Electric Truck For Iowa Power
subject: Local news
description: This new electric truck like three other new ones across Iowa - was unveiled Thursday by The Iowa Power and Light Company in Council Bluffs. Edward L. Birdsall, assistant vice-president and manager for the Western Division of Iowa Power, demonstrates the vehicle at the firm's work center. The Federal Power Commission estimates 38 million electric vehicles will be in use in the U.S. by 1990, and Iowa Power's experience will aid in research data. Power for the trucks comes from two giant 56-volt batteries, with speeds up to 40 miles per hour.
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil October 10, 1974
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1974-10-10
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Black 'Thing' Atop Hotel Aids IPALCO
subject: Local news
description: A Complex . . . of technical electronic components are to be utilized in the basement of Iowa Power and Light Co. Part of the equipment there is basic power supply, signal connector and transmitters and receivers.
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil April 20, 1969
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1969-04-20
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Civic Center (Proposed)
subject: local news
description: Civic Center (proposed)
description: Council Candidate Calls For City Auditorium Vote; Larkin Will Have To Move Fast... September 20, 1961 Larkin Cancels Plan For No. 7 Vote On A New City Auditorium; People Want Slower Approach., September 22, 1961 Now Is The Time To Plan For Civic Center. September 24, 1961 City Not Behind on Auditorium Plan; White Says Idea Is 'Strictly Larkin's'. September 21, 1961 Approach To Civic Center Is Complex; Terminology Is Key To Getting Issue On Ballot. September 24, 1961 Mayor Will Name 7-member Civic Center Study Committe; Choices Still Pending. September 28, 1961 Civic Center Study Group Endorsed By C.B. Leaders; This Is Time To Start Planning--Mayor. September 25, 1961 Civic Center Committee Appointed By Mayor Lash; Seven Men From Public And Private Life. October 3, 1961 Pettigrew Named Chairman Of Civic Center Study Committee; At Organizational Meet. October 10, 1961 Civic Center Plan Will Be Released Soon; Must Reaffirm Cost Figures. June 6, 1962 Fast, Favorable Reaction To Civic Center Proposal. June 7, 1962 City To Study Legal, Financial Aspects Of Civic Center Move; Plan Pleases School Board. June 8, 1962 Civic Shopping Center Is Suggested For Bluffs. April 10, 1963 Civic Center Group Planned; Will be Appointed By Bluffs Chamber. April 11, 1963 Cairney To Head Civic Center Group. April 12, 1963 Citizens See Great Need For Civic Center In Council Bluffs; Chamber To Push Proposal. April 14, 1963 Larger Arena, Theater Eyed In Civic Center Plan. April 16, 1963 Proposed Civic Center In C.B. Would Cost About $1.98 Million; Chamber Committee Learns... April 23, 1963 Study Group Would Drop Leased Civic Center Idea; Eyes Veterans Auditorium; Eyes Veterans Auditorium. May 20. 1963 Chamber Launches Drive For Civic Center In C.B. June 26, 1963 Civic Center Plan Opposed; Too Costly, Says Donald H. Filbert. April 16, 1963 Cost Breakdown Of Civic Center; Filbert Writes About Sioux City. April 20. 1963 Fall Vote Eyed On Civic Center; Petition Drive Is Moving Along. June 30, 1963…
creator: Nonpareil reporting
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1961-1974
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Document
type: Newspaper articles
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Civic Center (proposed)
subject: local news
description: Site plan by Steel, Weinstein and Associates, Inc. (Architects and Engineers) for proposed Civic Center, including markings for Arena, Theater, Shopping, and Court.
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1963-4-10
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Civic, Shopping Center Is Suggested For Bluffs
subject: local news
description: Suggested Civic And Shopping Center...proposed for Council Bluffs under a lease-purchase arrangement is in the area of the old City Auditorium. Legend: T--Theater building with 300 seats; S--Future shops and office space; A--Arena and basketball court, seating 4,300 to 5,000 persons; P--Future parking area.
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil April 10, 1963
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1963-4-10
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

City Transit Lines, Inc.
subject: local news
description: City Transit Lines, Inc. CB Bus Line 2800 Ave. A See Metro Area Transit
description: Transit Firm Buys Old Tram Building; To Be Used for Bust Storage and Shops. September 16, 1950 Tuesday Moving Day for Transit Firm. October 29, 1950 Omaha Firm Granted Intercity Bus Permit. October 3, 1950 Transit Appeals ICC Bus Ruling; Asks "Reconsideration of Further Hearing." December 18, 1950 Denies Rehearing of O & CB Fare Boost. May 17, 1952 Seeks to Quash Transit's Suit; Tram Firm Files 2 Motions in Bus Fight. August 10, 1951 Transit Argues for Omaha Route; 'Must Close' Company If Authority Denied. October 4, 1951 Asks ICC Delay Thornton Hearing; Omaha Firm Can Not Reach Kiger, Thornton. October 5, 1951 Set Night Session in Bus Fight Case. October 9, 1951 Transit Denied Right to Long Bus Loop in Omaha; Court Rules Ordinance Valid. October 12, 1951 Kiger Hits Back at Omaha Firm; Transit "Long Way From Being Whipped." October 14, 1951 Bust Fight Hearing Is Set for No. 9. October 25, 1951 Transit Asks for Re-hearing of Case. October 29, 1951 'Transit Raiding Traffic in Omaha'; Team Company Makes Charge in Reply Here. October 30, 1951 Transit asks ICC Rehear Bus Case; Claims Examiner Was Not Qualified. November 5, 1951 Dismiss Suit in Local Bus Fight; Transit Has a New Petition Before ICC. November 10, 1959 Sees No Reason to Reopen Bus Fight; Tram Firm Answers Transit's Petition. November 21, 1951 File Briefs in Local Bust Fight; Argue Status of Thornton Company. December 4, 1951 Transit Seeking Hearing on Route; Lists 'Errors' of Hight Nebraska court. December 10, 1951 May Tighten Loop for Transit Firm; Omaha Council Refers Issue to Traffic Group. January 2, 1952 Transit Loop Approved in 36 Seconds; 17th Street Route Change Will Be Put Into Effect Monday. February 14, 1952 Would Deny Transfer of Bus Rights; ICC Panel Claims Misrepresentations in Thornton Case. April 24, 1952 Transit to Hike Interstate Fare; Will Cost 15 Cents, Effective June 15. May 5, 1952 No Vote Needed on Fare Increase; Can Alter Franchise; Omaha May Hike Fare. May 7, 1952 Two Bus Firms to R…
creator: Nonpareil reporting
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1950-1972
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Document
type: Newspaper articles
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

