Council Bluffs Schools--Board and General File #4
Council Bluffs Schools Board and General FIle #4 1/1/88-- Bond issue/teacher salaries, etc.
Area salaries much lower. January 3, 1987 "The staff -development program in the Council Bluffs Community School District..." March 4, 1987 Slide show touts school levy renewal. January 20, 1988 C.B. superintendent search could cost as much as $25,000. January 15, 1988 C.B. schools sell 12 lots for $39,500. January 20, 1988 C.B. schools narrow search firms to two. January 27, 1988 State cuts funding formula for teachers' merit raises. February 3, 1988 Levy renewal vote Tuesday. February 7, 1988 Junior high class covers drugs, sex. February 3, 1988 Summer league would end metro baseball competition. February 3, 1988 Light turnout seen for school levy vote. February 9, 1988 School levy passes, but few cast ballots. February 10, 1988 School service workers receive 28-cent raises. February 10, 1988 Board interviews hiring consultants. February 10, 1988 C.B. school budget rises to $37 million for 1988-89. February 16, 1988 Canvass adds 4 votes to school levy margin. February 16, 1988 C.B. board hires Ventures for superintendent search. February 17, 1988 State aid up $1 million in C.B. schools' budget. February 17, 1988 Superintendent search officially under way. February 20, 1988 Few schools linking pay, performance. March 1, 1988 Schools to cut 8 posts. March 2, 1988 C.B. schools get good marks in accreditation team report. March 4, 1988 Bluffs, L.C. get $1 million in state funds. March 7, 1988 'Communicator' needed for superintendent post. March 15, 1988 10 C.B. teacher contracts targeted for terminations. March 16, 1988 Board to act on 7 teacher terminations. March 22, 1988 C.B. Board terminates 7 contracts. March 23, 1988 Bluffs school post draws 50 applicants. April 11, 1988 Superintendent post draws 25 applicants. April 12, 1988 Improving instruction is C.B. schools' goal. April 24, 1988 C.B. trains 300 teachers. April 24, 1988 C.B. school finalists are Christie, Arizonan. April 26, 1988 School administrators may receive salary hikes. May 1, 1988 C.B. board delays action on administrators' raises. May 4, 1988 State awards Saturday to honor C.B. schools. May 6, 1988 Decision nears on hiring new superintendent. May 9, 1988 School retirees to be honored. May 13, 1988 C.B. board to consider administrators' raises. May 16, 1988 C.B. pay duty fattens administrator salaries. May 18, 1988 C.B. schools sign up 500 for walk-run. June 2, 1988 C.B. Schools eye 5.5 pct. pay raise for administrators. June 6, 1988 C.B. school annuity size is criticized. June 8, 1988 Bluffs' schools seeking five new administrators. June 9, 1988 C.B. schools fill principal posts. July 7, 1988 Renovation planned for five schools. July 14, 1988 C.B. School Board votes to change tests. July 20, 1988 'Whole child concept' new philosophy of CB teachers. April 24, 1988 C.B. schools administrators' [jobs] rearranged to suit their talents. August 17, 1988 School board accepts Madsen's resignation. August 17, 1988 Architects hired to plan renovation at 5 C.B. schools. August 17, 1988 C.B. schools to set guidelines for dealing with classroom heat. August 18, 1988 Drivers to report law breakers; School buses. August 23, 1988 School sponsor 'Safe Walk' night. August 27, 1988 C.B. schools to expand student TV programs. September 21, 1988 C.B. school district has year to meet guidance standard. January 18, 1989 C.B. schools say security is adequate. January 19, 1989 New school union to open contract talks. January 23, 1989 25-cent-per-hour raise by school union. January 25, 1989 Service workers reach tentative accord with C.B . school district. January 27, 1989 C.B. teachers' raises in line with state norm. February 2, 1989 C.B. school budget hike of 2.1% seen. February 8, 1989 5-cent raise offered C.B. clerical workers. February 9, 1989 C.B. Schools may cut 7 teacher jobs this year. February 17, 1989 C.B. school budget up $1 million, tax levy down 27 cents next year. February 21, 1989 C.B. schools set hearing for budget. February 22, 1989 3 finalists are chosen for C.B. principal jobs. May 30, 1988 C.B. Schools' wellness event draws 750. June 6, 1989 Students to whet leader potentials. June 11, 1989 Five-percent in raises proposed for C.B. school administrators. June 20, 1989 Riases OK'd for school secretaries. June 21, 1989 School chief Chopra takes post in Ohio. June 29, 1989 CB schools' first day moved back to Aug. 30. July 6, 1989 Carta is first filer in school election. July 10, 1989 Christie leads Pott salary list. July 19, 1989 Carrithers to run for re-election to school board. July 12, 1989 'Sheep and Ewe' teaches city kids country ways. July 27, 1989 Three candidates file for posts on school boards. July 31, 1989 Two principals get extra duties. August 6, 1989 Ex-C.B. Superintendent Chopra stays in Kansas. August 18, 1989 C.B. man will head school building group. August 3, 1989 Only one race on C.B. school election ballots. August 4, 1989 Elementary registration set. August 11, 1989 Safe Walk set for Thursday. August 23, 1989 Voters to decide fate of school bond issues. September 10, 1989 Voters trickle to polls. September 12, 1989 C.B. school enrollment up slightly. September 14, 1989 Only 11% vote. September 16, 1989 C.B. schools obtain lot where historic house stood. September 18, 1989 C.B. schools gain 50 students this year. September 20, 1989 Tuition credit OK'd for administrators. September 20, 1989 C.B. schools to fix, enlarge buildings for $6.5 million. September 21, 1989 Educators visit D.C. for award. September 27, 1989 C.B., L.C. schools to begin contract talks. October 10, 1989 C.B. teachers ask for 17% base-salary raise. October 11, 1989 C.B. Schools offer teachers 0.6% raises. October 25, 1989 C.B. School union offered 5-cent raises. October 31, 1989 Clerical employees for C.B. Schools ask for 75¢ raises. November 3, 1989 Interest lagging, schools may drop gymnastics team. November 7, 1989 3 students ask to attend C.B. schools. November 8, 1989 American Ed Week activities line up. November 12, 1989 C.B. School clerks offered 5¢ raises. November 17, 1989 Board OKs $6 million school designs. November 22, 1989 Area residents, club honored in anti-drug effort. November 23, 1989 $40,000 grant would benefit low income C.B. students. December 6, 1989 Board opposes Christie on building repairs. December 6, 1989 Cash crunch delays funds to Iowa schools. December 7, 1989 $7 million in renovations approved for C.B. schools. December 20, 1989 C.B. Schools will ask for delay in state's librarian requirement. December 20, 1989 C.B. Schools win $83,000 in asbestos settlement. December 12, 1989 Agreement to give school workers 43¢ hourly raise. January 4, 1990 C.B. educators dispute reading report. January 10, 1990 Pact would give C.B. school clerks 5% raises. January 12, 1990 C.B. teachers OK tentative contract plan. January 13, 1990 C.B. school budget to increase 6.9%. January 17, 1990 Schools selling Kirn field despite 284-name petition. January 17, 1990 Three school contracts raise pay 3.3 to 9.1%. January 17, 1990 Japan teacher will join area school staffs. January 21, 1990 Maintenance, liability prompt Kirn field sale. January 27, 1990 People to have say on Old Kirn. January 29, 1990 20 apply for vacant school personnel post. January 13, 1990 Old Kirn response a surprise to C.B. school superintendent. February 1, 1990 $47.6 million school budget hearing set. February 21, 1990 Schools delay sale of old Kirn field. February 2, 1990 70 apply for personnel post at C.B. schools. February 3, 1990 School secretaries to get 55¢ raise. February 5, 1990 C.B. schools adopt $3.6 million package. February 7, 1990 C.B. Schools set hearing on loans for renovation. February 5, 1990 March 3 auction date tentative for delayed sale of old Kirn field. February 8, 1990 Kirn field once the site first high school in city. February 10, 1990 Group to fight Kirn field sale. February 18, 1990 Board rejects call for second Kirn sale delay. February 21, 1990 Planning meet set to rescue old Kirn field. February 24, 1990 Old Kirn group going to City Council for help. February 26, 1990 Offer made for