Name Precedes The Game January 19, 1985 Branstad Urges Passage Of Lottery January 24, 1985 Lottery Spending Proposal Blasted January 24, 1985 Iowa Lottery Bill Is Expected To Highlight Legislative Week January 28, 1985 Senate Sets Lottery Bill Debate For Thursday January 29, 1985 Economic Committee To Hold Hearing On Lottery Revenue Use January 30, 1985 Senate Keeps Plan To Have Racing Panel Run Lottery February 1, 1985 Hearing On Iowa Industry Gives Legislator An Earful February 3, 1985 Senate Passes Bill; Third Time A Charm? February 3, 1985 Key House Members Vow Lottery Changes February 5, 1985 House Approves Lottery Plan February 15, 1985 Senate to Tackle Lottery Bill March 18, 1985 Lottery Bill Clears First Senate Hurdle March 19, 1985 Lottery Bill Rejected; Chance Of Revival '50-50' March 22, 1985 Lottery Bill Takes Unexpected Turn March 23, 1985 How They Voted March 23, 1985 Senate Lottery Vote Is Delayed March 25, 1985 Ads Will Promote State Lottery As Fun March 28, 1985 Senate Sends Lottery Bill To Gov. Branstad March 28, 1985 Lottery Roadblock Removed - Tax Break Proposals To Get Top Priority March 29, 1985 Branstad To Decide On Lottery Spending Plan March 29, 1985 Here's A Look At Projects In The Lottery Package March 29, 1985 Lottery To Start With Instant Winner Game April 8, 1985 OPP Director Says Don't Bet Lottery Will Start By August April 9, 1985 Million Dollar Lottery Jackpot Game May Be A Year Away April 10, 1985 Lottery Bill Action Likely To Highlight Legislative Week April 15, 1985 Branstad To Sign Lottery, Tax Break Bills Thursday April 17, 1985 New Laws Will Be Hard To Escape April 19, 1985 At A Glance: The Lottery And Tax Break Bills April 19, 1985 Lottery, Tax Break Bills Signed April 19, 1985 Branstad Comes Full Circle On Lottery April 19, 1985 Branstad; Lottery Ads Need Honesty May 8, 1985 Lottery Board May Open Office In Council Bluffs May 14, 1985 Democrats Anticipate West Iowa Lottery Boom May 15, 1985 Lottery Board Job Prospects Entices 2,000 Applicants May 18, 1985 Stanek Defends Cost Of Offices Selected For New Lottery Agency May 29, 1985 Stanek To Lead Lottery June 1, 1985 Lottery Board Split On Selling Tickets In Liquor Stores, Bars June 5, 1985 Man Wants Odds In Lottery Ads June 18, 1985 Opinion May Keep Lottery Out Of Taverns June 29, 1985 Bar Room Door Closed On Lottery Ticket Sales July 1, 1985 Lottery Operation Expected To Be In Full Swing Soon July 2, 1985 Tight Security Evident At Lottery Headquarters July 6, 1985 Junkins: Lottery Should Sell Tickets In Taverns July 8, 1985 Area Director Hopes Lottery Helps State July 15, 1985 Lawmakers See No Need To Fix Lottery July 17, 1985 Lottery Will Stay Out Of Taverns July 19, 1985 Lottery To Finance State Forest July 22, 1985 State Gets First Load Of Tickets For Lottery July 27, 1985 'Slim And Nun' Song Gives Lottery Officials The Blues July 28, 1985 Lottery Startup Date Uncertain, But Tickets Ready July 31, 1985 Taxes Reduce Lottery Winnings August 1, 1985 Official: Iowa-Nebraska Lottery Is 'Worth A Look' August 2, 1985 130 Local Firms Apply For Lottery License August 3, 1985 172 Area Outlets OK'd For Lottery August 8, 1985 Officials Intrigued By Cooperative Lottery August 8, 1985 Scratch And Win - $5 Million Top Prize Likely In Iowa Lottery's First Game August 12, 1985 Only One Question Left: When Will Lottery Start? August 13, 1985 Retailers Get An Inside Look August 13, 1985 Report Says Lottery Start-Up Date Aug. 22 August 15, 1985 Got The Itch? Scratch It Thursday August 16, 1985 Ceremony To Mark Lottery Start In C.B. August 18, 1985 Sellers Get Tickets August 18, 1985 Lottery Kickoff Features Freebies August 21, 1985 Lottery Met With Enthusiasm August 22, 1985 Lottery Fever Sweeps Bluffs; Outlets Busy August 23, 1985 D.M. Woman Wins $5,000 Seconds After Lottery Starts August 23, 1985 Lottery Enthusiasm Keeps Ticket Outlets Busy August 24, 1985 And The Money Pours In - Iowans Love Their Lottery August 24, 1985 Bogus Tickets Likely, But Security Is Tight August 24, 1985 Sales Great, But About That Show . . . August 25, 1985 Lottery Game's Success May Make State's Budget A Winner August 27, 1985 Lottery Jackpots Will Pay Off Over 20 Years August 28, 1985 Two Bluffs Men Win Big In State Lottery August 29, 1985 Super Valu Expects To Sell 100,000th Lottery Ticket Soon August 31, 1985 Not Everybody Is Lining Up For Lottery Tickets September 1, 1985 Lottery Commission Gives Winners' Names September 3, 1985 Caution: State Lottery May Be Hazardous To Your Health September 4, 1985 State's Economy Is Beneficiary Of Lottery, Says Local Official September 6, 1985 TV Stations Join Lottery Winners September 7, 1985 C.B. Cable Gets Lottery Show September 7, 1985 Lottery Sales Drop In Second Week September 9, 1985 D.M. Man Arrested For Trying To Cash Altered Lottery Ticket September 10, 1985 City Hall May Hawk Lottery Tickets September 12, 1985 Lottery Wheel Yields $93,000 September 13, 1985 Neighboring States Push Lottery Sales To $11 Million September 14, 1985 County Tallies 66 Lottery Winners September 23, 1985 Lottery 'Surprise' Planned October 1, 1985 Lottery Losers To Get Halloween Treat October 2, 1985 No Lottery Tickets At City Hall October 8, 1985 'Electronic Lottery' Can Be Money-Saver October 10, 1985 Omaha Sports Lottery Billboards October 12, 1985 Legislator Questions Lottery Fund Intake October 17, 1985 Local Lottery Sales Seem Strong October 29, 1985 Atlantic Man Wins $5,000 In State Lottery November 8, 1985 Trip To Gas Station Results In Area's First $10,000 Prize November 7, 1985 $4 Million - Lottery Spin Has Bluffs Man Excited November 12, 1985 Glenwood Man Takes $1,000 November 15, 1985 Jackpot! C.B. Man Claims $4 Million Prize November 15, 1985 Big Winner Bound For Vegas November 15, 1985 Business Reaction Mixed On Lottery Sales In Nebraska November 22, 1985 Pottawattamie Is No 3 In Lottery Sales December 8, 1985 Board Hoping Incentives Boost Lottery Ticket Sales December 24, 1985 Mechanic Awaits $1.1 Million Spin January 7, 1986 C.B. Man Is 'Mystery' Winner January 10, 1986 Bar Lottery Sales Nearing Approval; Owners In No Rush January 17, 1986 Area Hasn't Seen Lottery Sales Dropoff January 21, 1986 Grandmother Plans To Retire, Wins $1.5 Million In Lottery January 24, 1986 New Lottery Game Offers Instant $20,000 Jackpot February 5, 1986 83-Year-Old To Spin For Lottery Jackpot February 14, 1986 83-Year-Old Has Shot At $600,000 February 18, 1986 Bluffs' Ehlers Wins $5,000 In Spinoff Of Iowa Lottery February 21, 1986 Glenwood, Atlantic Taverns Start Selling Lottery Tickets March 6, 1986 Retailers Get Ready For Lotto March 26, 1986 Lotto Funding - At Least Some - Expected March 29, 1986 JACKPOT! April 4, 1986 Video Lottery Game Set For May 1, But Customers Are Already Curious April 20, 1986 Bluffs Retailers To Participate In Noon Lotto Start April 22, 1986 Launch Of Lotto Draws Earlybirds April 30, 1986 Lightening Strikes Twice, 2nd Millionaire For Store June 9, 1986 Lottery Revenues On Target; Nearly $86 Million Raised June 27, 1986 Eleven Months And $82.5 Million Later, Officials Still Can't Assess Lottery Impact July 14, 1986 No Shortage Of Lottery Tickets Seen In Council Bluffs - Yet September 20, 1986 Couple Loses 10 Times, Seek Lottery Spin Win October 8, 1986 Spinners 'Get Rich Quick' By The Iowa Lottery Wheel October 10, 1986 Bluffs Mother To Spin For $1.8 Million Prize December 19, 1986 City Ordinance Stands In Way Of Video Lottery January 9, 1987 Lotto Terminals Out Of Casey's Stores, Not All Stores Affected By Decision January 20, 1987 Lotto Toughens The Odds, But Sweetens The Jackpot January 22, 1987 City Moves To Lift Fees For Test Of Video Lottery January 27, 1987 Store Lottery Sales Top 1 Million Tickets March 15, 1987 $5,000 Richer July 3, 1987 L.C. Food-Service Worker Hits Jackpot; Third Big Lottery Winner For C.B. Store November 2, 1987 C.B. Woman Hesitates, Buys Lotto Tab Worth $213,333,33 November 3, 1987 Woman Gets 1,200 Lottery Tickets For Christmas January 2, 1988 Lottery Grant Restrictions Aimed At IBP March 3, 1988 Thurman Resident Wins $3.2 Million March 31, 1988 C.B. One Of Top Lottery 'Winners' April 24, 1988 More Grants Sought April 24, 1988 'Wolfman Jack' A Howling Hit During CB Lottery Promotion July 9, 1988 Lottery 'Gravy Train' On Uncertain Track? January 15, 1989 Lotto Dreams Are Dashed As Computer Dies July 16, 1989 Winning Lotto Ticket Bought At C.B. Store January 7, 1990 Omaha Man Wins $3.2-Million Lotto Prize January 8, 1990 Omahans Almost Decided Against Iowa Ticket Buys January 9, 1990 Late Ticket A Winner - Jacksonville Couple Nets $3 Million October 15, 1990 Harlan Couple Selling Hogs After Winning Iowa Lottery October 16, 1990 Teens Get Probation In Lottery-Ticket Thefts August 20, 1991 Bluffs Lottery Retailers Report Long Lines For Record Jackpot November 24, 1991 Nebraska Truck Driver Wins Lottery March 2, 1992 Iowa Lottery Ticket For $400,000 Sold At Sapp Bros. Truck Stop March 2, 1992 Nebraska Couple Claims Lottery Prize March 4, 1992 Omaha Couple Claims $5.7M Lottery Jackpot July 17, 1992 Three Of Top Five Lottery Retailers Located In Bluffs April 25, 1993 Lottery Fever Rising July 7, 1993 Reported Powerball Winner Files Suit July 21, 1993 Lottery Scrambling Over Age Change April 1, 1994
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Council Bluffs High School--St. Albert High School--File 2
St. Albert High Schools 400 Gleason Ave. File #2 Starting 3/22/1975 with #1 basketball champs Incluces C.B. Catholic Area Schools See: Mary (Mrs. James) Schlautman, Dir. of Development & Finance 5/1/84 See: Anthony "tony" Jaworski--Ast. Principal at H.S. 5/1/84
Falcon Express Chugs TO State Title; First Bluffs State Basketball Champs...Ever. March 22, 1975 Falcons Number One! 1st Basketball Title Ever In Council Bluffs. March 22, 1975. Welcome Home State Champs. March 23, 1975 Big Welcome Home For St. Albert Heroes. March 23, 1975 Catholic Ed Week set. January 29, 1978 Foundation has a new officer list. March 3, 1976 Placement exams at St. Albert. March 9, 1978 10 St. Albert seniors awarded scholarships. May 6, 1978 St. Albert base pay up 3 percent. February 28, 1979 Tough state test ahead for St. Albert; Regis is Falcon's first hurdle. March 11, 1979 Tuition hike for Catholic schools. March 27, 1979 St. Albert reps to schools convention. April 7, 1979 No float but lots of pride. April 22, 1979 St. Albert notes club members. April 22, 1979 St. Albert sets study of leave for pregnancy. May 1, 1979 Graduation: It is a new life, a whole new world. May 17, 1979 St. Albert board names principal. May 30, 1979 St. Albert carnival set. May 31, 1979 St. Albert budget set at $1,115,000. June 27, 1979 Teacher hiring change sought by new principal. July 31, 1979 Cheering 'fun' for local squads. August 4, 1979 St. Albert Century Club to be major fund-raiser. August 22, 1979 Budget deficit