Iowa West's pledge of $125,000 puts library campaign near goal. No date. New library plan devised. March 6, 1988 Bookmark contest for young readers. April 22, 1988 Program offers kids 'fantasy and wizards'. July 6, 1988 Arizona couple's donation tells library patrons 'the way it was'. July 12, 1988 Smock: New library our priority. August 14, 1988 C.B. eyes mall site for library. September 15, 1988 No decision on Younkers library site. September 17, 1988 Library building a topic. September 21, 1988 Board discusses 2 sites offered for new library. September 22, 1988 C.B. board to discuss increasing book fees. October 2, 1988 Beno buy for a library put on hold. October 3, 1988 City counci lto hear plans for new library. October 8, 1988 Book fines raised at C.B. Library. October 20, 1988 Younkers library site out. October 20, 1988 C.B. Library to get classic tapes. November 17, 1988 Friends of C.B. Library plan year-long promotion. December 16, 1988 Friends of Library plan recruitment. December 25, 1988 C.B. Library Friends plan newcomes' night. January 12, 1989 C.B. ranks dead last in public-library use. January 19, 1989 Younkers store is out of running for C.B. library. January 19, 1989 Free C.B. service, library's computer links patrons to 300 data bases. March 1, 1989 Cuts 'frustrate' library, board delays budget OK. March 16, 1989 Library survey shows interest in do-it-yourself publications. May 11, 1989 New-library panel to look at financing. July 20, 1989 C.B. library joins open-access program. October 2, 1989 Study cites groundswell support for new library. December 21, 1989 Mayor propose 0.9% cut in city's library funding. February 22, 1990 Mildred Smock honored for community leadership. October 13, 1990 Site search drops for a new library. October 12, 1990 Library eyes site downtown. October 30, 1990 Plans unveiled for new library. November 1, 1990 Library mailing fishes for contributors. November 20, 1990 Early library response 'good'. November 22, 1990 Library fund drive hits halfway mark. December 12, 1990 C.B. Library last in loans, spending. December 21, 1990 Chamber backs new library. January 23, 1991 Obstacles 'no barrier' to library. January 23, 1991 Why Midlands Mall rejected. February 3, 1991 Library gears up for vote. February 6, 1991 Funding for library not included. February 8, 1991 Private library donations top $3 million. February 12, 1991 Close vote seen on library bond issue. February 21, 1991 Regan, Minikus and Beaman write top library essays. February 22, 1991 20 percent may vote on new library. February 25, 1991 New library nixed; reactions mixed. February 27, 1991 Canvass narrows gap in bond-issue defeat. March 5, 1991 Bar-coded cards may foil Omaha library exchanges. March 21, 1991 Library vote plan considered. March 21, 1991 Library pledges still up in air. April 2, 1991 Library more than just books. April 15, 1991 Community meeting is set April 30 to discuss library. April 20, 1991 Board hears options for new library. May 1, 1991 Library puts out reading contracts. June 14, 1991 Branch library costs too high, Smock says. June 27, 1991 Library questions to be answered at second forum. June 24, 1991 Discussion on library sites expected at Thursday forum. July 23, 1991 New C.B. cards allow use of Omaha library. July 31, 1991 Library board is taking a fresh look at Midlands Mall. January 23, 1992 Council Bluffs library offers new business memberships. February 2, 1992 Library can access newspapers. May 9, 1992 Users give library good marks. May 13, 1993 Friends sell 3,000 books to give boost to library. August 2, 1992 Madonna's new 'Sex' book not available at libraries. November 10, 1992 Library project proposed. September 20, 1993 Cost to gird library floors at $175,000. November 18, 1993 Bluffs readers will have to pay in Omaha. February 22, 1994 Library limits some book checkouts. June 30, 1994 Panel eyes solution to library woes. June 30, 1994 Study panel focuses on library's services. August 9, 1994 Bluffs library group eyes four sites. August 19, 1994 Accessibility an issue in library search. September 7, 1994 Panel weighs options for new public library. September 16, 1994 Developer lobbies for mall library. October 14, 1994 Function comes first for library. October 28, 1994 Group picks city land for library. November 11, 1994 Library Board accepts site recommendation. November 17, 1994 Library groups wrestles with funding plans. December 9, 1994
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Dodge Memorial, "Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial" (Black Angel)
Dodge Memorial, "Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial" (Black Angel) Anne Dodge asks publicat[tion of] verse on mother's death. Septembe 4, 1927 Winter's magic artistry touches Dodge Memorial. February 27, 1929 C.B. site of one of finest works of famed sculptor who died in East. October 8, 1931 Glittering elfin forest surrounds memorial fountain. January 14, 1934 Memorial sculpture portrays dream of Mrs. Doge just before her death. July 26, 1936 By well-intentioned Girl Scouts, world-famed Black Angel has perilously close call. July 17, 1958 Know your scenes. July 3, 1960 Famed Black Angel to the Bluffs Park Board. January 6, 1964 Cost approximately $12,000. Park Board may move famous Black Angel to Dodge House. March 28, 1965 Angel lights. December 27, 1965 The Black Angel. February 16, 1969 White face. May 9, 1971 The Black Angel. November 23, 1973 Black Angel can't fly makes weighty problem. October 18, 1978 The saga of the Black Angel: A real ghost story. October 29, 1978 Waiting for the touch. February 17, 1980 