Bicentennial '75-'76 Olde-Time Country Music Contest & Pioneer Exposition Sept 3, 4, 5, 1976 in Westfair file (3)
County Bicentennial Group Endorses Planting Project. January 8, 1975 Bicentennial Leader Named. February 3, 1975 Bicentennial Timetable Set. February 4, 1975 Funds Sought For Bicentennial Effort. February 5, 1975 Knocking On Doors May Turn Up Cash. February 12, 1975 Bicentennial Designation Announced. February 27, 1975 Bicentennial Region Designation Sought. March 8, 1975 Area Bicentennial Designation Sought. March 12, 1975 Bicentennial Officials Called To Washington. March 11, 1975 Bicentennial Signing. March 13,1975 Bicentennial Plugs Would Be Patriotic, March 14, 1975 Plugging Bicentennial. March 14, 1975 Gather Portraits For Bicentennial. April 4, 1975 Bicentennial Office To Open On Wednesday. April 22, 1975 Bicentennial Group Talks Projects For Celebration. April 23, 1975 Growth Along River Tied To Bicentennial. April 27, 1975 Bicentennial Office Open In Beresheim House. May 5, 1975 Tales Of Old West Part Of Bluffs History; Yarns To Be Series. May 14, 1975 Parade For Bicentennial Flag Arrival. May 14, 1975 Fire Plugs, Flags Star On Saturday. May 16, 1975 Hydrant Transformed. May 18, 1975 Presenting A Flag. May 18, 1975 Oakland Musicians In Bicentennial Parade. May 18, 1975 Did Sauganash Found Bluffs? May 19, 1975 Avoca Boy Designs Bicentennial Medal. May 25, 1975 Many Flags Fly Over Bluffs; Area Changed Hands. May 26, 1975 DAR Is Direct Link To U.S. Bicentennial. June 8, 1975 Honor For Bicentennial Alliance. June 8, 1975 Funds Approved For Bicentennial Secretarial Aid. June 13, 1975 Bicentennial Engine Here. June 13, 1975 Baseball Become Bicentennial Event. June 15, 1975 Counties Joined By Celebration. June 15, 1975 Bicentennial Gift. June 15. 1975 Another Bicentennial Ceremony. June 15, 1975 Munching A Hot Dog. June 15, 1975 Engine Donated For Bicentennial. June 22, 1975 Bicentennial Quilt Offered For Iowa. August 11, 1975 Trying Out A School Bell. August 13, 1975 Freedom Train Is Coming. September 10, 1975 Freedom Train Hits Bluffs Stop 3rd Try. September 22, 1975 Mission group 'camp' here on Spirit of '76 tour. October 11, 1975 Bicentennial Year marked by AAUW. October 19, 1975 Bicentennial items offered; Community project is goal. October 19, 1975 Jobless rate ends C.B. bid for park funds. November 12, 1975 Limited Bicentennial coin available at county banks. November 17, 1975 3 fixup projects in Fremont County; In Bartlett, Riverton, Farragut. December 7, 1975 Honoring the Bicentennial. December 7, 1975 Bicentennial plans growing; Parades, contests scheduled. December 7, 1975 County flag will be a combination; Three winners announced. February 4, 1976 Bicentennial bug. April 29, 1976 Bicentennial climax to be music, pioneer exposition. May 16, 1976 SW Iowans planning festive celebrations. June 27, 1976 Dodge House sets old fashioned 4th. June 17, 1976 Two fireworks displays set. June 17, 1976 96 entries for July 4 Bicentennial parade; Begins at 10 a.m. Saturday. June 27, 1976 Food, music, booths at Haymarket festival. June 17, 1976 A Bicentennial Tricycle. June 27, 1976 Pony Express enters Iowa; On way to Valley Forge. June 30, 1976 Rain won't fizzle the fourth; Alternate plans ready. July 2, 1976 Council Bluffs Nonpareil [Bicentennial edition] July 4, 1976 12,000 spectators view C.B. parade. July 4, 1976 Her ancestor tossed tea at famous party. July 4, 1976 Logan sisters remember four who served; Family treasures displayed at museum. July 4, 1976 Family of freedom fighters; Kinsmen of Crescent sisters. July 4, 1976 Longfellow immortalized her forefather; Mineolan descended from John Alden. July 4, 1976 12,000 watch C.B. parade. July 4, 196 Dedicate site of monument. July 5, 1976 First count[sic] flag given supervisors. August 3, 1976 A Bicentennial Quilt. September 2, 1976 Honor Anderson, Pogge; Bicentennial medallions. November 11, 1976 S.W. Iowans relive history; A look back at looking back. January 2, 1977.