greets board; For Catholic Area Schools. August 28, 1979 St. Albert fund drive falls short. September 14, 1979 Small Falcon band expects to grow. September 22, 1979 St. Albert eyes changes in credit. September 25, 1979 Homecoming activities set. September 27, 1979 Girls softball goes down swinging at St. Albert. October 30, 1979 St. Albert girls softball gets a base hit; With only one strike. November 27, 1979 Christmas at St. Albert; A special time. December 15, 1979 No uniforms, but...Small band is proud. January 5, 1980 Catholic schools eye tight budget; For 1980-81 year. January 27, 1980 Tuition hiked for Catholic schools. January 29, 1980 Catholic Board OKs base salaries. February 27, 1980 Catholic schools face austerity. March 13, 1980 Catholic board gets bad news. April 1, 1980 Brain bowlers. April 4, 1980 St. Albert parents to honor teachers. April 22, 1980 Students get some extra help. April 27, 1980 Catholic board increases levies to cut deficit. April 29, 1980 Lot at St. Albert is to be repaved. June 24, 1980 St. Albert students learn to listen. October 26, 1980 St. Albert expects full enrollment. April 29, 1984 83 graduate at St. Albert. May 24, 1984 St. Albert to switch, not fight? August 31, 1984 St. Albert to examine its high school this year. August 11, 1985 St. Albert fund drive under way. March 5, 1986 Footlongs and a '57 Chevy: auction steps back in time. April 13, 1986 Academic competitors. January 30, 1987 Two Bluffs schools accredited by NCA. April 29, 1987 S.A. board considers activity rules. April 29, 1987 St. Albert to break ground for new gym. June 14, 1987 Two C. B. teams to compete in national pompon contest. December 30 1987 Bluffs teams get send-offs to state meet. March 15, 1988 Falcons move to state final. March 18, 1988 St. Albert off to state. March 9, 1989 Similarities seen in St. Albert teams. March 19, 1988 St. Albert gutsy in tourney final. March 20, 1988 Bluffs turns out to salute cagers. March 21, 1988 Diplomas presented to 71 St. Albert seniors Thursday. May 20, 1988 St. Albert board delays vote on school-sanctioned soccer. May 24, 1988 Student OKs settlement in school suit. July 1, 1988 Student given $150,000 award for blind eye. August 25, 1988 St. Albert fights eye-injury award. September 8, 1988 Judge reduces damage payment in accident at St. Albert school. September 22, 1988 Retrial request denied in school accident suit. October 5, 1988 St. Albert has Nicaraguan visitors. October 27, 1980 Shot nearly hits St. Albert student. November 18, 1988Tile fall forces game change. January 6, 1989 St. Albert wins state title; In Falcons coach's final game. March 9, 1989 C.B. school board sanctions girls soccer as a varsity sport. July 19, 1989 St. Albert marks 25th anniversary. November 16, 1989 St. Albert teachers get 2.6% raise, board increases tuition, lunch fees. February 28, 1990 Peace issues added to St. Albert classes. April 19, 1990 Trial day care set at St. Albert. May 1, 1990 St. Albert board hears ways to save money, environment. May 1, 1990 St. Albert auction raises $121,000. May 8, 1990 St. Albert Schools budget up 7 percent. May 22, 1990 St. Albert raises parish assessments. March 26, 1991 St. Albert nears fund-raising goal. November 15, 1991 St. Albert ups tuition by 3 percent. February 28, 1992 St. Albert teachers' pay raised 4.4% 2% increase proposed in St. Albert assessments. March 30, 1992 Donation pays for remodeling old auditorium. August 6, 1994
St. Albert Primary School 2301 Avenue B Include S.A. Junior High
Busing now a part of reading program. August 27, 1985 St. Albert answer to court ruling 'works well.' December 15, 1985 St. Albert primary changes buildings. April 24, 1988 A shorter walk to reading class. June 18, 1988 St. Albert preschool raised by $3. January 12, 1989 Green Beret to C.B. students: No glory in war. November 18, 1990 St. Albert principal leaving post. March 31, 1992
Concrete, Steel And Wire Make Up Relay Building - Microwave Station May 19, 1965 Loveland Drive Resembles Dinosaur - 'Scenic Lookout Brontosaurus' November 1, 1966 Loveland Postmark Adorns Letters Of Love - Nationwide Mail Send Here Around St. Valentines Day January 28, 1968 The Season's Near March 21, 1969 It's Loveland Time Again - As Valentine's Day Nears February 13, 1970 Cupid's Messages Via U.S. Mail February 14, 1971 Loveland Valentines Rolling February 14, 1972 Loveland Post Office Closing - Residents Aren't Happy November 5, 1972 Scenic Overlook Gaining Popularity - Finally Funded By State June 26, 1973 Water Supply Located For Loveland Observation Point May 5, 1974 Scenic Overlook Near Loveland To Be Built February 3, 1975 Overlook Tower Is Completed December 26, 1976 Loveland Loves Being So Small - Can't Be Wiped Off The Map April 22, 1979 Loveland Rezoning Angers Neighbors May 29, 1993
Ottumwan Into Governor Race - Mayor Loveless, 40, Democratic Aspirant December 28, 1951 Democrats Hear Mayor Loveless - Governor Candidate Eyes Super Highways February 5, 1952 Loveless Raps Liquor Situation - Would Also Return Home Rule To Cities October 15, 1952 Loveless Back In Governor's Race March 11, 1956 Loveless Scores Federal Neglect - Offers Aid To C.B. On Postal Situation January 14, 1957 Executive Touch: May 6, 1960
Merger Of Lutheran Churches Means End To "Alphabet Soup' September 6, 1986 Lutheran Merger May Not Be As Inclusive As Hoped September 27, 1986
