[photo of drawing of Amelia Bloomer wearing bloomers]]]> Two envelopes with names of foreign exchange students listed by year.
On international scholarship French girl will attend classes at A.L. next year. July 17, 1955
Like all of us . . . French student thinks 'weather is terrible'. August 26, 1955
A.L. officials . . . explain why Miss Cuggie given merit certificate. June 12, 1956
A.L. diploma to exchange student. June 19, 1956
Staying with Beaumonts . . . Norwegian student like any American Teen-Ager. August 22, 1956
To live with Harding family . . . Diplomacy comes naturally for student from Spain. September 15, 1956
Rotarians to continue exchange program . . . Jap[anese] boy and Finnish girl to attend school in C.B. June 21, 1957
Finnish girl likes role of being 'older sister'. August 16, 1957
Staying at Putnam House . . . Belgian girl wants to learn all about America. September 8, 1957
Member of Explorer Post 16 . . . New scout suit and snow delight Japanese student. November 19, 1957
In the halls of learning . . . Thanksgiving impresses three foreign students. November 28, 1957
Under AFS scholarship plan two C.B. students get assignments in Europe. May 25, 1958
Chatter will go on --as usual. Turkish girl can hold own with foster sisters. August 17, 1958
After spending school year in Council Bluffs, Paula Ylanne back in Finland, but she's homesick for Iowa. September 14, 1958
Turkish student thrilled by the 'beautiful' snow. November 28, 1958
As guests of Meyersons and Hublers . . . exchange students from Italy, Greece to attend school here. July 14, 1959
Here's a boy who finds mowing the grass is fun. August 13, 1959
Take it from Teen-age critic Italian exchange studen will make big hit with A.L. boys. August 23, 1959
Foreign exchange students Mega and Laki appraise C.B. June 5, 1960
Exchange student to attend A.L. Swedish girl, 16, nearly brought football gear to Council Bluffs. August 23, 1960
Tumptn stays in Sweden, but A.L. girl has another visitor. January 1, 1961
American Field Service seeks parents. Would you like foreighn 'son, daughter' next school year? March 12, 1961
While attending A.L. high school . . . Student from Iceland to spend year with the Robnett family. July 7, 1961
To spend year with Robnetts, Icelander gets ready for coldest Winter of life. August 7, 1961
Has two high school diplomas. Turkish student returns 'Home' for the holidays. December 31, 1961
As guest of Dr. Paul Pedersens . . . Daughter of Japanese mayor to attend A.L. high school here. June 22, 1962
As guest of Hunter family . . . Daughter of French educators to attend Lewis Central School. June 27, 1962
Overcoming first barriers, French exchange student enthusiastic over bluffs. August 9, 1962
Staying with Dr. Paul Pedersen Family. Japanese girl knows how to study hard; will attend A.L. August 21, 1962
Aiko Yoshikawa unravels 'puzzle' from home land. February 3, 1963
Toastmaster hear Miss Roy. February 14, 1963
French girl has top grades. June 13, 1963
Exchange students leave here. A 'wonderful' year for Misses Roy, Yoshikawa. June 23, 1963
To arrive here Aug. 21. Colombian girl to live with Hennessy family, attend A.L. July 12, 1963
Turkish student 'drunk with beauty and size' of the U.S. August 17, 1963
Colombian girl is 'so excited' about attending school here. August 22, 1963
Bluffs will get 3 foreign pupils. Quota is largest in local history. May 3, 1964
Dutch boy and Thailand girl. Exchange to Bowen, Mannin homes. June 9, 1964
Japanese-Peruvian student is anxious to learn about the U.S. August 25, 1964
Lewis welcomes Argentine student. January 10, 1965
Departing students agree, 'AFS promotes peace and understanding'. June 6, 1965
Tziras attended A.L. in 1959. Greek student returns to C.B., finds most of his friends gone. June 18, 1965
AFS student. Brazilian youth to live with lashes, attend A.L. June 29, 1965
AFS student due here in August. German youth to stay with Klefstads, attend Tee Jay High. July 3, 1965
AFS student due in U.S. Aug. 16. Norwegian youth to live with the Fischers, attend L.C. High. July 7, 1965
AFS student to attend A.L. Brazilian fascinated by supermarkets, drive-ins. August 6, 1965
Kare speaks five languages. Norwegian police helped AFS pupil get quick start. August 19, 1965
At FS Fete. November 22, 1965
AFS students. November 29, 1965
Christmas customs. December 13, 1965
Stranded near Hancock. AFS trio weathers storm at farmhouse; ends up with pig. March 24, 1966
Speak to Rotarians. AFS students say year has passed too rapidly. April 1, 1966
From 25 countries. 42 AFS youths to visit Bluffs. July 3, 1966
AFS students report. Spaciousness, courtesy, noted. January 6, 1967
In the halls of learning. International friendship blooming in AL history class. March 1, 1967
Norwegian student to stay with Sam Browns. May 31, 1967
Arrives in August. Brazilian AFS student to attend Lewis Central. June 26, 1967
To stay with Idens. Ecuador girl to attend Tee Jay high next fall. July 2, 1967
AFS student here explains . . . Iceland not as cold-or hot-as C.B. August 22, 1968
Former AFS students are back for a visit. August 23, 1968
To attend Abraham Lincoln. Rhodesian girl likes pizza. August 25, 1968
Will attend Lew Central. German youth finds Iowa not flat, full of corn. August 26, 1968
AFS student finds some preconceived ideas weren't right. June 8, 1969
AFS students. August 31, 1969
Area students eyed for AFS exchange plan. October 31, 1969
Bolivian student finds a new home. May 28, 1970
Girl from France has better view of U.S. life now. May 29, 1970
Yugoslavian left prejudice at home. May 31, 1970
Exchange student : It helped to be Norwegian. June 14, 1971
Three AFS students to arrive. August 2, 1971
AFS student at A.L. South American talks to people. September 20, 1971
American music into repertoire. September 27, 1971
Sport of football is 'very violent'. October 11, 1971
AFS weekend planned. Foreign students honored. April 3, 1972
Differences in freedom, meals discovered by foreign students. October 16, 1972
Foreign students South Americans attend T.J. October 16, 1972
Foreign students at T.J. Their view of U.S. is same. December 22, 1973
U.S. unaware of own world. December 29, 1973
Platypus teeth are profitable. October 26, 1974
Britain, Mexico represented at Underwood's high school. October 27, 1974
Foreign exchange student A.L. volleyball makes her happy. September 20, 1975
AFS student want to see the world. September 27, 1975
Brazilian student heard good things about Iowa. July 30, 1977
Policeman from Sweden investigates U.S. on visit. June 8, 1980
Foreign students find Bluffs different yet similar to home. October 11, 1980
Iowa years opened German's horizons. November 25, 2007
U.S. parks and beaches impress young Japanese. No date.
