Super Highway Takes Shape Near Loveland: July 28, 1957 $4.6 Million Low Bid On Super Road December 10, 1957 Strip Near Mo. Valley First On Superroad List - IHC To Resume Work Soon March 19, 1958 It's H-Day For The Superroad Program September 15, 1958 Interstate 29 Ready To Open - Motorists May Use Highway Wednesday November 25, 1958 Interstate 29 Is Open; Urge Drivers Use Caution - Cold Halts Ceremony Plans November 26, 1958 No Highway Is Accident Proof - Two Mishaps Mar Superroad Opening November 27, 1958 Interstate View: November 27, 1958 Interstate Fence: January 7, 1959 Interchange With Mormon Trail Open January 17, 1959 The Rains Came: May 12, 1959 Map Sketches Highway Route - Interstate 29 Runs Due South Of C.B. May 20, 1959 'Tis A Long Road . . . No Turns - As Numerous Motorists Have Discovered September 6, 1959 Interstate 29 Has To Wait - No Work On That Highway Until '65 October 23, 1959 Set Onawa Interstate Job For '61 - 15-Mile Paving Project December 16, 1959 Erect Tribute To Armed Forces August 6, 1960 Official Opening: October 20, 1961 Billboard Glares On Interstate October 30, 1961 It Costs Less To Drive On Interstate February 28, 1963 $3,862,000 For 4.5 Mile Stretch Of Interstate 29 - No Objections From 48 At Hearing July 16, 1963 Interstate 29 Hearing Okayed August 16, 1963 Traffic Count: August 22, 1963 Interstate 29 Hearing Scheduled At Glenwood - Final Public Airing Of Plans October 31, 1963 Want Faster Action On Interstate 29 Project - Mills, Fremont Countians Tell Commission November 8, 1963 Traveler's Service: April 6, 1965 Avenue O Interchange Given Bureau Approval - On Interstate 29 June 17, 1965 Interstate 29 Priority Might Solve Traffic Problem In C.B. - Diagonal Work Delayed . . . June 23, 1965 Consider Adjustment In Location Of One Interstate 29 Exchange - Would Be Moved 500 Feet July 22, 1965 To Begin Work On Onawa-Mo. Valley Interstate Segment September 29, 1965 Bridge Road Group Asks State To Act - Concerned About Closure September 11, 1966 11th Interchange In Bluffs Approved - On INRIP Site September 16, 1966 Delay Opening Of I-80 West Of Avoca October 27, 1966 High Priority I-29 Project Will Open Here In Autumn - 2-Mile Stretch Along River January 29, 1967 Gap Closed On Segment Of Interstate Highway 29 October 4, 1967 I-29 Will Draw Towns Together December 7, 1967 Western Iowa 'Tied' Together December 8, 1967 Highway Mishaps Spur Investigation From IHC - On Highway July 4, 1968 Interstate Bridge Work Pushed September 1, 1968 Open I-29 Segment Friday October 23, 1968 A Good Sign October 24, 1968 Cars Now Lap Gap October 26, 1968 I-29 Paving Near Bluffs Is Delayed November 21, 1968 I-29 Leg Inches To 23rd Ave. December 11, 1968 I-29 Delay A Blow To Mills, Fremont December 11, 1968 Underpass For I-29 Hinges On Ice Cars June 4, 1969 Single File, Please July 12, 1969 Engineers Plan To Build Underpass From Top Down July 20, 1969 It Was A Big Hill At One Time July 28, 1969 Filled To The Brim September 19, 1969 Interstate 29 Opening Delayed December 1, 1970 More Interstate Is Opened Here December 4, 1970 Highway Building Total $21 Million December 17, 1970 Senate Okays Mills Rest Stop June 17, 1971 Fine Grading For Underpass September 19, 1971 I-29 Opening In November October 23, 1971 U.P. Underpass To Be Opened On Wednesday November 7, 1971 I-29 Segment Is Now Open November 11, 1971 Interstate Completion Takes Load Off Thirty-Fifth Street - Broadway Still Busy November 28, 1971 I-29 In Iowa Almost Done July 9, 1972 Interstate 29 Cracking Up - Repairs Needed Before 1976 August 31, 1972 Interstate 29 Is Nearly Done - Only 1.5 Miles To Go October 11, 1972 Interstate Projects Nearing Completion, Widening Seen November 28, 1972 I-29 Open Dec. 15 December 2, 1972 Opening Delayed For Missouri I-29 July 8, 1973 Ribbon Cutting Planned For I-29 Completion August 24, 1973 Last Segment Of I-29 Is Opened To Traffic September 1, 1973 I-29 Bridge 12 Feet Wider September 8, 1973 New Rest Areas May 28, 1974 I-29 Jog To Be Gone During 1976 April 25, 1975 I-29 Gap Unfinished Till Spring November 20, 1975 Ramp Is Asked Off Interstate March 29, 1977 Repairs To Begin On I-29 July 17, 1992
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Investigation Into Vice & Corruption In Pottawattamie County By Grand Jury and State Agents
State Tells Of Probe Into 'Vice' - Moyer Says Check Has Been Underway Since Last October January 14,, 1956 Grand Jury Probing Into Gambling Here - Tavern Raid Indicates . . . January 14, 1956 State To Present 'Vice' Information Gleaned By Agent January 15, 1956 Arrest 4 People In 'Vice' Investigation January 16, 1956 Arrested In Vice Raid - January 16, 1956 Nothing New In Vice Probe Here - State Readies Date For The Grand Jury January 17, 1956 Jenkins, Wife To Grand Jury - Accused Of Keeping House Of Ill Repute January 18, 1956 Countryman In C.B. For 'Vice' Probe - Has 'No Comment' Before Entering Grand Jury Room January 19, 1956 A New Jury To Continue 'Vice' Probe - Special Attorney To Help January 20, 1956 Grand Jury Names Eight People In C.B. 'Vice' Investigation January 21, 1956 Identity Of 7th Suspect Still Secret - Release Details Of Others Indicted In 'Vice' Probe Here January 23, 1956
Financial Planning Removes The Mystery May 26, 1985 Investing: Advice For Beginners May 26, 1985 Some Basic Terms For The Novice Investor May 26, 1985
Realtors Here For Convention September 28, 1977 Realtors Register September 28, 1977 Hoping To Keep . . . September 28, 1977
Mayor's office being spruced up. December 10, 1987 Council to vote on $5 million in bonds. November 20, 1988 Personnel director pay level sparks councilmen's ire. December 9, 1988 C.B. adds half million dollars to fixup list. December 13, 1988 City negotiations proposed to buy Chautauqua park. December 14, 1988 Computer to aid city attorneys. December 18, 1988 The year ahead; Improvements to streets, sewers rate high on '89 C.B. agenda. January 1, 1989 Dodge trust board set to slice the pie. January 2, 1989 Bids on leased backhoe stir council complaints. January 6, 1989 One precent raise offered to workers. January 7, 1989 C.B. adds $1 million for '89 city repairs. January 10, 1989 Appointments to city posts. January 14, 1989 Sidewalk assessments approved in split vote. January 24, 1989 Bluffs council gives nod to trash pact negotiations. February 10, 1989 Council hears residents rap B'way project. February 14, 1989 Council seeks 'bottom line.' February 16, 1989 Tobias jabs council for budget inaction. February 17, 1989 Hearing Feb. 27 on asbestos removal. February 18. 1989 Private golf course operations proposed. February 16, 1989 City may go in real estate business. February 24, 1989 C.B. council ready to take ax to budget. February 24, 1989 Disposal of rubble policy to be drafted. February 25, 1989 No more prayers for City Council. February 27, 1989 City housing plan draws objections. February 28, 1989 Council OKs budget after move to cut it. February 28, 1989 B'way protest under way. March 2, 1989 Council will eye possible budget cuts. March 5, 1989 Council cuts $206,000 from Hanafan budget. March 7, 1989 C.B. candidates slow. March 9, 1989 Mayor assesses response to council's budget cuts. March 9, 1989 Council races clock on cuts. March 13, 1989 City, water budgets draw fire. March 14, 1989 Hanafan sees red on cuts. March 14, 1989 Irwin calls for city ordinance to outlaw assault weapon sales. March 14, 1989 Kerns against city law banning assault rifles. March 17, 1989 Sidewalk petition may force installation assessment plan. March 19, 1989 Irwin, Tobias take street fight inside C.B., council chambers. March 24, 1989 City's role in pavilion questioned. March 24, 1989 Residents to fight planned convenience store. March 24, 1989 Council advances setback changes. March 28, 1989 City to acquire licensed dumps. March 28, 1989 Owner will withdraw request for rezoning. March 28, 1989 Councilman raps C.B.'s 'arrest quota.' March 29, 1989 Merchants fighting setbacks. April 3, 1989 Report on Griffis complaints is given to councilmen Monday. April 11, 1989 Council kills setbacks, new Broadway plan seen. April 11, 