Look homeward, angel? Move still a possibility. February 24, 1980 The monuments and memorials of Council Bluffs. The Black Angel. November 10, 1981 Will 'Black Angel' finally be moved? May 25, 1982 Arts Council begins sprucing of 'Angel'. July 18, 1984 Statue fund gets $5,000 boost. February 23, 1985 Angel' fountain to flow again soon. June 7, 1985 Fountain's return t be commemorated. August 15, 1985 Fountain dedication set for Wednesday. August 19, 1985 The Black Angel Fountain, Bluffs heritage flow anew. August 21, 1985 Grant to light up Dodge Memorial. December 12, 1985 Grant of $25,000 boosts drive for statue restoration. December 19, 1985 Drive to restore Doge memorial hits midway mark. February 12, 1986 Money flowing in as 'Black Angel' work continues. July 16, 1986 Black Angel tourism program takes wing. March 1, 1987 Ceremony to celebrate 'Black Angel' repairs. May 20, 1987 Vandals strike restored Angel. May 26, 1987 Black Angel on register. February 21, 1988
Bertrand (and Museum Civil War steamboat which sank in Missouri River DeSoto Bend Wildlife Refuge
Two Men Search For Steamboat. March 22, 1968 National Park Official Tells Salvage Plan Of River Steamboat. August 23, 1968 [ 2 copies] Old Riverboat Raises Bow At DeSoto. November 1, 1968 Find 'Remedy' From Riverboat. November 24, 1968 Old Box Indicates Boat Is Bertrand; At DeSoto Bend Digging. November 26, 1968 Cargo Digging Halted Til Spring. January 22, 1969 Iowa House Hears About River History. January 29, 1969 River Boat May Yield Cargo Soon. June 10, 1969 Seven More Feet. May 19, 1969 Search For Rich Cargo Nears End. June 9, 1969 Pumping Water. June 19, 1969 Drilling For Treasure. June 19, 1969 Hole Full Of History. June 22, 1969 Boat Prize Search May Be Near End; Wine Jug Found. July 2, 1969 Treasure Hunt Near End? Searchers Probe Riverboat. July 3, 1969 Bottle Of Wine. July 3, 1969 Riverboat Search Yields 8 Mercury Flasks; Treasure Hunters' Probe Continues. July 5, 1969 3 Cylinders With Mercury Uncovered At De Soto Bend. July 14, 1969 Treasure Ship Tapped. July 15, 1969 Letter From Home. July 20, 1969 Search Continues At DeSoto Bend For Mercury. July 23, 1969 Bertrand Artifacts Displayed In Valley. August 18, 1969 Bertrand's Home Is Still Undecided. August 22, 1969 Smithsonian Man Visits Boat Site. September 5, 1969 Bertrand Relics To Stay In Desoto [sic] Bend Vicinity. September 29, 1969 At The Bertrand Meeting. September 29, 1969 Ship Relics May Get Structure At DeSoto. October 2, 1969 Scherle, Hruska Ask For Bertrand Fund. October 3, 1969 [ 2 copies] Bertrand's Hold Near Empty Mark. October 8, 1969 Cargo Is Removed From Sunken Boat. October 9, 1969 Hickel OKs Boat Funds. October 10, 1969 Ray Takes A Look At Old Steamboat. October 14, 1969 Let Shelter Contract For Old Bertrand. January 26, 1970 Scientists Retrace Bertrand Superstructure Line By Line. February 8, 1970 The Old Steamboat Bertrand--An Ill-Fated "Gold Mine". March 18, 1970 Expect Approval of Bertrand Fund. July 22, 1970 Bertrand Cargo Gets A Home; Oct. 1 Viewing Planned. July 23, 1970 Bertrand Museum Opening Depends On Appropriations. July 23, 1970 'Here Lies Bertrand' August 7, 1970 Bertrand Artifacts Displayed. September 14, 1970 Displayed At Bertrand 'Store'. September 22, 1970 Bertrand Plan Delayed 'As Much As A Year'. December 3, 1970 [ 2 copies] The Bertrand Depicted In New Sketch. April 25, 1971 Funds Delayed For Raising 'The Bertrand'. May 11, 1971 Funding Approved For The Bertrand. May 26, 1971 Bertrand Museum Is Being Urged. February 26, 1975 Big Money For The Bertrand. May 29, 1971 [2 copies] Forgotten Hulk May Become Important Midwest Attraction. June 27, 1971 Bertrand Project Eyed in '78. June 26, 1971 Bertrand Is Depicted in Natl. Geographic. August 19, 1971 House Considers Bertrand Funds. June 7, 1972 Committee Okays Bertrand Funds. June 9, 1972 Sunken Bertrand May Deteriorate. July 2, 1972 Team Of Divers Checks Deterioration Of Bertrand. September 3, 1972 Bertrand Okay in Watery Bed. October 22, 1972 Scherle Talks Bertrand Future. November 1, 1972 $2 Million Suite Filed Over Bertrands 'Bitters'. November 11, 1972 Omaha Treasure Hunters Go To Court Over Bertrand Booze. September 28, 1973 Omaha Treasure Hunters Get Day In Court. October 6, 1973 Missouri River Steamboat Is Immortalized. December 30, 1973 2nd Paddle-Wheeler Found. April 19, 1974 She Keeps Bertrand Artifacts In Order; Harlan Native Maia Sornson. May 19, 1974 DeSoto Museum For Boat Artifacts Appears Sunk. July 29, 1974 Bertrand Sway's Dispersal Confirmed By State Official. September 1, 1974 4 Senators Against Removal Of Artifacts. July 30, 1975 Bertrand Bottle Book Available. September 2, 1974 Bertrand Peaches Not Too Appetizing. December 6, 1974 River Historian Doubts Vessel Is Real Bertrand. February 22, 1975 Appeal For Bertrand To Clark. March 6, 1975 Steamboats Once Served As Floating General Stores. April 27, 1975 Bertrand's Cargo Split Is Opposed. June 20, 1975 New Efforts For Bertrand Artifacts; Across Southwest Iowa. July 17, 1975 Plan For Bertrand Artifacts Federal Officials Pondering. August 10, 1975 Plans For Bertrand Museum Revived, Now On Even Keel. August 23, 1975 Hruska Proposal Would Give Funds To Bertrand. September 17, 1975 Bertrand cargo safe, but building doubted. November 19, 1975 $100,000 approved for Bertrand cargo. November 21, 1975 Strange sounds heard at refuge; All Bertrand artifacts inventoried. January 25, 1976 $38,084 for Bertrand cache. March 22, 1976 House Okays $225,000 for Bertrand artifacts. May 6, 1976 Senate okays funds for Bertrand archives. June 27, 1976 Bertrand museum is Culver's hope. August 16, 1976 Storage better for the Bertrand. August 17, 1976 Bertrand 's excavator files suit. September 10, 1976 Bertrand artifacts program agreed to. February 8, 1977 Bertrand cargo meeting to be later in month. January 10, 1977 A Watery Grave. March 27, 1977 Bertrand museum plans on the move. November 25, 1977 Model steamship Iowa man's legacy. June 11, 1978 Bertrand funds get Senate OK. August 19, 1978 Bertrand docking set; DeSoto center groundbreaking. May 27, 1979 Bertrand center to open in '81. December 28, 1979 Bertrand gets a home; new center nears finish. March 29, 1981 Bertrand Model. August 23, 1981 Bertrand artifacts displayed. February 27, 1983