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Blanchard Starts Campaign To Get Highway 208 Paved. May 17, 1970 Ex-clerk is target of missing funds. July 28, 1988
Salt Crews Give Up As Blizzard Blows In. January 10, 1975 Storm Continues Across Iowa. January 11, 1975 Bluffs Area Is Pounded By Blizzard. January 11, 1975 Frigid Temperatures Following Snow Storm. January 12, 1975 Big Snow Storm Is Expensive; $60,000 Tab Expected. January 13, 1975 Most City Streets Are Open. January 14, 1975 Weather Hampers Feeding. January 14, 1975 Livestock Deaths Light In Storm. January 14, 1975 Other Areas Of State Suffer Livestock Loss. January 14, 1975 Disaster Status For SWI Counties. January 15, 1975 Iowa Stock Losses Near 100,000 Mark. January 17, 1975 Cost Of Snow Removal Still Mounting In Bluffs. January 17, 1975
Amelia Bloomer Worked for Woman's Rights; Public Gave Her Name to New Feminine Garb From Orient. July 26, 1936 Broadway Hit Recalls Bluffs' Original 'Bloomer Girl'. January 7, 1945 Amelia Bloomer Came Here 100 Years Ago; Pointed Out A New Direction For Womanhood. April 10, 1955 Blooming Of The Bloomers. September 4, 1955 Amelia Bloomer Letters Microfilmed By Library. October 25, 1964 History Repeated In Current Uproar. August 26, 1970 I'ts Been A Long Haul, Amelia! February 16, 1975 Amelia Bloomer considered a 'curiosity' by residents. July 4, 1976 Teacher puts Bloomer at scholars' fingertips. December 6, 1979 Bloomer marker to be rededicated. May 27, 1982 Facelift sought for marker over Bloomer grave. July 26, 1981
Blue Earth plans contingent on C.B. giving up park land. May 15, 1991 Powwow to honor veterans Saturday. December 4, 1991 Indian expo scheduled for April. March 4, 1992
Blue Star Foods 1023 4th St. See Also: Con Agra
Using New Process to Fill Big Egg Contract for Govt; Employ 600 persons. June 21, 1963 Blue Star Leases Plant in Missouri; capable of Processing 40,000 Birds a Day. August 21, 1953 Housewife Likes Bird In Pan; It's Made In Council Bluffs. April 10, 1955 25,000 Frozen Pies Are Shipped From Here Daily; Blue Star To Expand Field. May 6, 1955 Blue Star Produces Its 100 Millionth Frozen Pie; Gives Truckload To Boys Town. November 21, 1955 Blue Star Buys Railroad Ground; Plans $500,000 Expansion Move. March 18, 1958 Blue Star Plant At Wahoo Burns; Damage Will Run Into Five Figures. March 26, 1958 Fire Destroys Blue Star Food Plant At Atlantic; Considered A Total Loss. June 6, 1958 Blue Star Starts On New Building. October 22, 1958 Release Design For New Plant; Blue Star Building Under Construction. October 26, 1958 Ventilator Fire At Blue Star. November 8, 1961 New Blue Star Tractor-Trailer On Road; Traveling Billboards For C.B. December 9, 1962 Blue Star Now Packaging 4 Frozen Breakfast Varieties; Testing in South. June 9, 1963 Blue Star Merger Plans Announced. October 22, 1964 Blue Star Has Display In Paris; Hopes To Expand Export Business. March 10, 1965 Blue Star Planning Expansion; 100 Additional Jobs Possible; Seeks Street Vacation. September 2, 1965 Blue Star Plant Damaged By Fire. November 13, 1965 2,500 Turkeys Are Processed Each Day; At Blue Star Plant. November 14, 1965 South Africans In 'Ice Age' Thanks To Blue Star Foods. December 14, 1969 Blue Star Shows Growth. December 21, 1969 Blue Star Gets Contracts. June 9, 1971 1.44-Million-Pound Order Given Blue Star Foods. June 11, 1971 USDA Buys Turkey Products From Blue Star. July 20, 1971 Old Burlington RR Depot Is Purchased By Blue Star. June 13, 1972 Blue Star Plans $2 Million Project. April 11, 1974 Blue Star Aids Israeli Plant; Company Officials Here. February 7, 1975 40th anniversary of Blue Star attended by 650. January 25, 1976\ Blue Star Participates In Japan Food Exhibit. My 12, 1975 Blue Star makes management shifts. May 30, 1976 Blue Star sale still in family. August 23, 1977 Blue Star in age discrimination suit. February 9, 1978 Blue Star needs better computer just to keep up. April 30, 1978 Pipe burst suit filed. July 24, 1979 Blue Star contracts with USDA. October 12, 1979 Food for the world. December 8, 1979 Blue Star gets $2 million loan. December 13, 1979 Blue Star to supply school pork. April 24, 1980 Immigrants find freedom in U.S. January 11, 1981 Blue Star may buy Morton. October 14, 1981 Blue Star still eyeing Morton Buy. October 20, 1981 Blue Star buys Morton House; new jobs seen. November 4, 1981 Nebraska City to face tougher times. November 5, 1981 Press barred from Blue Star meeting. November 16, 1981 Front page. November 19, 1981 City welcomes the Morton line. November 5, 1981 Nebraska City facing labor crisis. November 8, 1981 Morton House closes. November 21, 1981 Blue Star offers jobs. November 25, 1981 Blue Star gains honor. May 20, 1983 Blue Star's Dining Lite Product Aimed at Premium-Price Market. September 4, 1983 Blue Star introduces low-cal frozen foods. September 6, 1983 Ammonia leak at Blue Star Foods. February 7, 1984 Blue Star assessing food damage. February 8, 1984 Frozen dinner market has changed. April 29, 1984 Blue Star expected to shine in coming years. April 28, 1985\ Development officials meet here, tour Blue Star. May 15, 1986 Blue Star eyes 50 more jobs. September 9, 1986 Suit cites Blue Star name use. March 14, 1987 Neighbors ask for buffer around Blue Star docks. June 9, 1987 Blue Star eyes Omaha move if grant denied. June 23, 1987 Kaplan: Blue Star's goal is to stay