1989 No decision by city staff on Broadway setback plan. April 12, 1989 Council members set Monday sewer-use fees study session. April 30, 1989 Council, city panel to consider grant for Malmore water lines. April 17, 1989 New proposal to council for therapeutic massages. April 17, 1989 Reduced fees available for refuse collection. April 21, 1989 C.B. council sets May 1 meeting to discuss increasing sewer fees. April 21, 1989 Irwin, Tobias criticize state action on C.B. site. April 25, 1989 Massage definition discussion delayed. April 25, 1989 Hasty meeting adjournment irks two council members. April 25, 1989 Council fixing trash ordinance. April 25, 1989 Council OKs $9,500 fence at city police firing range. May 9, 1989 Two fear City Hall power play. May 9, 1989 S ewer improvement plans OK'd by council. May 9, 1989 Latinos will continue battle over therapeutic massages. May 25, 1989 1,100 signatures still are needed for tax election. May 25, 1989 Councilman Meyer questions compost part of recycling plan. June 9, 1989 City may 'unvacate' disputed alley. June 23, 1989 Council will review sidewalk repair plan. July 11, 1989 Residents hope Council OKs old house demolition. July 23, 1989 Malmore plan would subsidize residents' costs. August 24, 1989 Council, water board discuss requests for water main extensions outside city. September 7, 1989 Promotion of 911 vote questioned. September 8, 1989 Council to hear waste ordinance. September 11, 1989 Irwin challenges sidewalk rules. September 26, 1989 Council speeds up Hite razing. October 12, 1989 Citizens' group forum to feature candidates. October 23, 1989 C.B. OKs bond issue for a recycling plant. October 24, 1989 Candidates clash before small forum crowd. November 3, 1989 City Council will decide on improvements program. December 9, 1989 Sewer study funding sought. December 10, 1989 'Spot patching' proposed for parking garage. December 15, 1989 Council OKs license for fence on city land. December 9, 1989 Malmore water project plugged into city plan. December 19, 1989 Mayor invokes veto power for first time. December 29, 1989 Irwin fears 'direction' of council. January 2, 1990 Public Works recommends parking garage demolition. January 5, 1990 Tax writeoffs requested; Foundation wants incentives. January 5, 1990 Hanafan appoints Meyer mayor pro tem for 1990. January 9, 1990 City opens new push for Broadway setbacks. January 9, 1990 Industrial Foundation gains first step for tax incentives. January 9, 1990 Council OKIs first sewer projects to be funded with local sales tax. January 10, 1990 City may lift false-alarm fines. January 10. 1990 City may seeks sewer lateral assessments. January 11, 1990 Council sets goals for '90s. January 12, 1990 City Council to hear study about new library. January 18, 1990 Irwin warns council again on setbacks. January 19, 1990 No 'pockets of resistance' to library, council is told. January 19, 1990 C.B. council to vote on park garage's fate. January 22, 1990 Parking garage to come tumbling down. January 23, 1990 'Lone Range' Irwin protests hidden agenda. January 23, 1990 Mayor seeks lower budget using more property taxes. February 6, 1990 Council tours 18 junk yards. February 6, 1990 MAPA plans chemical collections. February 7, 1990 Contractor proposes plan to save garage. February 7, 1990 Omaha robot firm seeks move to C.B. February 9, 1990 Big hike due on trash fees. February 9, 1990 Irwin hot item is left off agenda. February 9, 1990 Delay is sought in garage demolishing. February 10, 1990 No budget funds for city human relations. February 11, 1990 Crackdown seen on unlicensed salvage yards. February 12, 1990 C.B. council to act on sirens. February 12, 1990 Council paves way for robot-firm loans. February 13, 1990 Garbage fee hike passes first round. February 13, 1990 Mayor outlines $43.3 million budget; 'Lean' proposal 'best bang for buck.' February 16, 1990 W. Broadway setbacks draw fore from Irwin. February 23, 1990 Personnel, civil rights director cuts questioned. February 23, 1990 Council sets cap on budget. February 27, 1990 Deadline set for downtown garage plan. February 27, 1990 C.B. setback plan clears first hurdle. February 27, 1990 Council refuses CCI plea for delay in trash-fee hike. February 27, 1990 Council OKs talks for field. February 27, 1990 Recycling plant gets more time to raise funds. March 13, 1990 Knudson buying Fifth Street garage. March 13, 1990 Fees to rise 58.5 percent on C.B. trash. March 13, 1990 C.B. council approves revised $43.3 million budget. March 13, 1990 Council approves tax breaks for 23rd Avenue revitalization. March 14, 1990 Council may alter trash fee-break scale. March 22, 1990 Neola asks tax 'favor' from C.B. March 25, 1990 Council OKs fee increase. March 26, 1991 Contract will give city workers 7-percent raises over two years. March 23, 1990 City council alters funds from grants. March 27, 1990 Council votes to adjust trash rates. March 27, 1990 Mobile home community to get water improvements. March 27, 1990 Council OKs setbacks along W. Broadway. March 27, 1990 Councilmen balk at school request to vacate Kirn street right of way. April 20, 1990 Neola seeks help for option tax referendum. April 21, 1990 C.B. eyes plumbing changes. April 24, 1990 'Fair price' asked for Kirn streets. April 24, 1990 C.B. won't aid Neola tax vote. April 24, 1990 City raises income limit for reduced trash fees. April 24, 1990 City Council seems to agree not to take position on casino. May 4, 1990 Grant to cover downtown deficit; May cut low-income programs. May 8, 1990 Irwin 'puts on ritz' in opposing project. May 8, 1990 Move to vacate Kirn streets advances at second city hearing. May 8, 1990 City to oil lead dust in alley. May 8, 1990 Dangerous building regulations spark debate by council. May 18, 1990 Council hears SPM extension need. May 18, 1990 Hanafan told to set city's price for unused streets in Krin field. May 22, 1990 Building ordinance passes first reading. May 22, 1990 C.B. backs an extension for recyclers. May 22, 1990 City seeks grants for new signals. May 24, 1990 Recycler secures financing for C.B. facility. June 8, 1990 3.5% raises OK'd for attorney, clerk. June 12, 1990 Recycling plant financing pact nears completion. June 12, 1990 No estimate yet on seat-belt use fines. June 16, 1990 Council skeptical of 'power mall.' June 22, 1990 City to get 'refined' plan for new mall. June 20, 1990 Bar volleyball pit draws fire from Irwin. June 22, 1990 City asked for tax financing to build mall. June 22, 1990 Some fear city role when funds run out. June 26, 1990 Council changes front and back garage setbacks. June 26, 1990 W. Broadway bid OK'd in 3-1 vote. June 26, 1990 C.B. Council delays two weeks decision to help shopping mall. June 26, 1990 Mechanical tradesman licensing plan before Council. July 8, 1990 Meyer warns against license plan; Home handymen would be 'criminals.' July 10, 1990 Payback clash could doom I-80 power mall. July 10, 1990 Third extension granted for SPM. July 24, 1990 City pursues volleyball court appeal. July 24, 1990 Licensure code delayed by city, contractors split. July 24, 1990 C.B. stands pat on capital improvements. July 31, 1990 Bond sale set for $5 million in city projects. August 14, 1990 W. Broadway project expanded. August 14, 1990 Council OKs bid for sewer work. August 14, 1990 Council considers C.B. casino on Sept. 6 Malmore water contract OK'd. August 14, 1990 Council says 'excuse me' to billboard-fee request. August 15, 1990 City sells $5 million in bonds. August 22, 1990 City 'elated' by bid for bonds. August 23, 1990 Planner defends rezoning denial. August 24, 1990 Towing contract extension may draw city complaints. August 24, 1990 C.B. pays $16.63 ton for street salt. August 28, 1990 Owners want chance to bid on city's towing contract. August 18, 1990 Council goes slow on tire shop zoning. August 28, 1990 City delays action on annexation. August 28, 1990 Council OKs $102,080 in tourism grants. August 28, 1990 Lyle's granted zoning change. September 12, 1990 Council opens casino talks. September 7, 1990 Street project may spur action on city's sewer-hookup