old Kirn. February 28, 1990 School gives city counter-offer in old Kirn field negotiations. March 1, 1990 C.B. Schools may cut 5 teacher jobs. March 8, 1989 Park Commission hears group's plan for old Kirn field. March 14, 1990 School board eliminates two teachers' contracts. March 21, 1990 Diimig fills vacant school services post. March 24, 1990 Technology, renovations chart C.B. schools' course. April 29,, 1990 Christie asks 7.6 pct. raises for officials. Paril 30, 1990 Board OKs 7.6% pay hike for school administrators. May 2, 1990 Drugs, alcohol large problems for area teens. May 6, 1990 Top 31 school safety patrol students honored at banquet. May 8, 1990 11 T.J., A.L. students win journalism awards. May 14, 1990 Schools eye a no-vote tax levy. May 16, 1990 Gang 'dropouts' warn students. May 23, 1990 Sunday reception to honor retirees who've worked 375 years for schools. May 17, 1990 C.B. schools plan to target at-risk group. Mary 18, 1990 Six records broken at C.B. fitness meet. June 1, 1990 Board to evaluate superintendent's job performance. Jun 5, 1990 2 hurt in bus crash on last day of school. June 5, 1990 Free summer hot lunches program set. June 10, 1990 Program recognizes SWI teachers. June 13, 1990 School project notice snafu delays hearing. June 15, 1990 Some school smoking allowed. June 20, 1990 School director resigns before starting C.B. job. June 20, 1990 Christie proposes one-year 'trial' of new tax levy for C.B. schools. June 28, 1990 Botched hearing slows renovation at 4 C.B. schools. June 28, 1990 Christie to receive 11% raise. July 18, 1990 C.B. Schools shift administrators' duties for '90-91 Public hearing set on school tax levy. July 9, 1990 $6 million contract OK'd for 4 schools. July 9, 1990 3 seek re-election to C.B., L.C. boards. July 11, 1990 Kent Madison may run for C.B. school post. July 31, 1990 C.B. board to consider Christie's pay, bus pact. July 16, 1990 Jr-Sr. high lunches prices going up 5 cents this year. July 18, 1990 Neb. man hired for school personnel post. July 18, 1990 Friday hearing set on new school levy. July 19, 1990 Incumbents seek re-election to L.C. C.B. boards. July 30, 1990 Races assured for two posts on C.B. board. August 2, 1990 Seven-way race for C.B. board. August 13, 1990 C.B. schools name Jeffrey to No. 2 post. August 7, 1990 Registration begins Monday for Council Bluffs students. August 11, 1990 Schools continue early closings. September 5, 1990 New school levy OK'd by board after hearing. September 5, 1990 C.B., L.C. enrollment up; St. Albert posts loss. September 5, 1990 Stadium rededication set tonight. September 21, 1990 School goals 'in transition,' C.B. board told. October 17, 1990 C.B. teachers seeking 11% pay increase. October 19, 1990 Service workers ask 60¢ pay hike. October 28, 1990 Rats help teach lesson in nutrition. October 29, 1990 C.B. students collect honors in journalism. November 4, 1990 Schools planning to purchase new computer system. November 10, 1990 Christie sought gag order to protect confidentiality. November 14, 1990 C.B. schools ready to study program impact. November 22, 1990 C.B. Board discusses suit by fired cafeteria worker. November 26, 1990 Settlement talks under way in fired school worker's suit. November 27, 1990 School settlement reached. November 28, 1990 Settlement of $45,000 OK'd in suit. December 5, 1990 Settlement of $45,000 OK'd in suit. December 5, 1990 Youths to get 'Close Up' look at Washington. December 6, 1990 10 C.B. students are 'home-bound.' December 9, 1990 Lawmakers get peek at enrichment programs. December 18, 1990 $651,805 in state grants fund early education programs in C.B. schools. December 18, 1990 C.B. students in Christmas spirit. December 20, 1990 TV viewers can watch C.B. board meetings. January 16, 1991 Lunch prices going up at C.B. schools Monday. January 16, 1991 Board member unable to get school records. February 7, 1991 School district to buy land for future needs. February 7, 1990 Suit filed in school incidents. February 12, 1991 C.B. schools offer counseling on war issues. February 3, 1991 Flu hitting hard in C.B. schools. February 14, 1991 Bluffs budget seeks tax hike for education. February 19, 1991 Incorrect figures fog student test score debate. February 20, 1991 Students get 'Close Up' look at D.C. politics. February 28, 1991 Art to be displayed on billboards. March 2, 1991 School officials' pay below norm. March 17, 1991 School secretaries, associates to get increases of 3 percent. April 1, 1992 School dropouts down, suspensions up this year. August 17, 1992 City schools planning for graduations. May 11, 1993 School board elections drawing near; Council Bluffs board member Brandenburg, Lewis Central's Harris still undecided on possibility of seeking re-election. July 19, 1993 Board vote could make renovation easier. July 20, 1993 Lunch prices raised. July 21, 1993 Schools seek delay on boost in speed limits. July 21, 1993 Six seeking seats on Bluffs school board. August 5, 1993 Flashing signs eyed for school zones. August 19, 1993 Lack of funds may cause cut in tutoring; Homeless, at-risk kids may lose out. July 22, 1994 Lack of elbow room a concern a concern at Wilson. July 24, 1993 Schools eye early start date. October 20, 1993 District's finances won't be re-checked; Iowa state auditor's office says proper methods used. May 13, 1994 Committee spreads word on bond issue. May 25, 1994 Administrative salary increases approved. June 8, 1994 Schools eye changes in conduct code. June 22, 1994 School bond issue falls 19% short. June 29, 1994 Schools ponder defeat of bonds. July 18, 1994 New method for obtaining degrees. July 25, 1994 Five vie for 3 seats on Bluffs school board; Three seeking to retain positions. September 11, 1994 Graduation guidelines changing for 1998. June 27, 1994
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Ten Candidates Vie For Three Positions; Land Sale On Ballot. September 8, 1968 1969-70 Budget Presented To Bluffs Education Board; $8,058,159 Proposed. May 29, 1969 School Board Adopts Budget Over Dr. Marsh's Objection. July 9, 1969 Henry And Paulson To CB School Board; 1,967 Cast Ballots. September 9, 1969 Cutler Elected Head Of C.B. School Board; District In The Red. September 16, 1969 Banker, Two Doctors Elected To BOard. September 15, 1970 Budget Okayed By CB School Board. July 9, 1971 C.B. School Head Field Down To Ten. April 17, 1972 Action Deferred On School Budget. July 9, 1972 Dr. Lloyd Smith Elected President. September 19, 1972 Tentative 1973-74 School Budget Totals $12,298,152. November 21, 1972 Preliminary Budget Gets Board Okay. July 17, 1973 $13 Million School Budget Approved. August 7, 1973 Uhlhorn Is Picked As Board President. September 18, 1973 Hours In Private 'Not Excessive;' 27 Per Cent Of School Board's Time. June 29, 1975 School minority policy still in work stage after a year. February12, 1976 $20.8 million budget proposed for schools. February 29, 1976 Administrator salaries set. March 16, 1976 School Board okays bond election May 18. April 16, 1976 School board pair cries foul; claims Gregory shielded; Contract revisions not on meeting agenda. June 6, 1976 Board votes 5-2 to end law firm's association. December 14, 1976 School salaries still undecided. January 21, 1977 New budget $21 million for schools. February 22, 1977 Student count is down by 271. February 8, 1977 State aid dictates school tax. February 27, 1977 Board gives swift okay to $21,848,236 budget. March 8, 1977 District eyes EDA funding. November 2, 1977 Board encourages reading with kids. November 2, 1977 No feedback yet on reading plan. December 6, 1977 Camping gear gets okay but not course for credit. December 7, 1977 C.B. district may make residency requirement. January 15, 1978 School staff must live in C.B. district. January 17, 1978 Teachers to consider pact. February 23, 1978 Teacher contract includes 6.7% hike. March 5, 1978 Board okays hikes for administrators. March 7, 1978 School head post draws 110 applicants. April 12, 1978 Board interviews candidates; 4 local people included. May 2, 1978 Residency policy 'a big obstacle.' June 20, 1978 Board to meet with top candidate; Superintendent decision near. June 8, 1978 Schools