here. June 24, 1987 State officials approve grant for Blue Star. July 10, 1987 Blue Star plans move by Nov. 1. August 14, 1987 Blue Star fined for truck logs. December 15, 1987 Grants, loans keep Blue Star Foods in C.B. April 24, 1988 Blue Star buyout 'a surprise;' ConAgra transaction announced. May 20, 1988 Blue Star 'refunds' are asked. July 14, 1988 14 lose jobs at Blue Star. August 11, 1988 Blue Star is rehiring 108 laid-off workers. September 22, 1988 Letter urges Blue Star employees to reject union. October 3, 1988 Blue Star votes in a union. October 14, 1988 Electrical fire closes Blue Star. October 21, 1988 Blue Star continues fire cleanup. October 14, 1988 Union pact talks to start at Blue Star. October 26, 1988 Blue Star plant exceeds jobs required in grants. October 31, 1988 Termination at Blue Star investigated. November 4, 1988 Workers hurt by Blue Star layoffs. January 21, 1989 Blue Star worker's hand injured at plant. February 3, 1989 Iowa AG studies Blue Star case. March 8, 1989 Blue Star sets move of offices. March 10, 1989 No date set for layoffs at Blue Star. March 20. 1989 ConAgra terminates Blue Star drivers. May 1, 1985 Blue Star 2-year pact is ratified. May 9, 1989 Blue Star Repays Loan, To Hire 100. July 14, 1989 Blue Star Grant Accord Concerns Sen. Gronstal. July 17, 1986 Plant manager McLaughlin added to Blue Star staff. January 10, 1990. No injuries in ammonia leak at Blue Star. February 10, 1990 Blue Star Foods storage area fire forces evacuation. August 23, 1990. Fire at Blue Star started by cigarette. August 26, 1990 Blue Star plant now produces 'Healthy Choice,' contract foods; Blue Star plant packages food products for 25 nationwide labels. April 21, 1991 Remodeling wipes smile from Blue Star building. May 14, 1992
Business, BAC 'sign up'. May 1, 1983 BAC endorses arts fun; Metropolitan effort applauded., December 8, 1983 Chanticleer, council get $. November 20, 1984 CB arts associations provide 'cultural lift'. April 29, 1984 Dear Mike...Arts Council seeks to 'punish' Omaha mayor. February 1, 1985 Group's 'punishment' for Boyle not all that cruel. February 6, 1985 Council gets mural grant. February 7, 1985 Restoration of mural in hands of institute. September 5, 1985 Arts Council leader admits to partially-selfish motives. September 9, 1985 Arts group 'looking for help,' kicks off membership drive. December 24, 1985 Offbeat themes help put art show by juveniles in 'special' category. January 26, 1986 Iowa arts official likes 'renaissance' in Council Bluffs. June 5, 1986 Arts Council honors Bluffs business, re-elects officers. June 4, 1987 Bluffs Arts Council sets summer series. August 2, 1987 Seven homes, apartments set for homes tour. October 11, 1987 Fonda tots played in tour home. October 11, 1987 Edwards brought Kiel Hotel, built in 1877, from shambles. October 11, 1987 BAC brings joy of dancing to those with special needs. February 7, 1988 Bluffs; Summer Arts Series opens with Omaha storyteller. July 9, 1988 BAC names Bass executive director. January 25, 1990 Pavilion 'needed focal point.' January 28, 1989 BAC to see park pavilion cost, plans. February 2, 1989 Murphy to head Bluffs Arts Council. June 5, 1991 Bluffs Arts Council won't receive grants. June 22, 1991 Tried and true, "Annie" sparkles. July 18, 1991 Billboards display work of young artists. March 11, 1992 King of Siam visits Bluffs. July 9, 1992
Bluffs Development Also See: Nord Sorensen Treynor Landfill
Group seeks a landfill site near Treynor. July 21, 1989 Treynor-area land owners discuss dump. July 28, 1989 Residents opposed to landfill to hold first Treynor meeting. August 2, 1989 Treynor anti-dump meeting is delayed. August 9, 1989 Treynor landfill developer reveals investors. August 25, 1989 Landfill hearing called off after 817 show up. August 29, 1989 Ads seek attendance at landfill hearing. September 5, 1989 Panel denies Treynor dump. September 28, 1989 Bluffs Development Co. receives city letter on dump plan. October 17, 1989 Engineer urges new road for Treynor landfill site. October 19, 1989 Treynor plan returned to zoning. October 26, 1989 Treynor landfill officials cite board-member conflicts. November 11, 1989 Supervisors urged to develop landfill. November 10, 1989 Court upholds county's action against landfill. March 2, 1991 Landfill proponent undecided on appeal. March 6, 1991. Landfill proposal dispute headed for supreme court. April 18, 1991
Elevator sold in September. April 21, 1982 The emergency operation; 'One heck of a job'. April 21, 1982 'What would happen if that thing ever blew up?' April 21, 1982 Realtors shook up by elevator blast. April 21, 1982 Body still unidentified. April 24, 1982 'I thought he was probably blowed away.' April 21, 1982 Blast knocked C.B. man to ground, then he ran. April 21, 1982 Search for 3 continues. April 25, 1982 Just Bluffing: More non-routine than most days. April 25, 1982 Grain dust tests called inadequate. April 26, 1982 Rebuilding of elevator discussed. April 26, 1982 Southwest Iowa deaths. April 26, 1982 No decision of rebuilding; AGRI Industries to wait. April 27, 1982 Towns praised for help at elevator. April 28, 1982 CB blast may lead to congressional hearings. April 28, 1982 Grain dust blamed for explosion. May 9, 1982 Strict elevator inspection urged. May 11, 1982 Blast debris trucked away. June 22, 1982 Blast survivors looking to courts. June 29, 1982 Grain dust dangers widespread.; 4 out of 5 have high dust levels. July 22, 1982 State cites Bluffs Elevator; Stemming from explosion. August 31, 1982 Explosion victim files suit. January 14, 1983 Suit filed in explosion death. January 18, 1983 New suit in elevator blast case. April 6, 1983 Elevator blast one year later. April 20, 1983 Elevator suits in U.S. court. May 5, 1983 Elevator demolition scheduled. May 9, 1983 Eighth suite filed in explosion. May 12, 1983 AGRI may return to CB. May 12, 1983 Demolition preparation. May 19, 1983 Elevator demolition under way. May 20, 1983 Elevator explosion lawsuits now total 11. October 28, 1983 Driver's son files suit in C.B. elevator blast. April 20. 