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Photo of Council Bluffs Savings Bank building at 509 West Broadway, on Broadway looking southeast from across Broadway from the bank.
Council Bluffs Savings Bank (Includes items on First Federal, later merged with C.B.S.B.) Pearl and Broadway
Council Bluffs Has More Than Ample Banking Facilities. July 26, 1936 Proposed New Bank Here. April 25, 1940 Safety Vault Is Most Modern; Rates High With Insurance Group. December 12, 1941 Where The Books Are Kept. December 12, 1941 Board Of Directors Meet In New Quarters. December 12, 1941 Council Bluffs Savings Bank and First National Will Be Merged Into One Institution; B.A. Gronstall Retires as Head of Savings Bank; Lougee Will Become New Presidents; Ross to Executive Position. November 10, 1949 "We'll Call This Council Bluff". July 10, 1955 Wang-E-Waha, Council Bluffs' First Merchant. July 17, 1955 Pottawattamie Powwow. July 24, 1955 The Mormons Reach The Missouri. July 31, 1955 "Bartering In Kanesville". August 7, 1955 When Kanesville Became Council Bluffs. August 14, 1995 A Bank Is Born. August 21, 1955 Editorial Enmities. August 28, 1955 When Lincoln Walked Broadway. September 11, 1955 A Town Divided. September 18, 1955 Military Maneuvers On The MIssouri. September 25, 1955 When We Had A Union Depot. October 9, 1955 From Indians to Industry. October 16, 1955 Transportation Triumphs and Troubles. October 23, 1955 At The Turn Of The Century. October 30, 1955 Healing The Wounds Of War. November 6, 1955 Military Men On The Missouri. November 13, 1955 The Saga Of The Sandbags. November 20, 1955 The Viaducts--Vision and Reality. November 27, 1955 A Town Mid-Way A Continent. December 4, 1955 Bank Plans Big Celebration For Centennial; Includes Huge Cake, Stamp Cachet and Special Dinner....January 12, 1956 Expect 2,000 At Bank's Centennial Open House. January 14, 1956 Bluffs Savings Bank Acclaimed; Centennial Banquet Draws Financiers. January 15, 1956 C.B. Savings Bank Plans $125,000 Drive-In Facility; Two Buildings Will Be Razed. June 17, 1961 Paulson Gets Bank Contract; To Build $150,200 Drive-In Facility. February 9, 1982 Drive-In Bank. February 9, 1962 Opening Of C.B. Savings Bank Motor Plaza Set For Monday; Project Cost Over $165,000. September 30, 1962 A Combined Total of 142 Years Of Faithful Service Is Represented By These Three Employees and now...Retirement! December 30, 1962 Bank Considering West Side Office; C.B. Savings Making Survey. July 9, 1963 Ask Approval O New Office: C.B. Savings Plans 27th St. Location. July 24, 1962 C.B.Savings Bank To Erect New Facility In The West Side. August 16, 1963. Banking Change For McClelland; C.B. Savings Plan Approved By State. July 14, 1964 Two Promoted At C.B. Savings; Whitson, Dick To Assistant Cashiers. July 15, 1964 Two Banks To Close Saturdays; First National Will Decide Soon. August 14, 1964 Grand Opening. October 17, 1964 C.B. Bank Opens In McClelland. December 4, 1964 Hughes Succeeds Father On Board. January 13, 1965 1st Federal Sells Building To Bank; Plans A New Structure. June 2, 1965 C.B. Savings Names Two New Directors; State Savings Promotes Pair. January 12, 1966 C.B. Savings Bank Robbed Of $2,690. February 8, 1966 Nationwide Hunt For Bank Robber; No New Clues--Swassing. February 9, 1966 Bank Robbery. February 9, 1966 Drawing Of Bank Robber Is Released. February 12, 1966 Budrevich Faces 2nd Bank Count. February 16, 1966 Ross Retires; Spetman New Top Executive At CB Savings. January 11, 1967 CB Savings Bank Moves Into The Computer Era; Take Over More Space. 21, 1967 C.B. Savings Bank Promotes Sealock; No Changes At State. January 10, 1968 Lombard To Face Federal Charges For Seattle Holdup; 2 Women, Dogs, In Custody. July 23, 1968 Gunman Gets $8,000 At Local Bank; Holding Three Suspects. July 22, 1968 Federal Charge Is Filed On Lombard; $14,000 Taken Here. July 25, 1968 C.B. Savings Will Expand, Remodel; $500,000 Project. October 1, 1968 Work Starts Soon On Bluffs Savings; $500,000 Job. November 2, 1968 New Personnel Director Named At C.B. Savings. January 15, 1969 At Council Bluffs Savings Bank. August 10, 1969Council Bluffs Savings Moved Kirkendall Up. January 14, 1970 Work Progresses On The Outside. February 1, 1970 Your new entrance to beautiful modern Banking; Broadway and Main Street. February 1, 1970 Design Sign Contest Winners Announced. November 12, 1970 \Council Bluffs Savings Bank Studies Joining Holding Co. July 7, 1971 C.B Bank Joins Holding Co.; Talking Business. February 13, 1972 C.B. Savings Bank Has Four Promotions. January 11, 1973 Savings Bank Patio Office Robbed By Lone Gunman. August 29, 1974 Three Men Sought In Bank Robbery. August 30, 1974 Scene Of Robbery. October 10, 1974 Bank Robber Still At Large; $4,000 Taken Wednesday. October 10, 1974 Major expansion project at CBSB. October 12, 1975 Bank Names directors. November 11, 1975 Bank promotes five elects 1975 officers. January 15, 1976 Bank's patio office adds space, services. April 22, 1976 A New Facility. April 25, 1976 Bank Selects 5 for promotion. January 16, 1977 Bank plans new office; Drive-up facility. February 23, 1977 Grand opening for CBSB office. December 1, 1977 New CBSB facility opens. December 4, 1977 Banks of Iowa hits $1 billion; Midweek business review. October 26, 1978 Mrs. Wrinkle named top boss. August 13, 1979 CBSB to note birthday. May 10, 1981 Bluffs bank is robbed. January 5, 1983 Talking Business. April 14, 1985 Talking Business. April 28, 1985 Spetman says few changes planned at Mineola bank. May 3, 1985 C.B. bank to offer electronic banking. August 1, 1985 CBSB plans to remodel drive-in area. August 8, 1985 Council Bluffs Savings Bank will begin operation...September 30, 1985 Automatic teller starts up. October 1, 1985 CBSB announces seven promotions. January 26, 1986 They dig it. May 29, 1986 CBSB's sixth branch to hold grand opening. October 19, 1986 Historic C.B. bank building sold, to receiver facelift. December 11, 1986 Bank pays $600,000 for historic building. January 6, 1987 Avoca, C.B. bank merge Saturday. March 1, 1987 C.B. Savings Bank officers promoted. February 1, 1987 Bank merger to increase Avoca service. March 3, 1987 CBSB opens loan center in old bank. March 20, 1988 CBSB names Phelps as farm manager. July 27, 1988 CBSB plans expansion, remodeling at Patio site. September 3, 1988 New duties for three at CBSB. December 3, 1988 C.B. Savings Bank names new officers. January 7, 1989 C.B. bank to drop computer services. July 12, 1989 CBSB named trustee for Dodge funds. July 18, 1989 New savings plan projects future college costs. August 19, 1989 Computer change 'shazams' card users. November 3, 1989 Whitson remains cautious in predicting year ahead. January 28, 1990 C.B. home in S&L bailout auction. July 5, 1990 Iowa regulators OK Firstar-Banks of Iowa merger. April 19, 1991 Only the name changes at CBSB. April 30, 1991 FirsTier to buy First National in Bluffs. March 14, 1994 FirsTier first full metro bank. March 15, 1994
Council Bluffs Saw Decade Of Steady Progress
August , 1959 Marked The Beginning...of the elaborate interstate system which, some 10 y ears later, nearly circled the Bluffs. An aerial view spans the first section of I-80 to be graded in Pottawattamie County near Honey Creek.