Tire Center Is Granted $2,300 March 28, 1979 Lyle's Discount Back In C.B. With New Facility, More Tires April 24, 1988 Tall Controversy May 11, 1988 Fate Of 20-Foot-Tall Statue Headed For Battle In Court June 19, 1988 Sign Citation Hearing Delayed For 'Suzibelle' June 22, 1988 Suzibelle's Day In Court Thursday August 9, 1988 'Suzie' Given 90 Day Stay August 15, 1988 Tire Company's Statue 'Suzibelle' In Storage November 2, 1988 Iowa Pollution Rules Move C.B. Business August 23, 1990 Church Finds Statue Too Close For Comfort May 23, 1991 'Suzibelle' Citation Dismissed July 25, 1991
'Donia's New Firehouse Is Also Community Center - Firemen Constructed It January 28, 1959 Modern Counterpart: May 1, 1960 Up-To-Date Flag: June 19, 1960 The Old-Time Merchants Didn't 'Clear' Old Stock - Macedonia Store Proves It - 'Enough Longies To Outfit The Country' September 14, 1960 Close Dye Store At Macedonia - Continued Operation By Family Since '76 Macedonia Classrooms Are Challenges For New Teachers, Rawson And Carroll - Face First Students With Mixed Feelings September 25, 1961 Macedonia Watershed's 480 Acres To Become Living Lab - Eight Farmers Agree, Long-Sought Project Starts December 3, 1961 Macedonia Will Always Remember Ruby - Legion Post Bears Her Name February 21, 1962 No One Argues With Emma Stempel's Facts On Early Macedonia History - She Records Everything From Births To Temperature March 16, 1962 Henderson, Macedonia Pull As One Community - Congeniality Is The Byword November 28, 1962 Attendance Explosion At Macedonia Church - Two Sunday Services Needed Now March 15, 1964 Old-Towne Name Of New Park - Located West Of Macedonia December 11, 1964 To Remodel Post Office At Macedonia September 9, 1966 French Items Adorn Area Pastor's Home - After Trip With CAP September 9, 1968 2 Schools To Try Student-Swapping - For 'Increased Pupil-Teacher Ratio' February 11, 1969 Macedonia Expands On 'Donia Day' September 14, 1969 'Part-Time' Firemen Operate Full-Time Rescue November 13, 1969 Macedonia Center Opens For Seniors On June 28 June 10, 1970 Macedonia Plans Construction Of Low-Reny Housing June 20, 1971 Macedonia Man Turns Pool Table Over To Teen-Agers February 20, 1972 Flag Avenue Honors Vets At Macedonia June 18, 1972 'Donia Days' Future In Doubt - Saturday Celebration May Be Last September 7, 1972 Macedonia Unit Nears Completion October 8, 1972 Macedonia Church Is 'Steward Of The Soil' November 9, 1975 Blacksmith Closes Door October 31, 1976 Theater Comes To Macedonia - New Grist Mill Players March 5, 1978 Gran-Donia Proves A Grand Idea April 22, 1979 Grist Mill Players Tune Up - Oklahoma Comes To Doney September 2, 1979 The Donnia Belongs To Doney - Owners Come Home July 13, 1980 Fund Drive For Ambulance November 15, 1983 Residents Of Macedonia Rally To Save Town's Grocery Store August 17, 1984 Macedonia Saves Its Grocery December 25, 1984 Mormons Began Community 'That Picked Up And Moved' September 1, 1985 Old England Now In Macedonia December 13, 1986 Work Underway On Apartments April 24, 1988 Sentimental Show Opens At Donia Days September 7, 1990 Henderson Man Drowns In Quarry June 11, 1991 Closing Upsets Recycling Plans August 11, 1991 Man Hurt In Scuffle With Burglar May 14, 1992 A Fond Farewell - Music Will Help Usher Out Carson-Macedonia School District May 27, 1993
Council Bluffs Schools--St. Francis--Grade School & High School
St. Peter's School, 315 West Pierce street. July 26, 1936 Academy Founded in January, 1871. August 29, 1935 Council Bluffs Parishes Maintain Four Catholic schools. July 26, 1936 Catholics Founded First Permanent School Here On Site Of Merriam Block. July 26, 1936 Crosby Check Adds to School Fund. May 21, 1947 St. Francis Alumni Welcome Last Graduating Class. May 30, 1965 Preparing For The Final...St. Francis High commencement exercises are Cecilia Doyle, David Hall and Marcella Kilkenny. June 2, 1965 Sisters Of Charity To Mark 100th Anniversary In Bluffs. April 25, 1971 St. Francis School Purchase Considered. April 11, 1973 Board To Offer $48,000 For Catholic School. June 1, 1973 Pary $48,000 For School. July 16, 1973
St. Francis Grade School and High School Closed in fall of 1972 Includes old clipping picture of St. Peter's School
Council Bluffs Schools--Tinley Elementary
C.B. Schools--Tinley Elementary School (Formerly Eighth Street School) 807 Avenue G Began using school 12/4/53
Eighth Street school is located at Eighth street and Avenue G. August 29, 1935 Release Sketch of 8th Street School; $350,000 Building Would Face Ave. G. February 17, 9252 Eighth Street School Is Old, Lacks Many Facilities. February 28, 1952 Lay Cornerstone at New School; Hail Building as 'Dream Come True'. March 24, 1953 'Big Move' Continues At Tinley; Students Have Fun; $344,000 School Opens Monday. December 5, 1953 Names School for Mathew A. Tinley; Board Honors Noted Doctor, Army Officer. July 29, 1953 To Vacate Oldest School On Friday; New Tinley School To Replace Eighth Street. December 1, 1953 Honor Dr. Mathew Tinley At Dedication Of School. January 20, 1954 Board Authorizes Soil Tests At Tinley School; To Check Need For More Pilings. January 8, 1957 School day-care center work will cost $141,283. April 6, 1968 Tinley may get child care. April 4, 1988 School day-care center to serve dual purpose. July 11, 1988
Madison Mall (see also Mall of the Bluffs)
