At Mercy's 'Academy Awards' April 14, 1986
Mercy Volunteers Reorganize April 24, 1986
Mercy ElderCare Crafts Fund VCR May 18, 1986
Carroll Joins Mercy Drug Treatment June 24, 1986
Mercy Gets $24,000 Grant From Enron June 24, 1986
The Growing Cost Of Growing Old Prompts Concern August 11, 1986
Adult Day Care Center Honored September 14, 1986
Health Fest Draws 500 September 15, 1986
Mercy May Cut Eight Positions October 16, 1986
Correction October 17, 1986
Brungard Resigns As Mercy President October 29, 1986
Three Full-Time Positions Cut As Mercy Staff Reductions Begin October 30, 1986
Ill Find New Link With Community, Church December 14, 1986
Program Is About Sharing, Not Pity December 14, 1986
Hospitals Fear Restrictions May Harm Care To The Poor January 28, 1987
Mercy Financial Health Improves April 7, 1987
Mercy opens New Outpatient Facility Monday April 12, 1987
Outside Operator Sought For Mercy Generating Plant June 7, 1987
Mercy Celebrates 100th This Week September 23, 1987
Mercy Hospital Offers Volunteers Variety, Flexibility In Job Choices October 18, 1987
Hospital Costs Up 16 Pct. January 7, 1988
Mercy Hospital To Sponsor 'Share' To Help With Grief January 20, 1988
Mercy Meeting Is Postponed To Prevent Caucus Conflict February 2, 1988
Woman Lauds Mercy Staff; Pays Bill After 50 Years February 23, 1988
Film Stems Paper Flood February 23, 1988
Mercy Adds Machines, Programs April 24, 1988
Mercy To Recognize Employees At Dinner May 9, 1988
Mercy Campaigns For New 'Clean Air' Policy May 26, 1988
ElderCare Gives Heat Relief July 1, 1988
Mercy Devotes Windfall To Care Of Newborns, Mothers July 1, 1988
Special Needs Parents Find Relief At Mercy July 20, 1988
Mercy's Grant Benefits Elderly July 26, 1988
Mercy's New Birthing Program Makes New Arrival Family Affair July 13, 1988
Surgical Wastes Stir Complaints September 11, 1988
C.B. Trio Joins Hospital Board January 19, 1989
Few Changes Expected After Mercy Head Quits February 15, 1989
Mercy Nursing Chief Leaves, Hospital Silent On Reasons February 17, 1989
Revenue Losses Blamed For Changes At Mercy February 20, 1989
Mercy Names Finalists For Administrator June 2, 1989
Mercy Names A Minnesotan Administrator June 7, 1989
City Puts Mercy Job On Hold October 12, 1989
Laser Surgery A Milestone On Pregnant Mercy Patient September 27, 1990
Mercy Hospital Lets Contract For New Critical-Care Wing October 25, 1990
Mercy Child Care Opens Door Early November 9, 1990
Mercy Limits Power Plant January 22, 1991
New Board Members Named At Mercy Center February 14, 1991
Mercy's Evening Of 'Reflections March 27, 1991
Mercy ElderCare Program Honored May 15, 1991
Rain Bogs Down Work At Mercy May 17, 1991
Mercy Readies Hospice Program November 6, 1991
Bluffs Patients Get Faster Recovery With Pain Relief November 25, 1991
Hospital Searched After Bomb Threats December 3, 1991
Earthquake Tremors Felt At Mercy Hospital June 9, 1994
Mercy Hospital Announces Merger September 30, 1994
Blume Out Under New Mercy Plan - Reorganized Management Will Oversee All Operations November 18, 1994
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Mercy Foundation to 4/1/85]]> Heritage Awards]]> Heritage Awards]]> 'H' Stands Fop Health, Heart, Home . . . And Heritage Award March 6, 1986
Heritage Honors To Four For Community Work April 6, 1986
Mercy Heritage Awards Honor Four C.B. Residents May 10, 1987
C.B. Residents Receive Coveted Heritage Awards May 1, 1988
Mercy Announces Heritage Winners April 26, 1992]]> Heritage Awards]]> 977.771
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Council Bluffs (Iowa) -- History -- Photographs.]]>

Printed on back: "City Series - Methodist Church. 1st and Broadway. Excelsior Gallery, Between Main & Pearl Sts., Council Bluffs, Iowa."]]> Council Bluffs (Iowa) -- History -- 1850-1900.