Ten Candidates Vie For Three Positions; Land Sale On Ballot. September 8, 1968 1969-70 Budget Presented To Bluffs Education Board; $8,058,159 Proposed. May 29, 1969 School Board Adopts Budget Over Dr. Marsh's Objection. July 9, 1969 Henry And Paulson To CB School Board; 1,967 Cast Ballots. September 9, 1969 Cutler Elected Head Of C.B. School Board; District In The Red. September 16, 1969 Banker, Two Doctors Elected To BOard. September 15, 1970 Budget Okayed By CB School Board. July 9, 1971 C.B. School Head Field Down To Ten. April 17, 1972 Action Deferred On School Budget. July 9, 1972 Dr. Lloyd Smith Elected President. September 19, 1972 Tentative 1973-74 School Budget Totals $12,298,152. November 21, 1972 Preliminary Budget Gets Board Okay. July 17, 1973 $13 Million School Budget Approved. August 7, 1973 Uhlhorn Is Picked As Board President. September 18, 1973 Hours In Private 'Not Excessive;' 27 Per Cent Of School Board's Time. June 29, 1975 School minority policy still in work stage after a year. February12, 1976 $20.8 million budget proposed for schools. February 29, 1976 Administrator salaries set. March 16, 1976 School Board okays bond election May 18. April 16, 1976 School board pair cries foul; claims Gregory shielded; Contract revisions not on meeting agenda. June 6, 1976 Board votes 5-2 to end law firm's association. December 14, 1976 School salaries still undecided. January 21, 1977 New budget $21 million for schools. February 22, 1977 Student count is down by 271. February 8, 1977 State aid dictates school tax. February 27, 1977 Board gives swift okay to $21,848,236 budget. March 8, 1977 District eyes EDA funding. November 2, 1977 Board encourages reading with kids. November 2, 1977 No feedback yet on reading plan. December 6, 1977 Camping gear gets okay but not course for credit. December 7, 1977 C.B. district may make residency requirement. January 15, 1978 School staff must live in C.B. district. January 17, 1978 Teachers to consider pact. February 23, 1978 Teacher contract includes 6.7% hike. March 5, 1978 Board okays hikes for administrators. March 7, 1978 School head post draws 110 applicants. April 12, 1978 Board interviews candidates; 4 local people included. May 2, 1978 Residency policy 'a big obstacle.' June 20, 1978 Board to meet with top candidate; Superintendent decision near. June 8, 1978 Schools financial report; Assets hit $31 million. July 16, 1978 Administrative restructure OKed; In Bluffs schools...September 19, 1978 Board analyzes budget to learn more about expenses. August 8, 1978 New organization for admonitors. August 22, 1978 Eight seek C.B. board; Two to be elected. September 10, 1978 McLellan, Winchester top election. September 13, 1978 'Council Bluffs won', C.B. board winners echo. September 13, 1978 Moats leads C.B. board. September 19, 1978 School Board meeting gets birthday flavor. October 17, 1978 Board okays staff cuts. December 7, 1978 Schools to press suit over track. December 19, 1978 In-service planned for Bluffs special education. January 6, 1979 DPI report finds no discrimination; C.B. schools checked. January 11, 1979 Fact-finder to hold Jan. 20 contract meet. January 12, 1979 Group dissatisfied with DPI report. January 12, 1979 Three-year pact for Raj Chopra. February 6, 1979 Cuts in staff revealed; Savings tagged at $160,000. February 6, 1979 Teachers coaxed to retire early. April 3, 1979 Schools change firm for auditing. April 17, 1979 School Board OKs new Wilson Junior High roof. May 22, 1979 School Board approves new early retiring plan. June 19, 1979 Architect charged to watch projects. June 20, 1979 Board hopefuls voice positions. August 19, 1979 School forum is tonight. September 6, 1979 Administrator change debated; Board candidates express views. September 7, 1979 Moats raised most in race. September 8, 1979 School Board seeking building lease conclusion. October 2, 1979 School ceiling bid approved. October 3, 1979 Suit filed over closed meetings. October 5, 1979 No closed meet on Kennedy school. October 9, 1979 Dismissal sought of meeting suit. October 23, 1979 C.B. schools eye 11.4 percent jump. March 16, 1980 CB Schools budget OK'd. March 18, 1980 School Board approves uniform code of conduct. May 16, 1980 Rules on handicapped delay architect choice for multi-purpose rooms. June 10, 1980 Suit against board given trial date. September 13, 1980 Suit against board could be dropped. October 4, 1980 Board accepts bid on school project. October 22, 1980 Decision cut suit cost. November 4, 1980 School land sale approved. November 5, 1980 Plaintiff: School suit reached board. November 5, 1980 Board's opening offer is to end base pay scale. November 13, 1980 School employees to get past insurance refunds. November 19, 1980 Board requests for easement, equipment. June 17, 1981 School district's budget future is not rosy. June 18, 1991 Board weighing McVoy invitation. September 20, 1981 Bluffs School Board invites Omahans over. October 6, 1981 Bluffs, Omaha boards meet; like the idea. October 17, 1981 Board gives raises to secretaries, clerks, aides. December 17, 1981 School test results here show decrease in ranking. January 5, 1982 Agreement on school pacts; 8.5% raise. January 10, 1982 Teaching position cuts seen for Bluffs schools. January 20, 1982 Test scores not rigged; C.B. officials defend scores. January 21, 1982 School belt-tightening ahead. January 26, 1982 Group offers $300 to schools in wake of prayer decision. February 3, 1982 Chopra contract extended. February 3, 1982 McLellan sees serious school funding problems. February 3, 1982 School tax levy to show a drop. February 17, 1982 More teachers axed; some may be rehired. April 9, 1982 School board says no to vote on 'creationism'. August 5, 1982 School board no longer the 'best show' in town. May 2, 1982 Nelson, Cutler to school board. May 5, 1982 School Board considers consultants for search. July 22, 1982 Firm hired to seek school head. August 4, 1982 School Board candidates field variety of questions. September 10, 1982 Cutler, Nelson, Monroe victors. September 15, 1982 Bids fall short of school lands' worth. January 26, 1984 Architect selected by C.B. schools. February 3, 1984 School eyes gambling license. February 6, 1984 No gambling for schools. February 8, 1984 Smoking policy changed. February 8, 1984 Board to extinguish cigarettes? February 20, 1984 'People' top priority in school budget; C.B. board discusses $31.6 million plan. February 29, 1984 Bluffs School Board OKs 1984-85 budget. March 7, 1989 Price tag for T.J. and A.L. work near double. March 22, 1984 School renovations price $5.5 million; C.B. School Board approves funding. March 23, 1984 Goals given tentative OK by School Board. March 28, 1984 School board may buy land. April 9, 1984 Teachers will get tryout. April 29, 1984 Board eyes new member. May 16, 1984 New school board member to be announced Tuesday? June 18, 1984 Madison loses third graders. June 20, 1984 School board honors trio for contributions. June 20, 1984 Board to set hearing date. July 5, 1984 Hearing on notes sale schedules for July 17. July 6, 1984 Maneuvering for school board seats to begin. July 7, 1984 School board filings scarce. August 1, 1984 Substitute teachers get $ raise. August 22, 1984 Cooperation pays off for B luffs bands. August 22, 1984 C.B. schools receive grant. August 31, 1984 School board on basketball: Gimme five! September 18, 1984 T.J. parents ask board for tunnel. September 18, 1984 School board chooses Peterson as president. September 18, 1984 C.B. school board to discuss lawsuits. September 24, 1984 C.B. schools may add soccer. October 2, 1984 C.B. teachers request 13.8% base pay hjke. October 16, 1984 Teachers offered 1.5% raise. October 30, 1984 Council Bluffs teachers study writing program. October 24, 1984 Superintendent 'evaluation' set. November 7, 1984 'Cornball' method works, educator tells teachers. November 15, 1984 Ninth graders subject of school board talk. November 21, 1984 Schools may turn