1984 UP workers settle suit. July 20, 1984 AGRI on trial this week over elevator blast. January 6, 1985 Elevator trial to be lengthy. January 8, 1985 Grain elevator trial delayed; 'prejudicial' remarks cited. January 9, 1985 District Court: Attorneys for the defendants in the lawsuit... February 27, 1985 AGRI trial starts up again. May 7, 1985 Jury to begin deciding AGRI case. May 23, 1985 Jury out in grain blast case. May 24, 1985 $2.58 million awarded in elevator case. May 25, 1985 AGRI damages called unfair. May 29, 1985 Law firm sues over fees in elevator case. November 13, 1985
Bluffs Hotel 208 W. Broadway Closed 1/67
Guests Are Gone And Old Hotel Is Silent; After 87 Years Of Operation. January 8, 1967
1979 Bluffs Northway Center 1800 N. 16th St. Also see Richman Gordman file
$4 Million Shop Center Is Announced. June 22, 1971 Richman Gordman Will Build Big Store In Council Bluffs. June 22, 1971 Shop Center Financing Step Away. September 6, 1971 Northway center plans expansion. April 22, 1979 Petting zoo horse removed after child bitten. May 30. 1988 Developers hope to begin expansion of shopping area. March 17, 1991
Grant Store, Hinky Dinky Plan Center. January 19, 1969 King's Will Locate In New Shop Center; Lettings Bids Now. August 25, 1969 Shopping Center Shouldn't Create Traffic Problems. December 8, 1969 New Shopping Complex. January 11, 1970 Grants Has Grand Opening. March 1, 1971 Check Door At Grant Store. August 6, 1973 Robbers Get Cash, Checks After Binding Six Employes [sic]. August 6, 1973 W.T. Grant to Close 66 Unprofitable Stores In Period to July 1981. January 3, 1974 Grant City in C.B. Will Remain Open. December 22, 1974 Metro Grant Stores To Close By April 1. December 28, 1974 W.T. Grant Agrees To Restructure Debts. January 17, 1975 Grant Store Will Close On March 15. January 28, 1975
Armory, CB (Dodge Light Guard/National Guard Armory)
Dodge Armory Is National Guard Headquarters July 26, 1936 Council Bluffs' Garrison Is Second Largest In State April 19, 1937 How New Armory Building Will Look April 20,1937 Expansion Makes Armory One Of Finest In State May 12, 1938 C.B. Guards Spent $175,000 in '52 January 13, 1953 Authorize New Guard Armory October 26, 1954 $200,000 Armory To Be Built Here November 16, 1954 Expect To Start Armory By July 1 April 15, 1955 Approve Bluffs Armory Plans June 23, 1955 Larsen Low Bidder On New Armory July 20, 1955 National Guard Bureau Okays New Armory For Bluffs September 15, 1955 Dodge Guard Trust To Be Dissolved February 24, 1957 New $180,000 Dodge Armory Is Dedicated February 24, 1957 Bluffs Soldiery Has Proud History February 24, 1957 Senate Panel Approves Funds For CB Armory July 16, 1990 Irwin Criticizes City's Talks On Armory Site July 20, 1990 Panel OKs $2.6 Million C.B. Armory August 20, 1990 County Seeking To Buy Up Armory Land For Parking September 1990 County To Close Deal To Buy Guard Armory December 19, 1990 Armory For C.B. Uncertain April 3, 1991 Iowa Senate OKs Funding For Armory April 3, 1991 Armory Funding Goes To House April 4, 1991
Arnold Tool and Die Works (Arnold Plastic Inc.)
Tool and Die Works To Double Its Space 05-09-1969 4-Alarm Fire At Bluffs Firm 11-29-1970 Losses from the Saturday night fire . . . 11-30-1970 Ranks, Arnolds Plan Re-Opening 12-17-1970 Liberty Buys Arnold Plant 01-30-1973
Begin Action On Recreation Site August 8, 1961 County Closer To Having First Recreation Area October 13, 1961 State Okays Neola Park Plans, Site March 11, 1962 Arrowhead Roadway Contract Let By County Conservation Leaders September 28, 1962 Arrowhead Road Is Built Below Contractor's Bid December 14, 1962 Park Superintendent's Family Will Try Arrowhead Camping January 24, 1963 Contracts Let For Arrowhead Parking Lots, Road at Neola March 15, 1963 Tama Indian Dancers Set For Arrowhead Dedication July 25, 1963 Let Contract For Arrowhead October 25, 1963 No Swimming, Motor Boats Will Be Allowed On Arrowhead Lake March 13, 1964 Arrowhead Shelter Okay June 15, 1966 Arrowhead At Maximum Potential March 15, 1967 Conservation Board Raises Trees For Reforesting Parks September 1, 1967 17,749 Cars In Arrowhead During 80-Day Time Span July 12, 1968 Park Lake Is Stocked, Elk Arrive October 21, 1968 Arrowhead Addition Approved By State April 9, 1969 Arrowhead Park Enlargement $$ Has MAPA Nod April 27, 1969 Arrowhead Grant OK'd June 25, 1969 Add 40-Acre Tract To Arrowhead Park August 13, 1969 Arrowhead Expansion Would Include Camp Areas; Ponder Fees September 10, 1969 Flooding, Gas Shortage Cited For Park Fund Drop February 6, 1980 Preservation Program For Arrowhead Lake November 2, 1983 Arrowhead Offers Much Cleaner Water October 25, 1987 Youths To Build Park Shelter May 5, 1988