Council Bluffs (Iowa) -- History -- Photographs.]]> (MAT)]]> (MAT)]]> MAT Contractr To Better Service October 3, 1972
Metro Area Study Funds Are Approved March 30, 1973
Two-Way Radios Will Link Metro Bus System April 24, 1973
MAT Future Is 'Fantastic' - Better Service, New Buses April 29, 1973
Metro PRT Rider May Take Bus Home With Him April 29, 1973
MAT To Show Off New Buses May 30, 1973
Strike A Possibility On MAT's Birthday July 1, 1973
MAT Drivers Receive 50-Cent Hourly Raise July 3, 1973
MAT On Parade June 3, 1973
MAT To Study Lower Fares For C.B. Elderly - Anderson Pleased At Idea January 16, 1974
Trolly Gear Part Of Museum February 22, 1974
Bus Rider Shelter Plan A Part Of Overall City Decoration March 24, 1974
Mayor Unveils Three-Point Plan To Cut Bill For Buses October 1, 1974
Mayor Sees Multi-Ride Bus Tickets As Solution October 8, 1974
City Will Receive Bus Ticket Credit October 31, 1974
Mass Transit Bill Will Assist Bluffs November 22, 1974
Mayor Feels Bluffs Bus Plan Better December 10, 1974
Bluffs Elderly Excluded From Reduced Bus Rate July 14, 1975
City Thinks MAT Taking Bluffs Citizens 'For A Ride' July 16, 1975
Cleveland Proposes State Bus Subsidy July 27, 1975
MAT, City Work On Bus Fare Issue July 31, 1975
Consultant Says City-Owned Bus Service Too Expensive August 15, 1975
State Bill Would Aid Bus Expenses October 30, 1975

Bus Fund Troubles Watched - Could Halt Service March 17, 1976
MAT Drivers Reject Offer September 10, 1976
Bluffs Bus Drivers Okay Pact With MAT September 29, 1976
Grant Delay Could Force Bus Shutdown October 1, 1976
Wrinkles Ironed In MAT Contract October 15, 1976
MAT Gets $432,706 October 19, 1976
City Pays More Because Of MAT's Feud On Funds November 9, 1976
Bluffs Buses Will Continue December 10, 1976
Director To Meet On Bus Contract January 28, 1977
MAT Okays Contract Agreement February 25, 1977
Larger Bus May Ease Crowding On Omaha Run March 3, 1977
MAT Chairman Defends Pay Raise For Erdman November 8, 1977
Bus Issue Not On June 6 Ballot April 13, 1978
Bus Decision Rests On What City Can Afford April 22, 1978
City Council Seeks Fare Hike for MAT Bus Riders April 28, 1978
Publicity Hurting Bus Lines April 30, 1978
'Cash Only' Fare For Bus Riders? May 26, 1978
Cash Needed For Bus By Aug. 1 June 6, 1978
All-Cash Fare For Bus Aug. 1 June 13, 1978
Bus Ticket Sales End After Today June 30, 1978
Bus Funds On Way To Bluffs July 22, 1978
Bluffs Gets Bus Funds August 7, 1978
MAT Driver's Wages Up Less August 28, 1978
Federal Funds For Bus Coming September 2, 1978
Beefier Transit Program Eyed For Handicapped October 27, 1978
Bluffs May Get Mass Transit Grant November 3, 1978
MAT Hits Heads With The Feds November 16, 1978
Carpool To Operate For Next 2 Months December 29, 1978
Matt Offers Van Loan - For Transportation Of Handicapped . . . March 6, 1979
Contract Awarded For Bus Shelters May 25, 1979
CB Bus Drivers Without Contract June 12, 1979
Bus Service Funding Draws Council Comments - During Special Meeting July 17, 1979
Grant Awarded To Aid Bluffs Buses July 24, 1979
No Bus Dispatched For One Council Bluffs Route August 7, 1979
C.B. Bus Routes 'Back To Normal' August 8, 1979
Bluffs Bus Drivers Lack Contract August 11, 1979