to computers. Decmeber 6, 1984 C.B. students may need more credits to graduate. December 6, 1984 School board OK's new band uniforms; parents to pay half. January 16, 1985 C.B. Schools to auction property. January 24, 1985 Civil rights officer hears age complaints. January 24, 1985 Educators say they oppose bill to change elections. January 31, 1985 Sale of properties to be school board topic. February 4, 1985 Senate approves school loan bill. February 5, 1985 Board sells two lots, keeps two. February 6, 1985 ninth grade move proves to be puzzle. February 7, 1985 Gioiello to retire; board to act on layoffs next week. March 20, 1985 Mall's dirt may be dumped at school. May 15, 1985 Board set to vote on contract with city over use of land strip. May 28, 1985 Lepley pay set at $64,680. June 21, 1985 Board permits General Growth to use property. July 3, 1985 C.B. schools appeal age ruling. July 11, 1985 School site sale to be on ballot. July 17, 1985 Cutler to step down from school board. July 19, 1985 Inservice program to be considered. August 19, 1985 Wilson principal gets OK; inservice program approved. August 21, 1985 Adult classes being this week. September 5, 1985 Board moves question of funding for gifted to DPI. October 16, 1985 Asbestos fine likely to be reduced. December 12, 1985 School committee adopts new goals for high school students. December 13, 1985 C.B. board passes new set of goals for high schools. December 18, 1985 Board modifies requirements. January 8, 1986 C.B. Schools responds to call for budget cuts. January 8, 1986 It's decision time for school budget. March 4, 1986 Board expands computer program. May 7, 1986 Schools file answer in construction lawsuit. June 18, 1986 C.B. board OKs formation of task force on efficiency. June 19, 1986 Bluffs school district sets goals. August 20, 1986 Two seek one0year school terms. September 5, 1986 Schools to ask zoning change for Bennett Lot. June 9, 1987 Board mulls teacher merit raises. June 17, 1987 Bluffs schools agree to pay ex-teacher $40,000 to end suit. June 17, 1987 School service workers offered 5-cent pay raise. November 13, 1987 C.B. School officials to consider early retirement incentive plans. November 16, 1989 New vocational program OK'd for C.B. Schools. November 18, 1987 Plan for teacher raises presented to C.B. board. December 2, 1987 C.B. schools appoint Christie to interim post. December 16, 1987 After school program gets $10,000 grant. August 2, 1988 School-aid hearing added at C.B. August 31, 1988 C.B., L.C. presidents have 25 years' service. September 21, 1988 Delay sought for asbestos plan. October 3, 1988 Grocery donates 5 p t. of bill to C.B. schools. October 2, 1988 C.B. board will review asbestos plan. October 15, 1988 Cost reduction OK'd in removal of A.L. asbestos. November 16, 1988 Faust to fill C.B. school board post. January 13, 1989 Four teacher jobs cut by C.B. school board. March 22, 1989 4 free-lunch sites added for summer. May 24, 1989 Cuts needed in elementary repair plans. December 5, 1989 Safe Walk to school set Thursday. August 8, 1990 Petitions knock out tax portion of school issue. August 22, 1990 Marsh, Brandenburg top vote getters for C.B school posts. September 12, 1990 C.B. board may televise meetings. December 19, 1990 School programs reduce dropout rate. December 20, 1990 Winter suggests increased public access to C.B. board. February 20, 1991 Panels to help plan for changes at 6 C.B. schools. February 20, 1991 Service workers agreement. March 5, 1991 School budget OK'd tax levy up to 59 cents. March 6, 1991 28¢ raises OK'd for school communication workers. March 20, 1991 17 C.B. teachers are paid $133,054 to retire early. March 20, 1991 Board to cancel sub-teacher pacts. April 1, 1991 C.B. Board will review public-comment policy. April 3, 1991 C.B. Schools seeks to narrow east-west gap in test scores. April 10, 1991 Marsh questions lunch bills. April 3, 1991 11 applicants seek board post. April 26, 1991 School board to discuss strategy for pay, benefits. May 7, 1991 C.B. honors retiring teachers. May 14, 1991 Board is told administrators intimidate 'problem parents'. May 22, 1991 Curley asks for open school forum. May 22, 1991 C.B. board denies request to place names on bills. May 24, 1991 Students taught 'I can'. June 3, 1991 Summer lunch program gears up. June 4, 1991 Problem students success. June 4, 1991 Christie proposes 7.3% raise package for administrators. June 17, 1991 Bluffs dropout rate cut in half. June 18, 1991 Summer lunches. 'It's free, and it's not much of a hassle for my mom'. June 24, 1991 Three seats open on C.B. and L.C. boards; School board races take shape. July 14, 1991 More students missed classes last year. July 16, 1991 Stiffer penalties seen for student offenses. July 16, 1991 Cummings proposes school reform. July 17, 1991 Board changes public-comment policy. July 17, 1991 Ryba takes out papers for board. July 21, 1991 C.B. Board to appoint replacement for Marsh. August 20, 1991 Board members unhappy with bidding policy. August 21, 1991 School may pay claims for baseball damage. August 21, 1991 Two pick up school post applications. August 22, 1991 School post pulls 7 hopefuls. August 23, 1991 Committee still reviewing school board applicants. August 27, 1991 Petersen to fill Bluffs school post. August 28, 1991 Four run in C.B. School Board race. September 8, 1991 Ryba gains C.B. post, 2 incumbents re-elected. September 11, 1991 Enrollment projections to figure in school projects. November 5, 1991 Man, hospital nominated for state volunteer award. December 26, 1991 Bluffs schools eye 4,7% revenue rise. January 22, 1992 Alternative center eyed for junior high. February 12, 1992 Bluffs schools won't add classroom days. February 12, 1992 Tax hike eyed for special-ed deficit. February 12, 1992 Board mixed on levy rise at schools. February 27, 1992 Schools expect $400,000 cut in state funds. February 27, 1992 School board avoids delay, OKs budget. March 11, 1992 School board supports city property deal. April 8, 1992 Teachers say program spurs student growth. April 8, 1992 Bluffs School Board expels two students for semester. May 2, 1992 Board to decide on Channel One classroom TV. July 21, 1992 3 school races assured. July 20, 1992 Bluffs school board to vote on new league. April 19, 1993 School board approves budget. April 6, 1994 Group recommends $20.2M school bond issue. April 13, 1994 Teacher pay hikes approved. April 20, 1994 School baord candidates file. August 5, 1994
Council Bluffs Schools Abraham Lincoln High School
CB Schools--Abraham Lincoln High School File #1 to 9/21/84 1205 Bonham Ave. Named "CB High School" until T.J. built Renamed "A.L." in 1922 New ALHS dedicated 5/26/68 7/13/83 Oklahoma! joint prodcution w/ AL & TJ students see T.J. folder
True, Kirm Return From Convention. March 4, 1934 1935 Abraham Lincoln Football Players, Unlike Their Predecessors, Will Find a New Lighted Plant on Old City High School Grounds. July 21, 1935 Abraham Lincoln High School Building. August 29, 1935 Council Bluffs' First High School Building. August 29, 1935 It's Just the Beginning. March 15, 1936 Bird's-Eye View of New A.L. Field. April 19, 1936 Public School System Has Nineteen Building Units. July 26, 1936 Board Approves T.J. Fieldhouse; Over-rides Protests of Wrestling Backers. January 9, 1953 Long-Range Plans For 2 Million Dollar School Informally Accepted By Board; May Call First Stage Bids In March. December 11, 1959 New Abraham Lincoln Gym Is Largest One In Iowa; It's A Dream Come True. May 21, 1967 A.L.'s Exciting For All. March 23, 1963 ROTC Unit At Abraham Lincoln Is Changed To Infantry Brigade. February 7, 1964 36 Members Of Class of 1914 Attend Reunion. June 5, 1964 500 Too Many Pupils put A.L. In 'Squeeze'; Why Bond Issue Is Needed. January 24, 1965 Plans Told For Turning A.L. Into A Junior High; Maximum Cost: $348,000. March 16, 1966 A.L. Project May Start In Summer; To Become Junior High. April 15, 1966 Remodeling Of AL High School Is Under Way. July 2, 1966 A.L.