$10 - $12 Million Shop Center Eyed - At Madison Avenue - Interstate 80 September 12, 1972 Mall Could End Renewal Here September 12, 1972 Gendlers 'Can't Believe' Anyone Opposes Mall September 13, 1972 Retail Demand Lacking For Two Shopping Centers September 13, 1972 Developers Of Mall Deny It Would Kill Renewal Plan September 21, 1972 Gendler Eyes Mall Start By April 1 October 10, 1972 Developers Negotiating With Tenants For Center October 18, 1972 City Resolution Fixes Shopping Center Rules November 7, 1972 Now Things Are Different November 10, 1972 'Tenants Signed' For Shop Center November 16, 1972 Charge Gendler Obscuring Facts On C.B. Renewal November 28, 1972 Mall Improvement Sum Questioned November 30, 1972 Gendler Critical Of Announcements January 6, 1973 Madison Mall Gets Blessing March 1, 1978 Madison Mall Project Under Way April 30, 1978 Madison Mall Work Scheduled July 18, 1979 Madison Mall Won't Be Sold September 18, 1979
K.R. Magarrell, Roger Witke, Daniel Longnecker and Joanne Gallagher . . . April 23, 1949 Magarrell Sells Part Of His Firm; To Enlarge Other September 27, 1957 1861-Style Patriotism Is Displayed By 36-Star Flag - On Fourth Of July July 4, 1961 A.L. Classmates Reunited Here September 11, 1971
Log Cabin In Magnolia Park Houses Historic Relics October 19, 1934 Old Settlers Event Will Mark Harrison Centennial August 2, 1953 Magnolia People Are Happy About Their School Addition October 23, 1953 Changing Times Topic At Magnolia Picnic August 16, 1963 Magnolia Masonic Temple Slated To Become Museum November 23, 1966 Time Leaves Strange Mark June 9, 1974 Log Cabin Is Magnolia's Symbol April 27, 1980 Magnolia Man Charged After Weekend Chases May 31, 1988
Council Bluffs Schools--School Board Elections
C.B. Schools--School Board Elections '85
School Board Candidates Quizzed In Local Forum. September 8,1968 Four Meet Filing Deadlines For School Board Elections. July 31, 1975 No last-minute rush of Filers for school boards. August 2, 1979 Board candidates give opinions. August 29, 1979 School forum is Thursday. September 4, 1979 School board candidates answer questions. September 7, 1979 Tuesday is reckoning day for board candidates. September 9, 1979 C.B. School Candidate Forum IS Thursday. September 9, 1971 Two newcomers on Bluffs school board. September 12, 1979 Vote total called good. September 11, 1979 Unofficial returns. September 12, 1979 Robertson gains votes for CB School board. September 14, 1979 School candidates ready for forums. August 27, 1979 Carrithers credits 'plain talk' for win. September 10, 1980 Voters get chance to hear candidates. September 5, 1982 CB School Board candidates answer Nonpareil questions. September 10, 1982 School Board election Tuesday. September 12, 1982 Three file for local school boards. July 16, 1984 ISD teacher seeking C.B. school board seat. August 1, 1984 Four more enter school board race. August 3, 1984 Faust leads C.B. vote getters. September 12, 1984 School election nominations open. July 8, 1985 Monroe files school board papers. July 29, 1985 Faust files; deadline is today. August 1, 1985 Capel files for Bluffs board. July 31, 1985 Six seek Bluffs school board seats. August 2, 1985 Only one of school board contests is a race. August 6, 1985 Candidate for school board is not running. September 6, 1985 Six school board seats up for election. September 8, 1985 School elections approach without fanfare. September 9, 1985 Carrithers, Parrot head school boards. September 17, 1985 Faust, two newcomers earn seats on board. September 11, 1985 12 seek school seats in Bluffs, L. Central. August 1, 1986 School candidates study finances, curriculum. September 7, 1986 Carta wins incumbent's school seat. September 10, 1986 School board members to take oaths of office. September 15, 1986 Sealock will head Bluffs school board, September 18, 1986 Voters to choose 4 board members in school election. July 10, 1987 Monroe won't seek new term on board. July 22, 1987 Two more seeking school board posts. July 30, 1987 Nine seek school board seats; a last-minute rush fills ballot. July 31, 1987 Forum set for board candidates. August 14, 1987 Candidates: Tax hike should be 'last resort'. September 4, 1987 Nine school candidates square off Tuesday. September 6, 1987 Election defeat won't dampen candidates' interest in schools. September 9, 1987 Johnson, Anderson winners. September 9, 1987 C.B. Board re-elects Sealock as president. September 22, 1987 Four seeking re-election to C.B., L.C. school boards. July 14, 1988 Monroe and Bohls seek school posts. August 3, 1988 No races, small turnout seen in school election. August 5, 1988 Some races in school elections. August 28, 1988 No opposition for spots on C.B. School Board. September 11, 1988 Lower election cost expected. September 12, 1988 Election turnout 1.8 pct. September 14, 1988 Low-cost campaigns for school boards. September 23, 1988 10 pct. may vote in school elections. September 10, 1990 Late start cuts cost of election. September 11, 1990 Blum will run for Lew Central board. July 16, 1992 Petersen seeks another term on Council Bluffs School Board. July 16, 1992 Losh seeks seat on Bluffs school board. July 25, 1992 Headen, Smith may run for school board. July 27, 1992 8 running for 3 Bluffs school posts; No races for Lew Central, Iowa Western. July 31, 1992 Forum to spotlight school candidates. August 19, 1992 Forum spotlights candidates. September 9, 1994 Incumbents ousted from area boards. September 14, 1994 Incumbents win in Council Bluffs. September 14, 1994
Council Bluffs Schools--School Efficiency Task Force