Metro Area Transit Is 'Paid Under Protest' August 14, 1979
Bus Service Set At IWCC, Manawa September 21, 1979
Five Bus Shelters Soon To Be In Place October 11, 1979
Bus Service Cost Will Climb Higher October 11, 1979
Bus Service May Expand October 12, 1979

New MAT Buses Are Rolling Along February 1, 1980
Buses To IWCC Are Failing Test May 21, 1980
Mayor Pyper Pushes For MAT Bus Fare Increase May 29, 1980
MAT Delays Hike In Bus Fares - Bluffs Mayor Presses For Prompt Action June 26, 1980
Council Splits Again On Bill For MAT Buses July 15, 1980
Bus Fare Hike Supported At Omaha Public Hearing July 18, 1980
MAT Will Raise Bus Fare - 50-cent Rides In September July 31, 1980
City To Ask Bids On Transit Study September 9, 1980
Reagan Budget Proposals Could Hurt Buses In C.B. February 19, 1981
Expert Offers Tax For Buses February 24, 1981
MAT Board Told Bus Tax Possible February 26, 1981
Grant Request For Bus Survey March 24, 1981
City Receives Funding For Mass Transit Survey June 26, 1981
MAT To Seek Fare Hike July 23, 1981
Bus Fares May Rise October 30, 1981
Bus Fare Hikes Hearing Will Be Dec. 3 In Omaha November 19, 1981
Mayor Pyper Urges Hike In Bus Fares December 4, 1981
MAT Rejects Pyper Proposal - Fair Hikes OK'd December 17, 1981
City Council Favors Increase In Bus Fares February 9, 1982
Bus Fares Up To 75 Cents March 25, 1982
Council Reaffirms Bus Service Cuts June 28, 1983
MAT Board Split On Bus Cuts; Bluffs Service In Limbo June 30, 1983
Council Discouraged Over MAT Bus Vote July 1, 1983
River City Transit: Trouble With A Capital T July 3, 1983
Who Pays For CB Mass Transit? July 3, 1983
Gripes On Bus Cuts May Be Misdirected July 17, 1983
MAT Approves Bluffs Bus Cuts July 28, 1983
Bus Cut Amended; Cost 'Errors' Cited August 25, 1983
Council Formally Approves Bus Plan, Criticizes MAT September 1, 1983
City Bus Service Faces Budget Ax February 22, 1984
City Eyes Transit Assistance April 24, 1984
Mass Transit Issue Eyed May 15, 1984
MAT Service Cut In C.B. June 1, 1984
Bus Shelter Depreciation Draws Ballenger Criticism June 12, 1984
MAT Receives $38,762 June 24, 1984
Consultants View C.B. Bus System June 29, 1984
C.B. Set To Reduce MAT Bus Routes? September 4, 1984
Transit Plan No 'Panacea' September 11, 1984
C.B. Eyes Mass Transit November 20, 1984
New MAT Bus Service Plan To Help City To Cut Budget December 2, 1984
Bittner: Bus Cut Talk Not New December 18, 1984

MAT Service To Continue - With 3 Routes January 29, 1985
City Seeking Alternative Plans For Mass Transit March 28, 1985
City, MAT To Discuss Ridership Promotions June 2, 1985
MAT Campaign Approved June 4, 1985
City, MAT Plan Promotion Days May 14, 1985
MAT Changes Omaha Bus Fare June 12, 1985
MAT Budget Knife Could Stick C.B. June 13, 1985
MAT To Hold Hearing On Service Reductions June 28, 1985
MAT Promotion Drops Bus Fare To A Dime July 6, 1985
MAT To Count Dimes After Promotion Week July 12, 1985
MAT Won't Run On Holidays; Other Service Remains Same July 16, 1985
MAT Labels Promo Week A Success July 17, 1985
MAT To Investigate Avenue L Bus Route July 25, 1985
No More Holiday Bus Service In C.B. August 15, 1985
Agency Clients To Use Bus Tickets June 24, 1986