-Eastside Moving Date Being Studied By Educators; Decision Due By April 1. February 19, 1967 Sima Firm Awarded A.L. Renovation Project; On Bid Of $180,400. March 31, 1967 New Abraham Lincoln Gym Is Largest One In Iowa; It's A Dream Come True. May 21, 1967 A.L. Begins Packing For Its Move To Eastside. May 23, 1967 New A.LO. High School. August 27, 1967 'Time For Pride' In Council Bluffs Schools; Dedication Of A.LO. Opens Series Of Events On Sunday. May 26, 1968 $10.7 Million In C.B. School Improvements In 18 Years. May 26, 1968 Nylor Says College Not Always Needed; At A.L. Dedication. May 27, 1968 Key To A.L. High. May 27, 1968 Marine Gives Platoon Book To His School. November 27, 1968 A.L.'s Plan To Be Viewed At Convention. February 16, 1969 Eight-Period School Day Enriching A.L. Students; In The Halls Of Learning. April 3, 1969 Earthlite, Four Star, NMCS View For Apartment 'Contract;' In The Halls Of Learning. April 10, 1969 100-Year Award. June 2, 1970 A.L. Auditorium To Be Busy. April 25, 1971 A.L. Sports New Marquee. January 29, 1973 Individualize Education Is Goal Of A.L. Program. February 11, 1974 Guitar Accompaniment. February 17, 1974 A New Color For Old Abe. November 1, 1974 A.L. halls brighten. January 24, 1976 Study of A.L. took 14 months. March 28, 976 Evaluation committee liked what it saw at high school. April 8, 1976 New A.L. front okayed by board. June 30, 1977 Ancient ceramics secrets told; Pottery all its cracked up to be. October 8, 1977 Suit filed over A.L. track, field. March 17, 19789 Robins get ready to rock at A.L. April 22, 1978 A.L. students receive honors, scholarships. May 2, 1978 Board furious over problems with vandals. June 6, 1978 A.L. cheer teams ready for action. September 23, 1978 A.L.'s Echoes an All-American paper; Rates high in national contest. October 14, 1978 A.L. tops in Byline Awards. November 18, 1978 A.L. wins 28 honors at school's Journalism Day. April 14, 1979 A.L. journalists win big; Lead metro in competition. April 27, 1979 A.L. pom royalty. April 29, 1979 Students at A.L. honored. May 2, 1979 'Graduates, you must set a goal.' May 16, 1979 Cyclists roar into A.L. halls. May 31, 1979 Candidates....for homecoming queen...September 27, 1979 A.L. parades in homecoming. September 28, 1979 Reward sets in A.L. vandalism. October 5, 1979 Festival offers more than music; 'A social and learning experience.' February 2, 1980 Ramps look steeper when riding wheels. March 2, 1980 On the inside. March 4, 1990 A.L. newspaper honored. March 15, 1980 Friday walkout at A.L. no 'joke' to students; Selective enforcement cited. March 31, 1980 A.L. leads way at state music contest. April 2, 1980 Students use computers. April 5, 1980 A.L. journalists take high honors. April 12, 1980 A.L. High School getting a facelift. June 11, 1980 Class of '33 reunited; 50 years later. June 23, 1983 AL gets 'best' for yearbook. October 7, 1983 A.L. paper wins contest. May 8, 1984 School board eyes plans for high school additions. May 30, 1984 A.L., T.J. plans ready by May 31. May 18, 1984 Cause unites sports rivals. September 27, 1984 'Vandals' smash for school spirit. September 29, 1984 L.C., A.L. yearbooks win awards. October 19, 1989 Band wins 3rd place in Omaha Invitational. October 14, 1991 Gang-related graffiti painted at Bluffs school. November 21, 1991 A.L. students trained to settle conflicts. January 10, 1994 Inmates have tough message for youths. December 18, 1991 A.L. schedule gets an A; Officials: Emphasis on teaching. December 18, 1994
Council Bluffs Schools Abraham Lincoln High School (Old)
photo of Abraham Lincoln High School on Bluffs Street
C.B. Schools--Abraham Lincoln High School (Old) 1925 Canon Gerald Kirn
School Board Has A Lively Debate About A.L. Building; Won't Accept Shannon's Resignation. November 12, 1965 Old Cannon Abandoned As A.L. Moves; Caused Lot of Trouble In 56-Year Reign. July 2, 1967 Dr. Boyne 'Shocked'; Starts Move To Save Old A.L. Cannon; Wants It Placed At New School. July 6, 1967 School Officials Hope To Retrieve Old Cannon.l July 7, 1967 Round Robin Letter Keeps Five In Touch. July 16, 1967 Summer Guests In Iowa: A High School Annual...July 16, 1967 School Board Clips Fuse Of Old Cannon; Votes Against $750 Outlay. May 22, 1968 Old Cannon Waiting 'To Go Home'; Dr. Boyne Would Help Buy Ticket. June 2, 1968 Old Cannon Wins Its Last Battle; Planted At A.L. September 14, 1968 'Mr. Respect', Gerald Kirn dies. November 15, 1979 Class of '25 recalls A.L. September 21, 1990
Council Bluffs Schools Alternative Learning Center
C.B. Schools--Alternative Learning Center 321 Sixteenth Ave. 197 (and after) See: Kanesville High School
ALC: An Option For Drop-Outs; New School Has Waiting List. March 22, 1975 Bars On Windows To Keep Thugs Out. May 14, 1975 Woes for teen mother; Learning center gives help. October 2, 1977 'Cats' use shirts to show pride. December 2, 1977 Alternative school wins high evaluation marks. Mary 24, 1978 Special instruction grads make most of second chance. July 2, 1980 Alternative kept her in school. October 1, 1985 The music alternative: Radio station KALC. January 13, 1979 Entire ALC staff named for quality of teamwork; Teachers of the week. January 15, 1979 New furniture for Bluffs ALC. March 31, 1979 Students get individual help; At Alternative Learning Center. October 28, 1979 Dropouts have alternatives. April 13, 1980 'Third high school' serves special needs. June 20, 1983
Council Bluffs Schools Board and General File 1
Franklin Pierce School building, looking east
Council Bluffs Schools Board and General File 2
Council Bluffs Schools Board and General File #2 2/15/75 - 3/31/81
Public Notices: Budget Estimate School District. July 27, 1967\1969-70 Budget Presented TO Bluffs Education Board; $8,058,159 Proposed. May 29, 1969 School Personnel Get Salary Hikes; Most Over $2,000. July 20, 1969 Here's How To Compute New Salary. July 20, 1969 Board Drops Levy To Give Taxpayer Break; Budget Up $441,933. June 24, 1970 Facilities Committee Is Named. December 4, 1974 School Committee Selects Its Officer. Dece3mber 6, 1974 Most Back New School Construction. February 13, 1975 Target Of Project Phoenix Is Aiding Disruptive Child. February 16, 1975 Talking About Schools. March 14, 1975 3-Hour School Facilities Hearing. March 14, 1975 School Enrollment Reaches Plateau. April 1, 1975 Junior Highs Among Top 4 Suggestions. April 1, 1975 C.B. Board Action On Closure OK'd. April 10, 1975 Schools Facilities Report May Be Bond Issue Base. May 4, 1975 Citizens Group To Drop Suit On School Closings. June 6, 1975 Board Accepts Bids To Raze 2 Schools. July 9, 1975 Bond Issue petitions being drafted, 907 signers needed. April 8, 1976 Plans for junior highs revealed; Spokes radiate from center. April 19, 1976 Jr. High plan is 'spoked'. April 19, 1976 Consultant may probe low student scores; Bluffs below state, National average. April 20, 1976 Junior high floor plans receive preliminary approval. April 20, 1976 Walls added to school plan. April 23, 1976 C.B. teachers group endorses bond issue. April 25, 1976 KIDS plans open house Thursday. April 28, 1976 Outline bond issue's tax cost to property owners. April 28, 1976 Junior high boundaries would change; If bond issue for schools approved. April 29, 1976 Federal office may require maternity back pay for some. May 3, 1976 Back wages suit would cost school district $80,000. May 4, 1976 Young school board members won't support May bond issue. May 6, 1976 Bonds mean more space for education. May 6, 1976 Traditional classes in proposed schools. May 11, 1976 New schools will not have 'open concept' classrooms. May 12, 1976 Library is center of new junior highs '...an inviting place...' May 12, 1976 New schools drawn with eye on future. May 13, 1976 Board president plugging for Tuesday bond issue passage. May 14, 1976 Maximum bond issue cost 89¢ per $1,000. May 14, 1976 School site selections include room to grow. May 16, 1976 Unofficial vote on bond issue. May 19, 1976 