Annexation CB & Suburban 5,600 people live on outskirts of Bluffs, but . . . It would be hard to annex suburban area. March 20, 1960 Nonpareil poll indicates . . . Landholders undecided on annexation. September 8, 1963 City to file petitions of equity. Annexation plan now goes to court. November 10, 1963 Eyes annexation of 2,000 acres. 1964 Industrial foundation agrees to city annexation of its site. February 11, 1964 Petition filed on annexation. March 31, 1964 Iowa Attorney General rules, annexation of tract by Bluffs would abolish two J.P. courts. May 8, 1964 City adds 740 acres annexation approved by court. June 11, 1964 Annexation poses few problems for officials. June 14, 1964 Some residents doubt benefits will increase; think taxes will. Annexation proposal by city draws criticism. August 9, 1964 City eyes remarriage withbig area it divorced in 1885. August 23, 1964 Affects 1,520-acre tract. Annexation appears feasible; might be put on nov. 3 ballot. August 30, 1964 Includes two tank 'farms' city adds square mile south of airport to annexation plan. April 14, 1965 12.35 square miles eyed for annexation. May 30, 1965 Area west of airport. Another 320 acres added to city's annexation plan. August 10, 1965 Bluffs seeks 2,480-acre area. Annexation offers benefits to city, affected residents. August 15, 1965 Annexation would make bluffs sixth largest Iowa city. October 11, 1965 Annexation plan. October 17, 1965 Lists 1,380 defendants. City files suit to approve annexation. June 15, 1966 Will file reply to city suit. July 24, 1966 Residents form association. Answers filed to city's suit to annex property. July 25, 1966 Ask dismissal of annexation suit by city. August 4, 1966 CB may expand annexation plan. December 12, 1966 City testimony nears end in annexation suit. December 20, 1966 Annex area would bring in $95,000. December 22, 1966 3-dat hearing ends. Bluffs annexation suit taken under advisement. December 22, 1966 Involves 2,480 acres of land. District court Oks annexation by Bluffs. June 21, 1967 Booth on Bennett Avenue. Slate voter signup in annexation area. July 30, 1967 In surprise move . . . City sets hearing on annexation plan. September 6, 1967 1966 report. Facts and figures on annexation plan. September 19, 1967 Don Vs. Norman Filbert. Annexation fight pits brother against brother. October 16, 1967 Bennett Ave. annexation suit dropped. October 17, 1967 Pawlaski heads group. 'Action 7' to promote city's annexation plan. October 19, 1967 Near Twin City Plaza, 40-acre tract is annexed by Bluffs. January 3, 1968 Annexation filing will be Thursday. January 8, 1968 Lewis Central board tables annexation plan. January 9, 1968 Katelman against move. City council votes, 4 to 1, to annex Elks Country Club. May 7, 1968 Planners reveal areas. 12 square miles eyed for annex. May 30, 1968 Annexation proposal is placed on file. August 17, 1968 Totals 16.8 square miles. Nov. 5 ballots to decide annexation of two areas. August 27, 1968 Low rent issue aired. Annexation hearing set for Sept. 16. August 28, 1968 City council decides annexation vote is Nov. 5. September 17, 1968 Letter may foul annexation plans. October 7, 1968 Yes on annexation plans. November 2, 1968 2 ballots Tuesday. Annexation benefits seen on horizon. November 3, 1968 Must file suit. Annexation gets healthy approval. November 6, 1968 Question service extension. December 14, 1968 City asks approval of area annexation. January 9, 1969 One answer is filed to city's annexation. February 25, 1969 City tells benefits in annexing. February 28, 1969 Judge Johnson rules annexation approved. March 4, 1969 City moves into annexed area with service, plans. March 5, 1969 File suit soon, resistance to city's annexation is weak. March 16, 1969 Annexation suit filed. March 17, 1969 On Manawa annexation. Can one object without $$? April 10, 1969 Gifford Road area not ready for city. April 13, 1969 One protest to annexation filed Thursday. April 24, 1969 Atty. Gen. seeks more time. 40 persons file protest to city's annexation move. April 25, 1969 State drops out of city annex suit. May 15, 1969 District court approves annexation of 12.2 square miles. June 4, 1969 Higher taxes probably. City plans to start sewer line to annexed area soon. June 22, 1969 $4,327,560 valuation for annexed area. August 13, 1969 First anniversary of annexed area. November 5, 1970 No arm twisiting. Annexations not on horizon for Council Bluffs. December 9, 1979 C.B. too poot to expand limits. August 11, 1981
Apples Harrison County apples compete for a piece of marketplace pie. March 18, 1987 Woodbine plants lands second grant. May 21, 1987 Cold takes bit out of apple crop. April 20, 1988 Woodbine hopes apples at core of prosperity. April 24, 1988 Harrison apple pickers on own. August 17, 1988
Aqua Farms Biologists employ scientific techniques C.B. men rejuvenate farm ponds. June 3, 1973 Fish thriving on 'Donna farm'. October 18, 1975
Amtrak (Railpax) Nat'l RR Passengers Corp.
Amtrak (Railpax) Nat'l RR Passengers Corp. Milwaukee joins Amtrak route. No date. Bluffs is on rail network. December 2, 1970 Railpax expansion announced. January 28, 1971 Railpax return of the passenger train. February 10, 1971 Railpax announces routes C.B. on Chicago-Frisco line. March 22, 1971 U.P. joins Railpax. April 21, 1971 Amtrak debt may reach $72 million. October 30, 1971 Amtrak sales manager named. September 22, 1972 70,000 petitions for more rail service. April 18, 1974 Amtrak meals elegant; Coach ride bumpy. June 12, 1974 At Aug. 20th meeting Rep. Butler may 'jab' Amtrak officials. August 12, 1974 Amtrak loses enthusiasm for new long-distance route. November 1, 1974 Amtrak route through C.B. has 'even' chance in 1976. November 16, 1975 Amtrak through Iowa is discussed at D.C. meeting. November 14, 1975 Amtrak derails : none hurt. March 15, 1978 Derailment from loose rail, tie. March 16, 1978 Few show for Amtrak hearing. June 22, 1978 As gasoline prices continue to rise . . . San Francisco Zephyr rolling along the track. June 3, 1979 Amtrak : Zephyr is booked full. June 4, 1979 Council Bluffs in line for service by Amtrak. September 3, 1982 Amtrak's impact on Iowa minimal. May 5, 1985
Area 13 Education Agency (Loess Hills) Former Treynor Missile Base Hwy 92 Multi-county area school library center set here. February 25, 1966 Area library center for 7 counties. March 20, 1966 In advisory capacity, 15 area appointed to serve 8-county library committee. April 24, 1966 Logan woman to head library advisory group. April 26, 1966 Library panel hears report. May 3, 1966 For Southwest Iowa, library group seeks $174,820 in materials. May 10, 1966 Librarian is appointed for 7-county area. July 13, 1966 Library center facilities discussed by supervisors. August 25, 1966 8-county library needs large space. September 22, 1966 Library film section to open Friday. November 3, 1966 Multi-county area. Educational media center in operation. April 2, 1967 Library one of 16 in Iowa. May 21, 1967 Gradual moving of area library starts Monday. July 9, 1967 Open house next Sunday, use of art will be stressed at education center event. February 4, 1968 Involves 8 counties Pottawattamie Oks media center plan. March 13, 1968 To cost $18,656 data processing building plans approved by board. September 11, 1968 In the halls of learning, a new roar at old missile base. September 25, 1968 New flag over base. October 23, 1968 Education center sets 'media fair'. January 3, 1969 Overseeing media center county board's '69 task. January 8, 1969 Center computer uncrated. January 10, 1969 In the halls of learning, county board's computer is saving time for teachers. March 12, 1969 Counter ends ed center contract. April 2, 1969 County school system fills a need for many services. October 11, 1970 Unique federal project trains aids to help retarded kids. October 14, 1970 Music to teach the mentall handicapped. February 28, 1971 Media center is 7th largest. April 25, 1971 Totals $295,555 media center budget okayed. May 26, 1971 Dedicate center. Halverson made big wave in area education scene. July 2, 1971 Across Southwest Iowa two more persons selected for AEA. September 9, 1974 AEA directorship jobs are open. September 23, 1974 Level up' services, AEA will benefit rural counties. September 25, 1974 Benton praises AEA, community college program. September 28, 1974 Halverson center children stretch abilities at YMCA. October 2, 1974 AEA administrator to be considered. October 6, 1974 Hunter to head new AEA board. October 8, 1974 AEA board directs bones to assess computer services. November 7, 1974 Director applicants reviewd by AEA. November 7, 1974 AEA names Lester Harvey director of media services. November 21, 1974 AEA will begin computer budget. November 27, 1974 Proposed AEA budget may mean a three mill increase. December 5, 1974 State eyes AEA trim. December 10, 1974 AEA board approves revised budget. December 12, 1974 Board chides legislature over threatened AEA cuts. December 17, 1974 Westinghouse data processing receives tentative AEA okay. December 31, 1974 AEA offers Ziolkowski post as special education director. January 9, 1975 AEA data process contract awarded to Iowa Western. January 23, 1975 AEA special ed budget called 'low'. January 27, 1975 AEA 'To improve' special education. January 29, 1975 AEA approves trial contract for internal data processing. February 13, 1975 AEA approves guies for special education services. February 20, 1975 AEA to provide free data processing service. February 27, 1975 $1.6 million AEA salary expenditure is approved. March 6, 1975 Special education decision will be made on March 19. March 13, 1975 AEA agrees Bluffs may do own special education. March 20, 1975 AEA approves measure Bluffs wants special ed contract delay. April 8, 1975 AEA director resigns position. May 6, 1975 Education director hired for AEA. May 20, 1975 County school boards end July 1. AEA to assume districts' books. June 10, 1975 AEA approves $2,522,606 budget for its first year. June 24, 1975 $3,579,493 budget is okayed by AEA. December 2, 1975 Area Education Agency 13 center will be remodeled. March 21, 1976 Bluffs firm is low bidder. Halverson Center remodeling begins. April 6, 1976 Area Education Agency OK's school psychologist interns. September 17, 1986 $59,025 for reading is okayed. December 10, 1976 Agreement reached on AEA employee pay hike. February 2, 1977 AEA decision Thursday on Oakland-Carson issue. February 8, 1977 Votes to change name, AEA approves contract. February 11, 1977 AEA employees at impasse in negotiations. November 30, 1977 AEA seeks 'Outward Bound' program. January 17, 1978 Under house bill . . .building would require AEA okay. March 29, 1978 After coming long way, AEA strives to improve. April 30, 1978 AEA balance at $806,529. March 20, 1979 A touching experience. June 7, 1979 Arbitrator rules on AEA contract. June 20, 1978 Salaries upped for administrators. June 27, 1978 AEA creates new staff position. July 18, 1978 AEA selects Title IV head. July 17, 1979 AEA to appeal teacher ruling. August 7, 1979 Bluffs Schools, AEA butt heads on relations. August 14, 1979 No progress in school contract. September 18, 1979 Hunter elected AEA board chief. October 2, 1979 AEA board eyes next year's budget. October 16, 1979 Second thought on AEA make-up. November 8, 1979 Bluffs not happy with it. Special budget OK'd. November 13, 1979 No public input allowed over special ed funding. November 13, 1979 Bickering may cost a program. December 18, 1979 AEA, schools nearing Carter Lake agreement. December 22, 1979 Homebound teachers aid hospitalized students. December 26, 1979 Preschool handicapped program readied at C.L. January 2, 1980 Shopping center' to help teachers. January 5, 1980 Benton to hear ed differences. January 15, 1980 Pre-school program OK'd for Carter Lake. January 16, 1980 Benton promises fight if AEA and schools split. January 17, 1980 State superintendent warns AEA, schools squabbling 'could cause trouble'. January 17, 1980 AEA meeting scheduled to ward off arbitration. January 29, 1980 Any progress in special ed dispute. February 19, 1980 Drug abuse programs. Prention…February 3, 1980 Base salary upped for AEA staffers. March 9, 1980 AEA sets top growth funds. March 18, 1980 Cease-fire in education battle. April 6, 1980 AEA to ask for funding to prevent deliquency. April 28, 1980 AEA to try autism center for school districts in fall. June 18, 1980 AEA directors to be selected. July 15, 1980 AEA to hire specialists. July 15, 1980 Special education truce holding. Schools, AEA getting along. July 20, 1980 Local board told AEAs under fire. August 7, 1980 Bones predicts state budget cut will affect AEA. August 20, 1980 Coziahr, Hawkes on AEA board. September 24, 1980 Rex Coatney is head of AEA board. October 1980 AEA proposes 3.8% budget hike. October 21, 1980 Youths get needed experienece. Program builds job skills. November 9, 1980 AEA budget on hearing agenda. November 10, 1980 AEA approves $6 million budget. November 11, 1980 AEA to have class for C.B. students. November 18, 1980 AEA to join teleconference network to cut travel cost. December 16, 1980 School officials to be asked their feelings toward AEA. December 17, 1980 Workers wanted 7 1/2%. AEA votes 'no' on contract plan. January 30, 1981 Preschoolers get aid in program. February 8, 1981 AEA restricts lobbying power. February 17, 1981 38 lose jobs in special ed. March 17, 1981 AEA eliminates 18 jobs. March 31, 1981 Substance abuse prevention. Hugging part of prescription. April 5, 1981 AEA plan reduces special programs. April 10, 1981 Special ed. Dispute study made. April 10, 1981 Education agency wants to move into C.B. school. April 21, 1981 AEA still hopes for funds to prevent terminations. April 29, 1981 AEA job loss going to Supreme Court. May 18, 1981 AEA staff moving to Lake site. May 19, 1981 AEA to vote on agreement. June 2, 1981 AEA groups pass 6 percent pay hike. June 5, 1981 AEA named in employee's suit. June 24, 1981 Loess Hills board reaffirms termination. June 27, 1981 New AEA member of Walnut. July 14, 1981 Terminations rescinded. August 7, 1981 Official declines ofer of AEA job. August 8, 1981 AEA board tours offices in converted Lake School. August 18, 1981 No AEA salary schedule change under board plan. November 6, 1981 Joint purchasing helps save funds. January 21, 1982 Loess Hills agency could lose $214,827. February 16, 1982 Max is both pet and watchdog. Stray dog finds new life at Halverson Center. October 3, 1982 AEA increases budget by 3.4%. November 11, 1982 Decision based in part on misinformation. AEA tightens up, cuts position. June 1, 1983 Nebraskan turns down AEA post. June 29, 1983 23.5 staff positions to be eliminated by AEA. November 11, 1983 Shen man on AEA agenda. January 19, 1983 Three major divisions to become two AEA board approves reorganization. January 24, 1984 AEA 13 begins reorganization. February 21, 1984 Staff reducations eyed by AEA 13 directors. March 18, 1984 AEA 13 to dismiss three employees. March 20, 1984 AEA eliminated position of its only school nurse. April 17, 1984 AEA seeks services directly to students. April 29, 1984 Loess Hills board keeps communications post. June 26, 1984 Meeting of AEA to include work session. July 14, 1984 New special ed supervisor hired. July 17, 1984 AEA to secede from state group? August 21, 1984 AEA to still provide interpreters for ISD. September 18, 1984 Wickman back on board. September 19, 1984 State questions AEA sick leave. September 25, 1984 Special ed students get work experience. September 30, 1984 Wickman president of education board. October 16, 1984 Loess Hills association seeks 10 percent raise. October 18, 1984 Loess Hills board seeks to hold line on salaries. November 1, 1984 AEA to eye budget. November 7, 1984 AEA budget approved. November 9, 1984 AEA district director quits. November 20, 1984 AEA drops use of IWCC computer. December 18, 1984 Blind teacher shows her pupils the way. February 24, 1985 AEA pay issue to arbitrator. March 