"It's Hard to Give Up," Searchers Say: Volunteers Continue Looking For Boy June 16, 1987 Search For Boy Continues June 17, 1987 Search Continues for Boy Lost on the Nishnabotna June 19, 1987 Page County May Rechannel River to Find Drowning Victim June 23, 1987 Searchers Rechanneling River at Essex June 25, 1987 Dredging Under Way at Essex June 26, 1987 Search Continues June 29, 1987 Dogs Help Essex Search Effort July 1, 1987 Stubborn Volunteers Move River July 1, 1987 Drowned Boy's Parents In Awe of Search Efforts July 2, 1987 River Search Abandoned July 4, 1987 Family Puts to Rest Effort to Find Body July 7, 1987
Sign Up for Softball Getting Into Full Swing 1985 Ask City Hall April 28, 1985 Ask City Hall May 5, 1985 Ask City Hall May 12, 1985
Assembly of God Builds . . . A Basement Place of Worship Goes Skyward January 29, 1955 Assembly of God Buys Furniture - $3400 Spent for Pews and Pulpit February 19, 1955 300 At Dedication of New Church Here August 8, 1955 Triple Emphasis - Church to Dedicate Also Break Ground October 1, 1966 Assembly Assistant - Pastor to Serve In Mission Work May 30, 1970 Ullestad to Install Pastor May September 22, 1979 First Assembly Marks 50th Year September 12, 1981 First Assembly Plans Church April 4, 1983 First Assembly to Host Son-Shine Signers February 2, 1985 First Assembly Girls Awarded June 22, 1985 First Assembly of God to Host Seminar for Financial Freedom September 14, 1985 Nygren is Youth Minister September 28, 1985 Sentences Given in C.B. Church Thefts October 27, 1985 First Assembly Finally Gets to Build New Church Building June 11, 1988 First Assembly Looks to Future October 6, 1990
Bluffs Run and Dodge Park Kennel Club & track File #1 to 8/1/86 See also Iowa West Racing Association
State Puts Lid on the Dog Track; Syms Informed by Agent That Races Are Not to Run. June 12, 1946 Dog track is sought in C.B. June 2, 1978 Crime financial head Lansky dead. January 15, 1983 Lansky ran dog track in Bluffs. January 15, 1983 Ak-Sar-Ben presence seen as plus for CB dog racing. June 1, 1983 Track finances called unclear. June 2, 1983 Greyhound racing: The Sioux City Story. June 12, 1983 Pari-mutuel summary. June 12, 1983 Pari-mutuel law means end to courier services. June 12, 1983 Branstad reveals racing board. June 27, 1983 No area reps on commission. June 27, 1983 Local views vary on racing panel makeup. June 29, 1983 Bluffs contingent gets data on the dog racing industry. July 8, 1983 Racing agency to Bluffs; To hear local views. August 19, 1983 Law changes would aid track; racing 'marginally feasible' now. August 25, 1983 Changes sought in racing rules/ December 2. 1983 Expert: Dog racing 'whole new industry', December 27, 1983 Search goes on for dog track. January 11, 1984 Dog track based on bill passage? February 10, 1984 Group formed; Track closer to reality. March 10. 1984 Council endorses race association. March 13, 1984 Dog races mean 250 jobs. March 18, 1984 Racing Association if loaned $50,000. March 17, 1984 Dome dog track might hurt C.B. April 8, 1984 Race group may hire consultant. April 12, 1984 Racing group announces consultant for C.B. track. April 13, 1984 Iowa West's membership at 137. March 31, 1984 Consultant: Racetrack may create 400 jobs. April 18, 1984 Revenue bonds may help track. April 21, 1984 Council Bluffs tears up for dog track application. April 29, 1984 C.B. officials expect $ boost from dog track. April 29, 1984 Negotiations under way for dog racing track site. May 8, 1984 Scramble is on for dog racing license. May 9, 1984 Track organizers ask city for bond issue. May 26, 1984 City Council approves dog track bond request. May 29, 1984 Second group seeks dog-racing license. June 2, 1984 Plans revealed for dog track in C.B.; Racing association to fight second group. June 3, 1984 Track applications to be 'scrutinized'. June 4, 1984 State racing group to tour Bluffs site. June 6, 1984 Race commission meeting set. June 9, 1984 Racetrack zoning on agenda. June 11, 1984 Race officials: traffic problems to be ironed out. June 13, 1984 Second racing group eyes $11 million track. June 23, 1984 Council scheduled to consider request on racetrack zoning. June 24, 1984 Local race group eyes presentation. June 25, 1984 Council to act Saturday on bonds for race track. June 28, 1984 Bluffs group make dog track bids. June 29, 1984 Council OKs bonds for dog track. July 1, 1984 Racing group to get report. July 6, 1984 Salvo: C.B. to benefit. July 8, 1984 Racing groups predict economic boost for city. July 8, 1984 Track applicants get more scrutiny. July 11, 1984 Racing commission questions local groups. July 12, 1989 Track question to be answered soon. July 17, 1984 Dog track creates need for more police? July 8, 1984 CB dog track plans stalled. July 18, 1984 Track decision called 'political.' July 19, 1984 Combining race groups proposed. July 19, 1984 Iowa West looks at cutting ties wit Delaware North. July 19, 1984 Iowa West boots Delaware North. July 25, 1984 Iowa West awaits offers. July 26, 1984 Racing commission 'deals' blasted by Shenandoah man. July 21, 1984 C.B. to get conditional license for dog racing? July 31, 1984 Dog racing beats horses. August 6, 1984 Track application submitted. August 11, 1984 Iowa West racing group offers contract to Binns. August 8, 1984 Binns: I'll supervise track. August 9, 1984 Winter race