Voters trounce bond issue try. May 19, 1976 Labor Dept suit names city schools. June 11, 1976 Drop Title I at three more Bluffs schools. June 21, 1976 School census shows drop of $1,507 district residents. June 22, 1976 School Board's closed sessions decrease from last year; Meetings take up 121 hours. June 27, 1976 Bluffs Schools hold $3 million investment. July 16, 1976 Fewer students in C.B. schools. August 27, 1976 Bluffs also has enrollment drop. October 16, 1976 Teachers' views different on math. January 29, 1977 Sixth grade teacher likes IMS. January 28, 1977 C.B. schools program gets national award. February 14, 1977 Punishment in schools is last resort in C.B. April 20, 1977 Competency test eyed for students. June 7, 1977 Schools work out evaluations; Those checked get involved. June 12, 1977 School pay checks are bit fatter. August 7, 1977 C.B. schools enrollment down. August 30, 1977 Five candidates answer questions; Focus in on school issues. September 2, 1977 Better communication sought; 'Positive' school candidates praised. September 2, 1977 School forum Wednesday. September 6, 1977 Schoolhouse fund is favored by candidates. September 8, 1977 Declining enrollment in C.B. right on target. September 13, 1977 Burglar alarms okayed for schools. October 5, 1977 Breakins at schools will trip alarms. November 8, 1977 Elementary counselors handle all problem types. November 13, 1977 Last ditch effort for school shots. January 4, 1978 Good response to school clinics. January 11, 1978 School taxes could reach five-year high. March 5, 1978 Call hotline for answers to school question. March 6, 1978 School Board approves program, staff reduction. March 7, 1978 Administrative salaries listed. March 12, 1978 German language class will not be eliminated. March 21, 1978 District to help fired teachers find new posts. March 26, 1978 Students' writing sub-par; Bluffs school studied. April 19, 1978 Schools offer programs for talented, gifted; Students taught according to potential. April 30, 1978 Hope dims for EDA funds in school construction. May 2, 1978 District claims pupils without serving them. May 1, 1978 'Alphabet soup' nourishes students; Special education initials spell success. May 17, 1978 'Scores on tests don't always tell whole story. May 21, 1978 Summer school will feature new preschool. May 21, 1978 Schools told to hire minorities. June 1, 1978 City has no power to order minority hiring. June 2, 1978 Test scores may heat up debates; Most average. June 5, 1978 Board looks for minority counselor. June 6, 1978 School employees get time to hunt for housing. July 18, 1978 Enrollment down in Bluffs schools. July 18, 1978 Probe to seek discrimination in C.B. schools. July 27, 1978 School heads seek investigation input. July 28, 1978 Special ed gets attention; New director vows action. August 7, 1978 Educational cheers sung to teachers. August 21, 1978 Discrimination probe expands; Investigation begins in schools. August 22, 1978 Thunder booms, school's in session. August 24, 1978 C.B. enrollment down 632 pupils. August 31, 1978 Questions linger from racial probe; In C.B. schools. September 14, 1978 Area administrators paid $4,654, 558; During current fiscal year... September 17, 1978 Discrimination probe underway. September 20, 1978 C.B. schools to build solar home. October 2, 1978 Black woman files discriminations suit; Sought teaching position. October 5, 1978 School breakfast aimed at heading off problems. October 10, 1978 Wood foundation a first for solar. October 9, 1978 Teachers seek 9.6% salary hike. October 12, 1978 Things changing--for better--in C.B. schools. October 25, 1978 House not upside down; Foundation made of wood. November 1, 1978 Shortage of subs for teachers spells trouble. November 4, 1977 'Play'ful time for schools. November 4, 1978 Substitute teachers get a new 'calling' in Bluffs. November 6, 1978 Schools survey to help set goals. November 15, 1978 Math scores on the rise. November 21, 1978 Schools scout for minorities. December 1, 1978 Head lice under control in Bluffs area schools. December 3, 1978 No bias in schools, formal notice says. December 4, 1978 Schools contract talks to get mediator Friday. December 12, 1978 Too much snow means school no go. December 24, 1978 Teachers ratify salary increase. February 6, 1979 Budget up, but school taxes to take decrease. February 19,1979 Teachers' salary hike approved at 8 percent. February 20, 1979 Carter Lake junior high to Wilson. February 22, 1979 Bluffs vaccination record tops statewide average. March 10, 1979 Total C.B. schools budget proposed for 2.9% hike. March 11, 1979 Board approves student shiftings. March 13, 1979 Teachers can live where wish. March 13, 1979 School budget formally accepted. March 13, 1979 Schools must be barrier free. March 27, 1979 Apartment plan may crowd school. March 29, 1979 DPI says no bias in schools. March 29, 1979 School budgeting process praised. April 3, 1979 Water woes whack three Council Bluffs schools. April 3, 1979 Repairs for schools in 5-year plan. April 8, 1979 Suit possible over school rent. April 9, 1979 School essay winners difficult to choose; Bluffs students tell what they like. April 22, 1979 Bluffs schools filled with pride activities. April 22, 1979 Awards cut vandalism. April 24, 1979 City, county government don younger face for day. April 26, 1979 School window changes get facilities group OK. May 2, 1979 L.C., A.L. top music awards. May 7, 1979 Retirement plan probed; For C.B. teachers...May 9, 1979 Retirement plan is not advised. May 18, 1979 Retirement plan may discriminate. May 21, 1979 Early retirement plan down, but not defeated. May 22, 1979 Decision held on conflict probe. May 25, 1979 School to redo roof; Despite possible conflist. May 31, 1979 Special education accounting sought. June 12, 1979 AEA reports on service to Bluffs: At marathon meeting. June 19, 1979 WANTED: Special ed, math teachers in C.B. July 1, 1979 Three teachers to use retirement pact. July 9, 1979 Board OKs early retirement for three; Severance pay pegged at $25,000. July 14, 1979 School bus riders face strict rules. July 21, 1979 Progress made to solve school leasing problem. July 24, 1979 Interest conflict opinion Aug. 28; In school roofing. July 25, 1979 AEA-CB Schools relationship is at a stalemate; Over special education... July 27, 1979 Schools will hire 10% new teachers. August 12, 1979 Bluffs Schools, AEA butt heads on relations. August 14, 1979 Asbestos no big schools problem. August 1, 1979 Candidates meet in campaign test; As school election nears. August 17, 1979 Energy consciousness can save schools money. August 19, 1979 Inaction charge at former board. August 20, 1979 School boundaries may change; Due to declining enrollment. August 29, 1978 Conflict decision in a week. August 30, 1979 Right to issue conflict opinion is investigated. August 31, 1979 School a real 'blast off'; Back to the books. September 4, 1979 Systems report enrollment dip. September 15, 1979 Kirn students to get a school bus. September 18, 1979 Winchester's possible conflict not a dead issue; C.B. School Board member given chance to explain. September 18, 1979'Officer Friendly' has returned to the beat; Greeting Bluffs students. September 23, 1979 Work harder to be passed. October 3, 1979 ISEA president says teacher salaries too low. October 11, 1979 Reading problems prevalent in CB. October 31, 1979 CB Schools consider breaking ties with AEA; Over special education dispute. November 1, 1979 AEA meet on special ed. November 5, 1979 Interest conflict opinion up in air. November 6, 1979 No decision made on special ed funds. November 6, 1979 'Schools selfish over special ed.' November 8, 1979 Building accessibility eyed by school district; For handicapped students. November 20, 1979 AEA funds to CB 'show faith.' November 20, 1979 Handicap access to schools delayed. November 21, 1979 Schools seek break from AEA; In special education squabble. November 21, 1979 Community involvement sought by school