policy. September 7, 1990 Council OKs Franklin Ave. annexation. September 11, 1990 Computer model would help city plan street work. September 20, 1990 C.B. developers question need for building-permit fee hikes. September 21, 1990 City OKs delay for McMartin's loan repayment. September 25, 1990 Council to hold hearing on W. Broadway signals. September 25, 1990 City junk-vehicle ordinance draws fire from truck owner. September 25, 1990 C.B. bureau cites funding crisis. October 5, 1990 Recycler given 30 more days; 3rd financing extension OK'd. October 9, 1990 Council won't delay casino vote. October 19, 1990 City OKs rezoning for Glenn Electric. October 23, 1990 Council sets hearing on rezoning. October 21, 1990 Council agrees to help pay for Bingo King plan. October 23, 1990 C.B. eyes future riverfront development. October 26, 1990 C.B. eyes surcharge on trash. October 28, 1990 Developer has paid out $250,000 on C.B. project. October 31, 1990 City Council set to take up waste issues Monday. November 4, 1990 Time running out for recycler financing. November 6, 1990 Casino talks include library funding. November 16, 1990 Council renews Jay B & Son towing contract with city. November 6, 1990 City Council nears garbage surcharge. November 10, 1990 Vote pleases supporters of casino. November 15, 1990 Bingo King seeks aid on tax abatement. November 24, 1990 City to rebid recycling pact; Lack of funds kills 'dream.' November 27, 1990 Council gives homeowners more time to fix sidewalks. November 27, 1990 Golf cart leases rev future plans. December 1, 1990 Business funding placed on hold. December 2, 1990 Track revives old Kirn field questions. December 14, 1990 Increase in Council size faces 1st test. December 15, 1990 6 firms eye C.B. recycling plant. December 16, 1990 Kirn track restriction axed by city. December 18, 1990 Turn-down of ward system draws fire. December 18, 1990 Holiday action delays city order to raze house. December 20, 1990 Builder asks changes in city fire code for basement rooms. January 11, 1991 Broadway yields a revenue cache. January 11, 1991 Grant may spur $9 million industrial growth. January 15, 1991 Council approves expansion of West Broadway project. January 15, 1991 Council votes for improvements. January 19, 1991 Man appeals home wiring permit denial. January 25, 1991 C.B. considering upscale housing. January 29, 1991 City hopes grant will 'pave way' for businesses. January 29, 1991 Councilmen want more information about subdivision. February 8, 1991 Budget calls for a 79-cent tax increase. February 8, 1991 City gets 10 bids for trash recycling. February 11, 1991 Grote bashes 'political debt' in C.B. budget. February 12, 1991 Neighbors protest development plan. February 12, 1991 City officials considering changes in electric permits. February 3, 1991 CCI proposes wards, 7 council members. February 19, 1991 Yard-waste separation ordinance passes second City Council reading. February 14, 1991 State not told of C.B. change in government. February 21, 1991 Bluffs council size could become Iowa legal matter. February 21, 1991 Shipper protests trash-transfer fees. February 22, 1991 Grote stands firm against tax boost. March 8, 1991 Despite 79-cent tax boost, C.B. budget could be higher. March 8, 1991 Government form has deep roots. March 18, 1991 Compromise by council raises Arts Council grant. March 26, 1991 Council OKs fee increase. March 26, 1991 Bluffs Council votes 5-0 not to axe forestry group. March 26, 1991 Goodrich rezoning clears first reading. March 27, 1991 Mechanical contractor ordinance tabled again. April 10, 1991 Council to consider restructuring loan. April 21, 1991 City near second recycling pact. April 21, 1991 Council OKs Goodrich rezoning. April 23, 1991 Funds fall short of paying Redland loan. April 23, 1991 Rezoning for handicapped housing denied. May 7, 1991 C.B. council defers raise for city clerk. May 7, 1991 Grote says change would cost city more than $10,000. July 12, 1991 No state permit for Griffis' dump. August 13, 1991 Mayor describes rough year ahead for Bluffs budget. January 22, 1992 City OT totals $430,000. January 27, 1992 Council raises price in hospital land deal. January 28, 1992 Tire-shredding license OK'd for Griffis site. January 28, 1992 City to pay $152,082 For new fire truck. January 28, 1992 Brandenburg joins race for city post. February 7, 1992 City offered 'deal' on new cruisers. February 9, 1992 Railroad wants street closing. February 10, 1992 Council debates hotel-tax hike; Split expected on 1-cent or 2-cent increase. February 20, 1992 Johnson files as council candidate. February 24, 1992 Mayor's budget to cut 7 cents from tax levy. February 24, 1992 2nd Ave. bridge will be replaced. February 25, 1992 File may throw hat into ring a seventh time. February 27, 1992 City contract includes dental coverage. February 27, 1992 Petition delays rezoning vote; Johnson leaves meeting to attend daughter's concert. February 25, 1992 Council caps city tax levy at $16.25; No council sessions planned for changes in mayor's budget proposal. February 25, 1992 City to demolish 2 houses. February 25, 1992 Ruesch seeks council control for hotel taxes. March 10, 1992 Irwin: Council has 'lot to talk about' before budget vote. March 10, 1992 Budget eliminates 3 city jobs. March 12, 1992 Bluffs Council votes 5-0 not to axe forestry group. March 21, 1991 City eyes new one-time fee for owners of mobile homes. March 24, 1992 Council rejects Irwin's landfill-cleanup plan. March 24, 1992 New phones will save city $2,000 yearly. March 25, 1992 City to pay $165,000 to raze Hite Center. March 24, 1992 Hearing proposed on downtown property deal. March 31, 1992 Candidates field may city issues. April 8, 1992 Irwin suggests city takeover of mall property. May 19, 1992 Council refuses request to vacate part of Avenue A. May 20, 1992 Residents to pay more in city fees. May 25, 1993 Bluffs plans $41.6M in projects. September 19, 1993 Bluffs to lein [sic] on trash-fee delinquents. October 17, 1993 Law ties council's hands. February 6, 1994 City OKs contracts. February 15, 1994 City revenue plan runs into a snag; Joran: City 'premature' in spending slot earnings. May 10, 1994 City OKs apartment complex rezoning. October 11, 1994 Outlook healthy for City Halls' medical costs. October 9, 1994 Sewer fee increase passes first test. December 13, 1994 Council scales back remodeling project. December 13, 1994
Sewer-rate increases revived by council. July 11, 1989 Sewer repair arguments back before City Council. August 6, 1989 New sewer fee hikes focus on winter usage. August 8, 1989 Sales tax pushed to pay for sewers. August 11, 1989 CCI proposes wards, 7 council members. February 19, 1991 Boards, commissions, committees serve Council Bluffs. March 18, 1991 Interstate asks city to finance crossing repairs. April 5, 1991 Council seeks expanded budget role. April 5, 1991 Plan would replace signals at five C.B. intersections. April 6, 1991 Repairs won't delay opening for Wilson pool. April 9, 1991 Irwin asks for more discussion of casino, trails center needs. April 9, 1991 City Council remains undecided on contractor license proposal. April 19, 1991 Iowa preference bid delays sidewalk pact. April 23, 1991 1991 street resurfacing will top $1 million mark. April 23, 1991 City will pay for construction of 2 recycling-center buildings. May 7, 1991 SPM can't find backing for C.B. recycle center. June 8, 1991 Council hears appeal on colorful building. June 9, 1991 Council to issue two checks for '87 storm claims. June 10, 1991 Family of five caught in middle of progress. June 11, 1991 Owners glad they fought city hall. June 11, 1991 Residents objecting to tower. June 25, 1991 City raises trash fees. June 25, 1991 Ranger: Higher course fees would send golfers to Omaha. June 25, 1991 Task force studying city recycling center. June 25, 1991 Primary election is likely. June 13, 1991 Hansen circulating petitions to run for Bluffs council post. July 5, 1991 City moves for collection of delinquent sewer bills. July 9, 1991 Public hearing set on landfill, opponents say 'find other site.' July 