plan irks Nelson. August 25, 1984 Will greyhounds race in Council Bluffs? August 27, 1984 It's off to the races; Bluffs dog track approved. August 28, 1984 Iowa West race officials scurry to find financing. August 19, 1984 Iowa West studies financing of track. September 4, 1984 Iowa West to weigh track finance plans. September 6, 1984 Iowa West sets meeting Friday. September 12, 1984 Track finance plans to be put in writing. September 14, 1984 Racing dates change for Council Bluffs dog track. September 26, 1984 [Race officials, architects meet]. September 20, 1984 Loan application for track to be considered. October 4, 1984 Iowa West secures financial consultant. October 15, 1984 Bluffs dog track opening is delayed. November 1, 1984 $ package near for Iowa West? November 14, 1984 Iowa West eyes answer to $ question. November 20, 1984 Construction plans to be discussed for C.B. Dog track. October 22, 1984 Iowa West may conduct news conference on $. November 26, 1984 [Iowa West announcement planned before Christmas] November 30, 1984 Iowa West set to unveil plans. December 5, 1984 Track backers from south. December 12, 1984 Financing Iowa West topic. December 11, 1984 Council Bluffs track gets financial boost. December 13, 1984 Near-manager wishes track organizers well. December 14, 1984 Iowa West officials: lawsuit has no effect. December 14, 1984 Iowa West to go before commission. December 19, 1984 Council considers race track bonds. December 20, 1984 Track seen as boon to economy of C.B. December 21, 1984 Bluffs dog track to be like one in Alabama. January 4, 1985 Track benefits will aid charities. January 4, 1985 Iowa West administrators to meet. January 8, 1984 Iowa West plans membership drive. January 11, 1985 Iowa West members told track construction to begin in March. January 13, 1985 Iowa West may discuss architect's plans. January 22, 1985 City receives initial track plans. February 1, 1985 Commission backs harness racing. February 8, 1985 Bryant group wins Alabama lawsuit over racetrack profits. February 15, 1985 Carter Lakers involved in planning race club. February 21, 1985 Iowa Wests begins push for members. March 7, 1985 April 19 is date for track start. March 19, 1985 Filbert to lend track a hand. March 21, 1985 Lunch, dinner to be be part of track opening. March 2, 1985 Consultant to name $12 million dog track. April 9, 1985 Out of the starting gate. April 15, 1985 Greyhounds included in ceremony. April 17, 1985 Tax breaks for dog tracks left in the starting gate. April 18, 1985 Greyhounds help christen Bluffs track. April 18, 1985 Race commissions' Scalise: Track is 'help on the way.' April 19, 1985 Tourists, jobs two benefits of new track. April 19, 1985 'Sport of Queens' coming for everyday Bluffs folks. Iowa West drive boasts 460 members. May 11, 1985 Study says track will spur little development. May 2, 1985 Iowa West exempted from property taxes. May 31, 1985 Motel plans to build near dog racetrack. June 3, 1985 Track prepped for steel work. June 14, 1985 Iowa West requests longer season. June 17, 1985 Dubuque not concerned with Bluffs race dates. June 20, 1985 This way to the track. June 10, 1985 Track taking shape; officials get first tour. August 2, 1985 Opinion says dog track not exempt. August 6, 1985 State: Track could lose property tax exemption. August 7, 1985 Track may lose tax exemption. August 7, 1985 Here comes the bunny. August 8, 1985 Duysen: Track may borrow to pay taxes. August 10, 1985 Red ink may force track to borrow. August 12, 1985 Walkout slows dog track work. August 15, 1985 Iowa West buys parcel for track traffic lane. August 16, 1985 Tax opinion gets review. August 16, 1985 Track G.M. wants management slots filled by October. August 19,. 1985 Hearing on track picketers postponed. August 24, 1985 City to give Iowa West $15,000. September 10, 1985 Mall gets four permit four months late.. September 12, 1985 'Fast-track' defers permits on mall, track. September 4, 1985 Building permits issued to Iowa West for track. September 2, 1985 Iowa West members total nearly 5000. October 4, 1985 Date for track start to be set. October 8, 1985 Workers of and running at Iowa West. October 31, 1095 Hearing set on track tax status. November 8, 1985 Track race director will be Alabaman. November 19, 1985 Six-days-a-week schedule to include three matinees. November 8, 1985 Iowa West to seek longer season. November 7, 1985 Councilmen tour 'vast' dog track. November 9, 1985 Ex-safety director chosen to head Iowa West security. November 20,. 1985 Longer season OK'd for greyhound track. November 11, 1985 Couple hopes to establish kennel outside of Weston. November 23, 1985 Track may seek permanent 230-day season. November 23, 1985 Iowa natives get kennel bookings. December 9, 1985 Bluffs Run: Track changes name, sets sights on Omaha Track makes Dubuque city of believers. December 22, 1985 Man who raced dogs in C.B. in 1940s gets kennel space. December 30, 1985 Bluffs Run names three to management positions. January 8, 1986 Bluffs Run could be top 10 track by '87. January 12, 1986 Dog owners to get more purse money. January 15, 1986 Greyhounds arrive at track; 'exercise' set for Wednesday. January 21, 1986 Track has motels braced for bookings. January 26, 1986 Her job: Sell track and Bluffs. February 3, 1986 Dogs go through Bluffs dry run. February 15, 1986 Bluffs Run hustles to be