board. December 2, 1979 Finding subs not that easy. December 9, 1979 Schools win unexpected victory; In AEA fight. December 15, 1971 Report cards for each hour; May come soon. December 16, 1979 Schools meet suit dismissal denied. December 17, 1979 School problems being solved. December 30, 1979 Legal fees mount for C.B. Schools. January 8, 1980 School budget may top $26 million; For first time in history. January 9, 1980 Local group hopes to help students. January 12, 1980 Benton to hear ed differences. January 15, 1980 Schools saving busing money. January 15, 1980 Test scores up to decade best. January 19, 1980 Schools planning parent contact. January 25, 1980 Drivers ed may suffer to save gas. January 25, 1980 Parents to aid in child learning. January 27, 1980 Service employee pay hike offered; For CB school district. January 30, 1980 Schools attempt to avoid traps; Set by declining enrollment. February 3, 1980 Harassment causes concern. February 5, 1980 Remedial program 'in right direction.' February 6, 1980 Student exchange offers understanding of deaf. February 8, 1980 Special ed classes are expanding. February 10, 1980 Parents, kids find sharing school fun. February 10, 1980 Mother wants kids out. February 12, 1980 CB Schools budget 'is tight'; Energy, personnel costs climbing. February 12, 1980 Students won't join in with gymnastics events. February 13, 1980 Parents ready school questions. February 13, 1980 CB Schools save $34,000 in bids. February 20, 1980 Unlikely ROTS back in schools. February 22, 1980 Bill tantamount to censorship. February 24, 1980\ Salary talks are 'making progress'; In CB schools. February 27, 1980 Enrollment drop puts school in financial bind; Operating budget doesn't match inflation. March 9, 1980 Board orders committee probe. March 9, 1980 School administration keeps on top of requests in budget. March 10, 1980 Instructional program costs to climb in schools. March 11, 1980 CB School lunch prices may take hike next year. March 12, 1980 Special ed inservice night set; At Bloomer School. March 14, 1980 Kirn changes are advised; To accommodate the handicapped. March 14, 1980 Project seen two months off. March 18, 1980 Progress reported in school-employee talks. March 25, 1980 Partners In Education getting good response. March 26, 1980 Books bought, back to school. March 18, 1980 Independent study in summer school. March 18, 1980 Chopra is promoting a Teacher's Day festivity. March 31, 1980 Cease-fire in education battle. April 6, 1980 C.B. teachers approve offered salary hikes. April 8, 1980 Council Bluffs teachers accept 10.9 percent hike. April 9, 1980 New pay raise passes. April 16, 1980 Beautification to profit from Teachers Day. April 16, 1980 Census of C.B. children to find boundary shifts. April 22, 1980 Improving test scores elate CB school officials. April 27, 1980 Schools tightening belt as part of 5-year plan. April 27, 1980 Energy squeeze puts pressure on schools. April 27, 1980 Bluffs teachers get pats on back. May 6, 1980 Bluffs school lunch program had $44,000 deficit for year. Jun3 10, 1980 Omaha architect chosen for multipurpose rooms. June 17, 1980 School boundary recommendations to remain secret. June 17, 1980 Schools may save $13,000 in taxes. June 25, 1980 School program cuts vandalism. July 9, 1980 Fewer teachers leaving Bluffs. July 16, 1980 Close coordination sought for pupils. July 16, 1980 Meals and budget balanced. July 16, 1980 Saturday school program has first semester success. July 24, 1980 Test scores give indications. August 24, 1980 Effect of fund delay unknown. September 4, 1980 Funding delay will 'pinch' schools. September 4, 1980 Local schools show enrollment declines. September 11, 1980 Handicapped children progress in redesigned school programs. October 12, 1980 Disruptive pupils get new program. November 4, 1980 Searching for a future in a computer's memory. November 16, 1980 Parents most important in attitude toward school. November 17, 1980 Pressure can inhibit learning. November 18, 1980 Homework: A teaching too. November 19, 1980 Schools getting new phone system. November 20, 1980 Children must practice to develop writing skills. November 20, 1980 Education more than 3 R's. November 21, 1980 More government for students suggested. December 4, 1980 Several ideas offered for use of school land. December 9, 1980 New state cut has C.B. schools 'touching bone.' December 16, 1980 School financial position a strong one, audit says. December 19, 1979 PIE program to resume. January 4, 1981 Court names appraisers for school property sale. January 14, 1981 Group criticizes teaching in social studies, health. January 16, 1981 School control dispute is divided. January 20, 1981 City, school seek ways to improve relationship. January 30, 1981 Changing attitude helps improve ITED scores. February 1, 1981 Schools may need tax hike. February 4, 1981 School contract OK'd. February 4, 1981 Closing of two schools is recommended by panel. February 6, 1981 Savings cited in school closings. February 18, 1981 Housing agency wants decision on school land. February 18, 1981 Last-minute pleas made for increased school aid. February 24, 1981 School surtaxes in state aid bill. February 25, 1981 30 Special Ed. teachers could lose jobs. March 2, 1981 School workers OK contract plan. March 2, 1981 Board votes 6-1 to close Sunnydale, Lake schools. March 4, 1981 Holding to budget would cut levy. March 4, 1981 Parents fighting special ed. cuts. March 5, 1981 Teacher cut 'premature' in special classes. March 9, 1981 School property value is $103,000. March 12, 1981 Each principal chipped away at C. B. school budget. March 17, 1981 Board resists push to sell land, March 18, 1981 Parents want hearings on special ed. changes. March 20, 1981
Council Bluffs Schools Board and General File 3
Council Bluffs Schools Board and General File #3 4/1/81-12/3/87
Disposition of land on school list. April 5, 1981 Officials work on plan for school land. April 7, 1981 Elderly get school land. April 8, 1981 Bluffs children improve scores on national tests. May 12, 1981 10 on school staff get new positions. June 10, 1981 Schools may benefit from cuts. July 30, 1981 Good news for schools. July 31, 1981 School fees ruling could tighten pinch. August 21, 1981 C.B. schools set future goals. August 26, 1981 C.B. school personnel reassigned. August 4, 1981 C.B. schools lead in administrative cuts. August 9, 1981 Chopra promises curriculum change. September 1, 1981 Council Bluffs teachers 'don't make that much.' September 29, 1981 Graduation requirements under study; Inconsistencies at local high schools. September 30, 1981 C.B. teachers ask 17.9% hike in pay. October 8, 1981 Bluffs teachers offered 4.2% raise; Had asked 17.9%. October 20, 1981 School financial woes aired at ISEA forum. October 21, 1981 Incentive stipend plan called insulting; Proposed by school board. October 27, 1981 Positions eliminated under 9th grade plan. October 31, 1981 Area schools top average on tests. November 2, 1981 Lepley sees merit in plan; First hearing on night grade plan. November 3, 1983 High school curriculum altered; Class periods argued. November 18, 1981 New curriculum: What it will mean. November 18, 1981 High schools may get ninth graders. November 19, 1981 Contract termination topic of C.B. school board meet. March 23, 1981 Bluffs schools to add computer programming. June 23, 1983 Lepley announces new lineup. June 30, 1983 Architects, teachers meet on school remodeling plan. February 8, 1984 School committee discusses courses. February 10, 1984 Architects prepare for T.J., A.L. remodeling. February 10, 1984 'Project Business' set in C.B. schools. February 13, 1984 Master construction plan sought; Schools set for ninth grade conversion. March 9, 1984 Schools paddle students; Rule allows corporal punishment. March 12, 1984 Borrowed funds to pay teachers? March 21, 1984 Architects determine A.L., T.J. class needs. April 1, 1984 Cause of rusting door frames found. April 19, 1984 