9, 1991 'Adult' labeling removed from massage therapy. June 9, 1991 Three join City council race. July 10, 1991 New law requires vote on CCI petition. July 10, 1991 Special election to cost taxpayers 25¢ to 50¢ each. July 11, 1991 Two more consider council bid. July 20, 1991 Ward-system cost grows. July 22, 1991 City paving way for valley growth. July 23, 1991 Irwin says areas left out of city's new precincts. July 23, 1991 City sets election on ward proposal. July 23, 1991 Public hearing set Monday on sewer improvements. August 10, 1991 Tattoo regulations face council test. Augustu 12, 1991 Wade's petition request questioned. August 13, 1991 Income raised for trash-fee discount. August 14, 1991 Ballot would stagger council terms. August 19, 1991 MAPA set to start mapping ward boundaries. August 19, 1991 Vote to decide council structure. August 19, 1991 At-large winds big; voters reject wards. August 21, 1991 Vandernoot pulls out of City Council race. August 22, 1991 Nichols takes out papers to join City Council race. August 23, 1991 Contractor licensing compromise fails. August 27, 1991 Trezona to campaign for council. September 4, 1991 City works on plan to redevelop 500 block of West Broadway. September 7, 1991 Shortfall reduced by about 98%. September 8, 1991 City OKs $161,577 bid for new traffic signals. September 10, 1991 Bob Jordan withdraws from City Council race. September 10, 1991 2nd Avenue raffic sparks complaints. September 10, 1991 Connector street plan draws fire; City may take land back. September 10, 1991 Trezona files for City Council. September 1991 Trucks prompt 2nd invitation to councilmen. October 8, 1991 Mechanical problems prompt city to order a third ambulance. October 9, 1991 Tax abatement hearing tops agenda. October 19, 1991 Late city sewer, trash fees to be added to tax bills. October 22, 1991 Taxes, public safety top points at council forum. October 23, 1991 Bond sale hearing scheduled. October 27, 1991 Cleveland defends affirmative-action comment at forum. October 30, 1991 Health board will decide pig's fate. November 5, 1991 New ordinance would give dark-window fines to city. November 5, 1991 Iowa law lists rules for landfill developers. November 6, 1991 City sets landfill hearing rules. November 6, 1991 City plans to buy four new trucks. November 9, 1991 Menards received preliminary approval. November 10, 1991 State to assess landfill risks; City to follow rules for site approval. November 13, 1991 Landfill presents its case; Opponents speak tonight. November 13, 1991 Opponents: Dump would hurt city. November 14, 1991 Bond issue hearing set Monday. November 17, 1991 City drops recycling-plant bonds. November 19, 1991 City to pay 6.15% interest on bond sale. November 22, 1991 Septic-tank cleaners get bargain. November 24, 1991 Budget crunch clouds prospects of old fire barn. November 25, 1991 Couple is told city can't stop W. Broadway G-string display. November 26, 1991 Public hearing on bond issue heads council agenda Monday. November 3, 1991 City to hold public hearing on rules for tattoo-parlors. December 11, 1991 Five men apply for council post. December 12, 1991 Nine Bluffs men interested in vacancy on City Council. December 13, 1991 City to consider new trail proposal. December 14, 1991 City election cost $1.36 per voter. December 15, 1991 Northside street project hearing set. December 17, 1991 Government fleet center gets 3-year tax abatement. December 18, 1991 New twists are added to Bluffs landfill issue. December 29, 1991 Council ready to fill vacancy left by Gross. December 30, 1991 Vacancy to be filled by ISD head. December 31, 1991 City asks for applicants to fill council vacancy. December 3, 1991 Griffis may appeal council landfill vote. December 31, 1991 Four new members join City Council. January 2, 1991 Interpreter assigned to council sessions. January 3, 1992 Irwin proposes combining city votes. January 3, 1992 City rejects blani\k-check street sale. January 14, 1992 Some City Hall regulars have eye on council post. January 15, 1992 City eyes porn-shop regulations. April 2, 1992 Candidates say boosting tax base tops Bluffs' agenda. April 10, 1992 Waste burner proposal gets cool reception. April 10, 1992 City gets tough on porn shops. April 16, 1992 Council to consider changes in bus routes. April 18, 1992 Council delays action on new dog ordinance. April 21, 1992 Council studies new 2nd Avenue bridge tonight. May 4, 1992 Council to act on Manawa center. May 4, 1992 City residents pay $18,229 for 2 elections. May 4, 1992 Six streets in line for repairs; May 18 hearing set on repaving and sewer projects. may 5, 1992 City proposes licenses for go-go dancers. May 5, 1992 City opens way for $25M mall. May 5, 1992 Ordinance would restrict adult-entertainment firms. May 11, 1992 Licenses not required for bars' go-go dancers. May 11, 1992 Students get inside look at city government. May 14, 1992 Kennel issue dogs council. July 26, 1992 Hearing is tonight on power center funds. July 27, 1992 City opens doors on porn booths. July 28, 1992 City Council eyes license for more than four animals. July 28, 1992 Pressure growing for city annexation. July 28, 1992 City rejects wiring work. August 21, 1992 Two candidates say campaigns cost too much. November 7, 1992 Price has doubled to complete sewer project started in 1970s Fox Run plan draws fire from landlord, neighbors. November 10, 1992 Council gives initial approval. November 10, 1992 Nine hearings slated for council on Monday. April 10, 1993 Council agrees to agree. April 20, 1993 Bluffs official wants end to sand going down drain. May 16, 1993 Houses moved for new. May 25, 1993 Ramp hearing tops agenda for Council. June 14, 1993 Two more eye council seat; Lapsely, McGlade take out nomination papers for council race. July 8, 1993 Council eyes trash-fee refund; Surplus in trash-collection fund may be returned to residents. July 11, 1995 City eyes shift in tax use. July 12, 1993 Council advances tax use proposal. July 13, 1993 Higher ambulance fees proposed. July 14, 1993 Bluffs eyes own compost operation. July 14, 1993 Council candidate list grows to nine with the addition of Brandenburg; Little interest being shown in upcoming mayoral election. July 19, 1993 Amdor joins race; 11 seek council. July 29, 1993 Three more seek a seat on council. July 31, 1993 Tobias won't seek re-election. August 3, 1993 Hanafan to seek a third term. August 6, 1993 Council likely to act on loan agreement. August 23, 1993 Council OKs I-20 connector contract. August 24, 1993 City Council to consider Riverside Park transfer. September 7, 1993 City Council approves eight new speed limits. September 28, 1993 Bluffs turnout low; Incumbent Hanafan to face newcomer Noecker in November mayor's race. October 6, 1993 Recount likely in mayor's race. October 9, 1993 Amdor, Trezone want downtown design standards. October 19, 1993 City Council approves proposal to sell bonds; Impact on residents not likely to be known until January. November 16, 1993 Infrastructure repairs will run $10.7 million; City will spend about $200 per resident during upcoming construction season. January 17, 1994 No tax increase in Bluffs budget. January 22, 1994 Council agrees to stabilize soil. March 15, 1994 Council approves hike in gold rates. April 12, 1994 Apartment plan hits roadblock. April 19, 1994 City allocates grant funds; Council awards nearly $330,000. May 25, 1994 Council postpones action on sewer fee; Amendment would have allowed use of city funds for extensions. August 16, 1994 Amendment could end stalemates; Charter change would give mayor tie-breaking vote. August 16, 1994 Council approves amended land-use plan. August 23, 1994 Charter change tabled. August 23, 1994 City Council to remodel chambers. September 28, 1994 Council awaits plan for renovation project; Recommendations on chambers expected in two to four weeks. October 4, 1994 City Council disagrees on landfill wells; Irwin's request for fencing, tests at closed sites questioned. October 12, 1994 City seeks $4.6 million bond issue; Funds would be used for beautification, sewer plant. October 18, 1994 Long, Irwin raise fire safety issue. October 18, 1994 Council approves cleanup, fencing at old dump sites. October 25, 1994 Adult business banned from tourist areas. November 15, 1994 Annexation OK'd for subdivision. November 15, 1994 Council OKs bond sale for improvements; Revenue to be used for sewage plant, West Broadway project. November 15, 1994 Stricter city hauling ordinance fails. November 15, 1994