financial report; Assets hit $31 million. July 16, 1978 Administrative restructure OKed; In Bluffs schools...September 19, 1978 Board analyzes budget to learn more about expenses. August 8, 1978 New organization for admonitors. August 22, 1978 Eight seek C.B. board; Two to be elected. September 10, 1978 McLellan, Winchester top election. September 13, 1978 'Council Bluffs won', C.B. board winners echo. September 13, 1978 Moats leads C.B. board. September 19, 1978 School Board meeting gets birthday flavor. October 17, 1978 Board okays staff cuts. December 7, 1978 Schools to press suit over track. December 19, 1978 In-service planned for Bluffs special education. January 6, 1979 DPI report finds no discrimination; C.B. schools checked. January 11, 1979 Fact-finder to hold Jan. 20 contract meet. January 12, 1979 Group dissatisfied with DPI report. January 12, 1979 Three-year pact for Raj Chopra. February 6, 1979 Cuts in staff revealed; Savings tagged at $160,000. February 6, 1979 Teachers coaxed to retire early. April 3, 1979 Schools change firm for auditing. April 17, 1979 School Board OKs new Wilson Junior High roof. May 22, 1979 School Board approves new early retiring plan. June 19, 1979 Architect charged to watch projects. June 20, 1979 Board hopefuls voice positions. August 19, 1979 School forum is tonight. September 6, 1979 Administrator change debated; Board candidates express views. September 7, 1979 Moats raised most in race. September 8, 1979 School Board seeking building lease conclusion. October 2, 1979 School ceiling bid approved. October 3, 1979 Suit filed over closed meetings. October 5, 1979 No closed meet on Kennedy school. October 9, 1979 Dismissal sought of meeting suit. October 23, 1979 C.B. schools eye 11.4 percent jump. March 16, 1980 CB Schools budget OK'd. March 18, 1980 School Board approves uniform code of conduct. May 16, 1980 Rules on handicapped delay architect choice for multi-purpose rooms. June 10, 1980 Suit against board given trial date. September 13, 1980 Suit against board could be dropped. October 4, 1980 Board accepts bid on school project. October 22, 1980 Decision cut suit cost. November 4, 1980 School land sale approved. November 5, 1980 Plaintiff: School suit reached board. November 5, 1980 Board's opening offer is to end base pay scale. November 13, 1980 School employees to get past insurance refunds. November 19, 1980 Board requests for easement, equipment. June 17, 1981 School district's budget future is not rosy. June 18, 1991 Board weighing McVoy invitation. September 20, 1981 Bluffs School Board invites Omahans over. October 6, 1981 Bluffs, Omaha boards meet; like the idea. October 17, 1981 Board gives raises to secretaries, clerks, aides. December 17, 1981 School test results here show decrease in ranking. January 5, 1982 Agreement on school pacts; 8.5% raise. January 10, 1982 Teaching position cuts seen for Bluffs schools. January 20, 1982 Test scores not rigged; C.B. officials defend scores. January 21, 1982 School belt-tightening ahead. January 26, 1982 Group offers $300 to schools in wake of prayer decision. February 3, 1982 Chopra contract extended. February 3, 1982 McLellan sees serious school funding problems. February 3, 1982 School tax levy to show a drop. February 17, 1982 More teachers axed; some may be rehired. April 9, 1982 School board says no to vote on 'creationism'. August 5, 1982 School board no longer the 'best show' in town. May 2, 1982 Nelson, Cutler to school board. May 5, 1982 School Board considers consultants for search. July 22, 1982 Firm hired to seek school head. August 4, 1982 School Board candidates field variety of questions. September 10, 1982 Cutler, Nelson, Monroe victors. September 15, 1982 Bids fall short of school lands' worth. January 26, 1984 Architect selected by C.B. schools. February 3, 1984 School eyes gambling license. February 6, 1984 No gambling for schools. February 8, 1984 Smoking policy changed. February 8, 1984 Board to extinguish cigarettes? February 20, 1984 'People' top priority in school budget; C.B. board discusses $31.6 million plan. February 29, 1984 Bluffs School Board OKs 1984-85 budget. March 7, 1989 Price tag for T.J. and A.L. work near double. March 22, 1984 School renovations price $5.5 million; C.B. School Board approves funding. March 23, 1984 Goals given tentative OK by School Board. March 28, 1984 School board may buy land. April 9, 1984 Teachers will get tryout. April 29, 1984 Board eyes new member. May 16, 1984 New school board member to be announced Tuesday? June 18, 1984 Madison loses third graders. June 20, 1984 School board honors trio for contributions. June 20, 1984 Board to set hearing date. July 5, 1984 Hearing on notes sale schedules for July 17. July 6, 1984 Maneuvering for school board seats to begin. July 7, 1984 School board filings scarce. August 1, 1984 Substitute teachers get $ raise. August 22, 1984 Cooperation pays off for B luffs bands. August 22, 1984 C.B. schools receive grant. August 31, 1984 School board on basketball: Gimme five! September 18, 1984 T.J. parents ask board for tunnel. September 18, 1984 School board chooses Peterson as president. September 18, 1984 C.B. school board to discuss lawsuits. September 24, 1984 C.B. schools may add soccer. October 2, 1984 C.B. teachers request 13.8% base pay hjke. October 16, 1984 Teachers offered 1.5% raise. October 30, 1984 Council Bluffs teachers study writing program. October 24, 1984 Superintendent 'evaluation' set. November 7, 1984 'Cornball' method works, educator tells teachers. November 15, 1984 Ninth graders subject of school board talk. November 21, 1984 Schools may turn to computers. Decmeber 6, 1984 C.B. students may need more credits to graduate. December 6, 1984 School board OK's new band uniforms; parents to pay half. January 16, 1985 C.B. Schools to auction property. January 24, 1985 Civil rights officer hears age complaints. January 24, 1985 Educators say they oppose bill to change elections. January 31, 1985 Sale of properties to be school board topic. February 4, 1985 Senate approves school loan bill. February 5, 1985 Board sells two lots, keeps two. February 6, 1985 ninth grade move proves to be puzzle. February 7, 1985 Gioiello to retire; board to act on layoffs next week. March 20, 1985 Mall's dirt may be dumped at school. May 15, 1985 Board set to vote on contract with city over use of land strip. May 28, 1985 Lepley pay set at $64,680. June 21, 1985 Board permits General Growth to use property. July 3, 1985 C.B. schools appeal age ruling. July 11, 1985 School site sale to be on ballot. July 17, 1985 Cutler to step down from school board. July 19, 1985 Inservice program to be considered. August 19, 1985 Wilson principal gets OK; inservice program approved. August 21, 1985 Adult classes being this week. September 5, 1985 Board moves question of funding for gifted to DPI. October 16, 1985 Asbestos fine likely to be reduced. December 12, 1985 School committee adopts new goals for high school students. December 13, 1985 C.B. board passes new set of goals for high schools. December 18, 1985 Board modifies requirements. January 8, 1986 C.B. Schools responds to call for budget cuts. January 8, 1986 It's decision time for school budget. March 4, 1986 Board expands computer program. May 7, 1986 Schools file answer in construction lawsuit. June 18, 1986 C.B. board OKs formation of task force on efficiency. June 19, 1986 Bluffs school district sets goals. August 20, 1986 Two seek one0year school terms. September 5, 1986 Schools to ask zoning change for Bennett Lot. June 9, 1987 Board mulls teacher merit raises. June 17, 1987 Bluffs schools agree to pay ex-teacher $40,000 to end suit. June 17, 1987 School service workers offered 5-cent pay raise. November 13, 1987 C.B. School officials to consider early retirement incentive plans. November 16, 1989 New vocational program OK'd for C.B. Schools. November 18, 1987 Plan for teacher raises presented to C.B. board. December 2, 1987 C.B. schools appoint Christie to interim post. December 16, 1987 After school program gets $10,000 grant. August 2, 1988 School-aid hearing added at C.B. August 31, 1988 C.B., L.C. presidents have 25 