School committee eyes six-girl basketball plan. April 25, 1984 School instruction committee studies keyboarding classes. May 11, 1984 Panel to help hire assistant. July 21, 1984 Many CB 'preps' prefer private school. September 5, 1984 Energy grant to C.B. schools. May 16, 1984 New C.B. school board members return to class. October 3, 1984 A.L. nabs honors--again. October 6, 1984 A.L. evaluation lists strengths, weaknesses. November 1, 1984 Missing A.L. report cards found. November 15, 1984 Schools support search ruling. January 16, 1985 Schools' service workers seeking 55-cent pay raise. January 22, 1985 TAG centers plan goes to board. January 22, 1985 Teachers may get 7% pay increase. January 30, 1985 'Pay a cause of teacher shortage.' Januaary 31, 1985 Teachers OK pact; board votes next. January 31, 1985 School employees offered slight raise. February 5, 1985 School Board OKs contract for teachers. February 1, 1985 Lepley: Pay raise necessary. February 5, 1985 Lepley: Test scores up, but room for improvement. February 6, 1985 Lepley: Test scores up; room for improvement. February 6, 1985 Task force to start work. February 8, 1985 School session bill passes House. February 12, 1985 Families teach at home, away from 'secular' schools. February 15, 1985 Board to discuss budget tax increase. February 20, 1985 Schools seeking funds for cable TV broadcasting. February 21, 1985 C.B. Schools studies closings, 16 job cuts. February 27, 1985 School budget approved, property tax rate down. March 6, 1985 Art billboards are elementary. March 11, 1986 Bluffs teachers are given layoff notices. March 14, 1985 Administrators watching changes in school formula. March 14, 1985 Board to hear layoff proposal. March 18, 1985 Shorts or pants? Dress for students can differ. March 21, 1985 Area law enforcement officials push for alcohol=free proms. March 21, 1985 School board to vote on teaching cuts. March 26, 1985 Eight teachers to be laid off at school's end. March 28, 1985 TESA earns mostly high praise from educators. April 1, 1985 Schools set sights on low-achievers. April 1, 1985 Yes, and parents even lend a hand. April 7, 1985 Bluffs school board to discuss facilities. April 9, 1985 Teacher grading next step in textbook selection. April 10, 1985 Facilities changes said to be worth it. April 10, 1985 Breakfast emphasizes change in store for Bluffs Schools. April 19, 1985 Role of computers growing in Bluffs school curriculums. April 28, 1985 Major school reshuffling OK'd. May 1, 1985 Board OK could put land to use. May 14, 1985 Retirement to claim 15 schoolteachers, May 23, 1985 Eighth graders miss chance to rule school. June 2, 1985 Schools try role changes. June 6, 1985 Bluffs schools plan reassignment. June 19, 1985 Uniform school class size is called impossible task. June 21, 1985 Commission rules C.B. schools guilty of age discrimination. June 27, 1985 Taxpayers discuss schools constrution [sic] June 25, 1985 Schools dig deeper to fill revenue deficit. July 25, 1985 S.B. schools will make case against EPA fine on Monday. August 17, 1985 District agrees with EPA to keep eye on asbestos. August 19, 1985 'Big, big year' facing schools. August 29, 1985 How hot is it? Schools decide to close early. September 3, 1985 Kindergarteners account for boost in district attendance. September 5, 1985 C.B. school enrollment dips slightly. September 19, 1985 Teachers ask for increase in base pay of 8.4 percent. October 17, 1985 District topics include math and motivations. October 10, 1985 C.B. Schools get 812.283 grant. October 15, 1985 Urban districts propose tax shift in school formula. October 24, 1985 Schools scramble to trim tight budgets. October 26, 1985 School talks go to closed session. October 31, 1985 No danger in tainted school food. November 1, 1985 School channel may be on air in month. November 14, 1985 Graduation skills under study. November 14, 1985 Schools seek funds for asbestos removal, November 15, 1985 School cuts may affect 60 positions. January 23, 1986 EPA settlement unsettles school officials. January 24, 1986 District wants raises held to 5 cents. January 28, 1986 First look at schools budget. February 3, 1986 School budget cuts draw overflow crowd. February 5, 1986 Lepley: C.B. Schools 'on a roll.' February 13, 1986 Proposed school budget reduces jobs, programs. February 19, 1986 Care of students a concern as board ponders nurse cuts. February 27, 1986 'Adopt-a-school' allows joint role in education. March 3, 1986 Vote on school cuts emotional, swift. March 5, 1986 As Statue is restored, liberty is backsliding. March 5, 1986 C.B. board plans April Vegas trip. March 6, 1986 School maintenance workers learn how to use computers. March 13, 1986 C.B. schools begin cuts. March 14, 1986 Family left jobless? Layoffs; The other side of C.B. Schools budget cuts. March 16, 1986 Budget woes may force elementary closings. March 22, 1986 Deforest topic of emotional meeting. March 25, 1986 Teachers hit roadblock in bid for funds. March 27, 1986 Educators assemble at Capitol plea for education funding. March 27, 1986 Elementary Study timeline remains despite protests. April 2, 1986 Fewer teachers will be needed; Expected elementary school closing to affecting workforce. April 3, 1986 Outplacement program in place; Employees cut by school district to be helped in job training. April 10, 1986 Cluster groups get extra time. April 12, 1986 New plan reduces asbestos fine from $18,000 to $300. April 15, 1986 Ninth graders stay in school; Feared upswing in B luffs dropout rate doesn't materialize. April 18, 1986 Members say Vegas trip widens scope. April 23, 1986 Bluffs school board accepts 'God send' gift: 3-story building. April 24, 1986 C.B. teachers get 4.9 percent pay increase. May 21, 1986 Fees set for out-of-class school activities. June 11, 1986 Schools office moves Monday. June 27, 1986 School hammers out facility transitions during its break. July 13, 1986 Salaries, budget top school challenges. July 16, 1986 Expanded Safe Walk greets kids as school opening nears. August 26, 1986 Students' fate up in air. August 28, 1986 Accused teens plan return to T.J. September 3, 1986 attorneys seek school for youths. September 8, 1986 'Mini baby boom', better economy help school enrollment to level off. September 21, 1986 Bluffs children learn to 'boot'. September 26, 1986 School board hears questions about head-lice inspections. October 8, 1986 Bluffs schools, teachers to begin contract talks. October 5, 1986 Bluffs school classes held for teachers. October 14, 1986 Bluffs board to discuss downtown development. October 21, 1986 Schools seek support for lead teachers. October 22, 1986 National citation for Bluffs school training programs. October 30, 1986 Taxes on Bluffs Run track would lower school burden. November 5, 1986 Bluffs School Board to hear efficiency task force's report. November 4, 1986 Bluffs board OKs report from auditors. November 19, 1986 Board to see program on history classes. November 18, 1986 Bluffs teachers are honored for 1,200 years of service. November 18, 1986 Board to review committee report on what to do with vacant schools. December 2, 1986 C.B. board OK's teacher pact. December 14, 1986 School wellness plan is worth a healthy $100,000. January 7, 1987 CB board eyes health screening program. January 5, 1987 Schools invite public to help with planning. January 7, 1987 School workers' contract talks to begin Monday. January 10, 1987 School service workers request a 75-cent hike. January 13, 1987 Bluffs official likes Branstad school stance. January 21, 1987 Bluffs schools prepare for salary talks. January 25, 1987 C.B. school workers offered 5-cent raise. January 27, 1987 Bluffs school planning forum is rescheduled. January 28, 1987 Schools eye $1.8 million from state. February 4, 1987 Bluffs schools seek $33 million budget. February 10, 1987 C.B. Schools eye teaching cuts. February 11, 1987 Board closes discussion of teacher's suit. February 11, 1987 Budget to restore junior-high