ready for opening in a week. February 20, 1986 Commission OKs grading system for Bluffs Run. February 22, 1986 Trifecta for Bluffs Run preview party: Dream wins, C.B. places, pride shows. February 22, 1986 Will the dogs put C.B. on fast track? February 23, 1986 Revenues will boost government, charities. February 23, 1986 Estimates say economic benefits to be $300 million February 23, 1986 Hoof it yourself; no OTB's allowed. February 23, 1986 Naive bettor could fall victim to tipsheet, dog sale scams. February 23, 1986 Famished? Track offers a menu of wide variety. February 23, 1986 Here is roster of Iowa West. February 23, 1986 Best advice: Leave for track early. February 23, 1986 Looking for pet? Try a greyhound. February 26, 1986 Big Crowd learns how to bet on 'the pups.' February 28, 1986 Bluffs Run: Better when wet? March 2, 1986 Board approves first kennel in Pottawattamie County. March 5, 1986 First week's handle may top $4 million. March 5, 1986 Numbers add up to success for Bluffs Run. March 10, 1986 49 charities benefit from 'smash' track. March 12, 1986 Bryant firm may make $3.4 million. March 14, 1986 Track attendance tops 100,000. March 18, 1986 The rabbit dies at Bluffs Run. March 20, 1986 Race track seminar held for law officers. March 22, 1986 Track robbery suspect nabbed. March 22, 1986 Man charged for selling tipsheets. March 22, 1986 Track activity levels off, but first month figures impressive. March 27, 1986 Trifecta not enough? Try twin-trifecta. March 28, 1986 Bugs isn't even among them., March 30, 1986 Thumbs up to twin trifecta. April 3, 1986 Man's luck changes after winning race with robbery suspect. April 6, 1986 'A touch of class;' Track manager raves about employees. April 6, 1986 Iowa high court: Track must pay property taxes. April 13, 1986 Board decision stands; track to add 168 seats. April 16, 1986 So far, so good: Bluffs Run braces for start of Ak's racing campaign. April 27, 1986 Ak horses run down Bluffs attendance, but betting still high. May 1, 1986 Nag-ging competition taking bite out of 2 tracks business. may 5, 1986 Iowa West tax request denied. May 14, 1986 Reed: Most track fans from Omaha, Lincoln. May 16, 1986 Iowa West will appeal decision on property tax. June 6, 1986 Bluffs Run bets race past projections. June 18, 1986 Iowa West makes its final donation of year. July 17, 1986 Bluffs Run bets race past goals. July 22, 1986 Financing deadline nears for Iowa West. November 10, 1984
New Atlantic YMCA Going Up October 18, 1959 New Rock Quarry Planned For Atlantic; Work May Start Mid-60's November 20, 1959 Health Program Started in Cass - To Be PTA Pilot Project for Iowa December 11, 1959 100th Anniversary For Cass Church November 2, 1961 Twins "Ollie and Lollie," 85, "Have Had Lot Of Fun Together" February 12, 1962 Improve Park Near Atlantic April 11, 1962 Heritage House Supt. Appointed April 23, 1962 Atlantic Makes Many Points For Iowa - By Hosting Tourists June 8, 1962 Economic Study Set In Atlantic June 28, 1962 Arrives In Atlantic; Knows Her TV Shows August 23, 1962 Atlantic Bank Sketch October 2, 1962 Home For Aging: Heritage House November 4, 1962 Atlantic Seeks To Add School Area December 6, 1962 Atlantic Lets School Contracts December 16, 1962 Building for Elder Citizens Booms in Southwest Iowa- Heritage House Tall Example April 14, 1963 Nears Completion: Construction work on the St. Paul's Lutheran Church at Atlantic April 18, 1963 New Cass Milk House Has Picture Windows - $18,000 Investment May 12, 1963 Ceremonies Set For Church, Home May 15, 1963 Old Atlantic Church Is Sold January 10, 1964 Heritage House Has Warmth Of A Home - Library Is Growing Daily February 26, 1964 Water Covers Road . . . into Atlantic's power plant April 14, 1964 Farmstead Ripped Up By Twister April 22, 1964 File Action To Keep Road Open May 6, 1964 Exchange For Atlantic High May 24, 1964 Church Property To Be Parking Lot June 5, 1964 Contract Awarded For A New Church October 25, 1964 Record Contract For "The Great Imposters" January 3, 65 Injunction Being Sought In Marne Garage Dispute - Against Mayor, Council February 14, 1965 Bowling Facility March 31, 1965 Safety Awards To S.W. Iowa Cities June 21, 1965 Troublesome Creek Dike Is Planned June 22, 1965 Mayor Jessen Seeks Views of Citizens January 7, 1966 Interstate Taking Traffic And Business From Atlantic - Real Impact Yet To Come, But . . . January 9, 1966 New Memorial Hospital March 31, 1967 Memories Of Another Day Are All That's Left of Lorah August 24, 1966 Lutheran Church To Celebrate Its 90th Anniversary October 30, 1967 Atlantic Products Firm Is In Fill Operation January 3, 1968 Buck Creek Road Is Problem Again - Public Using It February 15, 1968 Cass County Hospital September 9, 1968 Atlantic Church Will Mark Its 100th Birthday October 14, 1968 New Ambulance Service Is Provided For Cass County October 14, 1968 Atlantic Gets New College November 15, 1968 School Paper, Started in 1918, One of Oldest January 2, 1969 Businessman Marks 61 Years; Atlantic's Oldest February 5, 1969 50 Years July 13, 1969 SWI Family Raises Top Fall Crop October 30, 1969 Honey Plant Brings International "Flavor" November 20, 1969 Rural Methodist Church, Landmark Soon To Close December 19, 1969 A Coluge Fur Atlandtic? June 1, 1970 Atlantic Hospital Given Accreditation January 6, 1971 Marne Woman Vs. Indian Alcoholism January 10, 71 Atlantic