years' service. September 21, 1988 Delay sought for asbestos plan. October 3, 1988 Grocery donates 5 p t. of bill to C.B. schools. October 2, 1988 C.B. board will review asbestos plan. October 15, 1988 Cost reduction OK'd in removal of A.L. asbestos. November 16, 1988 Faust to fill C.B. school board post. January 13, 1989 Four teacher jobs cut by C.B. school board. March 22, 1989 4 free-lunch sites added for summer. May 24, 1989 Cuts needed in elementary repair plans. December 5, 1989 Safe Walk to school set Thursday. August 8, 1990 Petitions knock out tax portion of school issue. August 22, 1990 Marsh, Brandenburg top vote getters for C.B school posts. September 12, 1990 C.B. board may televise meetings. December 19, 1990 School programs reduce dropout rate. December 20, 1990 Winter suggests increased public access to C.B. board. February 20, 1991 Panels to help plan for changes at 6 C.B. schools. February 20, 1991 Service workers agreement. March 5, 1991 School budget OK'd tax levy up to 59 cents. March 6, 1991 28¢ raises OK'd for school communication workers. March 20, 1991 17 C.B. teachers are paid $133,054 to retire early. March 20, 1991 Board to cancel sub-teacher pacts. April 1, 1991 C.B. Board will review public-comment policy. April 3, 1991 C.B. Schools seeks to narrow east-west gap in test scores. April 10, 1991 Marsh questions lunch bills. April 3, 1991 11 applicants seek board post. April 26, 1991 School board to discuss strategy for pay, benefits. May 7, 1991 C.B. honors retiring teachers. May 14, 1991 Board is told administrators intimidate 'problem parents'. May 22, 1991 Curley asks for open school forum. May 22, 1991 C.B. board denies request to place names on bills. May 24, 1991 Students taught 'I can'. June 3, 1991 Summer lunch program gears up. June 4, 1991 Problem students success. June 4, 1991 Christie proposes 7.3% raise package for administrators. June 17, 1991 Bluffs dropout rate cut in half. June 18, 1991 Summer lunches. 'It's free, and it's not much of a hassle for my mom'. June 24, 1991 Three seats open on C.B. and L.C. boards; School board races take shape. July 14, 1991 More students missed classes last year. July 16, 1991 Stiffer penalties seen for student offenses. July 16, 1991 Cummings proposes school reform. July 17, 1991 Board changes public-comment policy. July 17, 1991 Ryba takes out papers for board. July 21, 1991 C.B. Board to appoint replacement for Marsh. August 20, 1991 Board members unhappy with bidding policy. August 21, 1991 School may pay claims for baseball damage. August 21, 1991 Two pick up school post applications. August 22, 1991 School post pulls 7 hopefuls. August 23, 1991 Committee still reviewing school board applicants. August 27, 1991 Petersen to fill Bluffs school post. August 28, 1991 Four run in C.B. School Board race. September 8, 1991 Ryba gains C.B. post, 2 incumbents re-elected. September 11, 1991 Enrollment projections to figure in school projects. November 5, 1991 Man, hospital nominated for state volunteer award. December 26, 1991 Bluffs schools eye 4,7% revenue rise. January 22, 1992 Alternative center eyed for junior high. February 12, 1992 Bluffs schools won't add classroom days. February 12, 1992 Tax hike eyed for special-ed deficit. February 12, 1992 Board mixed on levy rise at schools. February 27, 1992 Schools expect $400,000 cut in state funds. February 27, 1992 School board avoids delay, OKs budget. March 11, 1992 School board supports city property deal. April 8, 1992 Teachers say program spurs student growth. April 8, 1992 Bluffs School Board expels two students for semester. May 2, 1992 Board to decide on Channel One classroom TV. July 21, 1992 3 school races assured. July 20, 1992 Bluffs school board to vote on new league. April 19, 1993 School board approves budget. April 6, 1994 Group recommends $20.2M school bond issue. April 13, 1994 Teacher pay hikes approved. April 20, 1994 School baord candidates file. August 5, 1994
Hopes high for home for globe. January 28, 1985 Williamsburg man is hired to head school career center. June 23, 1989 Globe will get lights. October 17, 1989
Council Bluffs Schools--Carter Lake Elementary School
Council Bluffs Schools--DeForest Elementary
C.B. Schools--DeForest Elementary School 2912 9th Ave.
Delays Acceptance Of De Forest School Plans; Board Asks Several Changes. May 22, 1956 School To Face On 9th Avenue; Decision Made By Board On DeForest. June 19, 1956 DeForest School To Cost $22,264 Under Estimate; Board Lets Construction Contracts. October 19, 1956 Promise Buses TO Solve DeForest Mud Problem; Rains Delay Sidewalk Construction. August 30, 1957 New DeForest School. September 29, 1957 De Forest 'Proud' New School Bears HIs Name; Westside Structure Dedicated. May 16, 1958 Honor Award To DeForest School; One Of Three Picked By Nebraska Ass. December 13, 1959 Don your t-shirt. September 15, 1978 DeForest top safety patrol. May 12, 1979 DeForest patrol honored. May 26, 1979 Super safety patrol. June 2, 1979 Lessons from daily life at DeForest; Multi-purpose room construction. November 8, 1980 10-year-old's wish brings special swing to DeForest. September 6, 1985
Fremont County Hamlet of Knox was Once A Thriving Community - Only Memories And General Store Remain . . . May 20, 1956 Plant Is A Family Operation - Furniture Is Big In Tiny Knox April 29, 1973
KOIL Station, Which Will Be Dedicated Tonight July 10, 1925 KOIL Station Is Formally On Air - The Dedicatory Program Is Heard By Thousands Through Middle West July 11, 1925 At The Age Of 11 - Several Times A Pioneer - KOIL's Kandid Kamera July 26, 1936 KOIL Expects To Use New Station Within 90 Days - Ground Is Broken For Construction March 26, 1937 Pierces Sky May 30, 1937
Married In October Rite November 6, 1963 Kraschel To Run For County Atty. April 7, 1964 Six Democrats Win Court House Posts - Only Two GOP Candidates Survive November 4, 1964 Examining Results . . . November 4, 1964 County Attorney-Elect Aims Legal Guns At Three Targets - Sipped Sherry With Churchill November 15, 1964 Kraschel And Kunasek Name Staffs - Two New County Officials To Take Over Posts Jan. 4 December 20, 1964 Knitting Sweaters . . . January 10, 1965 Kraschel Named In 2 Court Suits March 27, 1965 Kraschel Did Not File Tax Returns - For 1963 And 1964 February 2, 1966 Did Not File State Return February 3, 1966 Kraschel Reorganizes County Staff - Caniglia To Leave; McCann Promoted; Two Others Named June 27, 1966 Urges Lifting Of Kraschel License - Group Censures Attorney June 30, 1966 Scalise May Ask Kraschel To Step Aside July 2, 1966 Kraschel Not To Run Again July 5, 1966 Won't Ask Kraschel To Leave July 5, 1966 Kraschel Back To Private Practice January 4, 1967 Upholds Suspension Of Kraschel's Law License - Iowa Supreme Court February 7, 1967 Park Board, Court Posts Are Filled March 4, 1969 Judge, Clerk Will Run For Election - On Nov. 4 Ballot June 15, 1969 Let's Chat . . . With Mrs. F.J. Kraschel July 6, 1969 Kraschel Threatens Resignation Over Open Meeting Rule September 22, 1971 Kraschel Still Undecided On Resigning From Board September 24, 1971 Kraschel Asks Dismissal From Welfare Suit January 20, 1972 SIx More Persons File For Two County Offices April 11, 1974 Attorney Hopefuls Answer Questions October 29, 1974 County Clerk Will Resign August 18, 1976 Mrs. Kraschel Heads Altrusa July 1, 1977
Grant Nonpareil FM Radio License - Valley's Most Powerful Unit On The Air Soon June 27, 1947 KSWI Picks Up Parking Meter Tabs April 2, 1948 KSWI Is Fighting River With 24-Hour Word Flow - Official 'Voice' Of City . . . April 18, 1952 Transmitter Station Sandbagged - April 20, 1952 Mayor Urges Award For Station KSWI May 1, 1952 Custom Built Studios New Home For Station KSWI - Flood Work Recalled . . . April 12, 1953 KSWI Will Join Mutual Network October 18, 1957 KSWI Expands Network Programming This Week - With Don McNeil's Breakfast Club January 12, 1958 Radio Award - April 25, 1958 KSWI Will Drop Mutual Contract August 16, 1960 Given Awards: May 12, 1961 Station KSWI Doubles Power April 27, 1962 Negotiate Sale Of Radio KSWI June 29, 1963 Broadcasting Co. Is Incorporated August 16, 1963 Okays Transfer Of KSWI License October 25, 1963 Radio Station Changes To KRCB November 1, 1963