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]]> American Games won't leave Bluffs. May 1, 1992]]> Legion band to seek 4th title. July 31, 1952
Rainbow post to have anniversary. March 1, 1953
History of rainbow post will be relived at party. March 8, 1953
Legion carries out wide program in Bluffs; post now has 1,204 members. August 22, 1954
To present concert Memorial Day, American Legion band recalls experiences of 20 years ago. May 29, 1960
Fire damages the Legion club. November 21, 1962
Fire damages Legion club. February 10, 1963
Second time in four months. Fire and smoke do extensive damage to legion club in C.B. February 10, 1963
Rainbow post 47 years old National Cmdr. Johnson to speak at Legion event. March 28, 1965
By looking ahead, Legion post here is 47; observes birthday. March 31, 1965
Ex-National chief speaks. 23 legionnaires are honored here. March 14, 1968
Legion will observe golden anniversary. February 26, 1969
Legion auxiliary officers. May 22, 1969
Legion women mark founding. November 16, 1969
Party marks birthday of auxiliary here. November 11, 1970
American legion birthday. March 10, 1971
Flags, flutes and pageantry Independence Day traditions. July 2, 1972
American Legion signs up 1,000th member in drive. November 29, 1972
Veterans get bell form old ship. February 14, 1973
Weather can't dampen parade. November 12, 1978
Auxiliary celebrates birthday 58. November 15, 1978
Legion auxiliary elects officers. September 30, 1985
Glenwood woman sues Legion over fall from blackjack table. May 4, 1988
Legion post presents two life memberships. March 15, 1989]]> American Securities opens new facilities. August 28, 1977
Group heads loan firm. February 25, 1979
Loan firm depositors may get money back. August 10, 1984
Hearing set on American Savings. August 11, 1984
American Securities creditors reported. August 13, 1984
Iowa officials says fund reserves cover insured deposits in Bluffs. August 13, 1984
Auditor: loan firm lost millions. August 14, 1984
Judge ponders loan firm ruling. August 15, 1984
State auditor reviews loan company's assets. August 22, 1984
No new trial for C.B. loan firm. September 15, 1984
Loan firm liquidation path irks title firm boss. September 25, 1984
Forms to be mailed to firm's depositors. November 10, 1984
Certificate holders to get $3 million. November 19, 1984
American Securities begins liquidation. June 24, 1985
For American Securities depositors, little chance of money return. September 18, 1988
Banking division pulls out of American Securities case. November 2, 1988
Corporation aiding S&Ls is bankrupt. April 24, 1989]]> While jets streak overhead, Amishman sticks to plain methods of 19th century. November 28, 1965
Judge: Amish buggies don't need to display orange warning signs. August 3, 1985]]> Milwaukee joins Amtrak route. No date.
Bluffs is on rail network. December 2, 1970
Railpax expansion announced. January 28, 1971
Railpax return of the passenger train. February 10, 1971
Railpax announces routes C.B. on Chicago-Frisco line. March 22, 1971
U.P. joins Railpax. April 21, 1971
Amtrak debt may reach $72 million. October 30, 1971
Amtrak sales manager named. September 22, 1972
70,000 petitions for more rail service. April 18, 1974
Amtrak meals elegant; Coach ride bumpy. June 12, 1974
At Aug. 20th meeting Rep. Butler may 'jab' Amtrak officials. August 12, 1974
Amtrak loses enthusiasm for new long-distance route. November 1, 1974
Amtrak route through C.B. has 'even' chance in 1976. November 16, 1975
Amtrak through Iowa is discussed at D.C. meeting. November 14, 1975
Amtrak derails : none hurt. March 15, 1978
Derailment from loose rail, tie. March 16, 1978
Few show for Amtrak hearing. June 22, 1978
As gasoline prices continue to rise . . . San Francisco Zephyr rolling along the track. June 3, 1979
Amtrak : Zephyr is booked full. June 4, 1979
Council Bluffs in line for service by Amtrak. September 3, 1982
Amtrak's impact on Iowa minimal. May 5, 1985
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