Drive Along river Is Beautiful, Historical - How To Spend A Wonderful Day . . . July 19, 1953 Take Enjoyable Drive Across 2 New Bridges - How To Spend A Wonderful Day . . . July 26, 1953 Take Drive Through Scenic Hill Country - How To Spend A Wonderful Day . . . August 2, 1953 Take 140-Mile Drive Through Four Counties - How To Spend A Wonderful Day . . . August 9, 1953 Many Interesting Sights On Trip To Lincoln - How To Spend A Wonderful Day . . . August 16, 1953 'Back Yard' trip Through Bluffs Is Scenic - How To Spend A Wonderful Day . . . August 23, 1953 Tour Of Omaha Is Interesting - How To Spend A Wonderful Day . . . August 30, 1953 C.B. Is Fascinating Adventure In History - Iowa Beckons . . . May 15, 1957 Brown House Landmark In The Lewis Community - Iowa Beckons . . . May 19, 1957 Visit To Arsenal 'Must' On Tour - Rock Island Site Steeped In History - Iowa Beckons . . . May 22, 1957 Early History Mingles With Atomic Age At Burlington - Iowa Beckons . . . May 29, 1957 Homes Worth Visiting In Northern Iowa - Iowa Beckons . . . June 2, 1957 In Stone Park, Geologists Can Read Story Of Glacier - Iowa Beckons . . . June 7, 1957 Cedar Rapids Area Offers Attractions - Iowa Beckons . . . June 16, 1957 Clinton Boasts One Of Most Scenic Iowa Parks - Iowa Beckons . . . June 21, 1957 Turreted Stone Tower Marks Dubuque Grave - History And Tradition Beckons . . . June 23, 1957 Springbrook State Park A Popular Vacation Spot - Guthrie Center Beckons You . . . June 26, 1957 Iowa City Played Key Role In Early History Of State - Territorial Capital Century Ago . . . June 30, 1957 Iowa's Biggest Man-Made Lake Is In Jasper County - Central Iowa Beckons . . . July 5, 1957 Fairfield Area Rich In Early Hawkeye History - Settled During Territorial Days . . . July 10, 1957 Carroll A City Of Parks; Attraction For Visitors - Western Iowa Beckons . . . July 14, 1957 Varied Opportunities At Backbone Park Area - Iowa Beckons . . . July 16, 1957 Cherokee County Offers You The Old And The New - Iowa Beckons . . . July 19, 1957 Sac And Fox Indian Lands Are Colorful Tama Sights - Iowa Beckons . . . July 24, 1957 Webster City's Old Log Museum Houses History - Iowa Beckons . . . July 28, 1957 Ottumwa Is Undergoing A $20 Million Facelift - Iowa Beckons . . . August 2, 1957 Fayette County Is Rich In History And Scenery - Iowa Beckons . . . August 4, 1957 Have You Visited Monument Hill? May 12, 1961
Exploring The History Of Iowa - Unit Six - Political Issues April 8, 1935 Old Capitol Begins Second Century Of Service - Built Under Watchful Eyes of Indian 'Sidewalk Superintendents' January 19, 1958
5 Pct. Pay Increase To Water Employes; Trustees Vote... January 16, 1968 City Employes Seek Hearing Before Council. November 21, 1969 Neutral Party Selected For Negotiations. November 29, 1969 Former C.B. Mayor Is Named Mediator. December 1, 1969 95 of 109 Members Association Members. December 4, 1969 Employes Win Raise From City. February 3, 1970 Jensen Declares Emergency State Due To Walkout. Jun 18, 1970 Strike Meeting Tentatively Set. June 19, 1970 County, Workmen Begin Round Of Negotiations. June 20, 1970 City's Men Will Work. June 20, 1970 Emergency Over; Men Air Troubles. June 23, 1970 Public Works Paychecks Are A Little Smaller Wednesday; Two Meetings Held. July 1, 1970 City Councilman Denies Report About Dismissal. July 2, 1970 Wage Offer To County Employes; Controversy At Supervisors Meeting. July 2, 1970 County Employes Get Pay Increase. July 6, 1970 Mills Reassigned To City Programs. July 8, 1970 Mills Takes Manager Job In Florida. July 20, 1970 Adult Named City Workers New Leader. October 6, 1970 Deputies Eye Job Security. November 6, 1970 Grievances Make 85 City Employes 'Sick;' Will Meet With City Officials. November 25, 1969 Water Works Negotiations Rules Signed. December 16, 1970 Workers Shut Down Council Bluffs Services; Want $85 Per Month Pay Increase. June 10, 1971 City Hall On Picket Patrol; Threats Charged. June 11, 1971 July 1 Negotiation Meet Scheduled; Workers End Strike. Jun3 15, 1971 County workers Offered $25 Raise, Other Benefits. June 15, 1971 Public Works Pay Negotiations Begin. July 1, 1971 Second city union seeks mediator. January 11, 1987 City workers vote to join labor union. July 15, 1987 Tobias challenges nepotism rules. July 15, 1987 City clerical workers mum about meeting. July 21, 1987 Contract talks to begin with city's newest union. September 11, 1987 New union seeks wage hikes of 10 and 5 pct. in pact talks. September 17, 1987 Bluffs offers 3 percent raise in union talks. October 9, 1987 City relaxes rules on hiring relatives. October 14, 1987 Clerical employees. October 21, 1987 City proposes 1% raise for ambulance workers. November 11, 1987 Union seeks 10-percent pay raise, city offers 1 percent for 1988-89. November 13, 1987 Contract mediators sought by two Bluffs city unions. December 11, 1987 C.B. city, union negotiations for 1988-89 contracts stalled. January 29, 1988 'Extra' city payday stirs union protest. March 10, 1988 City, unions negotiating 27th payday. March 15, 1988 Contract talks continuing with new city union. March 17, 1988 Two C.B. city contracts give workers 4% raises. April 12, 1988 No non-union city workers left to get proposed raise. April 22, 1988 Workers want out of new city union. May 18, 1988 Ruling expected in month on city union membership. May 19, 1988 4% raises proposed for city employees. May 20, 1988 4 pct. raises approved for city workers. May 24, 1988 C.B. workers file complaint over uniforms. September 8, 1988 Uniform grievances denied in date mixup. October 13, 1988 City workers seek 10% raise. November 15, 1988 City clerical workers delay contract talks. November 21, 1988 City's 1% raise offer draws fire from union. November 30, 1988 Clerical workers seek 8% raises. December 16, 1988 City m ay hire new personnel director to fill vacant post. December 7, 1988 Raises, bonuses OK'd for Wade and Arrelano. December 13, 1988 C.B. Water workers ask 8% raises. December 22, 1988 Fact-finder called on contract dispute. February 18, 1989 Clerical workers to get 3% raises under city pact. March 23, 1989 City to OK AFSCME pact for 3% raise. March 24, 1989
Iowa Clothes Plans Expansion - 'Catalyst' For Downtown Fixup March 14, 1976 Remodeling Work June 3, 1976 Spring Opening For Shop January 27, 1977 Summer Opening For Clothes Shop April 24, 1977 Iowa Clothes Opens New Area June 15, 1977 Iowa Clothes Honored September 28, 1977 Downtown Redevelopment To Benefit Council Bluffs April 29, 1984 Iowa Clothes - Corner Staple In Downtown C.B. Since 1919 April 27, 1986 Iowa Clothes Continues 68 Years Of Tradition April 26, 1987 Iowa Clothes' Wall May Get New Look July 20, 1993
State Development Report Calls For Diversification January 14, 1987 Micah, Violence Program Will Receive IDED Grants May 6, 1989
$8 Million In Road Work Set For SW Iowa January 12, 1986 DOT Reviews Expressway Request December 1, 1987 DOT Delays Action On Expressway Grant December 2, 1987 Iowa DOT To Open Bids For C.B. Lands September 27, 1988 Iowa West, Jennie Submit Only Bids For DOT Property October 20, 1988 C.B. Traffic System Wins Fuel-Saver Award June 19, 1989 DOT Wants To know Of Road Hay Cutting August 15, 1989 Bids Sought On Three Land Tracts November 22, 1989 DOT To Sell Property In Avoca, C.B. March 20, 1991 Rural Iowa Frets DOT Closings October 28, 1991 DOT To Close Office In Council Bluffs December 14, 1991
Workers from three companies hoisted a 6,000 pound antenna for the Iowa Educational Broadcasting Network (IEBN) into place Thursday afternoon. The men placed the antenna on top of a 120 foot tower at the top of Linn Avenue near the IEBN transmission building under construction there.