Bus To Keep Rolling In Carter Lake August 27, 1986
Bus Service Eyes Mall, Bluffs Run November 1, 1986
MAT Starts Saturday Bus To Bluffs Run October 15, 1987
Grote Raps Bus Charges January 20, 1988
Barritt Sees No Cuts In Bluffs Bus Service January 28, 1988
Bus Costs Up, Revenue Falls; Cuts Expected April 29, 1988
C.B. Council Studies Bus Service Changes July 8, 1988
Buses' Problems Slow Elderly Riders November 28, 1988
Bus Sign Permits Under Attack July 6, 1989
City May Raise MAT Bus Fares December 12, 1990
MAT Studies Fare Boost To Cover $37,000 Shortfall December 14, 1990
Hearings Set On MAT Fare Hikes January 2, 1991
MAT To Vote Thursday On 15-cent Omaha Fare Hike January 9, 1991
MAT Directors Vote To Increase Bus Fares January 10, 1991
City OKs 25-cent Bus Fate Hike January 15, 1991
C.B. Bus Route Study Approved March 28, 1991
BB Shatters Window Of Metro Bus In Bluffs October 31, 1991
Bus Route Changes Take Effect Sunday June 27, 1992]]> (MAT)]]> (MAPA)]]> (MAPA)]]> Joint Planning Group Okayed By City; County Will Act Thursday - To Set Up Metropolitan Board December 22, 1964
Metro Planning Group Given Council Approval - Now Up To County Board January 19, 1965
County Names Three To MPC February 8, 1965
City-County Planners Run Into Federal Funds Snag - Have July 1 Deadline February 19, 1965
MAPA Staff Is Compiling A Zoning Atlas December 18, 1966
Bluffs Is First Unit To Join New MAPA - By Unanimous Action April 18, 1967
County Action To Join MAPA May 4, 1967
Jacobberger Named Chairman Of MAPA - Group Finally Organizes May 26, 1967
Bluffs Population To Rise 13,824 By 1990 - Metro Area To 710,432 October 1, 1967
Council Bluffs Area Shows Consistent Population Rise - Kane East Gain Spectacular October 2, 1967
CB-Omaha Area Has One Of The Lowest Jobless Rates - Consistent 'Participation Rate' October 3, 1967
One Word Describes Future Of Council Bluffs: Growth - Sales Being Lost Now October 4, 1967
Avocan Elected Area Planning Agency Leader May 30, 1968
MAPA Okays Hancock Plan - For Sewage Treatment November 1, 1968
Cite Transit Study Hangup - At MAPA Meeting December 27, 1968
Walton Heads MAPA Group January 31, 1969
MAPA Director Sees Rapid Transportation System For Area - Proposal Might Be 10 Years Away February 2, 1969
Fair Board Seeks 40 Acres For County Recreation Sites April 20, 1969
Schools And Parks Would Be Combined - According To Study May 14, 1969
Transit Grant Is Approved For Area June 26, 1969
County Site Eyed For Area Landfill July 1, 1969
6 Counties Can't Join MAPA Group August 29, 1969
MAPA Gets $181,385 For Water Study September 15, 1969
Master Plan Is Unveiled November 14, 1969
Computerized Mass Transit System Is Proposed - Would Cure 'Declining Industry' November 20, 1969
Phase One Of Comprehensive Plan Completed - Three-County Study By MAPA November 23, 1969
MAPA's Growth Surprises Those Who Founded It December 21, 1969

MAPA Proposals Draw Fire From Bluffs City Manager January 22, 1970
Parks Superintendent Objects To MAPA Plan January 23, 1970
Carter Lake To Apply To MAPA February 17, 1971
Carter Lake Joins MAPA's Family February 26, 1971
MAPA's Reward Cooperation On Area Common Problems April 25, 1971