Three Kwik Shops To Locate In Bluffs - 60 Eyed In Nebraska May 28, 1969 Storeroom Fire Closes W. Broadway Business November 13, 1991 Fan Is Blamed For Starting Fire At Kwik Shop November 14, 1991
Eye New Name For Country Club Here March 21, 1970 Lakeshore Club Elects Officers March 26, 1970 Lakeshore Country Club Looks For More Members April 7, 1970 Lakeshore Country Club Will Elect New Officers April 14, 1970 Reorganize, Elect And Install - Ready For Greens May 4, 1970 Warm Finish For Cold Month December 1, 1970 Lakeshore Minus New Manager December 29, 1970 Winter Chores Must Be Done February 14, 1976 Country Club Work 80% Done - Half-Million-Dollar Project April 11, 1982 Country Club Plans To Sell Stocks December 4, 1984
'Shopping Center' To Serve Industry Nears Completion - Tri-County Land Inventory Plan September 13, 1964 Information On Land Available By Computer - 1,500 Parcels In Area December 8, 1964
'No Problems' In Covering Up Over Million Pounds Of Garbage - Weekly Amount Handled By City August 9, 1964 County Site Is Pondered For Landfill August 1, 1969 Hint Site For Landfill September 30, 1970 Fiscal Controls Will Delay Dump Opening October 9, 1970 City To Close Old Dump; New Landfill Rates Set October 20, 1970 Landfill Opens On Monday - On Sixteenth Avenue October 25, 1970 Towns Unite To 'Clean Up Mess' - Eye Area Landfill Agency February 9, 1971 3 Towns Show For Meeting - To Plan County's Landfill March 16, 1971 High Water Level Will Force City Landfill To Close March 16, 1971 Five County Towns Agree To Form Landfill Agency April 13, 1971 Some Are For, Some Against County Landfill May 2, 1971 7 County Towns Want Landfill - Unanswered Questions Remain June 15, 1971 Supervisors Sign For Landfill June 18, 1971 Committee To View Landfill Sites October 17, 1971 Oakland Joins Landfill Agency March 16, 1972 Avoca, Treynor Join County Landfill Plan April 5, 1972 Landfill Agency Seeking Methods Of Operation May 24, 1972 Board OK's Surveying For Landfill August 17, 1972 City-County Landfill Proposal Discussed December 28, 1972 Alternatives To Garbage Hike Studied - Landfills Might Not Be Answer January 26, 1973 Lack Of Landfill Worries Crescent - State Sends Out Warnings March 28, 1973 Landfill Agency Hires Engineer May 9, 1973 East County Landfill Agency Plans Meeting June 26, 1973 Landfill Agency To Seek Bids June 27, 1973 Landfill Plan Lag May Lead To Suit June 29, 1973 Bid Letting For Landfill 'In Month' July 18, 1973 Landfill Agency Gets Deadline Of Sept. 15 August 20, 1973 Landfill Agency Acts To Avoid Legal Suit August 29, 1973 City, County May Combine Separate Ideas On Landfill September 25, 1973 Free Dump Weekend Urged March 5, 1974 Landfill Opposition By County Schools May 30, 1974 Landfill Request Withdrawn May 31, 1974 Residents Are Against Landfill October 29, 1974 City Landfill A Busy Place November 16, 1974 County Finds Opposition In Finding A Site For Landfill November 24, 1974 Private Contractor Offers Landfill Idea December 10, 1974 Landfill Might Also Become Means To Recycle Goods December 24, 1974 Agency To Accept Transfer Station Proposals April 18 March 30, 1975 One Landfill Bid Received By Agency April 19, 1975 Garbage Transfer Station Is Studied April 29, 1975 Landfill group Nears Contract Agreement May 3, 1975 Landfill Agency Close To Signing A Contract May 15, 1975 County Landfill Contract Signed May 21, 1975 Landfill Odor, Rat Problems Anger Councilman Cleveland May 28, 1975 Step Up Efforts To Control Rats May 29, 1975 Rural County Residents Oppose New Landfill June 10, 1975 Officials Hoping To Avoid Court On New Landfill June 16, 1975 State Still Is Silent On Use Of City Landfill Through Jan. 1 July 3, 1975 Omaha Landfill Ordered Closed By State Office July 9, 1975 Third Landfill Site Possibility Added - Others Near Oakland, Underwood July 11, 1975 Amendment Would Clear Way For County Landfill August 14, 1975 County Landfill Site Expected By Oct. 1 August 26, 1975 Responsibility For Landfill Concern Of Rural Committee September 4, 1975 Way Is Clear For Operation Of A Landfill October 7, 1975 Landfill Site Is Considered October 21, 1975 Weston Residents Protest Dump Site November 3, 1975 Landfill Site Near Weston Pushed November 6, 1975 Two Are Pleased With Landfill Site November 7, 1975 Weston Residents Eye Legal Action To Block Landfill - 'We Just Don't Want It In Our Area' November 9, 1975 Council Favors Landfill Site November 11, 1975 Haynie Site For Landfill November 12, 1975 Landfill Zone Change To Board Next Week November 14, 1975 Pro Landfill Group Formed - Information Meeting Dec. 3 November 18, 1975 Area Landfills Running Well, Few Complain November 23, 1975 Landfill Hearing Dec. 12 November 23, 1975 County Asks Meeting With City On Landfill Access Road December 5, 1975 Throwaway Is Cheaper By The Ton December 5, 1975 Weston Residents Hire New Attorneys In Fight December 8, 1975 City Will Study Road Improvement Request December 9, 1975 Landfill Fight Becomes A Lesson In Government - Battle Is In Her Back Yard December 16, 1975 City Still Holds Option On Possible Landfill Location December 21, 1975 Bulletin January 9, 1976 City To Help Maintain Landfill Road January 9, 1976 Officials Ponder Landfill Site Denial January 11, 1976 Pottawattamie Lags In Race For A Landfill January 11, 1976 Search For Landfill Is Hinged On Developer January 12, 1976 Landfill Delay Could Cost Each Municipality In County January 13, 1976 Landfill Deadline Solid - State Nixes Extension January 15, 1976 Landfill Is Growing Up January 18, 1976 Neighboring Landfill Use Only Solution Suggested January 22, 1976 Landfill Ordinance Draft Should Be Ready Monday January 29, 1976 Landfill Hearing Set By County Supervisors February 3, 1976 Landfill Ordinance Hearing May Not Solve All Problems February 25, 1976 Can Police Landfill If County Had One February 26, 1976 Proposal Of Weston Landfill Site Surprises Board Chairman March 7, 1976 Landfill Bid Rate Brings Confusion March 14, 1976 City Landfill Will Close April 19 March 26, 1976 Landfill Fails A Second Time March 30, 1976 Crescent Site Eyed For County Landfill May 16, 1976 County Eyes Two Landfills May 18, 1976 City Okays Cooperation On Landfill July 20, 1976 Landfill Contract Is Near July 26, 1976 County Landfill Protest Is Really Hot - $700 Raised For Defense July 30, 1976 Agency Okays Landfill Pact August 3, 1976 Landfill Site Proposal Waits For Left Turn August 9, 1976 Landfill Turn Lane Unneeded August 12, 1976 Waltrip's Vote Landfill's Key August 13, 1976 Turkey Vulture To Stop Landfill August 29, 1976 Sept. 17 Set For Hearing On Landfill August 31, 1976 Meeting Off, But People Come Anyhow September 10, 1976 Alternate Site For Landfill Urged September 16, 1976 Crescent Landfill Tests 'Favorable' September 27, 1976 Landfill Defense Now Centers On Well At Y Camp September 30, 1976 LDC Tells Why Landfill Site Not Fit October 3, 1976 Landfill Hearing Will Be Oct. 27 October 20, 1976 Waste Recovery Proposal Will Be Given Board October 22, 1976 Landfill Meeting Draws Big Crowd October 27, 1976 Board Has 45 Days To Decide On Landfill Sites - Members Plan Tour Before Voting October 28, 1976 C.B. Transfer Station For Landfill Suggested November 14, 1976 Zone Board Gives Dump To Landfill November 19, 1976 Landfill Defense Committee Seeks Alternative Site November 21, 1976 Landfill Vote To Be Nov. 19 Drawing Board For Landfill Plans Again December 4, 1976 Landfill Meeting Dec. 13 December 6, 1976 More About County Landfill Controversy December 9, 1976 Saturday Tour Of Landfill Sites - Board Advised Not To Go December 14, 1976 Farm Sites Considered For Landfill December 19, 1976 Crescent Site Is Out December 27, 1976 Omahan Wants To Form Pottawattamie Landfill January 6, 1977 Possible Landfill Site Is Protested January 10, 1977 Mayor Agrees That Caution Important In Landfill Site January 12, 1977 Roots Applies For Two Landfill Sites January 13, 1977 Landfill Bids Will Be Asked January 29, 1977 Landfill Contractor Bids Set For Feb. 25 January 30, 1977 175 Show Up To Protest Proposed Landfill Sites February 4, 1977 40 Days To Study Landfills February 5, 1977 Opposing Landfill Sites 'Is Only Human