C.B. Schools--School Efficiency Task Force
Public hearing on Myers tonight. April 5, 1986 Peterson closing subject of public hearing. May 1, 1986 Method of answering at hearing draws complaints from CCI group. May 1, 1986 School panel considers transportation changes. September 26, 1986 Efficiency group chooses leadership. July 30, 1986 Report: Teacher pay here lagging b behind. August 13, 1986 Hearing at Myers draws about 70. May 6, 1986 School proposals aimed at efficiency. November 5, 1986
Council Bluffs Schools--School Lunch Program
Small Cowpokes Here Get Their Grub By Chuck Wagon. February 5, 1969 Bluffs Lunch Program Gets Federal Boost. March 26, 1969 School Lunches Increased 5 Cents. August 19, 1970 Cutting The Can Is A New Game For Food Supervisor. August 26, 1970 Patients Notified Of New Lunch Policies. January 7, 1971 Bluffs School Lunches To Stay At Lower Price. March 29, 1972 School lunchtime requires planning. October 12, 1975 Reduced-price meals to be dime; At school lunches. January 4, 1979 High marks for C.B. food service. February 24, 1979 Income guidelines, school lunch $ rise. August 23, 1984 School lunches; C.B. schools are trying to compete with lure of fast food. October 20, 1985 Rules set for free school lunches. August 30, 1987 Police called to free lunch site, youths barred because of fight. July 15, 1988 C.B.'s for-profit lunches questioned. May 5, 1988 C.B. summer lunch program a success. June 16, 1988 C.B. school lunch program caters to young taste buds. March 9, 1988 C.B. high schools raise lunch prices. July 20, 1989
Council Bluffs Schools--Stories--General-File 1
School Stories--General File #1 -- 3/11/1989
First C.B. Public School--Brick--Built 100 Years Ago. March 15, 1964 Most Bluffs seniors plan to go to college. May 11, 1985 School issues left unresolved. May 14, 1985 More tots to head off for school. May 19, 1985 More than 800 students to graduate this week. May 18, 1985 NCA: Holding a mirror up to schools. May 28, 1985 Schools debate state funding. June 19, 1985 Schools facing asbestos problem with no EPA funds. June 14, 1985 College may expand TV instruction. June 26, 1985 ISCAP earns schools' interest. June 30, 1985 Report: Tax plan could hurt schools. June 30, 1985 Southwest Iowa to have direct impact on education issues. June 5, 1985 School districts on verge of using new evaluations. July 15, 1985 School officials expecting slight dip in enrollment. September 4, 1985 School bus drivers must handle kids as easily as wheel. September 8, 1985 Counselors notice students riding conservative wave. September 14, 1985 Beer not only drink at students' parties. September 15, 1985 Local students score higher than national ACT average. September 25, 1985 School officials offer views on policy concerning AIDS. September 30, 1985 Council Bluffs, Iowa dropout rates down. October 1, 1985 Students find tests can occur at the dance, too. October 13, 1985 Bluffs schools hearing Baby Boom 'echo.' January 10, 1986 Bluffs school lunches: Prices up, but we're cheaper than Omaha. August 26, 1986 Only minor woes as school begins. September 2, 1986 Rural schools face falling enrollments. September 17, 1986 Lewis Central enrollment up, city dips some. September 17, 1986 Schools say lice cases no cause for alarm. September 19, 1986 Schools turn down free book covers, give own programs. October 2, 1986 State awards presented to Bluffs schools. October 1, 1986 Students given a lesson in classroom of politics. November 2, 1986 Bluffs school officials dispute woes cited in national study. November 16, 1986 Schools seek to improved programs. November 27, 1986 CB schools get artist residency funding. January 3, 1987 Suicide session brings a real crisis to life. February 28, 1987 Baby Boom 'echo' set to swamp U.S. schools. April 20, 1987 State accreditation standards 'take a shot' at small schools. April 20, 1987 New rules to raise school costs. April 30, 1985 Legislators: Teacher pay bill historic. May 11, 1989 Four students earn Merit scholarships. April 8, 1987 Ethnic dishes spice School lunch Week. October 14, 1987 Bluffs schools OK Spuds, but not beer. October 13, 1987 C.B. area schools ban 'party animal'. October 13, 1987 Foreign languages becoming more popular in area schools. November 23, 1987 C.B. schools ready for winter weather. November 30, 1987 Punishment, grades kept separate in C.B. December 3, 1987 Reasons why parents select church schools. January 31, 1988 Little school censorship seen. January 14, 1988 National Merit finalists named. February 25, 1988 C.B. schools cited for excellence, innovation. April 3, 1988 Report: Most students are computer Illiterate. April 5, 1988 Plans develop leader skills. May 8, 1988 14 groups earn 1 ratings at state music competition. May 9, 19888 Teens get taste of leading city. May 19, 1988 19 C.B. students enter inventions in state contest. May 23, 1988 900 class days later, Monica Roth perfect. May 25, 1988 Branstad eyes 'report card' rating Iowa public schools. August 5, 1988 New No. 2 post filled in schools. August 8, 1988 Students protest Clarinda busing. September 14, 1988 Hot issues, candidates spur SWI school turnout. September 14, 1988 Canvas makes few changes in school board vote totals. September 17, 1988 Area students National Merit semifinalists. September 18, 1988 C.B. students may see report card changes. September 19, 1988 Iowa leads nation in scores on college entrance