Quarry Gets State Okay For Expansion October 12, 1971 New Fountain In Atlantic October 4, 1971 SWI Travel Agency Dates From Old Steamship Days January 6, 1972 Superintendent Named For Atlantic Schools March 31, 1972 Facelifting Is Studied At Atlantic June 28, 1972 Steel Firm To Locate In Atlantic July 11, 1972 Old Hotel At Atlantic Torn Down August 31, 1973 Rail Corporation Formed November 17, 1975 Civil War Statues Being Reconditioned January 21, 1976 Atlantic Names New Police Chief May 4, 1978 Eight men Indicted In Auto Theft Ring June 30, 1978 Trench Yields Odd Treasures - Strange Objects at Atlantic September 17, 1978 Omaha Death, Atlantic Fire May Be Connected May 15, 1979 Officer Shooting Accidental May 30, 1979 Bottle Law Helps Center April 27, 1980 Improvements Brighten Picture For Atlantic April 28, 1984 Auction Set For Hitchcock House November 20, 1984 Students Donate Store Funds To Statue, Child Abuse Center January 4, 1985 Atlantic Defeats School Bond Issue February 20, 1985 ISU Courses Offered At Atlantic High June 12, 1985 Sale of Land on Atlantic Ballot September 4, 1985 Three Persons Held In Check-Fraud Probe October 30, 1985 "Rough Part" Over For Atlantic Mayor November 27, 1985 $2.3 Million Project Begins In Atlantic December 13, 1985 Thursday Fire Heavily Damages Two Downtown Atlantic Stores June 27, 1986 "Cass Has Class," County Says In Drive For Promotion, Jobs November 13, 1986 Vacant Farm House Leveled In Fire January 13, 1987 Doggedly Determined Pet Saves Family From Blaze January 27, 1987 Atlantic Plant's Open House Heralds Several Major Renovation Projects April 22, 1987 Youth's Steer Rams Crowd, Injures Five August 6, 1987 State Closes Atlantic Truck Stop October 8, 1987 State Funds Approved For Road To New Atlantic Uniform Plant October 8, 1987 Excursion Train Coming to Atlantic November 26, 1987 Cass County Decides To Lease County Farm January 31, 1988 State Grant To Pay Half of Road Work April 14, 1988 Three Awarded $55,000 in Sex Harassment Suit April 14, 1988 New Care Facility April 24, 1988 State Grant Goes To Build Group Home May 2, 1988 Atlantic Man Charged With Setting Fire to Wife's Home July 15, 1988 Atlantic Project to Recycle Motor Oil and Protect Water July 15, 1988 114-Year-Old Schoolhouse In Spotlight at Cass Fair July 29, 1988 Carspecken's Lambs Sweep August 2, 1988 Marne Girl Shows Top 4-H Heifer at Cass Fair August 4, 1988 Wait For Senior Center Is Over September 9, 1988 "Purple Martin Train" Arrives at Atlantic Depot November 7, 1988 Sheriff: Machine Guns Needed In Drug Battles November 18, 1988 Atlantic Man Killed In Hunting Accident December 13, 1988 Atlantic Mourns Fallen Officer January 5, 1989 SW Iowa Planning Chief Resigns, takes D.M. Job January 12, 1989 Atlantic Publisher Says Newspaper Stronger Now, Will Surprise Some January 20, 1989 Surprised Thief Keeps Atlantic At Bay In Eight-Hour Standoff January 24, 1989 Grand Jury To Investigate Shooting January 16, 1990 Atlantic School Cancels Classes After Pipes Burst February 7, 1989 After Two Years Work, Senior Center Is Ready March 10, 1989 Man Arraigned For Injuring Baby December 8, 1989 Water Returns to Atlantic March 19, 1990 Two Killed Near Atlantic April 15, 1990 Fire May Have Started Near Kitchen Stove May 7, 1990 Atlantic Caricatures Get High "Marx" July 7, 1990 Ticknor Named Cass Fair Queen, Atlantic Brothers Show Top Hogs August 1, 1990 Fire Causes $50,000 Damage To Cleaners August 8, 1990 Metal Buildings Make To Close, 70 Lose Jobs August 28, 1990 Walks Net 1st Iowa Beef Win At Ak September 25, 1990 "Stupid" Lamb Is Ak Grand Champ September 25, 1990 Atlantic Groups Joint Mental Health Efforts September 29, 1990 Plane Airspeed Cited In Fatal Trooper Crash September 29, 1990 Goodwill Opens Store In Atlantic October 2, 1990 Video Poker Machines Confiscated in Atlantic October 3, 1990 Child, 4, Hit By Deer Slug Not Injured December 5, 1990 Guard Service Cost Him Job, SWI Man Says December 12, 1990 Coal Gasification Cleanup at Atlantic December 16, 1990 Exira Woman, 80, Dies In Car Accident February 6, 1991 Proposal Bans Firing Shotgun Across Roads February 27, 1991 Liquidation Sale Today Marks End of Stoudt Ford Dealership June 1, 1991 Atlantic Leaders Work To Overcome Recession June 1, 1991 Atlantic Seeks Iowa Flood Investigation June 21, 1991 "Dry Hydrants" Improve Fire Safety In Rural Areas July 28, 1991 Grace Co. Buying Atlantic Business August 10, 1991 No Arraignment Set For Former Cass Jailer August 19, 1991 Four Candidates In Race for Atlantic Mayor's Job November 3, 1991 Court Date Scheduled In Atlantic Shooting November 16, 1991 Atlantic OKs Levy Extension November 21, 1991 Mother, Children Escape House Fire December 3, 1991 Company Faces Fines For Levee Build On Floodway January 5, 1992 Atlantic Buses Back on Track January 14, 1992 Former Atlantic Mayor Heads County Development Group January 19, 1992 Exira Man Faces Tax Charges April 10, 1992 Two Killed, 1 Hurt In Motorcycle Crash May 20, 1992 High-Flying Achievements Please Teen April 25, 1993 Merger Makes Atlantic Jaycees Co-ed April 25, 1993 Year of Building Ahead In Atlantic April 25, 1993 Atlantic Begins Library Fund Drive August 12, 1994 New FM Station to Sign On in Atlantic By Next Spring October 8, 1984 Atlantic library Drive Gets Big Boost From Grant November 12, 1994 Cass Officials Try To Seize "Drug Money" December 30, 1994