Iowa Educational Broadcasting Network (IEBN)
SWI Group To Ask Gov. Ray To Support ETV February 16, 1972 ETV Gives Value To Viewing - IEBN Director Says February 16, 1972 SWI Is Number Two On ETV Fund Measure February 22, 1972Educational TV Expected In S.W. Iowa By Early 1975 - Towers To be In Bluffs And Near Oakland March 10, 1974 Educational TV Shows Here After First Of Year July 30, 1974 Work Begins For TV Tower September 1, 1974 Developer Protests Site Of Educational TV Tower October 11, 1974Director Of Media Center Backs ETV Tower Location October 13, 1974 ETV Tower To Come Before Board November 12, 1974 Zone Board Approves IEBN Tower November 14, 1974 ETV Tower Will Cost $500,000 November 20, 1974 Work Underway On Oakland Tower February 2, 1975 Bricks Mark The Spot March 20, 1975 ETV Tower Gets A Top April 4, 1975 ETV Tower Wasn't Level April 6, 1975 Educational TV Explained To Area 13 Superintendents April 24, 1975 Changing The Plug June 2, 1975 Higher And Higher June 29, 1975 Getting An Inside View June 29, 1975 Public TV Coming Soon To SW Iowa August 24, 1975 Iowa ETV Begins Area Broadcast September 8, 1975 Tower Light Confuses Chickens September 12, 1975
Iowa-Nebraska River Industrial Park (INRIP)
Multi-Million $ Plan To Develop Big River Area - form Industrial Park September 8, 1965 Articles Are Filed By I-N River Park September 14, 1965 Peters Named INRIP President September 17, 1965 INRIP's First: November 5, 1965Trackage In: March 13, 1966 11th Interchange In Bluffs Approved - On INRIP Site September 16, 1966 Areas Now Available For Handling Big Industry May 21, 1967 3 Truck Firms Move Here - To Build $200,000 Terminal July 31, 1968 INRIP Development Area May 11, 1969 Omahan Buys INRIP Site For Warehouse June 22, 1969 INRIP Will Get Warehouse October 31, 1969New Plant Opens In Industrial Park November 29, 1972 Dikes Could Protect Industries - Both From Council's Action And Floods November 8, 1978 Dike Proposal May Cost Up To $400,000 December 18, 1978 Levee Okayed To Keep Firms Along River - Question Now Shifts To Financing January 4, 1979 City Eyes Assessment For New Dike January 9, 1979
Yes, John Q., We Could Use a New One. November 12, 1937 Here's How Council Bluffs' New City Hall Will Look. July 3, 1938 City Hall Work Ordered Begun; Footing Excavation to Start Monday. January 6, 1939 Work Starts on New City Hall; Forty Men Assigned by WPA Officials. January 9, 1939 City Officers Sit Tight on City Hall; WPA Keeps on With Work of Driving Piles--No Statements. January 18, 1939 Confer on City Hall. January 19, 1939 Pile Penetration Bearing Better; Being Driven More Deeply Into Ground. January 20, 1939 Claims City Hall Piles Are Split. Testing Laboratories File Report. February 3, 1939 Pile Driver Is Ordered Out; WPA Acts for Safety Interest. February 12, 1939 Pour Concrete in Another Week; Half of Piling on City Hall is in. February 23, 1939 Pour City Hall Footings. February 27, 1939 Hold Up Pay for Testing Laboratories; Architect Fails to Approve Bill for Work Already Done. March 16, 1939 Build Forms for City Hall Walls; But No Concrete to Be Poured Now. March 15, 1939 Jensen Still Opposes Pay for Testing; But Records Show No Objections at Time of Contract. March 17, 1939 WPA Building Forms For City Hall. March 19, 1939 Last City Hall Pile. March 28, 1939 Place Steel For City Hall Work. March 29, 1939 Pour Concrete At City Hall. April 16, 1939 Urges Mayor Not to Sign for Steel; Perkins Says Legal Reasons Should Bar Signing of Contract. May 4, 1939 Buy Boilers for New City Hall; Contract Awarded at Short Session. June 7, 1939 Setting Forms for New Floor. June 8, 1939 City Hall to Be Ready Oct. 1; Accident to Aldermen Causes Some Delay. June 23, 1939 Working On Second Floor. September 1, 1939 Start on Third Floor. October 1, 1939 Brickwork Rises On City Hall. October 19, 1939 Lays First Brick on City Hall. October 15, 1939 Brickwork Up to Second Story. November 1, 1939 City Hall Exterior About Completed. January 7, 1940 Complete City Hall in July. February 18, 1940 Install Jail Equipment. February 22, 1940 Old City Hall Site for Parking. April 30, 1940 City Hall Exterior About Completed. June 29, 1940 New Flusher in Action. September 15, 1940 All Work Will Be Completed Soon; WPA Expects to Complete Work Soon. October 19, 1940 Formal Dedication Set For Wednesday. January 21, 1941 Council to View City Hall Cracks; Inside Walls Being Damaged by Water. November 18, 1950 Joint Committee May Revise Planning Guide For C.B. Area; Picture Has Changed Since Hare Report. December 8, 1957 City Hall Gets New Telephone System; Talking Business. July 24, 1966 Step At A Time. September 27, 1968 Recalls City Hall Project 30 Years Ago. March 5, 1969 Crane Activity. August 1, 1969 Bomb Threat To City Hall. April 6, 1971 Problems? These People Can Help You. September 12, 1971 City Hall Gets Elevator From Omaha Company. January 18, 1972 Braille Buttons On City's Patriotic New Elevator. October 3, 1972 New conference room almost done. November 9, 1977 Breaking out the city safe. June 19, 1978 Citizens in wheelchairs get a lift at City Hall. September 20, 1970 Efficiency cited as reason for move. April 3, 1985 Lot gets new look. June 18, 1985 Is there a hiring freeze? Venard says it's partial. April 1, 1986 First city employee award to be announced this week. August 19, 1986 New press polity at City Hall won't limit reporters' access. August 19, 1986 Silver City man accepts job offer as city engineer. October 28, 1986 City plan cuts jobs, pressure. October 30, 1986 Runte proposes modifications in plan to reorganize city hall. November 12, 1986 Mayor names members of city commissions. January 27, 1987 Students battle 'nerds', fees in city. May 14, 1987City hall asbestos plan nixed for Omaha firm. January 26, 1988 City Hall a tad late removing snow. February 21, 1989 City Hall has look of season. December 15, 1990 City Hall replaced old hay barn. March 18, 1991 City Hall contractors still unpaid. May 18, 1993