exams. September 20, 1988 Leadership rally to focus on C.B. schools' progress. September 26, 1988 Drop in C.B. students will cut '89-90 budgets. September 29, 1988 Rats teach students. October 16, 1988 Survey: School fund plan favored. October 30, 1988 Audits gives C.B. schools good rating. November 2, 1988 C.B. sixth graders take own vote. November 6, 1988 Panel to chart learning needs. November 11, 1988 Low bid is $69,990 for C.B. Schools warehouse project. November 14, 1988 School fire, safety manuals funded. November 20, 1988 Contract mediation sought by L.C., C.B. school unions. November 21, 1988 Students put food on tables. November25, 1988 More science OK'd. December 7, 1988 New instructional programs, mandated standards face schools. January 1, 1989 Iowa State names 106 SWI students achievers. January 5, 1989 Schools fear costs of granting prayer. January 16, 1989 Asbestos removal power sought. January 22, 1989 SWI speech teams on to state contest. January 28, 1989 Enrollment bill forces schools to make grade. January 29, 1989 SWI educators favor open enrollment. January 29, 1989 100 SWI youths will compete in academic meet. February 10, 1989 Student testers decide if menu makes grade. February 17, 1989 Students love first-hand puppet theater experience. February 19, 1989 SWI lawmakers eye school funding pie. February 26, 1989 School officials say no need for censor. February 27, 1989 $39.6 million budget draws few school board comments. March 1, 1989 2 C.B. school teams to enter Brain Bowl. March 8, 1989 'Doohickey' wins spelling bee. March 19, 1989 SWI students named state of Iowa scholars. April 3, 1989 SWI pupils advance in history test. April 17, 1989 25 SWI students selected for foundation scholarships. April 26, 1989 Pace quickens for yearbook staffs. March 25, 1991 C.B. pupils bone up on nutrition. March 29, 1991. New teachers love the children. April 5, 1991 P.E. gets mixed reviews. April 8, 1991.,Rue, Franklin win FINE awards. April 10, 1991 Late aid payments may force schools to borrow funds. May 13, 1991 Schools beating heat with fans and water. May 29, 1991 Classes winding down at Bluffs schools. May 30, 1991 School supplies, prices on rise. August 20, 1991 Schools should be ready next week. August 24, 1991 Students face long, hot day. August 26, 1991 One extra 'student' picked up hanging around outside school. August 29, 1991 L.C. 'throws rascals out.' September 11, 1991 Fremont spends $795 per person and leads a list. September 11, Current affairs just that. September 12, 1991 Vocational program to start next year. October 5, 1991 Students help start recycling. October 5, 1991 Open houses set at 'new schools.' October 14, 1991 Bands marching to another tune. October 16, 1991 Red Ribbon week events to promote drug-free youths. October 17, 1991 Motels, liquor stores asked to turn in homecoming partiers. October 15, 1991 Bluffs schools conducting host of drug-free activities. October 22, 1991 Abraham Lincoln group takes theater to youngsters in Bluffs. October 23, 1991 Iowa schools record increase of 8,030 in enrollment this year. October 24, 1991 No major surprises reported as Bluffs parents meet teachers. October 13, 1991 'Schools' 'catch 22' students. November 1, 1991 'No surprises' in school report. November 20, 1991 School boards focus on cuts. November 21, 1991 Students look forward to turn of century. November 24, 1991 Environment top concern for graduates of year 2000. November 25, 1991 Schools, cars top list of changes. November 25, 1991 Future hard to grasp for the class of 2004. November 25, 1991 A.L. seniors see gambling mecca. November 25, 1991 Seniors not optimistic about local job market. November 25, 1991 Freshmen stress college degrees. November 25, 1991 Tykes talk turkey, kindergarten cooks. November 25, 1991 'Waldo' look-alikes help stock pantry. November 27, 1991 Bluffs educators chosen for panel on TV town meeting. November 29, 1991 All-day classes bridge kindergarten gaps. November 29, 1991 Tests show students who need all-day classes. November 19, 1991 Grade schools earn high marks. December 4, 1991 Over half students eligible for cut-rate meals. December 12, 1991 History to flavor school cookbook. December 16, 1991 Program groups three classes into one. December 20, 1991 Schools find shortage of substitutes. December 2, 1991 Average age of Bluffs teachers i down. December 28, 1991 School guards find rewards in children. January 29, 1992 Sidney, Hamburg wary of sharing. January 29, 1991 Districts' plans on again, off again. January 29, 1992 Students support sharing. January 29, 1992 Irwin-Kirkman, Manilla set to merge. January 29, 1991 Tre-Center consolidation solved schools' problems. January 29, 1991 Student teaching an 'eye-opener.' February 3, 1992 It's report-card time for Bluffs students. February 6, 1992 Jobs routine for most students. February 7, 1991 Volunteers help young readers. February 22, 1991 Schools get tough on fighting. February 22, 1992 School levy to go up 3 [cents]. February 26, 1992 Bluffs teachers get 2.9% raises. March 9, 1992 3.2 percent cap on administrator raises approved. May 20, 1992 Board to act on new phones for 4 schools. January 7, 1992 Kindergartners like school. January 11, 1991 Bluffs students to hear King's 'Dream' speech. January 13, 1992 Truancy program seems to be working. February 1992 Student fees on the rise for summer driver's ed. April 9, 1992 Survey says drug classes No. 1 need. April 16, 1992 Mother says gang 'jumped' teen. April 21, 1992 Parents promote 'prom purity.' May 1, 1992 Holder retires after 41 years. May 16, 1992 Tea scheduled Sunday for retiring school workers. May 16, 1992 Bluffs schools to trim budget by $145,000. May 20, 1992 Bluffs grad classes bit larger this spring. May 21, 1992 Teachers save life of another. May 21, 1992 As days count down, students look ahead to summer vacation. May 29, 1992