City Transit Lines, Inc.
subject: local news
description: Photo of 3 men exiting through door labeled "City Manager Information". Two of the men identified (on back of photo) as Roy C. Rolfe and Ron Kiger.
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1971-1
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

36 Chamber Members Initiate Transit Firm's Airline Buses; New Behicles Cost $26,000 Each
subject: local news
description: Welcoming Abord...Chamber President C.W. (Bill) Emarine and Mayor Noran Davis is Transit President James R. Kiger. They were among the first persons to ride the new bus.
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil June 27, 1960
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1960-6-27
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

City Transit Buys 2 Buses; New Models Will Go In Service Soon
subject: local news
description: Heads-On View...shows the advanced design of new model buses to be added by City Transit Lines, Inc. Better driver visibility is a major feature.
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil June 12, 1960
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1960-6-12
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Transit Plans Service Change; Seven Old Buses Will Be Replaced.
subject: local news
description: New equipment...is inspected by bus company officials James Kiger and his son, Ronald. Seven buses will replace old units.
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil February 27, 1959
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1959-2-27
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Two Bus Firms Sign Agreement; Name Lee Chairman Of Transit's Board
subject: local news
description: Signing Agreement...between two bus firms are James R. Kiger, president of Transit Co., seated, and James P. Lee, head of the Omaha and Council Bluffs Street Railway Co.
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil October 31, 1953
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1953-10-31
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

City Transit Lines, Inc.
subject: local news
description: photo of City Transit Lines bus, at corner of Vine and N. Main. Man standing outside door of bus, pointing forward; driver in bus preparing to pull out onto street.
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

IPALCO Buys 16th Ave. Site - To Become New Service Center
subject: Local news
description: New Service Site . . . for Iowa Power and Light Co., will be this building and a smaller unit at Sixteenth Ave. and Third St.
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil June 8, 1960
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1960-06-08
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Portable Substation Is Purchased By IPALCO - Designed For Emergency Use
subject: Local news
description: Awaiting Delivery . . . from a railroad flat car is the Iowa Power and Light Company's portable substation.
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil November 8, 1958
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1958-11-08
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Power Plant Grows:
subject: Local news
description: An aerial view of the Iowa Power and Light Co. plant south of Council Bluffs shows how a current 13-million-dollar construction project is progressing. the right half of the main building, including the second smokestack, is new. Steelwork visible in the foreground will be enclosed partially and hold the boiler unit. Within the new section, a 90,000-kilowatt generator will be housed. It will triple the rated output of the original plant. The switch yard is at the lower left. Tests are scheduled for October and power from the new generator should go into the lines Dec. 1.
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil March 30, 1958
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1958-03-30
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

IPALCO To Spend Third Of Budget On C.B. Plant - Sells $10 Million In Bonds
subject: Local news
description: Growing On Schedule . . . is this 90,000-kilowatt addition to the Iowa Power and Light Co. plant near Manawa. It is to be completed next December. At left is the generating plant, and at right the steel framework for new boilers.
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil January 23, 1958
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1958-01-23
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

At IPALCO Plant
subject: Local news
description: Railroad service for visitors at the new Iowa Power & Light Co.'s Council Bluffs Power Station was provided by this Burlington VistaDome car and Ipalco's own diesel locomotive. Here the train is backing into the plant, with boiler sections rising in the background.
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil May 15, 1954
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1954-05-15
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Ipalco Officials, Guests Tour New Power Station
subject: Local news
description: Ipalco Executives . . . check the luncheon menu before the preview tour of the new power plant. They are Vern Beats, district manager, and President N. Bernard Gussett, seated; E.T. Meredith, E.H. Mulock, John Shuler, and J.T. Schilling.
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil May 14, 1954
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1954-05-14
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

C.B. Has Own Electricity For First Time In History - Changeover Made Friday Night . . .
subject: Local news
description: Council Bluffs On Own Power . . . as switches are thrown by District Manager Vern Beats, above, and Distribution Supt. Claude Dilley at the Iowa Power & Light Co. sub-station on North Fifteenth St. Friday night.
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil May 1, 1954
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1954-05-01
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

New IPALCO Plant to Open This Week - Ipalco To Use Coal, Gas In Producing Electricity
subject: Local news
description: Power Source . . . is this combination turbine-generator located near the top of the building. The turbine, left, turns a shaft which protrudes into the generator at right. Both units were not entirely assembled when this picture was taken. Total output will be from 44,000 to 46,000 kilowatts per hour.
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil March 21, 1954
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1954-03-21
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa