Audubon's Friendship Home To Be Opened For Guests June 21 - 31 Applications Approved May 3, 1959 Audubon Bond Issue Loses - Fourth Defeat On New High School April 7, 1961 $220,000 Budget Is Approved At Audubon - Increased $18,000 July 13, 1962 Audubon Jaycees Receive Charter April 22, 1963 City Sold Tractor in 1960; Government Wants Money - U.S. Says It Was Civil Defense Property February 2, 1964 Group To Promote Vocational School January 15, 1965 Olesen Given Audubon DSA January 27, 1965 School Bond Vote Is Set At Audubon March 14, 1965 Black To Head Audubon Jaycees March 14, 1965 Audubon High Dedication Set March 21, 1965 Water System To Be Improved - $132,000 Program Okayed At Audubon March 21, 1965 Lake Proposed Near Audubon March 22, 1965 New Industry For Audubon January 14, 1966 Audubon Annuls Policy On Water Service Ban May 26, 1966 Exchange Student To Audubon January 26, 1967 49 Audubon Dads, Lads To Canoe Up In Canada July 28, 1968 Chamber Is Seeking Airport Commission December 2, 1968 School District Study Sees Consolidation December 2, 1969 New Head For Friendship Home February 13, 1969 Audubon to Open 90th Annual Fair August 10, 1969 Audubon Church Has 75th Birthday September 7, 1969 Audubon Eyes Airport Work June 24, 1970 Police, Sheriff Share Facilities - At Audubon February 21, 1971 T-Bone Plans Cattle Drive September 21, 1971 Audubon Deputies To Be Laid Off March 17, 1979 Operation T-Bone Still Going Strong October 12, 1979 Audubon Farm Seized; Half of Farms May Fail February 8, 1985
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Bluffs Run File #2 8.1.86-- See also: Iowa West Racing Association
Bluffs Run Season To Open Thursday. February 23, 1986 Grading System Used to Attempt Parity. February 23, 1986 Bluffs Run Officials Say kennels Include Some of Best in Country. February 23, 1986 Winner is Often Decided In First 40 Feet of a Race. February 23, 1986 Greyhound Facts. February 23, 1986 Bluffs Run to Open First Season Thursday. February 23, 1986 Council rips Flip's Tips as Bluffs Run 'hazard.' August 12, 1986 Bluffs Run seeks extension of 1986, '87 racing seasons. September 30, 1986 State eyes track tax-exempt status. November 6, 1986 Lawmakers urged to strengthen Iowa-bred racing dog incentives. November 7, 1986 Bluffs Run's gifts may top $100,000. November 10, 1986 Lawmakers warned of 'negative impact' if Bluffs Run kept on property rolls. November 9, 1986 Disgruntled employee sought in attempt to burn toteboard. December 8, 1986 State may get windfall in unclaimed winnings. December 19, 1986 Firm to earn $4.3 million. December 11, 1986 Bluffs Run yields $7.9 million taxes, draws 1.1 million fans. December 16, 1986 Racing commissioner sees Bluffs Run season reduced. January 9, 1987 $18 million increase seen for Bluffs Run. January 11, 1987 Bluffs Run told to pay higher purse. January 15, 1987 Refreshed Bluffs Run to reopen. January 25, 1987 Bluffs Runs crowds are smaller this year. February 16, 1987 State will get $443,165 in track bets. February 19, 1987 Bluffs Run profits tangled in court case. March 11, 1987 Track manage paid $5 million. March 13, 1987 IWRA disputes claim it lacks control. March 13, 1987 IWRA wins property tax suit. March 30, 1987 State waits on dog track tax decision. March 31, 1987 Ak-Sar-Ben tax break aids Bluffs Run. April 9, 1987 Fake $10 bills at Bluffs Run lead to arrest. April 11, 1987 Bluffs Run races to number 5, hopeful of an even better 1987. April 26, 1987 Iowa West increases grant program. September 28, 1987 IWRA grants go to 41 organizations. October 4, 1987 Panel to consider dog track rule. December 9, 1987 Buses to Bluffs Run are a 'super success'. December 29, 1987 'Ladies Day' at track cited by man's suit. January 8, 1988 Race dates a source of dispute. January 27, 1988 Dog track's gift to city, county. February 9, 1988 Bluffs Run draws tourists' interest. February 24, 1988 Group charges bad meat is fed to Bluff Run dogs. March 3, 1988 Group rips track violations. March 4, 1988 Who's to blame for '4-D' meat? March 13, 1988 Longer race season increases wagering. April 24, 1988 October trial set in track tax case. May 18, 1988 Racing panel expands dates for Bluffs Run. May 26, 1988 Race commissioner joining Bluffs Run. December 15, 1988 Crowd down, betting rises at C.B. track. January 5, 1989 Supreme Court reverses decision on drugging of Bluffs Run dogs. January 25, 1989 The Nation's 5th Largest Greyhound Track Makes A Strong Statement to the People of Iowa. January 29, 1989 Bluffs Run ranks 5th in attendance. February 8, 1989 County seeks tax exclusion for dog track. February 15, 1989 Hutchins to question Bluffs Run vet hiring. March 3, 1989 Bluffs Run vet hiring under fire. April 12, 1989 Iowa high court: Bluffs Run ladies' night is discrimination. April 19, 1989 Senate votes Bluffs Run must pay tax. April 25, 1989 Sen. Gronstal defends vote on track tax. May 2, 1989 Bluffs Run feels better about taxes. May 3, 1989 House OKs track tax vote. May 5, 1989 Bluffs Run gets property tax break. May 7, 1989 Branstad inks track tax break, vote bill. May 25, 1989 Bluffs Run pays property tax bill. September 8, 1989 Commission reaffirms kennel ruling. December 16, 1989. Dog track allowed more in exotic race. December 16, 1989 Hanafan wants off race board. January 9, 1990 Iowa West agrees casino detimental. February 25, 1989 Bluffs Run dates set by board. June 22, 1990 Bluffs Run union talks under way. September 26, 1990 Bluffs Run hires PR firm for casino battle. February 28, 1990 Assessor questions Bluffs Run tax break. November 27, 1990 Supervisors told waiving Bluffs Run tax an error. November 30, 1990 Bluffs Run, county split on tax issue. December 4, 1990 Dozen SWI dog breeders get Iowa funds. December 21, 1990 Drop in revenue at Bluffs Run to force county budget revision. January 17, 1991 Bluffs Run tax 'deal' called absurd. April 11, 1991 Jazz festival set for May 5. April 20, 1991 Voters to decide on Bluffs Run taxes. October 30, 1991 Election expenses 'avoidable.' October 31, 1991 Vote decides tax question for Bluffs Run. December 1, 1991 Exemption vote is unique to Bluffs Run. December 1, 1991 Track loses tax-exempt status. December 4, 1991 Bluffs Run combines publicity departments. April 20. 1991 Bluffs Run sues to get taxes back. May 25, 1993 Greyhound abuse 'not the rule.' July 4, 1993 'Breed's trust often betrayed.' July 4, 1993 Track says slots mean more jobs. March 25, 1994 Commission may ban video games. June 21, 1994 Bluffs Run management pact OK'd. June 21, 1994 Casino to open Feb. 1. August 31, 1994
Hetzel Has Resided in Town Since 1874 Avoca 2 Miles Long Avoca is Community Without Vacant House Turner is President of Avoca Lions Club Girl Reserves Are Active in School Sponsor Production of Film "Smoky" Will Present Concert Organize Boy Scouts Davis Brothers Were First Bank Founders Avoca's Department Prevents Bad Fires Frank Beymer Won Laurels as Pitcher Before Entering Newspaper Business Rutenbeck is Head of Avoca Schools East Pottawattamie Court Is At Avoca Power Headquaarters Located in Avoca Institution Digs Way Out of "Red" February 4, 1934 Choir At Avoca Is Seeking Name February 4, 1934 Long Hoped For Addition Complete At Avoca School January 5, 1955 Avoca Courthouse Gets its First Major Renovation January 23, 1955 Need For 2 Courthouses In County is Questioned April 1, 1955 New Avoca Church May 1, 1955 Final Services Are Set At Avoca Church January 29, 1956 New Swimming Pool Keeps Avocans Cool June 26, 1956 Avoca Will Become . . . Distribution Center For The Iowa Power and Light July 16, 1956 Avoca Parishioners Take Much Pride In New Church March 27, 1957 Avoca Moved Three Times Before It 'Settled Down' October 25, 1957 It's Small But Avoca's Library Is A Busy Place - Staffed by Volunteers May 7, 1958 New 'Home' Opened For Avoca Bank October 19, 1958 Avoca's Post Office Now In New, Enlarged Quarters - Combinations Puzzle Patrons January 12, 1959 Avoca Creamery Sales Increase - Over $1,750,000 Business in 1958 March 9, 1959 Avoca Depot Is Now A Memory - Replaced by Two Remodeled Coaches May 8, 1959 It May Be Progress, But It Sure Has Avoca Fouled Up - Anybody Know What Time It Is? November 22, 1959 Avoca Thanks Nine Firemen For 242 Years Of Service May 1, 1960 Sudden Order To Close Jail At Avoca Puzzles Residents September 22, 1960 New Fire Escape January 9, 1961 Health Approval For Avoca Jail January 11, 1961 Nursing Home Planned With 46-Bed Capacity - Eight Avocans Provide Funds East Pott. School Plans Produce Pointed Queries - Study Committee Continues Research April 7, 1961 Avoca Will Hear Sermons In Accent As Pastors Trade Jobs, Weather For Year - Rev. Wood To New Zealand And May 22, 1961 New Avoca Alfalfa Plant Now In Full Production - $100,00 Went Into Modernization July 30, 1961 'Down Under' Clergyman, Family At Home In Avoca August 3, 1961 Dr. Hinz Fights Cancer By Trying To Tag Virus - Avoca High Grad Works In Tumor Research August 25, 1961 Avoca's New Nursing Home Will Be Ready Nov. 7 - It Will Accommodate 46 Residents October 25, 1961 Bright Entrance October 25, 1961 Avoca Meet Finds 7th District Changed, Slogan Same - First Gathering for Democrats In Reorganized District February 12, 1962 There's Some Question, But Believed That - New Avoca State Bank Becomes First New Home For Firm In 90-Year History April 19, 1962 Won't Know Preacher Until He's In Pulpit - When Two Lutheran Churches Combine In Avoca May 20, 1962 Incorporate Avocan Fertilizer Firm January 3, 1963 Public Service Pioneering, Courthouse Shared By Women - First Female Deputy, Early Air Employee At Avoca February 4, 1963 Avocans Will Have 'Wetter' Town Soon - Talking Water, Not Liquor March 17, 1963 Village Grows Near Avoca June 7, 1963 Rest Home Patients Grateful To Three Avoca Nurses' Aides August 1, 1963 Double Water Supply February 2, 1964 Pair of Prisoners Escape From County Jail At Avoca - Awaiting Move to Reformatory February 5, 1964 Farmers, Officers Keep Up Search For Escapees - Hunt Centered In Minden Area February 6, 1964 Highway 59 Hearing Set - On New Alignment North From Avoca February 7, 1964 Approve U.S. 59 Work At Avoca - Project Will Cost Estimated $597,000 March 25, 1964 Avoca School Buys School Property May 22, 1964 AvoHa Awards To Janet Griggs - 46 Seniors Get Their Diplomas May 22, 1964 Avoca Supplies One Third Of JEH Nursing Students September 13, 1964 Articles Filed By Recreational Area December 6, 1964 Peruvian Girl Is AFS Student - Will Spend Year With Avoca Family August 11, 1965 Avoca Votes Thursday On Fire Station, Town Hall November 30, 1965 Avoca In Loud 'Yes' To New Fire Station December 3, 1965 New Plant For Avoca September 21, 1966 Avoca To Lose Its Leading Industry? - Creamery In Financial Trouble September 26, 1966 Avoca Creamery Is 'Broke' And Over $700,000 In Debt - Questions Go Unanswered October 11, 1966 Avoca Egg Plant Sold November 16, 1966 New Avoca Firm Begins Operation - Cheese, Butter Products March 30, 1967 Guarantee Payment To Avoca patrons December 12, 1967 Avoca Legion Post Moves - Remodels Old Theater Building March 12, 1969 Avoca Plans For 100-Year Birthday - Centennial Set June 19-22 March 16, 1969 Cake To Mark Centennial Start June 12, 1969 Centennial Sights June 18, 1969 Time Capsule Will Recap Centennial Days Of Avoca - Another Festival In 50 Years? June 29, 1969 Avoca Youth Look To Fair - Expositions Near Throughout Southwest Iowa July 20, 1969 Pott. County Fiar Has Variety Of Attractions July 25, 1969 SWI Theaters Play New Roles August 27, 1969 Avoca Nursing Home Dissolves Its Operations September 18, 1969 AvoHa Royalty September 19, 1969 Sheriff Office Staff Grows September 20, 1969 Avoca Gets MAPA Nod For Sewer October 31, 1969 Fewer Supervisors 'Might Save Money' February 17, 1970 Proof Asked In Court Closing - E. Pott. Feeling On Avoca Court February 22, 1970 Courthouse Closing Tied With Economy February 22, 1970 AvoHa To Vote On Bond Issue October 11, 1970 Proposed New AvoHa School Comes To Vote Nov. 17 January 18, 1970 AvoHa Proposal Calls For Flexibility November 15, 1970 Avoca Area Voters Split On AvoHa School Bond Issue November 15, 1970 AvoHa Bond Issue OK'd By Voters November 18, 1970 Avoca Plans Opening Of Center March 14, 1971 Senior Center At Avoca Ready March 22, 1971 Ray Opens Avoca Center March 25, 1971 Old School Gets Home In Avoca July 4, 1971 Avoca's Playschool Is Project Of Citizens September 5, 1971 Brazilian Student Likes Iowa Snow February 14, 1972 'Recycled' Glass At Avoca Church - Teacher Designs Windows June 4, 1972 Avoca Courthouse Fate Undetermined - Magistrate Location Studied July 23, 1972 $6.017 Granted For Avoca Park October 20, 1972 AvoHa School Nearly Done - Weather Delays Progress December 17, 1972 Little Reaction In Avoca To Planned Demolition Of Jail March 17, 1974 Avoca Jail Wrecking Set March 29, 1974
IWRA mails anti-casino brochure to 384 leaders. October 22, 1990 Track revenue dropped by $27 million last year. January 15, 1991 Dog tracks posting down year. November 22, 1991 Slots possible at Bluffs Run under new plan. June 8, 1993 Bluffs Run simulcasts approved. February 4, 1994 Bluffs Run not scared of Ak-Sar-Ben. Februrary 9, 1994 Simulcast a winner right out of the box. February 10, 1994 State ruling paves way for continued simulcasts. March 4, 1994 Track plans to cash in on slots. May 18, 1994 Iowa West hires casino consultant. June 22, 1994 Lawyer: Track tax dispute will be settled in court. July 19, 1994 State gets tough with Bluffs Run. July 22, 1994 Bluffs Run ordered to pay up. February 19, 1994 Bluffs Run pitches casino plan to state. September 15, 1994 License may delay Bluffs Run casino's opening. December 31, 1994
Opening of Bluffs Run #145 Opening of Bluffs Run
Bluffs Run expects fast start out of box tonight. February 27, 1986 $520,000 wagered on first day; 6,000 cheer as Bluffs Run sets fast pace for opening. February 28, 1986 Track off to a fast start here. December 11, 1986 Bluffs Run Inaugural Special; advertising supplement to the Daily Nonpareil. February 23, 1986 Bluffs Run gets finishing touches. February 23, 1986 Plenty of experience in track's management. February 23, 1986 Kennel owners see success for track. February 23, 1986 First 40 feet separates the winners from the losers. February 23, 1986 Track set for cold weather. February 23, 1986 Racing Department staff has 65 years experience. February 23, 1986 Reservations policy announced by track. February 23, 1986 State steward final authority on racing. February 23, 1986 Racing commission oversees new sport. February 23, 1986 Safeguards ensure honesty. February 23, 1986 Finding the groove is the key to victory. February 23, 1986 Grading provides parity. February 23, 1986 AIM Inc. provides financing, expertise. February 23, 1986 Bluffs Run Clubhouse is premier attraction. February 23, 1986 Greyhound racing draws 24 million. February 23, 1986 How greyhounds break may determine winner. February 23, 1986 Weigh-in a must. February 23, 1986 Sport of queens. February 23, 1986 Greyhound diet. February 23, 1986 History of greyhounds traced to ancient times. February 23, 1986 Plastic muzzles worn. February 23, 1986 Origin of the name greyhound. February 23, 1986 Blankets. February 23, 1986 Handicappers look for the intangibles. February 23, 1986 Victoryland No. 1 in mutuel handle. February 23, 1986 1986 Bluffs Run kennels. February 23, 1986 Greyhounds undergo strict training. February 23, 1986 Grandstand area has plenty to offer. February 23, 1986 Lounge provides escape. February 23, 1986 Making as wager easy as A, B, C. February 23, 1986 Wagering terms explained. February 23, 1986 Track requires special care. February 23, 1986 Greyhound training varies with trainer. February 23, 1986 Trifecta most popular greyhound racing bet. February 23, 1986 Lure dates to 1912. February 23, 1986 Here's how to read performance charts. February 23, 1986 Plans are available for visits by groups. February 23, 1986 Track boasts outstanding kennels. February 23, 1986
$995,000 Facility Ready Next Month - Finishing Touches Put On AvoHa School March 25, 1973 Avoca Is Proud of New School April 29, 1973 One-Room Newton School Faces New Life At Avoca May 13, 1973 Addition Planned For Avoca School June 3, 1973 Avoca Razes High School August 5, 1973 Avoca Church Is 'Open Air' October 11, 1973 County's Last Jail Will Be Demolished March 8, 1974 New Buildings On Avoca Horizon April 28, 1974 Old Avoca Jail Site Sale Approved May 14, 1974 Open House At New Avoca Bank July 11, 1975 Doctor Takes Post In Avoca May 2, 1976 Apartment Complex For Avoca's Elderly July 18, 1976 Longtime Farm Community Gets Big Boost From Tourism July 18, 1976 County Fair Opens July 29 With Emphasis on the Past July 18, 1976 Long Search For Physician Comes To End July 18, 1976 'Sweet Veil' - Poem On The Prairie July 18, 1976 A-Frame Addition For Church - To Be Meeting Place September 19, 1976 Historic School Is Vandalized - Avocans Upset By Loss February 6, 1977 New Building, New Queen For Pottawattamie Fair July 29, 1977 A New Setting In Avoca For Courthouse Antiques October 23, 1977 New Look For Avoca Courthouse November 4, 1977 Avoca Doctor Committee Seeks City Council's Help In Establishing Suitable Clinic Facility 1977 Dr. Kua To Close Practice In Avoca 1977 Avocans Look Again For Doctor January 22, 1978 Avoca Lab Sole Producer of Parvovirus Vaccine - Prevents Swine Abortion Disease February 11, 1979 Woman Wins Slogan Contest March 19, 1979 Horse Show Highlights First Day Judging At Fair July 27, 1979 Fair Opens In Avoca - Easy Day For Big Jerry July 27, 1979 Tears Flow, Hands Fly at Fair Auction July 31, 1979 President's Son Says . . . Other Candidates 'Lot More Scared' August 10, 1979 Vandals Unleash Water, "Mad Flusher" Is Sought August 10, 1979 Versatile Avoca Product Ready For '79 Action August 26, 1979 Once Proud Library Shows Age October 28, 1979 Davis Library Nearing Completion; No Opening Set October 28, 1979 Marijuana Trial In Jury's Hands March 7, 1980 Trucker Found Innocent in Largest Pot Seizure March 8, 1980 Pottawattamie Fair Will Continue To Boost Avoca April 29, 1980 Testimony Goes On In Avoca Suit May 20. 1980 Pottawattamie Fair Opens Its Doors Today July 23, 1981 Ewings Would Be Proud July 26, 1981 Fair Swine Show Is Walnut Affair - Pottawattamie County Fair Results July 26, 1981 Avoca Voters Give Franchise For Cablevision August 12, 1981 East, West Don't Meet On Split Of Fair Money August 29, 1984 Teens Start No-Alcohol Nightspot March 24, 1985 Debt-Free Avoca Slow, But Steady April 28, 1985 Avoca Clinic Proves Successful April 28, 1985 Avoca To Seek Bonds For Sewer Work May 17, 1985 Avoca Approves Bonds For Sewer Construction June 19, 1985 Avoca Offices May Be Combined July 2, 1985 Plans To Close Sheriff's Office Riles Avoca Council July 20. 1985 Rain May Boost County Fair Attendance July 26, 1985 County Fair Schedule July 27, 1985 County Fair Schedule July 28, 1985 County Fair Queen Feels Right At Home July 29, 1985 Off And Running July 29, 1985 County Fair Schedule July 29, 1985 Waiting For The Judge's Ruling July 30, 1985 Rain Hampers Avoca - Rain Won't Cancel Sheep and Dairy Judging, But . . . July 30, 1985 County Fair Schedule July 30, 1985 Fair Results July 31, 1985 Kid's Day At the Pottawattamie County Fair in Avoca July 31, 1985 Wild 'n Wooly Fun Had At Kids Rodeo August 1, 1985 Avoca Buys Lot For $7.50 September 18, 1985 Sheriff's Action Upsets Avoca Mayor October 22, 1985 Avoca's Victorian Inn Revisited; It's Not Just For Breakfast Aprile 27, 1986 Avoca, County To Sell Lots July 1, 1986 Carson Tours Old Avoca Home In 'Spur-of-the-Moment' Visit July 2, 1986 What Worries a Fair Organizer? Heat Hurts Hogs July 16, 1986 Money Woes May Lead To Ag Desertion July 18, 1986 How Hot Is It? Too Hot For Chickens July 19, 1986 Fair Isn't All Fun and Games For Everyone July 21, 1986 Sweet Vale of Avoca! July 29, 1986 Fun At The Fair July, 1986 Avoca Bank Purchased By Local Investor Group January 7, 1987 $25,000 Donation From Avoca Bank To Boost Economic Development Effort January 21, 1987 Avoca Emphasizes 'Plusses' To Bring Business To Area April 26, 1987 Pottawattamie County Fair Begins July 23, 1987 Pottawattamie Fair Winners July 26, 1987 Fair Auction Brings Top Prices July 28, 1987 Octagon Building Dedicated Monday May 31, 1988 Pottawattamie, Montgomery Fairs Open July 20, 1988 Sisters Show Top Winners At County Fair July 26, 1988 Pottawattamie Sale Proceeds Down Slightly July 27, 1988 Deputies Probing Break-Ins At Avoca October 23, 1988 Avoca Residents Complain DOT Road Project Overdone July 28, 1989 Explorer Post Battles Peer Pressure - Started In Avoca By Deputy February 18, 1990 State Grant Awarded To Avoca Park April 15, 1990 Pie Contest Kicks Off Fair In Avoca July 18, 1990 Avoca Promotions Lists Booth At Fair Among This Year's Gains August 30, 1990 AvoHa, Underwood Face School Levy Votes November 24, 1990 Avoca Teen Arrested On Sex-Abuse Charge February 25, 1991 Trucker Dies In Nishnabotna Plunge July 1, 1991 Pie, Pizza Receive Prime Billing At Fair July 18, 1991 Julie Hering Is County Fair Queen July 19, 1991 Pottawattamie County Fair Ends With Livestock Auction July 23, 1991 Man Bound With Tape In Avoca Burglary November 5, 1991 Avoca Mayor Doesn't Want Equipment Levy Extension December 11, 1991 Avoca Course Is Vandalized, Reward Offered February 5, 1992 Avoca Course Damage Still Under Investigation March 6, 1992 Deere Dealer Reports $13,050 Theft August 7, 1992 Avoca Talks Secession From County November 10, 1992 'Sad Reality' Sets In At Avoca November 11, 1992 Secession: It's No Easy Trick November 11, 1992 Avoca Seeks To Extend Boundary To Interstate April 25, 1993 Retired Colonel At Helm of Development Group April 25, 1993 Developer Hopes To Solve Ditch Problem May 20, 1993 Development Director Search Begins Again June 9, 1993 County Fair Projects A Family Effort July 15, 1993 Today's Fair Events July 15, 1993 Oakland Family Has Fair Tradition July 16, 1993 Sisters Win Fair Trophies July 16, 1993 Tractor Pull Is Tonight At Fair July 16, 1993 Carson Teen Crowned Queen At County Fair July 16, 1993 Fair Spirits Still High Despite We Weather July 18, 1993 Mixed Feelings Remain on Clerk Move - Judge Still Rules At Avoca Courthouse September 19, 1993 Courts Cut Filings Backlog September 19, 1993 History of Avoca Courthouse September 19, 1993 Merger Talks In Works January 15, 1994 School Merger Petition Issues January 15, 1994 AvoHa, Shelby-Tennant Ready To Tie The Knot? January 15, 1994 Independence Visitors Not To Avoid Anniversary June 25, 1994 WIDA Regroups After Two Resign July 23, 1994
Bluffs Towers First and Pearl Apts. for Elderly Formerly Chieftain Hotel
Bluffs Towers Ready To Open. June 2, 1971 Managers Move In At Tower. June 5, 1971 Bluffs Towers Offers Roomy Apartments.July 4, 1971 Back Taxes Worry Bluffs Homes, Inc. August 24, 1971 Two Units Unrented In Tower. September 19, 1971 Apartment Units At Old Chieftain Near Completion. May 27, 1971 Bluffs Towers Nears First Anniversary In Old Hotel; Elderly Units Filled Up. April 30, 1972 Bluffs Towers gets HUD grant to pay the rent. August 19, 1976 Grease fire reported at Bluffs Towers. August 16, 1992.
B'nai Israel Synagogue 618 Myrtle St. and Rabbinage at 200 Fletcher Ave.
B'nai Israel To Observe Golden Jubilee On Friday; Public Is Invited. January 2, 1955 Addition To Synagogue Will Fullfill 3 Purposes; 100 Persons At Groundbreaking. November 26, 1962 Open House Slated At New Jewish Rabbinage Sunday; To Greet Visitors...May 4, 1963 Jewish Scribe In Bluffs To Work On Holy Scrolls; At B'Nai Israel Synagogue. December 4, 1963 Rosh Hashana begins tonight. September 21, 1979 Jews start new year; 'Days of Repentance' begin. September 23, 1979 Festival marks fight for rights. December 16, 1979 Hadassah marks 50th. April 11, 1980
Bomber Plant (former Glen L. Martin Bomber Plant) Omaha
Brief Life of bomber plant touched many; second reunion Oct. 2 [article includes plant photo by the Glenn L. Martin-Nebraska Company; copy of the photo is enclosed in the file.] September 19, 1982
Bombings at Area Construction sites, etc.
Dragline Blasted At The 1st Federal Site. February 6, 1968 5 Draglines Blasted In Three Years. March 5, 1970 Fire Bomb Misses Mark At C.B. Police Station. May 22, 1970 Arrests Hinted In Iowa Bombings. June 7, 1970 Dynamite Theft Investigated. July 19, 1970 Check Arrest Rights In Bombing. October 20, 1970 Bomb Blasts Bluffs Bar. October 20, 1970 Evidence Hangup In Bombings. October 21, 1970 Dynamite Explosion Causes $10,000 Damage To Crane. March 4, 1970
Offer the Beautiful Dodge Home as Historic Memorial February 13, 1950 General Dodge Home Is Sold - Will Be Converted For School Teachers November 8, 1950 Dodge Estate Is Worth $3,158,406 June 6, 1953 Dodge's Sugar Cane Plantation Entangled In Fidel's New Law - Estate Owns 1,250 Acres in Cuba November 24, 1959 Old Home Of General Dodge Named A National Landmark - Now Owned By Francis L. Taylor November 2, 1961 Bluffs Residents Can Acquire Gen. Dodge Home for $30,000 May 8, 1963 Dodge Home Ceremonies Next Sunday October 13, 1963 Dodge Home Takes Place In History As National Landmark October 21, 1963 Historic Landmark: October 21, 1963 Serving Refreshments . . . October 21, 1963 Attending Dedication . . . October 21, 1963 Former Cook Recalls . . . Gen. Dodge 'Always Had Good Word For Everyone' October 22, 1963 General's Daughter . . . Ann Dodge Had Strong Sense Of Americanism October 27, 1963 Dodge Hated To Lose At Cards, Banker Lewis W. Ross Recalls - Lived Block Away From General October 29, 1963 Joslyn Museum To Help Furnish Former Home Of General Dodge - On Long Term Loan Basis October 31, 1963 Fund Reaches $10, 008 - Dodge Foundation Gives $1,000 To Help Restore General's Home November 12, 1963 Park Board Given Dodge Home Title January 20, 1964 Dodge Home Fund Over The Top; U.P. Foundation Gives $2,500 March 6, 1964 Advisory Board Selected To Help With Dodge Home - $30,307 In Fund March 8, 1964 The Whirligig . . . The Former Home Of Gen. Grenville M. Dodge . . . April 8, 1964 City Planners OK Purchase Of Carriage House By Park Board - On Dodge Property July 10, 1964 Asst. Secretary Of Interior To Speak At Dodge Home Event - Formal Opening Set For Sept. 13 July 12, 1964 An Official Name For Dodge House July 18, 1964 Contributions To Dodge House - Raymond Jensens Donate Fireplace July 19, 1964 Restoration Work Pushed On Historic Dodge House July 26, 1964 Carver Heads Dignitary List For Dodge House Dedication - Event Set For Next Sunday September 6, 1964 Viewing A Portrait . . . of Gen. Grenville M. Dodge . . . September 11, 1964 Many Dignitaries At Ceremony - Over 200 People Hear Carver Dedicate Historic Dodge Home September 14, 1964 Dodge Home Open Daily From 1 To 4 September 17, 1964 'Lee DeForest Room' Is Likely In The Dodge House - 'Father of Radio' Born in C.B. October 13, 1964 Group Incorporates; To Help Restore Historic Dodge House October 27, 1964 Portrait Given To Dodge House October 28, 1964 Yule Benefit Set At Dodge House November 13, 1964 Women's Club Gives Paintings To Dodge House November 25, 1964 Christmas In A Victorian Parlor November 29, 1964 Yule Benefit Nets Dodge House $915 January 22, 1965 2 Vehicles Loaned To The Historic Dodge House January 30, 1965 Gen. Dodge House To Open On May 1 February 23, 1965 Museums Chief Visits In Bluffs February 27, 1965 Park Board Eyes TV Relic - Would Be Displayed In Gen. Dodge House March 7, 1965 Dodge House To Display One Of Earliest TV Sets - Thanks To Radio Club March 17, 1965 Californian Gives 2 Photos, Book To DeForest Room March 28, 1965 Dodge House Buzzes For Sunday Opening - Second Season For Old Mansion May 23, 1965 Dodge House To Get Audion Tube July 3, 1965 1,200 At Opening Of Dodge House July 5, 1965 New Curators At Dodge House September 17, 1965 Officers Are Elected By Dodge House October 6, 1965 Carol For An Old-Time Christmas November 28, 1965 Attendance Doubled At 2nd Annual Tea - More Than 2,000 At Dodge House December 6, 1965 Art And Glass Items Donated To Dodge House May 24, 1966 Mementos Given To Gen. Dodge House - From Former Mayor's Home June 29, 1966 The Whirligig . . . Old Phone Is Flipped Aside When Bell Rings July 26, 1966 The Whirligig . . . 64-Page Issue On Gen. Dodge, Restored Home December 20, 1966 The Historic Dodge House Dressed In Holiday Garb - For Membership Tea November 26, 1967 Seek Members For Gen. Dodge House October 6, 1968 Dodge House Gets Civil War Articles - Gift From GAR October 23, 1968 Christmas Season At The . . . Historic General Dodge House December 8, 1968 Christmas Tea Sunday Afternoon December 8, 1968 750 Attend Dodge House Member Tea December 9, 1968 Gov. Ray, Wife Invited To Gen. Dodge Mansion March 31, 1969 Dodge Descendents Visit March 26, 1970 Gen. Dodge's Secretary Pays Visit To Bluffs August 7, 1970 Park Lot For Dodge House - Planned For Fall August 27, 1970 Bids Advertised For Landscaping At Dodge House September 17, 1970 'Spite House' Will Become Small Park - Little Parking October 12, 1970 Park Board Awards Contract October 15, 1970 Dodge House Landscaping May 16, 1971 Mansion Toured By VIP - Evening open House May 19, 1971 Dodge Relative Visits Here September 25, 1971 Dodge House Seeks New Memberships September 30, 1971 Historic Dodge House Trustees Are Elected October 28, 1971 Dodge House To Close For Season December 30, 1971 Reader's Digest Will Publish Dodge House February 29, 1972 A Visit To Ancestral Home June 23, 1972 Dodge House July 19, 1972 Dodge House Board Members November 22, 1972 An Afternoon Of Music - Christmas Tea Scheduled For Dec. 3 November 26, 1972 Senators Request Return Of Gen. Dodge's Tea Set March 8, 1973 Old Rusty Will Be Re-Dedicated May 1, 1973 'Old Rusty' Isn't Rusty Anymore - To Be Rededicated At 3 P.M. May 6, 1973 80 Persons Attend Old Fountain Dedication May 7, 1973 Bank Donates Dodge Flag Pole May 30, 1973 Dodge Flag Is Certified July 4, 1973 Gowns of 1800 'Promenade' Sunday At Dodge House Tea September 30, 1973 Swedish Tea Begins Dodge House Holiday November 25, 1973 Dodge House Board Elects New Officers January 24, 1974 Dodge Tea Set Move Fails - Wanted For Historic House April 9, 1974 Dodge Silver Return Amendment Upheld April 20, 1974 Tea Set May Be On Loan April 26, 1974 Dodge Tea Service Won't Come Home April 30, 1974 House Votes Again On Dodge Tea Set May 3, 1974 Dodge House May Get Tea Set Through Loan Program May 4, 1974 Dodge House Drapes Add To Ballroom Decor July 7, 1974 Dodge House To Be Represented At Annual 'Flaming Festival' September 15, 1974 Beresheim House Restoration Begins October 24, 1974 Newly Constructed Walk-way . . . links the Beresheim House . . . November 17, 1974 Historic Gen. Dodge House Will Soon Have Competition - Beresheim Residence Next Door January 5, 1975 A Visit To Council Bluffs' Dodge House Sculptor Helps Restoration Of Beresheim House Stairs July 4, 1975 Dishes Donated To Dodge House October 14, 1977
'Spite House' Demise To Unblock General's View ~ October 1970 Attendance Up One-Third At Dodge House January 27, 1971 Pressed Glass On Display At Historic Dodge House December 6, 1974 Bicentennial Doll Given Dodge House August 13, 1975 Dodge House Membership Drive Begins October 1, 1975 Yule Heritage Displayed On Trees November 30, 1975 Displaying Toys . . . December 7, 1975 General's Relative Pays Bluffs Visit January 22, 1976 Dodge House Notes Attendance Record February 1, 1976 Recipes From Bluffs Past Collected In New Book - To Be Sold To Benefit Dodge House March 3, 1976 Joshua Logan At Dodge House March 19, 1976 Dodge House Will Display Tea Service April 16, 1976 Beresheim House Considered For Spot In Register June 6, 1976 Interest Grows In U.S. Antiques June 6, 1976 Enjoying An Ice Cream Cone . . . July 5, 1976 Hundreds Of People . . . July 5, 1976 Search Fails For Dodge Portrait August 18, 1976 Dodge House Cookbook Available At Mansion December 13, 1976 Wedding At Dodge House Has Several Conditions January 14, 1977 History, Of Sorts, In Dodge House Wedding February 12, 1977 Beresheim House Roof Fund Gets MAPA Nod April 29, 1977 Rescued Dodge House Honors Special Friends - Schlott Called 'Driving Force' November 15, 1977 Dodge House Ornaments A Family Affair November 27, 1977 Fewer Visitors At Dodge House February 8, 1978 Pillar Taken At Dodge House March 28, 1978 Quilting And Needlepoint Featured At Dodge House April 11, 1978 Spring Has Sprung April 29, 1978 Grant To Fix Dodge House Roof August 3, 1978 More Funds For Roof At Dodge House August 25, 1978 Dodge Family Impressed With Historic House October 25, 1978 U.P. Helps Fix Dodge House Roof November 26, 1978 Christmas Tree Star Of Dodge House Season December 3, 1978 You Can Join And Go Today December 3, 1978 Egyptian Palm, Pyramid Precursors Of Tradition December 3, 1978 Gingerbread Sweetens House December 3, 1978 Our 'Xmas Tree' Lot: A Personal Recollection December 3, 1978 Dodge House Praises The Tiny April 29, 1979 Troublesome Raccoons Leave The Dodge House May 25, 1979 Dodge House Draws An International Following September 2, 1979 Christmas Starts Early At General Dodge House November 29, 1979 Dodge House Tea Draws 350 December 3, 1979 Walk Down Memory Lane - In Historic Council Bluffs February 13, 1980 Dodge House Is Revisited May 21, 1980 Dodge House Gets Grant June 7, 1980 Dodges Get New View September 7, 1980 Dodge House In Magazine September 21, 1980 Glittering Decor Evokes Era December 7, 1980 Waller, Heuer Named To Dodge House Board March 22, 1981 Halls Decked At Dodge House - Dressed Up For Christmas December 6, 1981 Ideas Bloom For That Special Look December 6, 1981 General Dodge's Table Is Donated To The Dodge House June 6, 1982 Tea Time September 16, 1986 Stone Wall Begun At Dodge House September 7, 1984 Descendant At Dodge House September 27, 1984 Dodge Displays A First September 11, 1986
Haack heads Help Inc. April 14, 1985 Gas company president was not always on top. April 21, 1985 Frito-Lay plant manager motivated by excellence. April 28, 1985 Love of liquid metal attracts Griffin Pipe plant manager. May 26, 1985
Botna Bend Park '64 (second park developed by Pott. Co. Conservation Board) Hancock, Iowa
Hancock Site Plans View; Conservation Group Will Develop Area. February 14, 1964 Hancock Park 'Botna Bend'; Name Selected By County Board. June 12, 1964 Majestic Trees Feature Of County's New Park. August 6, 1964 Okay Plan For Botna Bend Park. August 14, 1964 Runway Sought At Botna Bend. February 19, 1965 Buffalo For Botna Bend Park In Fall. March 23, 1967 Elk Donated To Botna Bend. September 30, 1968 County To Get 2 Elk For Park. October 17, 1968 Grazin' While She's Gazin'. October 24, 1971 A Boy Or A Girl? Daisy Isn't Saying; Buffalo Baby. April 18, 1972 Little Dimples Likes To Tease Her Step-Dad. April 24, 1972 Botna Bend Elk Is Born. June 26, 1972 Elk Are Saved. September 13, 1972 Corps Saves Baby Buffalo. September 13, 1972 Feeding Time At Botna Bend. December 10, 1972 Peaceful Scene At Botna Bend. January 12, 1975 Botna Bend County Park Animals Get Additions. June 26, 1975 Taking Break On A Hot Day. August 17, 1975 Ol' Dave just didn't have it. November 10, 1976 It's a girl at Botna Bend; Buffalo calf is a beauty. Octber 1, 1978 Botna Bend is enjoyed by all. April 22, 1972 Botna buffalo sold; annual sale is eyed. April 6, 1980. Buffalo herd growing at Botna Bend Park. June 1, 1981 Something new at park; The patter of little hooves. June 5, 1983 Botna's elk club on the rise again. September 18, 1986
Past Meets Past (no date) Dainty Cruet Collection One Of Show's Features May 17, 1981 'Many' Want To Be New Dodge House Director October 7, 1981 Loving Care For Dodge House October 25, 1981 The Search For The "Right" Director - Dodge House Trustees Looking Again November 8, 1981 Dodge House All Ready For Its Victorian Christmas - Public Opening Sunday December 5, 1982 Safety Work At Dodge House March 16, 1983 Just Follow The Red Brick Road - To The Carriage House July 13, 1983 Worth A Bid September 11, 1983 $4,000 Raised At Dodge Sale September 11, 1983 Admission Price Cut At The Dodge House October 6, 1983 Dodge House Ready For A Victorian Christmas December 4, 1983 'Kissing Ball' December 4, 1983 Candy Memorabilia Displayed At Dodge March 5, 1984 Enjoying Festivities July 5, 