Special Section May 21, 1954 Compare Plant To Mighty Battleship Power Station Has 250-Foot Smoke Stack How To Get There Ipalco Invites All Southwest Iowans Ipalco Owned By 10,884 Persons Two Wells Provide Water For Ipalco To Use Pre-Fab For Warehouse Space Reddy Kilowatt Is Busiest Employee On Ipalco Payroll; Always On The Job Will Maintain 'Dead' Line Across River Building Total High For Ipalco - Spends $40 Million In 3-Year Period Lawrence Fenlon Knows As 'Mr. Iowa Power And Light' Power Station Uses Much Fuel - Designed To Burn Either Coal Or Gas 44 Men Employed At Power Station Electrical Fuses Are Safety Devices Ipalco President Is Man Of Action, C.B. Learns - Lanky Texas Engineer Cannibalism Practiced At Power Plant Site Of Power Plant Is Ideal - Builder Says C.B. Should Step Ahead 5 Operating Chief At Iowa Power Plant Here Wear Two Hats Ipalco Bid On C.B. Properties In 1947 Executive Schilling Once Planned To Sell Autos Bluffs Crew Has Safety Record - No Disability Injury In Past 4.5 Years Rises Fast With Iowa Power Co. - Birdsall Now Supt. Of Bluffs Station Plant Protected Against Flooding Pilot Exciter Regulates Power - Automatically Sets Generating Output End of Special Section May 21, 1954 Iowa Power Plant To Throw Switch In October July 16, 1978 Iowa Power Donates Tower August 16, 1978 Power Line Fight Nearing An End - Case At Supreme Court September 20, 1978 Plant Opening A Month Away October 16, 1978 High Court Rules In Iowa Power's Favor - New Surge In Power Line Battle October 19, 1978 New Generation For Power Plant November 19, 1978 Gear Wheel Problem Delays Power Output December 21, 1978 Iowa Power Bonds Sold To State Farm January 2, 1979 Power Line Clears Hurdle February 20, 1979 New Suit Filed In Power Line Case March 22, 1979 Coal Explosion Damages Plant March 27, 1979 Dust Explosion Starts Iowa Power Plant Fires June 12, 1979 Fire Strikes Iowa Power - Twelve In 1979 June 24, 1979 Energy Problems No IP&L Problem July 18, 1979 Electric Rate Change Is Urged - For Elderly Residents October 9, 1979 Some Power Customers Still Without Electricity October 24, 1979 Angry Citizens Protest Raise In Electric Rates November 18, 1980 Iowa Power Is Accused Of Billing Too Soon For Bluffs Electricity December 4, 1980 Iowa Power Customers Due Credit February 2, 1982 Iowa Power Officials To Assist In Crime Prevention Program October 18, 1984
Offer Power Properties For $3,550,000 - Ask 25-Year Franchise Election; City Given Six-Months Option October 29, 1947 Mayor Seeks Tax On New Power Deal - Asks 2 Per Cent Of Gross Revenue If Privately Operated November 2, 1947 Power Deal Goes To City Committee - Mayor Requests First Action On Franchise November 4, 1947 Nonpareil - KSWI Will Stage Forum On Power Franchise December 10, 1947 Mayor Denies McNear In Deal - Several Bond Firms Have Shown Interest December 10, 1947 Five Men Guiding Plan For REA Purchase Of Power Lines December 10, 1947 Minner Launches Franchise Drive - Cites His Reasons For Public Ownership December 11, 1947 If Franchise Carries, Council-Approved Group Will Buy December 12, 1947 Group Named To Study Power Deal - Committees Will Probe All Phases December 15, 1947 Form Group To Oppose New Franchise - Warren Wells Will Head Organization; Plan Public Meetings December 16, 1947 Anti-Franchise Groups Named - Executive Board To Direct Campaign December 17, 1947 To "Battle" Franchise To Election Date - Wells, In Statement, Answers Letter Of Western Iowa Power December 26, 1947 Mayor Dislikes Letter On Power December 27, 1947 Power Franchise Vote January 6, 1948 Study Extension Of Power Option - Special Council Meeting Monday April 23, 1948 Dr. Boyne Heads New Power Group - option Extension Is "Feeling Out Process" April 28, 1948 WIPC For Sale, 'For Cold Cash' - Omahans To Study Option Extension May 6, 1948 Expect Action On Option Request - Joint Boards Will Meet On Thursday May 18, 1948 Plan Talks On Public Power Issue - New Option Granted City By Omaha Firms; Deadline Now Aug. 1 May 21, 1948 VFW Joins Forces With Power Group - Veterans Link With Boyne In Plan To Purchase Utility May 27, 1948 Aldermen Urge Power Election - 'Let People Decide' The Ownership Issue May 28, 1948 Mayor Not Sure On Power Option - but Believes City Should Have A Vote May 29, 1948 Bond Firms Will Handle Power Deal - Keleher Returns From Chicago Trip May 31, 1948 Power Group Asks For City Meeting - Mayor Hopes To Make It Thursday June 1, 1948 Seek Funds To Buy Power Firm - To Solicit Money From Businessmen June 2, 1948 $100,000 Pledged For Power Group - Now Await Meeting With City Council June 3, 1948 Power, Creek Issues Go To City Council - Katelman Wants Action On Vote For Municipal Ownership Of Utility June 5, 1948 Ask Election On Utility Purchase - Wells Sees Option As "Old Proposal" June 7, 1948 Voters To Decide The Power Issue - Election Probably To Be Held July 15 June 8, 1948 Aldermen Discuss Muny Power Vote - Questions Of July 15 Election Not Settled June 10, 1948 Mayor Will Hold Onto Power Option - Surprised At Council's Refusal To Call For Muny Ownership Vote June 15, 1948 Calls Reveal Power Option Interest June 16, 1948 Katelman Asks Option Clauses - Will Make Request To Council Meeting June 17, 1948 Katelman Loses In Power Vote - Council Refuses To Set Up Conditions June 18, 1948 Legality Of New Option Plan Doubted - Proposal Not As Simple As It Sounds, Says Omaha Attorney June 30, 1948 Delay Action On Power Co. Option - Mayor Delays Until Attorney Checks It July 6, 1948 Power Option Will Go To Boyne Group - Mechanics Of Plan May Delay Beyond Aug. 1 Deadline July 28, 1948 Boyne Delays In Picking Up Option - Deadline Nears For Closing Power Deal July 29, 1948 OEC Indicates 'No' To More Option Time - Scores City For Threat To Condemn WIPC Properties Here July 30, 1948 Action On Power Option Next Week July 31, 1948 Boyne Group To Bid For Power - Would Go On The Open Market Next August 2, 1948 Power Option Extension Is Refused - Plant Now On Open Market; Firms Ready To Purchase Plant August 14, 1948 Omaha Ready To Sell WIPC - Four Firms Have Indicated Interest August 18, 1948 Discuss Private Sale Of WIPC - Reveal Net Revenues Off About One-Fourth August 26, 1948 Chamber To Ask IPL For Power Talks - Would Discuss Franchise Terms With Iowa Company Sept 22, 1948 Katelman Will Oppose Contract - May Ask Free Power For Street Lights September 24, 1948 Words Sizzle As WIPC Extension Is Delayed September 25, 1948 Power Company's Franchise Expired At Midnight Friday October 2, 1948 City Talks Mysterious Power Deal - Secret Meeting Held At City Hall; Chicago Firm Has Proposal October 16, 1948 "Quickie" Power Deal Is "Dead" - Decision Was Needed By Saturday; Bids Are Due This Week October 18, 1948 Bluffs Group Bids On WIPC Properties - Four Make Offers For Power Utility; More Are Expected October 20, 1948 Nine Firms Bid On WIPC Property - No Decision Pending Study Of Offers October 21, 1948 Says Council Will Name Power Firm - Katelman To Ask Investigation Of All Firms Bidding November 7, 1948 Bus Franchise Given Belated Council Okay - Aldermen Defeat Plan To Survey Power Firm Bidders November 9, 1978 More Secrecy Develops In Power Issue - Councilmen Reported To Have Conferred With Outside Bidder November 15, 1948 IPLC Impresses City Officials - Hear Pledge For Generating Plant November 