Nature' February 6, 1977 Committee To Study New Bids For County Landfill February 26, 1977 March 15 Review Of Landfill February 27, 1977 Landfill Bids To Be Studied March 2, 1977 Board To Consider Two Landfill Sites March 9, 1977 Landfill Requests Dumped March 11, 1977 Landfill Bid Decision Is Set Tuesday March 12, 1977 Landfill Contractor May Be Chosen Tuesday March 13, 1977 Bluffs Will Seek Own Landfill - City Withdraws From Agency 2 March 16, 1977 Waltrip To Arrange For Landfill Meeting March 17, 1977 Landfill Group Gets Chance To Dissolve March 22, 1977 Group Vows Landfill Site - East Pottawattamie Cities March 23, 1977 Landfill Site Draws Protests March 24, 1977 Some Hope Still Left For Landfill - New Sites Being Submitted March 27, 1977 Landfill Agency Payment Okay March 29, 1977 Hearings Set On Landfill Zonings April 4, 1977 Landfill Hearing Is Jammed April 8, 1977 Mid-May Decision On Landfill Site - Testimony Takes Four Hours April 9, 1977 Board Of Adjustment Will Not Be 'Pressured' April 10, 1977 Three Landfill Sites Withdrawn April 19, 1977 Decision On Landfill Site Will Be Made On May 10 April 22, 1977 Fate Of Landfill Sites Up For Vote May 8, 1977 Woman Says Landfill Is 'Sacred' Ground May 9, 1977 Overtime Cost For City Trash $1,000 A Week May 11, 1977 Board Of Adjustment Approves Landfill Sites - Restrictions Included In Approval Of Landfills May 11, 1977 Group To Seek Landfill Block May 13, 1977 Landfill Fight May Lead From Bones To Court May 15, 1977 Landfill Protest To Board May 17, 1977 County Landfill (s) Could Be Best In Iowa May 17, 1977 Group Forms To Stop Mowery Landfill Site May 18, 1977 Landfill Appeal Bound For Court May 24, 1977 Landfill Site Considered In Bluffs May 25, 1977 District Court May Decide Landfill - Indian Artifacts Are One Consideration May 27, 1977 Shelby Will Stop Outsiders' Dumping June 2, 1977 New Bridges For Landfill Area - Residents Are Critical June 5, 1977 Landfill Suit Filed By Woman June 7, 1977 Court Suits Seek Block Of Landfill Near Bluffs June 10, 1977 City Considers Zoning Change June 12, 1977 Landfill Site Is Ruled Out June 13, 1977 Landfill Law Gets Dumped June 14, 1977 No Zone Change For Landfill Site June 15, 1977 Shelby Okays Dumping, But Price Higher June 30, 1977 Landfill Trial Is Aug. 4th July 11, 1977 Thursday Hearing On Landfill Suits - Involves Hearing Procedure August 1, 1977 Contractor Asks Right To Intervene August 2, 1977 FAA Objects To Landfill Site August 4, 1977 Garbage Unwanted Here, But Ames Has Shortage August 5, 1977 Accomplishments Abound In Bluffs - But Still No Landfill August 12, 1977 Landfill Complaint For The Birds, DEQ says September 20, 1977 DEQ Okays Oakland Landfill - First Approved Site In County October 19, 1977 District Court Dismissed Landfill Suit - May Clear Way For Mowery Site October 25, 1977 Landfill Search At End? November 6, 1977 Supervisors Call Landfill Agreement November 7, 1977 Landfill Appeal To High Court November 8, 1977 Little Hope For Oakland Landfill Site November 15, 1977 Landfill Application Needs Water Study November 16, 1977 Tree Dump Will Reopen But Fees To Be Hiked November 29, 1977 FAA: No Power To Stop Landfill November 30, 1977 City May Dump Garbage Efforts December 13. 1977 Landfill Suit May Take Eight Months December 22, 1977 EPA Changes Landfill Threat January 5, 1978 Time To Press DEQ On Mowery Landfill January 12, 1978 Clark Seeks Answers On Landfill Issue January 16, 1978 DEQ Receives Landfill Report January 19, 1978 City To Negotiate On Oakland Site - Landfill Woes Continue January 24, 1978 County Picks Schueman Site As Official Landfill January 27, 1978 No Negotiations Yet On Landfill January 30, 1978 County Will Sign Landfill Contract Thursday January 31, 1978 Mowery Landfill Fails Drainage Test - Haynie Site Back In Running February 1, 1978 County Board OKs Landfill Contract February 3, 1978 No Negotiations Yet On Landfill February 6, 1978 No Decision On Latest Landfill Site Proposal February 15, 1978 Mowery Landfill Design Submitted March 4, 1978 Consideration Of Haynie Landfill Urged March 14, 1978 Residents Eye Land-Use Policy March 16, 1978 Board Rejects Haynie Landfill March 17, 1978 Funds Sought For DEQ Landfill Site Monitoring March 19, 1978 City Looks For Landfill Site To Help Cut Costs March 29, 1978 New Design Set For Mowery Site March 29, 1978 Ground Break At Fill Site April 14, 1978 Landfill Denial Results In Suit April 17, 1978 FAA Rules Would Stop Landfills Near Airports May 10, 1978 Most At Hearing Favor FAA Rules On Landfills May 11, 1978 Landfill To Open Monday June 12, 1978 Barbecue At New Landfill June 16, 1978 Mowery Ruling Soon July 9, 1978 No Action Yet On Landfill-Plane Rule July 13, 1978 Airport Rule Clouds Site Use - Involves Mowery Landfill August 17, 1978 Landfill-Airport Rule Now In Effect September 1, 1978 Landfill Suit Set Oct. 9 In Supreme Court September 19, 1978 Landfill Studied By High Court October 19, 1978 Hauler: Landfill A 'Squeeze Play' December 5, 1978 Mowery Landfill Nixed By High Court - Zoning Board Acts Illegally April 25, 1979 City May Look At Trash Compactor April 26, 1979 County Board: Citizens Should Support Landfill May 1, 1979 Haynie Landfill Arguments Set May 3, 1979 Hanson Denies Landfill Permit May 12, 1979 Landfill Site Owners Say Strict Regulations Apply June 15, 1979 Proponents: Landfill To Have No Effect On Public June 16, 1979 Shots Fired At Haynie Vehicle June 18, 1979 Landfill Disliked By Nearby Citizens June 20, 1979 Haynie Landfill Again Set For Board Decision July 15, 1979 Board Denies Landfill Request July 16, 1979 Landfill Denial May Be Appealed July 17, 1979 'Landfill Needs Funding' - To Stay In Operation February 21, 1980 County Told To Clean Up Illegal Dumps In Country April 22, 1980 Trash Transfer Station Hopes Die With Legislation - Illegal Dumping Serious April 27, 1980 Future Landfill Options For County Are Explored May 1, 1980 Mayor Wants Serious Talk About Stations For Trash May 6, 1980 County Agency 1 Regrouping For Assault On Trash May 9, 1980 Landfill Agency Concentrates On Trash Transfer June 26, 1980 Trash Transfer Station Gets Agency 2 Attention July 3, 1980 Citizens Asked To Help Stop Dumping Along County Roads August 1, 1980 Trash Disposal Subsidies Delay Supervisor Action August 15, 1980 Landfill Would Not End Illegal Dumping: Report September 9, 1980 Trash Station Hearing Set September 11, 1980 $60,000 Asked In Landfill Contract October 2, 1980 Site Approved October 4, 1980 Landfill Contract On Monday Agenda October 5, 1980 Landfill Contract Renewed October 17, 1980 Hearing Of Landfill Appeal Is Postponed December 18, 1980 Landfill Site Denial Affirmed April 30, 1981 Bonds Could Buy Trash Stations May 15, 1981 Trash Transfer Station Decision Expected From Corps In January December 6, 1981 New Landfill Site? December 9, 1981 County Losing A Landfill December 24, 1981 Most Would Like To Dump Landfill Woes September 9, 1982 Nebraska Firm To Haul County Refuse September 23, 1982 CBBA Will Fight For Local Landfill January 13, 1983 Landfill Appeal Denied April 22, 1983 Landfill Search Nearing An End? May 17, 1983 Some Eye New Landfill, Neighbors Smell A 'Dump' May 22, 1983 Landfill Issue Long Argued May 22, 1983 Deadline Set On Landfill August 23, 1983 Steege: No One Wants To Be Dumped On In Landfill Fight April 14, 1984 Deadline Re-Set On Waste Ideas May 22, 1984 Council Ponders Landfill Contract Bid November 4, 1984 City Reaches Pact With Hauling Firm For Landfill Site July 8, 1985 City-County Meeting Centers On Landfill February 14, 1986 County Landfill May Be Opened Within A Year October 21, 1986 City Dumps Landfill Pact December 9, 1986 Incinerator May Burn Trash Woes December 17, 1986 Sanitary Landfill Permit Sought For Hazel Dell Site North Of CB January 13, 1987 'Garbage Train' Plan May Roll January 21, 1987 Battle Looming Over Landfill February 22, 1987 Planners Weigh Landfill Views February 24, 1987 County, City Begin Talks On Landfill February 26, 1987 Trash-Recycling Plant Is Discussed February 27, 1987 Supporters Cites Need For Landfill In County March 5, 1987 Zoners Send Plans For County Landfill To Engineer's Office March 17, 1987 Clean Groundwater Act Dirties Landfill Outlook March 25, 1987 Landfill Hearing Focus On New Information April 19, 1987 Pott. County Within One Vote Of Getting A 355-Acre Landfill April 21, 1987 Landfill Promoters Dig For Answers April 29, 1987 Trash Recycle Plant Planned For C.B. Area May 18, 1987 Area Landfill Plans Still On Go May 21, 1987 Landfill Permit Tabled For Month May 22, 1987 Proposed Landfill Site Draws Ire At Hearing June 26, 1987 Hearing On Landfill Tonight July 21, 1987 Zoning Board Dumps Landfill July 22, 1987 Irwin Seeks Cutoff Date On Landfill August 21, 1987 Regional Waste Solution Sought August 24, 1987 Bellevue Seeks Landfill Study August 25, 1987 Nebraska Ethanol Plant Wants Garbage To Burn August 26, 1987 Officials: Metro Area Needs 'Two-Prong' Trash Approach September 5, 1987 C.B. Trash Disposal Costs Could Triple With New State Legislation September 23, 1987 Task Force Compacting Trash Data November 6, 1987 Solid Waste Report Ready December 27, 1987 Trash Disposal Problems Still Far From Solved December 30, 1987 C.B. To Start Trash Talks With County January 12, 1988 C.B. Expected To Recommend More Ideas For Solid Waste January 22, 1988 City Panel Proposes Trash Holding Station February 19, 1988 SWI Council Seeks Grant For Trash Disposal Study March 24, 1988 Rubble-Dump Law Clears First Hurdle April 26, 1988 C.B. Officials Ask For Bids For Disposal Of City's Trash June 23, 1988 'Zero-Based' C.B. Trash Plan Aired September 23, 1988 C.B. Trash Rates Expected To Rise November 29, 1988 DNR Targets Tire Dumping At Crescent January 16, 1989 Recycle Plan Won't End Need For County Landfill January 27, 1989 Landfill At Treynor 'On Hold' February 28, 1989 Omaha Men Cited For Illegal Dumping July 27, 1989 2 Omaha Men Fined For Dumping In C.B. July 28, 1989 DNR Begins To Inspect Dozen Illegal Dump Sites August 2, 1989 Illegal Dumps 'Rampant,' County To Clean Up Sites August 3, 1989 County Blocks Drilling Near Landfill Site August 5, 1989 Report Adds To Difference Over Landfill August 14, 1989 Dumps: Can't Live With Them Or Without Them August 27, 1989 Cass Family Finds Dump Means A Lot Of Flat Tires August 27, 1989 Trash Woes Everyone's Fault August 27, 1989 Expenses Rise Again As Landfill Relocated August 31, 1989 Iowa Landfills Must Protect Ground Water September 3, 1989 County Must Weigh Impact Before Approving Landfill September 9, 1989 C.B. Spends $20,000-Plus Cleaning Up Illegal Dumps September 19, 1989 Landfill Site Must Convince Zoning Board October 22, 1989 Landfill Foes Rap DNR 'Red Tape' November 2, 1989 Planning Commission Meeting Nov. 15 To Discuss Landfill Votes November 3, 1989 C.B. To Keep Hauling Trash To Douglas County Landfill November 5, 1989 Supervisors Told County Needs 'Landfill Czar' November 14, 1989 Bluffs Development Makes Pitch To Adjustment Board November 30, 1989 Loess Hills Friends Offer Landfill 'Out' December 10, 1989 Angel Mortgages Crescent Land To Engineering Firm December 20, 1989 Angel Landfill Decision Delayed Again December 21, 1989 Financing Package Is Final Hurdle For Recycling Plant February 20, 1990 Good Deal Gone Bad Slows Recycling Plan March 18, 1990 Plant May Change C.B. Trash Habits April 29, 1990 County Playing A Waiting Game On Landfill Plan April 29, 1990 Angel's Landfill-Permit Letter 'Doesn't Meet Requirements' May 21, 1990 GE Officials Look Over C.B. Recycling Plant Site May 31, 1990 Cass Landfill Operators, DNR Discuss Site's Fate May 31, 1990 Finances 'Look Good' For Recycling Center June 1, 1990 C.B. May Accept Omaha Compost June 28, 1990 SPM Asks Extension On Deadline July 20, 1990 Farmers Oppose Compost Site - At Former Crescent-Area Landfill August 1, 1990 Old Landfill Gets A Once-Over August 14, 1990 Yard-Waste Composting To Start In '91 At Old Dump August 16, 1990 AG Clarifies Landfill Rules For County August 24, 1990 NY Trash Unloaded Here October 11, 1990 C.B. Gets Involved In NY Trash Hauling - Garbage Unloaded Here October 12, 1990 Salvage Firm Might Have To Move Operation October 13, 1990 State To Shut Down N.Y. Trash Transfer October 15, 1990 Chicago To Check Garbage October 18, 1990 C.B. Readies Fight On Trash Transfer October 19, 1990 C.B. Trash Transfer Site; Neb., Missouri Dump It October 20, 1990 DNR Chief To See Trash Transfer Site October 22, 1990 Hanafan Unhappy With DNR Ruling October 23, 1990 C.B. Trash Transfer Stops For Now October 24, 1990 Railway Cards Loaded With Trash Contain Some Heavy Metals Also October 29, 1990 Solvent Chemicals Found Leaking From Trash Cars October 30, 1990 City Delays Hearing On Trash Car November 2, 1990 New Waste Laws Meeting Topic November 5, 1990 City To Decide If Boxcar Is 'Structure' November 14, 1990 No Permit For Salvage Site In Council Bluffs November 17, 1990 City Asks 30 Firms To Bid On Recycling Plant For C.B. December 7. 1990 County, City Working Together On Trash December 19, 1990 City May Order Residents To Sort Yard Waste, Trash January 25, 1991 Bill Would Solve Trash-Sorting Woes February 6, 1991 City Narrows Recycling Bids To Two March 28, 1991 Trash Left In C.B. Isn't A Health Threat April 20, 1991 Landfill Mining Plan Stirs Protests April 21, 1991 County Once Again Headed To Court In Landfill Battle April 25, 1991 Task Force Considers Options For Recycling June 27, 1991 No Asbestos In Landfill Plan, Griffis Says July 3, 1991 State, Fire Officials Praise Tire-Shredding Plan - 2 Million Tires In 28 Iowa Stockpiles July 3, 1991 Residents Opposed To Landfill Will Submit Petitions To Council July 7, 1991 City To Try Yard-Waste Composting July 23, 1991 Compost Collection Totals 58-Plus Tons In First Trial Week August 14, 1991 Board Sends Landfill Plan To City Council October 11, 1991 City Council Gets Landfill Suggestions October 13, 1991 State Cites Water Concerns At Landfill Site October 24, 1991 State Eases Bluffs Landfill Stand October 25, 1991 Tire Chips Used For Landfill Road October 29, 1991 Bluffs Public Hearing Is Test For State's New Landfill Process November 2, 1991 Tour Of Landfills In Iowa Didn't Change Any Minds November 2, 1991 Leaf Harvest Contest On In Bluffs, Omaha November 6, 1991 Supervisors Sign Letter On Landfill November 9, 1991 Illegal Dumping Remains A Problem On Rural Roads November 10, 1991 City Has Saved $13,000 On Yard-Waste Program November 16, 1991 Landfill Comments Due Today December 13, 1991 Hanafan To Oppose City Landfill December 14, 1991 Councilman Seeks Landfill Bond Study January 5, 1992 County Is Asked To Probe 'Illegal' Dumping By City January 6, 1992 Dump Cleanup Requested In County Letter January 9, 1992 Mayor Says City Has Cleaned Up Dump January 10, 1992 City Denies Any Illegal Meetings On Landfill Site February 5, 1992 Dump Fee 'No Bother' To Developer February 27, 1992 New Freon Regulations Halt Appliance Pickup June 29, 1992
Work On Landmark Park Reported 'On Schedule' June 16, 1972 Landmark Park Master Plan Will Be Developed August 21, 1972 Landmark Park Is Inspected October 3, 1972 Landmark Park To Have Camping March 28, 1974
Latter Day Saints (Church of Jesus Christ of)
LDS Members Building Houses To Procure Funds - Plan $130,000 Church . . . May 12, 1956 LDS Announce Church Plans - $200,000 Building Program Launched April 5, 1957 LDS Church Gets Title To 8 Lots April 18, 1957 Latter Day Church Names Three New Missionaries - Will Present Teachings February 15, 1958 Latter Day Saints Plan New $165,000 Church - Need $2,000 More To Get Started April 6, 1958 LDS Breaks Ground For $200,000 Church Here - Second New Building In 112 Years May 15, 1958 New Church Is Taking Shape - Latter Day Saints Building Own Edifice October 11, 1958 To Set Cornerstone At New Latter Day Saints Church April 18, 1959 Over 100 At LDS Ceremony - Set Cornerstone For New Building April 26, 1959 LDS Will Hold Services Sunday At New Church - President To Conduct Conference November 28, 1959 Bellevue Stake Takes C.B. Ward October 28, 1974 Mormon Elders Make Home Mission Calls October 1, 1977 Dr. Gregory Says LDS For Equal Rights December 3, 1977 LDS Females Are Here On Mission April 29, 1978 Two LDS Women On Mission Here January 6, 1979 Beck Brothers Are LDS Missionaries March 3, 1979 Receive Diplomas July 28, 1979 LDS Women Call To Extract Names October 27, 1979 LDS Consolidate Meetings To Combat Energy Crises March 1, 1980 Two Mormon LDS Elders Serving Bluffs Community December 27, 1980 Mormon Here On Mission January 17, 1981 4th Beck To Serve LDS Mission February 28, 1981 Prices on Mission July 28, 1984 'Kanesville' Pays Homage To Settlers July 13, 1986 Family Home Evening Keeps Family Strong November 11, 1987