C.B. Transportation Study Will Project Problems To Year 1995 September 19, 1971
OMATS Okayed To Meet Deadline February 20, 1972
OMATS Study Is Approved February 25, 1972
Bluffs Planning $ Gets Approval June 30, 1972
MAPA Seeks Budget Increase Of $14,144 July 3, 1972
Landowners Protest MAPA Space Plan October 5, 1972
MAPA Presents Alternative Traffic Plans - Wider Bridge Across River December 22, 1972
MAPA Membership Growth Outlined In New Agreement April 27, 1973
County MAPA Cost $74,477 August 7, 1973
MAPA To Rule On C.B. Project August 26, 1973
MAPA Board Favors C.B. Street Widening August 31, 1973
Six SWI Counties Consider Joining MAPA - Federal Funding, Riverfront Projects Cited December 9, 1973
Housing Patterns Outlined January 23, 1974
Mrs. Buckingham Elected MAPA Vice Chairman February 1, 1974
Acting MAPA Head Quits April 13, 1974
Alabaman Hired For MAPA Post July 30, 1974
Alabama Man Declines As MAPA Head July 31, 1974
MAPA Picks New Director August 3, 1974
MAPA Rejection Of County Remote Due To Government December 27, 1974
Omaha's Mayor Dislikes MAPA Rural Majority December 28, 1974
Council Backs Mills County For Membership In MAPA January 30, 1975
Adding Mills County In MAPA Questioned January 31, 1975
Iowa Counties Favor MAPA - Meeting Concerns Membership March 12, 1975
Bluffs Asking For Funds Is Approved March 14, 1975
MAPA Votes Six County Member Limit April 11, 1975
MAPA To See 'Campus Plan' May 16, 1977
City's Campus Plan Takes Another Step May 27, 1977
Citizens Have Choice In Metro Area Growth Plan June 15, 1977
MAPA Cutback Shouldn't Damage SWI Programs October 28, 1977
MAPA Nod To Mass Transit Plan October 31, 1977
MAPA Says City Grows By 1,292 - From 1970 Census January 12, 1978
City Tests UDAG Ideas On MAPA June 28, 1978
Ozone Report Good News For Council Bluffs January 22, 1979
Committee Looks For Solution To Fish Kill April 10, 1979
Grant Approval Possible For CB Violence Project August 27, 1979

MAPA Delays Low-Income Aid February 1, 1980
Council Bluffs Projects On MAPA Agenda April 15, 1980
MAPA Approves Application For C.B. Transit Service Grant April 25, 1980
Wayne Rodenburg Is MAPA Chairman May 4, 1980
250% Increase In Bus Use Projected For Year 2000 April 30, 1982
Staff Urges Council Not To Fund MAPA February 23, 1984
MAPA Funding Issue Studied March 13, 1984
MAPA Payment Of $11,000 In Limbo February 12, 1985
MAPA Approves Transit Application April 26, 1985
MAPA Names Executive Director June 10, 1985
Bluffs, County Discuss Who Will Pay MAPA Bill October 1, 1985
MAPA Membership To Be Council Topic October 12, 1985
Bluffs Won't Quit MAPA October 15, 1985
Area Agency To Discuss Children's Square, Aged March 26, 1987
Federal Grants Are Sought For New Post Office, Day-Care September 2, 1987
County Agrees To Pay MAPA Dues For Cities March 7, 1988
MAPA, City, County Officials Meet May 1, 1988






SWI Cities Presenting Their Wish Lists December 20, 1988
Grants Sought For C.B. Street, Sewer Projects December 23, 1988]]> (MAPA)]]> Carriages and carts.
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Hotels -- Nebraska -- Iowa.
Wagons -- Photographs.
Omaha (Neb.) -- History -- 1850-1900.
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