13, 1985 Two programs on AEA agenda. April 15, 1985 AEA board approves program designed to ease cash flow. April 16, 1985 AEA employees near contract end. May 20, 1985 Lengthy AEA contract dispute ends. May 21, 1985 Microwave TV setup joint meeting topic. May 21, 1985 AEA joins interest free loan program. June 7, 1985 Self-study to be topic at AEA work session. June 10, 1985 Area 13 ponders study. June 11, 1985 Plan for reorganization of area schools needed. June 17, 1985 AEA 13 must provide reorganization plan. June 18, 1985 Radical change' entices AEA head of instruction. July 10, 1985 AEA hires architect for facilities. July 17, 1985 Workshop places teachers from area in students' shoes. July 23, 1985 Three AEA seats up for fall election. August 12, 1985 AEA to vote on employee contracts. August 19, 1985 AEA elections taking place. September 18, 1985 AEA consultant promoted. September 27, 1985 AEA teachers ask 12 percent hike in base pay for 1986-87. October 11, 1985 AEA proposes change in pay structure. October 24, 1985 Agency adopts list of goals. November 8, 1985 Questions remain in AEA budget. November 8, 1985 Area schoolchildren love their new 'Hero'. December 8, 1985 AEA presents five area teachers with 'educator of year' awards. January 28, 1986 Land title allows AEA to remodel. March 18, 1986 Puppets will educate youth on handicaps. March 18, 1986 AEA 13 Oks building projects. August 19, 1986 Year Thirteen' aims to put disabled students to work. May 25, 1986 AEA board finalizing purchase of 18 acres. June 13, 1986 AEA 13 building improvements OK'd. July 15, 1986 Conventions set to elect AEA representatives. September 10, 1986 Bluffs representatives re-elected to Area Education Agency board. September 23, 1986 John Paul is elected to Loess Hills Board. September 26, 1986 Task force proposes moving Lake School extension office. October 24, 1986 Area Education budget hearing set. November 10, 1986 Proposed grant to fund school health program. December 11, 1986 Board told programs should focus on helping special students learn. January 6, 1987 Area education agencies face state cutback. January 15, 1987 Area Education Agency to consider AIDS policy. January 19, 1987 AIDS plan would educate staff. January 20, 1987 Sixteen educators to attend first area principals' academy. January 23, 1987 Grant would help teach everyday uses for skills. January 29, 1987 AEA board to discuss administrator search. February 13, 1987 Administrator ads for AEA to cost $1,200. February 17, 1987 Board delays action on AEA construction bids. February 17, 1987 Principles selected for training program. February 23, 1987 AEA board to consider remodeling-project bids. February 27, 1987 Legal action may slow AEA construction. March 1, 1987 AEA boards to review bid-letting procedures. March 15, 1987 AEA board delays action on construction financing. March 17, 1987 Two-year pact approved by AEA officials. March 17, 1987 Board to continue AEA construction project discussion. March 26, 1987 Financing is approved for AEA construction. March 27, 1987 AEA drops liability insurance for staff. April 23, 1987 AEA approves staff development plan. April 25, 1987 Loess Hills board picks six finalists for administrator. May 2, 1987 One of AEA director finalists is seeking Kansas City post. May 12, 1987 Board names three finalists for AEA administrator post. May 15, 1987 Finalist withdraws name from AEA applicant list. May 20, 1987 AEA taps Blietz for post. May 22, 1984 Area Education board Oks 6.9-percent raises for staff. May 27, 1987 AEA administrators will get 6.3% raises. June 17, 1987 AEA change to help small schools. July 17, 1984 Funds sought by AEA would instruct students about pregnancy perils. August 18, 1987 AEA board continues administrator search. Teen pregnancy project on AEA board's agenda. August 16, 1987 Area Education Agency board increases budget by $500,000. September 22, 1987 Transition for handicapped eyed. October 24, 1987 Talking world opened to students. October 25, 1987 AEA faces $345,000 budget cuts. October 20, 1987 AEA employees ask changes in evaluation procedures. October 29, 1987 Loess Hills budget plan hearing set. November 7, 1987 AEA's '88-89 budget balanced with expenses of $7.47 million. November 10, 1987 Evaluation changes denied in AEA contract proposal. November 13, 1987 AEA merit-pay plan proposed. December 7, 1987 School asbestos inspector eyed. December 7, 1987 Supplemental pay eyed for AEA staff. December 13, 1987 AEA board Oks plan for state merit raises. December 15, 1987 Area 13 grant aimed at lowering teen pregnancies. January 15, 1988 AEA to consider asbestos contract. February 15, 1988 TV promotion fails to moved AEA officials. February 16, 1988 10% raise OK'd for Blietz at AEA. June 21, 1988 Three seats up for AEA election. August 11, 1988 Hearing may resolve AEA contract dispute. August 16, 1988 AEA seeks state sanctions because psychologist quit. September 20, 1988
Installation of a new computer for the Area 13 Data Processing Center at the old Treynor Missile Base site is expected to be completed early next week. The computer was being installed this week. Inspecting the equipment are Ed Somer, advisory field engineering specialist for IBM, Dr. Robert Stanley, data processing director, Dr. Calvin Bones, county schools superintendent and Carroll Hazen, systems analyst for the center. The computer is at left, its printer in center rear with tape drives at right and the operating console in center foreground. --Nonpareil Photo.
Joe Katelman Pistol-Whipped; Assailant Abe Leibovitz Felled; Council Suffers Severe Head Cuts. February 10, 1956 Laughter Returns to C.B. Home. March 25, 1956 Malvern Boy Sighting Easter From New Angle. March 28, 1956 This 'Possible Fatality Crash' Has Happy Ending. April 10, 1956 2 Deer, Cops In A Drama Of The Wild. May 16, 1956 Sunset At Lake Manawa. July 5, 1956 At Crash Scene...Lifting Victim. August 20. 1956 Country Pupils Play Hard Before School Bell Rings. August 27, 1956
Best Pictures of 1957 and Best Stories (one only) of 1957 See files on Council Bluffs Fires and C.B. Convalescent Home for art on fire at 501 Frank St. 2-13-57
S.W. Iowa Nearly Buried By Paralyzing Snow Storm. March 25, 1937 37 Cars of Milwaukee Derailed Near Persia. July 2, 1957 Trapped In Overturned Car...Rescuing Crash Victims Is Delicate Operation. September 1857 Hay, Monster. October 3, 1957 Duck--Or Be Shot. October 6, 1957 Fourth Consecutive Year...Nonpareil Again Wins Top Award In AP Photo Contest. October 29, 1957 Pictures Depict Good And Bad Of Year 1957. December 29, 1957
Best Pictures of 1958 and Best Stories of '58
Mamie's Letter Brings Joy To Aged C.B. Lady. January 4, 1958 Death On Highway. January 16, 1958 Two Mikes Are Sadder, But Wiser; Learn About 'Weaker' Sex The Hard Way. January 19, 1958 'Old Dobbin' Rescues Mudbound Successors.. March 2, 1958 'Flash' Sings On Cure, Without Accompaniment; Lots Of Dogs Have Done Worse. March 2, 1958 Truck Takes Hair-Raising Ride; Brakes Give Out On Steep Hill. May 3, 1958 12-Inch Rain Floods East NIshna; Audubon, Exira Hard-Hit; 8 Dead Rugged Boys Float Down River On Log. July 12, 1958 Shelby Welcomes Doctor With A Community Picnic; 'Doctor, Meet Our Town...' August 15, 1958 Injured Lad In Good Condition; Darts Into Path Of Station Wagon, August 15, 1958
Jeddo: One House, Two Cats And Ghosts; Once A Flourishing Town. March 8, 1959 Two Dead, Four Hurt In Car-Truck Crash; After St. Patrick's Day Outing. March 18, 1959 She Prayed--And Guided Wild, Racing Car To Halt; With Five Lives At Stake. March 19, 1959 Truck Overturns During Hard Rain. May 6, 1959 Two Cars Crash Into Dirt Bank; Six Men Hurt; One In Poor Condition. May 20, 1959 High Wire Act. May 22, 1959 Reading Rolls On. August 18, 1959 Three Die In Car-Truck Collision Near Treynor; C.B. Man, Wyoming Couple Victims. October 22, 1959 This Young Bike Rider Was 'Lucky'. October 26, 1959 Lincoln Man Hurt In Crash. November 9, 1959 Lad Kicks Cousin--And Possibly Saves His Life; 'Educated' Two Years Ago., November 27, 1959
Best Pictures of 1960 Best Stories of 1960 missing from envelope; noted 8-22-63
Pictures Depict Good And Bad Of 1960. January 1, 1961 Sailor, Hitchhiker Killed As Car Plunges In Creek; One Man Escapes With Scratch. January 3, 1960 Death In The Snow. January 6, 1960 Combining Operations. January 18, 1960 Doggone This Flu. February 3, 1960 Patterns In Pups. March 13, 1960 "Arrow" Wounds. March 28, 1960 Flood Threats Ease In SW Iowa; Warmer Weather To Help The Bluffs; While Other Parts Of State Have Problems. March 30, 1960 Water Resistant. April 8, 1960 Jonquils In Spring. April 13, 1960 More Showers. June 9, 1960 Range Riders. June 12, 1960 They're Off. August 12, 1960 Let's Be Doggy. August 14, 1960 Gosh, Lookie There. August 17, 1960 Mother And Son Killed In Car-Truck Smashup; Two Children Injured On Highway 92 Will Helms Shed Three Other Names As He Becomes A Citizen; Korean Orphan Among 17 Naturalized
Pictures Depict Good And The Bad OF 1961. January 3, 1961 Winter Wonderland. February 7, 1961 Pale Gunmen Admit Omaha Murder And Four Other Shootings. February 23, 1961 Murder Suspects Visited Bars At Missouri Valley; While Posse Searched City. February 23, 1961 Skimming The Waves. May 31, 1961 Elderly Seamstress Found Fatally Beaten. June 30, 1961 Red Oak Man Critically Hurts In Early Morning Crash Near Carson. August 8, 1961 Two Persons Died. August 24, 1961 Work Hour To Free Trapped Truck Driver. October 16, 1961 C.B. Area Is Slapped By Wet, 4-Inch Snow. November 16, 1961 Faulty Rail Blamed For C&NW Train Derailment; Eight of 91 Cars Leave Tracks Sunset Silhouette. December 8, 1961 Sunset At Manawa. December 18, 1961
Best Photos of 1962 And Best Stories of 1962
Walking Again. February 25, 1962 Yellowjackets Dump Johawks; T.J. Opens Crown Defense. April 11, 1962 'Freedom Fighter' Loses To Reds; Gains An American Son; Escapes Under Hail Of Bullets. April 22, 1962 T.J.'s Victory Merits Iowa-Nebraska Crown. May 12, 1962 Insurance Claims Follow In Wake Of Savage Hailstorm; Sunny Weather To Continue. June 18, 1962 The Day Before. August 6, 1962