Latter Day Saints (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of)
Reorganized LDS Church Now Has 1,300 Members - Started Here 89 Years Ago . . . (unknown date) Council Bluffs Is Important In Reorganized L.D.S. Church History July 26, 1936 RLDS Church To Open Sunday - 3 Top Leaders To Speak At Services January 17, 1953 Two Top Church Officials Due Here July 18 For RLDS Dedicatory Service July 11, 1954 RLDS Mission Is Opened In West Council Bluffs - Elder Severyn To Preside December 6, 1958 RLDS Church To Establish New Council Bluffs-Omaha District - Rev. Bowman To District President May 7, 1962 RLDS Church To Observe Centennial Anniversary May 19, 1962 Consecration: August 4, 1962 RLDS Congregation Will Build New Church At 29th, Ave. G June 11, 1965 RLDS Congregation Watches $90,000 Church Materialize - Eyes December Completion August 28, 1965 Open House At RLDS Offices - Moved From Omaha October 16, 1965 Riverside Congregation . . . January 1, 1966 Friendly Visiting A Busy New Program - RLDS Organizes January 4, 1968 Open House Sunday At Museum-Library - RLDS Stake November 9, 1968 Almer W. Sheehy Has New Position January 18, 1975 New Stake President Named To Serve Here September 6, 1975 Ordination Is Set For RLDS Bishop October 18, 1975 Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Dates Back 114 Years May 22, 1976 Four Area RLDS Churches Have New Self-Sustained Ministers January 22, 1977 Noffsinger Has New Assignment July 16, 1977 Youths To Give Talk Talent Show March 31, 1979 Vacation School To Include Show June 23, 1979 LDS Open House For Family Week November 10, 1979 'One Way Street' Group To Perform March 21, 1981 RLDS Plans Kickoff With New Year Plans January 12, 1985
Massage-School Suit Planned Against City August 23, 1988 City Notified Of Lawsuit Intention April 29, 1989
Life On Southwest Iowa Farm Of Interest To Greek Visitor June 26, 1966 His Sons Carry On A Farming Tradition - Leaders Family of Underwood June 17, 1973
Council Bluffs Schools--Edison Elementary School / Edison Junior High School
C.B. Schools--Edison Elementary School Edison Junior High School 2218 3rd Ave Includes Second Avenue School material
New Grade School. November 12, 1950 Plan 25-room Grade School at the Second Avenue Site; Bond Election Is Nov. 20. November 12, 1950 Edison School Project Starts; Plan 32 Pilings To Halt Settling. December 4, 1956 Edison School Settling Is Called An 'Emergency'; To Eliminate Red Tape. November 15, 1956 Edison School Displays Flag Which Flew Over The Capitol; Thanks To Policeman's Son. March 31, 1964 Negro Students' Parents Eye Possible Problems. May 22, 1969 Racing Cars Aid Students In Class On Manufacturing. December 6, 1972 Covered Wagon Spurs Old West Study. March 5, 1975 A churn for the butter. March 10, 1979 Edison parents voice concerns on grade shift. November 10, 1983 Asbestos found in C.B. School? May 8, 1984 Asbestos result puzzles officials. May 11, 1984 Final report reveals no asbestos in school. May 15, 1984 An adoption celebration. October 1, 1986 Police end investigation of school-assault claim. October 30, 1986 Edison fifth graders in newspaper business. February 14, 1988 Staff changes to fill Edison principal post. August 24, 1988 Edison staffer checked for TB. May 15, 1989 Tuberculosis test show no danger. August 24, 1989 Governor presenting FINE award. September 15, 1989 'Hot' young Bluffs artist cool to statewide attention. September 23, 1989 Vandals paint graffiti at Edison School October 21, 1991 Problems cited in ungraded program; Edison parents will take concerns to school board tonight. March 31, 1992 Edison parents give poor marks to ungraded program. April 1, 1002 Insurance pays to settle suits against schools. July 9, 1992 Bluffs crossing guard honored. May 1, 1993
Council Bluffs Schools--Elementary Study
Council Bluffs Schools--Elementary Study See also: Planned Parenthood (2) re: Madison School See also: Individual files under school names
Concern raised over class size; Inequity cited as a major problem in elementary schools. March 31, 1986 School district cluster method draws critics. April 1, 1986 Principals given new assignments. April 15, 1986 Cluster reports: Leave district 'status quo.' April 16, 1986 STOP petition has over 1,700 signatures. April 21, 1986 Plan would close five C.B. schools. April 23, 1986 Hearing will center on Madison, Tinley closings. April 28, 1986 Lepley peppered with queries as nearly 100 crowd hearing. April 29, 1986 Tears flow as 60 make plea to save Peterson School. May 2, 1986 Final hearing on closings to take place at DeForest. May 7, 1986 DeForest hearing draws 150. May 8, 1986 Closings may result in appeal. May 8, 1986 Last of school hearings is tonight. May 8, 1986 Schools begin plan to reassign teachers. May 19, 1986 Lepley: No northeast schools to close now. May 9, 1986 Indications point to vote for closings. May 13, 1986 It's official: Five schools to be closed. May 14, 1986 Bluffs school closings fall under DPI review. July 8, 1986 State to take close look this week at Bluffs elementary school closings. July 22, 1986 'Fair' panel judges battle over schools. July 24, 1986 School property panel members chosen. July 25, 1986 Police, schools district study vacant building; District looks at future use for buildings. July 26, 1986 Study committee plans to seek 'beneficial' use of properties. July 30, 1986 The 'worst is over' in school closings. August 2, 1986 Panel supports on Bluffs board on school closings. August 21, 1986 Parent: Ruling end of school fight. August 22, 1986 Police eye empty school facility. September 24, 1986 District needs proposals for empty schools. September 25, 1986 Empty school uses proposed. October 1, 1986 Church schools proposed for Tinley, Lake buildings. October 3, 1986 Panel to consider uses for seven empty schools. October 14, 1986 Committee seeks appraisals for vacant school properties. October 15, 1986 Panel hears seven proposals for unused school properties. October 29, 1986 Panel wants to give police a free school. November 7, 1986 Reports ready on selling off school land. November 8, 1986 Panel recommends uses for nine empty schools. November 12, 1986 Appraisals ordered for vacant schools. December 4, 1986 C.B. School Board will begin action to sell properties. January 19, 1987 Board backs selling schools, ponders AEA use of Peterson. January 2, 1987 Area Education board takes tour of Peterson school. February 2, 1987 Real-estate agencies bid to sell school properties. March 17, 1989 Realtors cry foul in school vote. March 18, 1987 School may keep Tinley for alternative learning. May 4, 1987 School buyers line up, Tinley may not be sold. May 6, 1987 C.B. schools keep Tinley, move centers. May 20, 1987 School buildings may be retained for new programs. May 20, 1987 School property worth $750,000-plus. June 19, 1987 One bid submitted for Wednesday sale of school property. June 30, 1987 Schools 'pleased' with bids. July 2, 1987 Loess Hills AEA to buy C.B.'s Peterson school. July 17, 1987 Hearing set on school purchase. July 22, 1987 Board will decide on sale of schools. July 20, 1987 Board approves school lease. July 25, 1987 St. Albert board approves bid to purchase DeForest School. July 28, 1987 Final hearing Monday on Madison rezoning. September 27, 1987 Planned Parenthood proposal for Madison School is defeated. September 29, 1987 Fate of Madison school sale clouded after rezoning defeat. September 30, 1987 Board proposal delayed on Madison School sale. October 6, 1987 Sunnydale School may become house. October 14, 1987 School board to discuss Madison building's fate. October 20, 1987 Madison School to be sold again after zoning denial. October 21, 1987 Madison School eyed as site for day-care, apartments. October 29, 1987 Bidders plan day-care center for Madison School building. November 11, 1987