track, cut other programs. February 12, 1987 Bluffs school budget discussion scheduled. February 16, 1987 Board makes no change in budget. February 18, 1987 Teachers say student ratios 'misleading'. February 8, 1987 'A team' Iowa's first. February 22, 1987 Bluffs schools invite community to planning forum. February 25, 1987 C.B. board to act on contract. February 3, 1987 Teachers' pay is to p concern. February 27, 1987 Banned book no longer used in CB schools. March 9, 1987 Video program to put brakes on bus hazard. March 12, 1987 Hearing is Tuesday on $35.5 million C.B. school budget. March 2, 1987 Plan would reduce learning pressure for kindergartners. March 4, 1987 Bluffs board approves early retirement plan. March 4, 1987 Need for health program shown in wellness tests. March 18, 1987 11 positions terminated at Bluffs schools. March 25, 1987 School workers seek 50-cent pay raise. March 25, 1987 Lepley defends school hiring of Omaha firm. March 25, 1987 Bluffs board tables decision to ban solicitation in schools. April 15, 1987 School-worker pact calls for 4% raise. April 9, 1987 Four schools targeted as 'challenge centers'. April 16, 1987 Pizzas reward school readers. April 22, 1987 Golden apples are reward for volunteers at schools. April 28, 1987 Four-day weeks set for C.B. school workers. May 5, 1987 14 Bluffs educators seek early retirement. May 12, 1987 Baccalaureate panel bans 'cult' reading. May 19, 1987 Lepley says raises needed for school administrators. June 4, 1987 Council Bluffs teachers honored for staff development programs. June 5, 1987 Raises proposed for administrators. June 16, 1987 State-funded raises to total 5 percent for C.B. teachers. July 22, 1987 Remodeling projects on tap for board. August 28, 1987 New procedure planned to register K-6th grade. August 14, 1987 Raise proposed for clerical workers. August 17, 1987 School clerical workers received 4-percent raise. August 19, 1987 Enrollment down in C.B., L.C. schools. September 22, 1987 C.B. task force pay raise plan to school board in eight weeks. October 4, 1987 C.B. Board will study renewal of school levy. October 7, 1987 C.B. school enrollment falls by 80 students. October 7, 1987 Teachers, school officials to discuss raise. October 10, 1987 C.B. school board offering teachers 1 pct. across-the-board salary hike. October 23, 1987 Drug-free grant to C.B. schools. October 3, 1987 C.B. School workers seek 68-cent raise. October 30, 1987 C.B. board to adopt eligibility standards. November 4, 1987 School workers cited for long-term service. November 18, 1987 Election advised on school tax levy. December 8, 1987 C.B. teacher vote slated on 1988-=89 pact. December 12, 1987 C.B teachers get 5.3% pay increase. December 21, 1987 C.B. school board OKs 5.3% raise for teachers. December 22, 1987
Council Bluffs Schools--Abraham Lincoln High School File 2
aerial photo of Abraham Lincoln High School, looking southeast from Bonham
C.B. Schools--Abraham Lincoln High School File #2 From 9/12/84
Finally! A.L. students get report cards. November 20, 1984 A.L. choir places first. April 6, 1985 NCA evaluation 'not really bad.' May 1, 1985 Swing choir; It's a real sporting competition. April 4, 1985 Field down to four for A.L. principal. May 7, 1985 A.L. gives diplomas following ceremony. May 10, 1985 Mason City principal gets A.L. job. May 17, 1985 A.L. journalists tackle heavy issues. May 19, 1985 Mason City educator formally appointed as A.L. principal. May 29, 1985 Report praises A.L., cites some problems. May 28, 1985 St. Albert leases room to A.L. May 29, 1985 New principal anticipates 'learning year.' July 7, 1985 Board members tour school construction. August 4, 1985 A.L. students arrested in vandalism incident. September 4, 1985 Scavenger hunt caper closed; students return all of items. October 28, 1985 'Hunt' property to be returned. October 23, 1985 A.L.'s yearbook takes top honors third year in a row. November 1, 1985 Ex-T.J. teacher lends a directing hand in a pinch. November 3, 1985 A.L. newspaper, yearbook win big journalism honors. April 29, 1986 Council Bluffs students receive writing awards. October 10, 1986 A.L. yearbook wins four first place awards. October 10, 1986 AL football players, students charged at park beer party. October 27, 1986 School committee will discuss plans to remove asbestos from AL building. November 6, 1986 A.L. asbestos removal work bids submitted. January 23, 1986 Marsh tops academic competitors. February 2, 1987 Bids opened to remove asbestos at Abraham Lincoln High School. February 30, 1987 A.L. student newspaper wins metro competition. April 30, 1987 A.L. yearbook staff kept after school by lost pages. June 14, 1987 Scholarship established for A.L. grads. October 18, 1987 A.L. choir seeking funds for national performance. December 27, 1987 A.L. gets passing grade for parent communication. January 2, 1988 School withholds $9,800 for gym floor damages. February 17, 1988 A.L. bomb threat suspected to be students' prank. February 25, 1988 Lynx set for state. March 8, 1988 A.L. to honor 3 graduates. March 17, 1988 Partnership joins store, high school. April 28, 1988 Asbestos work begins at A.L. June 23, 1988 Republicans win mock election, local-option tax defeated at A.L. November 8, 1988 A.L. 'pay to attend' irks some. December 5, 1988Attendance prizes to be discussed with A.L. parents. December 8, 1988 A.L. Boosters to spearhead drive to curb teen drinking. December 13, 1988 A.L. boosters support 'pay to attend.' December 13, 1988 Bequest of $10,000 will provide scholarships for A.L. students. January 3, 1989 A.L. students win $60 in attendance drawings. January 12, 1989 Three-day fund-raiser set at A.L. January 19, 1989 Abraham Lincoln senior attends national leadership conference. March 1, 1985 Dollars for attendance offered again at A.L. March 3, 1989 13 A.L. youths advance to national DECA meet. March 9, 1989 A.L. to induct 37 students to National Honor Society. March 20, 1989 Substitute teacher is hired to patrol A.L. parking lot. April 6, 1989 A.L. student wins journalism award. April 7, 1989 A.L. student plan egg sale for DECA. April 13, 1989 National Merit Scholarships to A.L. seniors. May 17, 1989 A.L. reveals scholarships. May 24, 1989 A.L.'s mock election turns thumbs down on option tax. December 9, 1985 Hastings man selected as new A.L. principal. Jun 28, 1990 Students against President Bush starting war; A.L. votes on issues in mock election. December 14, 1990 Lynx-O-Rama Fun Fest will fund school groups. January 14, 1990 Four A.L. students honored for yearbook. February 9, 1990 A.L. student sit-in protests loss of after-lunch break. March 13, 1990 Frick will leave A.L. for superintendent job. April 27, 1990 A.L. suspends two students who try to thwart tow truck. April 24, 1990 A.L. suspends 25 in parking fuss. April 25, 1990 A.L.'s yearbook, paper win awards. May 3, 1990 A.L. journalism students honored. May 7, 1981 A.L. staff will discuss gang threat. May 15, 1991 Wilks to leave A.L. post for Lincoln principal job. May 17, 1991 Search underway for A.L. principal. June 15, 1991 Californian to take post at A.L. High. July 13, 1991 DECA youth selling eggs to fund trip. April 13, 1992 Abraham Lincoln maintains its high rating in journalism. April 30, 1992 Attitudes; Abraham Lincoln students assess world condition. May 26, 1992 AIDS victim remembered by students. May 14, 1993 Students talk about trash reading ethics; Recent 'Dear Abby' column sparks debate in English classes at Abraham Lincoln. June 7, 1993 Bluffs band pays for trips with dinner-concert funds. March 16, 1997
Council Bluffs Schools--Abraham Lincoln High School Hall of Fame
C.B. Schools--Abraham Lincoln High School Hall of Fame
Three named as first hall of famers at A.L. March 31, 1985 Peterson, Pusey, Jensen are A.L. hall of famers. April 3, 1985 Abbott, Meyerson, Tinley newest A.L. hall members . March 12, 1986 Abraham Lincoln honors alumni. March 18, 1988 A.L. adding four to Hall of Fame. March 26, 1991