1984 Dodge House Gets $12,500 Grant August 8, 1984 Dodge House Joins President's Homes In Book November 25, 1984 Dodge House Greets Holidays December 2, 1984 Land Given To City December 22, 1984 Vets Donate To Dodge House February 4, 1985 Dodge House Drive Closer To Goal May 3, 1985 Quilts At Dodge House May 11, 1985 Dodge Mausoleum Care Changes Hands May 26, 1985 "New" Tradition Will Honor Anniversaries At Dodge House July 23, 1985 Victorian Lady Exhibit At Dodge House August 23, 1985 Dodge House Docents Are More Than Tour Guides November 17, 1985 Holidays At The Dodge House November 17, 1985 Assortment Of Trees Dresses Dodge House For Holidays November 28, 1985 'Tis That Time Of Year November 28, 1985 Dodge House Gets $15,000 Grant February 18, 1986 Dodge House Workers Peel Back History May 4, 1986 Dodge Kin Donates China August 19, 1986 Dodge House To Receive Lottery-Funded Grant August 20, 1986 Dodge House Board Names New Director January 30, 1987 Dodge Diggings May 11, 1987 Dodge House Has A New General June 28, 1987 Irish Battalion July 3, 1987 Dodge House November 5, 1987 Reflections Of Silver Sparkle At Dodge House Christmas November 29, 1987 Gifts Of The Past December 17, 1987 January Means Paint, Cleaning Dodge House January 14, 1988 A History Of Valentines February 10, 1988 Dodge House To Fete 4th July 3, 1988 Governor Visits Dodge House July 5, 1988 Old Fashioned Celebration July 5, 1988 Dodge House, Tourist Funds Criticized At C.B. Meeting September 9, 1988 No Hidden Records On House Financing September 10, 1988 Dodge House Funds Switch Turned Down By Council September 13, 1988 Dodge House Regains Fireplace February 5, 1991 Fifth Generation Kin Visits Dodge House July 9, 1991 Artist Finds Use For Roof Tiles January 25, 1992 Walnut Welcome Center Gets $15,670 Cultural Grant January 30, 1992 A 'Hometown' Celebration - Historic Dodge House Brings History To Life For Independence Day June 28, 1992 About The General June 28, 1992
Dodge Memorial, Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial, Black Angel
Anne Dodge Asks Publication Of Verse On Mother's Death Anniversary September 4, 1927 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. Dodge Just Before Her Death July 26, 1936 World-Famed Black Angel Has Perilously Close Call - By Well-Intentioned Girl Scouts July 17, 1958 Famed Black Angel To The Bluffs Park Board January 6, 1964 Park Board May Move Famous Black Angel To Dodge House - Cost Approximately $12,000 March 28, 1965 White Face May 9, 1971 Big Scoop For J Student 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 To Move Or Not? October 29, 1978 Black Angel On Register February 21, 1980 Move Still A Possibility - Look Homeward, Angel? 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 To 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 Dodge Memorial Hits Midway Mark February 12, 1986 'Black Angel' Work Continues July 16, 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
Youth Center (Andersons) 16th Street & Avenue G
New Youth Center. Located at Sixteenth Street and Avenue G is Anderson's Youth Center, providing Council Bluffs youth with lounge, pool room swimming pool, sun deck, dance area, miniature gold, refreshment stand, drive- in and pony rides. Built by Home Realty Co., the A-frame supports are laminated wood from Montana. Decking is Pine from British Columbia, exterior is cypress from California and the dance floor is maple parquet.
Bowman, Sherri Teacher 14 Hilltop Road Miss Iowa, 1985
Sherri Lane Bowman. March 16, 1980 Sherri Bowman is Miss SWI. June 8, 1981 Bowman wins 2nd runner-up in beauty event. June 14, 1982 Attitude boosts Miss SWI. August 9, 1981 Sherri Bowman is contestant. January 31, 1983 Nishna title to Bowman. April 29, 1984 Bluffs teacher new Miss Iowa. June 16, 1985 Miss Iowa says she felt good about chances. June 17, 1985 Griswold to welcome back new Miss Iowa. June 26, 1985 Welcome home, Miss Iowa. June 27, 1985 Miss Iowa meets her friends. July 23, 1985 Miss Iowa taking new role seriously. July 1, 1985 Miss Iowa send-off set for mall. August 21, 1985 Miss America preview. August 23, 1985 Will to win is within Bluffs' Miss Iowa. August 25, 1985 Bowman, others defend Miss America pageant. September 9, 1985 Miss America contestants (from left) Miss Iowa, Sherri Bowman of Council Bluffs[...]form a kicline on the beach at Atlantic City. September 10, 1985 Miss iowa calmed by thoughts of students. September 11, 1985 Sherri says she's ready 'to get back to life.' September 16, 1985 Engagements: Bowman-Bergren. January 5, 1986
1962 Boy Scouts [crossed out: Camp Wakonda, Boy Scout Camp, Near Griwsold]
He Sees Boys At Their Best; Director Of Camp At Wakonda Is Optimistic. June 24, 1962 Bluffs Scouts Rough It; At Camp Near Griswold. July 2, 1969 Scouts Have Ball At Camp Wakonda. June 28, 1970 Scout Camp Gets Ready. June 18, 1971 Scout Camps Are Completed; Fourteen At Little Sioux. June 11, 1971
Memories of World-Famous Personages Haunt Shadows Of Old Dohaney Theater January 27, 1929 Dohany Theater Visited By Fire January 29, 1933 Let's Go To The Movies January 27, 1974 Dohany Age Is In Doubt January 30, 1974 More On Opera House February 4, 1974