17, 1948 Inspection Party Heading For Home - Power Group Visits S.W. Iowa Plants November 18, 1948 Four Bidders Left In WIPC Negotiations - Will Discuss Sale With Omaha Owners; Promise Prompt Action November 19, 1948 Council Inspection Party Returns Home November 19, 1948 Power Dealings To Start Tuesday - Bluffs Group Is First On List November 22, 1948 Gas Company Officers Start Negotiations For Poer Firm November 23, 1948 New Group Of Local Persons In Power Deal - Names Are Withheld Pending Completion Of Utility Purchase November 26, 1948 Iowa Power And Light Successful Bidders For WIPC - Sale Approval Rests On Two Contingencies; Price $3,430,000; Des Moines Firm Expects To Take Over Properties By June 1, 1949 December 4, 1948 Fill In White Spot December 5, 1948 Hope To Start Negotiations This Week On Power Franchise Ask SEC Approve Plant Sale - Des Moines Firm Reiterates Pledge To Build Power Plant Here; City Will Become Western Iowa Headquarters For Company December 5, 1948 Katelman Gives Views On Tax December 6, 1948 Iowa Power Offers City Better Street Lighting December 18, 1948
Two 'Out and Out Forgeries' On The Anti-Manager Petition; Mr. and Mrs. Rex White Protest
Pointing Out...her 'signature" on the anti-manager petition is Mrs. Rex L. White. Her husband's name appears three lines higher on the list
City Manager Plan Carries by 987 Votes; Opposition Leader Bert Parker Plans to Run for Council. October 18, 1949 City-wide Group Makes Clean Sweep for Five Council Posts as 10, 200 Ballots Are Cast; Allan Ardell and A.J. Nielsen Are Named to Municipal Judgeships; Schlott to Park Board; Madden and C. Ingraham Are Unopposed. March 28, 1950 City Election Results. March 28, 1950 Urge Change in Voting Precincts; Demo Chief Files Plan With Council. July 8, 1955 Manager Plan Brings Progress; Council Bluffs Comes Long Way Since 1950. June 20, 1956 City Manager Plan Pin-Points Authority; Just Like Any Well Run Business Organizations. June 18, 1956 city Receives Less Of Tax Dollar; This Is How Your Tax Money Is Spent. June 19, 1956 $300,000 Well Spent Provides Better Service; Negligible Cost To Taxpayer. June 22, 1956 Progress in the Field Of Traffic. Modern Government Solves Modern Problem. June 22, 1956 'Closed Door' Issue Falls Apart At The Seams; Favorite Slap At Council-Manager Government. June 23, 1956 Here's How The City Spends Property Tax; Biggest Shares For Police, Fire. June 24, 1956 Manager Plan Solid Winner; Call For Unity. June 27, 1956 Voters To Decide On City Govt. Oct. 21; Pending Approval of Petition. September 3, 1958 Two 'Out And Out Forgeries' On the Anti-Manager Petition; Mr. and Mrs., Rex White Protest. September 17, 1958 Ask Election On City Government. August 25, 1958 Ranks Being Formed To Test City Manager Plan; Election Appears Definuite. August 26, 1958 Jaycees Act Quickly To Back City Manager Plan; To Study Course Of Action. August 27, 1958 Be Careful; Wording Of Ballot Is Bit Confusing; City Manager Plan Issue. August 31, 1958 City MJanager Issue Gets Hot; Jaycees Want The 'Facts' In Writing; Mayor Gronstal Blasts Katelman. September 9, 1958 Katelman Sends Note To Jaycees. September 10, 1958 Jaycees And Katelman Agree; Councilman Asked To Present 'Facts'. September 15, 1958 These Names Appear On The Anti-Manager Plan. September 19, 1958 4 More Names Called 'Fakes'; On Lists Against City Manager Plan. September 22, 1958 Fact Finding Group Proposed; To Probe Charges Against City Govt. October 6, 1958 3 New Shots Fired In City Govt. Battle; After Skirmish At Council Meeting. October 7, 1958 Vote 43 To 1 For City Manager Plan. October 15, 1958 Battle Rages On Two Fronts; Katelman Hits At City Manager Plan; City Officials And Jaycees Fire Back. October 17, 1958 Reported Rift Appears Healed; Boy Dingman, Katelman Shake. October 23, 1958 These Names Appear On Anti-Manager Petitions; Did You Sign Your Name? September 18, 1958 These Names Are Listed On Anti-Manager Plan Petitions. September 21, 1958 These Names Appear On The Anti-Manager Plan Petitions; Did You Sign Your Name? September 19, 1958 Council-Manager Plan Efficient; Comparative Cost Figures Show. October 5, 1958 Few Cities In Iowa Can Equal CB In Low Spending. October 6, 1958 City Followed Custom In Planning Disputed Sewer. October 7, 1958 Near Miracle Of Traffic Supervision Here; City Manager Plan Has Accomplished. October 8, 1958 Age Of Progress For Top Government; Council-Manager Group Meets The Challenge. October 9, 1958 City Comes To Life Between 1949-1958; Directed Council-Manager Government. October 10, 1958 City Manager Trend Gets Stronger Daily; 31 Million Americans Can't Be Wrong. October 12, 1958 Council-Manager Has Eased Parking Ailment; At Bargain Price For Motorists. October 13, 1958 Taxes Higher? Sure, But Look Where Money Goes; Check The Facts. October 14, 1958 It Cost $24.60 A Person To Run This City In 1957; Where's The 'Excessive Waste'? October 15, 1958 Trained Executive Is Needed To Run City; Counci-Manager Plan Shows Results. October 16, 1958 Your Tax Dollars Go Far Under City Manager Plan; The Record Shows. October 17, 1958 Citizens Reject Mayor-Alderman For Second Time. October 22, 1958 Can't Vote Again For 3-1/2 Years On Change Of Govt. May 4, 1959 Outgoing Manager: 'Bluffs Will Continue To Grow And Prosper'; White Concludes 8 Years Here. December 31, 1964 Council-Manager Plan Is 16 Years Olds; C.B. Move Ahead; Pate A. Pakey ASssumes Post Monday. March 28, 1965 Bluffs' Government In Good Company. September 12, 1971 Trust among top qualities eyed for new manager. April 13, 1978 New city manager Council's top goal. February 19, 1986 City manager issues discussed by Council. March 13, 1986 City manager to be chosen without help of consultant. March 18, 1986 27 seeking to be city's manager. March 21, 1986 City manager position draws 46 applicants; some withdraw. March 22, 1986 Sixteen more names to Bluffs city manager list. April 2, 1986 48 apply to be city manager. April 7, 1986 Advice sought on city manager. February 25, 1986 City manager government nears its end. April 13, 1986 Manager list narrowed to eight. April 30, 1986 Interview with manager finalist in closed session. June 4, 1986 Task force proposed to hire city manager. September 23, 1986 Three appointments filled on manager-search panel. September 29, 1986 Veteran administrator named acting Council Bluffs manager. October 15, 1986 Majority council support pledged for requests to acting city manager. October 28, 1986 City may change to three sections. October 28, 1986 Runte name Bluffs city manager. December 23, 1986 Reorganizations might require retention of city manager job. December 29, 1986