9 Freight Cars, Contents Burn In McPaul Derailment; Broken Truck Is Blamed. February 20, 1962 Three Cooper Kids Lose Tonsils 'Like Troopers'. January 27, 1963 The Spider. January 27, 1963 More than 50 Hikers On Trek To Mo. Valley, Back. February 16, 1963 Pay Green Fees? February 28, 1963 Shovels And Heavy Equipment. March 5, 1963 Traffic At Standstill As Cattle Take To Superroad; Stock Truck Overturns. March 29, 1963 The Story of Lora Bebout And One Acre Of Wheat. May 3, 1963 Cass Deputy Auditor Retires After 54 Years In Court House; Was State's Youngest Auditor. May 8, 1963 Farmers Hard Hit By Imports Of Beef In U.S.; $3.5 Million Yearly Loss In This County. December 15, 1963 Mother Saves Baby As Four Sons Die In Fire. January 16, 1964 Pony Creek Post Card. March 9, 1964 Like Fine Lace. March 21, 1964 Nostalgic Scene. January 29, 1965 Working Like A Dog. January 30, 1965 Confidential Chat. April 20, 1965 Wooden Leg. September 28, 1965 Bluffs Couple Die In Airplane Crash. November 6, 1965 Winter Morn. January 26, 1966 Standing Guard. February 28, 1966 Howlin' Houn' Dog. April 1, 1966 Fountain Youths. May 25, 1966
Canning Hill Work To Start This Year; Four Lane Divided Road. January 22, 1967 A Sans Suit Solo. May 2, 1968 100 Feet Of Track Damaged By Fire On Railroad Trestle; Believed Started By Passing Train. May 3, 1968 The Pumpkin Tree. September 18, 1968 Near Season's End. September 20, 1968 The Fall Is Near. September 22, 1968 Well-Guarded Leaf. September 23, 1968 Early Bluffs High-Rise. September 23, 1968 Reflection. October 8, 1968 Make-Believe Trains. October 8, 1968 Still Favorite Pastime, October 20, 1968 Hope For Safe Halloween; City Officials, Citizens. October 27, 1968 Target: A Fat Pheasant. November 9, 1968 An 8-Wheel Dropout. November 13, 1968 Lakeshore Tracks. November 14, 1968 Nippy Temperatures. November 20, 1968 A Shot In The Arm. December 12, 1968 The Rush Isn't Over Yet. December 22, 1968 Ignoring Chilly Temperatures. January 7, 1969 It Was A Horse Of A Different Color. January 17, 1969 Lace Trimming. January 31, 1969 It Depends On The Weather. February 2, 1969 Limbs And Twigs. February 4, 1969 A Weed Transformed. February 5, 1969 A Full-Length Mirror. February 6, 1969 A Brightening Sky. February 12, 1969 Fencing Out Winter. February 20, 1969 Winter's Grip Doesn't Lose Punch; Heavy Snowfall In State. February 28, 1969 Pointing The Way. March 19, 1969 Looking For Trouble. March 26, 1969 Web Of Steel. March 23, 1969 Everyone Say 'Ahhhh!' April 1, 1969 Happiness Is A Furry Chick. April 2, 1969 Next Year's Crop. May 11, 1969 Lunchtime For Kittens. May 27, 1969 It Looks Like A Hole In One. June 10, 1969 Bumping Up A Wrong Tree. July 20, 1969 First Shadows Of Fall. September 23, 1969 All That Is Missing. October 29, 1969 Frozen Lacework. January 5, 1970 It Was A Cold Day. January 6, 1970 The Rites Of Spring? February 2, 1970 The Headless Wrestler. February 11, 1970 The Splat Of Rain Drops. March 1, 1970 Who Says Dandelions Are Dandy. April 30, 1970 The Feeling Is Mutual. June 4, 1970 Sparkling Holiday. July 4, 1970 Bell Building Starts Out Clean-Faced. September 25, 1970 Midwest Harvest Going Downstream. October 20, 1970 Watch Out For Tricks On Treaters; Chief Outlines Precautions. October 25, 1970 Drizzle Molds Yule Beauty. December 11, 1970
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Easter Bunny Fagged After Bout With Dog And Big Helper; Ran All The Way From Des Moines. April 16, 1965 And Why Not? April 1, 1966 'Ain't Gonna Sell', But He Can't Drive; Bluffs Man Grounded By Highway Patrol. September 14, 1966 'Gentle People' Visit Bluffs Vineyards. September 24, 1968 Our Choice Of Top News; For Year Just Ended. January 1, 1969. What Would We Do Without America?' February 20, 1969 Battle Of Bulge Begins In Council Bluffs. March 5, 1969 Survivor Of Fatal Crash Recovering; Five Youths Killed. July 5, 1969. 'I Saw What Was Going To Happen'; Survivor Of Fatal Crash Recalls. July 6, 1969 Jeffrey Lost His Leg But Not His Spirit; 'Knows' God Has A Job For Him. September 14, 1969 It Take Love --AND MONEY--To Hook That Honey; Weddings Can Be Co$tly Affairs...July 5, 1970 School Tax Reform Could Mean 50-Mill Drop Here. January 24, 1971 Pressure: A Hidden Problem; Reaction Is Key, Experts Say. November 29, 1971 The Ordinary Is Exceptional For Donna; Girl Born Without Arms. February 27, 1972 Services Donated For Victim. August 22, 1972 The Real "Middlemen" Tell Their Story; 'Ham' Shows In Reporter. May 2, 1973 Scherle Charges 'Fix' In Squeeze Play On Stations. August 31, 1973 Big Achievements By A Little Man; Handicapped Teacher Carlton Beers. October 21, 1973 Has Had A Full Life. November 4, 1973 Bluffs Extortion Attempt Flops; Mother, Wife Safe. February 27, 1974 Everything Was Calm Until...; The Story Behind The Story. February 28, 1974 Not A Hot Head. July 22, 1974