Main Street Fire (1950) Council Bluffs, Iowa
Business Block Burns: Damage At $200,000 - Early Morning Blaze Destroys Four Places; One Fireman Is Dead November 20, 1950 Driver Cavett, 45, Dies During Fire - Collapsed In Run From Falling Wall November 20, 1950 Tragedy, Pathos And Humor Sidelight The Morning Fire November 20, 1950 Fire Damage . . . November 20, 1950 Crushed Truck . . . November 20, 1950 Start Cleanup Of Main Street Fire - Still Pouring Water On Smoldering Wreckage November 21, 1950 Thar She Goes - November 21, 1950 Meter Saver - November 21, 1950 Cause Of Fire Not Determined - Des Moines Inspector Praises City Firemen November 22, 1950 Oil Burner May Have Caused Fire - Chief Tells Of His Investigation November 26, 1950
Shopping Center Planned June 9, 1983 General Growth Buys Center Site July 21, 1984 C.B. May Get New Shopping Mall September 20, 1984 Developer Mum On Plans For Mall November 1, 1984 Developer, City Begin Talks On Shopping Center November 14, 1984 Shopping Center To Be Topic Of Planning Meeting January 9, 1985 Plans For Mall To Be Announced February 6, 1985 'Mall of the Bluffs' Construction Set For Fall February 7, 1985 Developer Says Mall To Create 800 Jobs February 8, 1985 Planners Approve Preliminary Mall Plans March 13, 1985 Building Dates Set for Mall April 9, 1985 Groundbreaking For Mall Expected In About A Month April 24, 1985 New Mall Should Provide 2,000 Construction Jobs April 28, 1985 June 5 Groundbreaking Set For Mall Of Bluffs May 10, 1985 Mall's Dirt May Be Dumped At School May 15, 1985 Work Officially Begins On Mall Construction June 5, 1985 Mall Firm Seeking Tenants June 6, 1985 Board Permits General Growth To Use Property July 3, 1985 Engineers Hired For Mall Street Work August 15, 1985 Outside Work On New Mall To Be Finished By December August 29, 1985 'Fast-Track' Defers Permits On Mall, Track September 4, 1985 Mall Gets Permit Four Months Late September 12, 1985 Roofing It At The Mall September 25, 1985 Mall Construction Proceeds August 26, 1985 Five-Screen Theater Complex To Be Built At Mall Of Bluffs November 10, 1985 General Growth Names Manager For New Mall January 17, 1986 Mall Of The Bluffs Set To Open In October With Over 60 Stores April 4, 1986 Here's Current List Of Tenants April 4, 1986 Mall Construction In Stretch Run; Doors Scheduled To Open Oct. 8 April 27, 1986 Bluffs Area Has Become Hot Property July 13, 1986 Ghost Town Image To Fade As Mall Nears Its Opening August 20, 1986 Mall Of The Bluffs Lauded By Branstad October 9, 1986 Mall Of The Bluffs Nears Big Opening October 2, 1986 Mall Walking Plans Kickoff December 31, 1986 Decision Delayed On Dillard's Store January 16, 1987 Mall Traffic Rolls In From Out Of County January 27, 1987 Several New Stores Mulled As Addition At Mall Of Bluffs February 11, 1987 New Businesses To Open At Mall Of The Bluffs March 1, 1987 Three Stores Close At Mall Of Bluffs March 9, 1987 New Restaurant, Stores At Mall Of The Bluffs May 20, 1987 Mall Of The Bluffs Discusses Expansion August 12, 1987 Mall Of Bluffs Stores Total 101 December 13, 1987 Mall Turns Retail Tables April 24, 1988 Shop Owners Sue Mall Developers May 25, 1988 Dillard's Opens Omaha Store, Nov. 9 Opening Set In C.B. August 25, 1988 Sewer Backup Damages Stores At Mall of Bluffs December 9, 1988 Mall of Bluffs 90-Percent Full April 21, 1991 Mall Of The Bluffs Area Gets More Development July 21, 1991 Shoppers Try To Jump-Start Holiday November 25, 1991
Council Bluffs Schools--Stories--General--File 2
C.B. Schools Stories (General) Before 3/12/89 see School Stories general) File #2 3/12/89--1992
13 student inventors to enter state meet. March 13, 1989 Three C.B. bands capture top honors in jazz festival. March 13, 1989 C.B. Schools deny illness rumors. March 11, 1989 Pact gives 28 [cent] raises to C.B. school workers. April 4, 1989 Pilot computer system OK'd for school lunch program. April 12, 1989 32 educators seeking 2 C.B. principal jobs. April 12, 1989 C.B. schools recognized in FINE award program. April 19, 1989 10 students earn awards in journalism. April 20, 1989 Officials give C.B. Schools high grades for programs. April 20, 1989 Soviet firm invites C.B. youths for visit. April 27, 1989 Optimist banquet honors C.B. school safety patrols. May 2, 1989 Groups take History Day events. May 6, 1989 1,175 high school, IWCC students to get diplomas in C.B. in May. May 15, 1989 300 C.B. youths sign letter to Gorvachev. May 17, 1989 C.B. schools excellence awards given. Jay 17, 1989 City ponders unusual requests in pupils' mock council session. May 18, 1989 C.B. school board okays drug policy. May 23, 1990 Heat again shortens school day. August 29, 1990 C.B. students loved opera. April 12, 1991 Teen arrested after school bomb threats. April 16, 1991 Work at 4 schools right on schedule. April 17, 1991 Storm gives students a break from classes. April 30, 1991 Two schools get at-risk grant funds. May 1, 1991 School programs designed to help at-risk students. June 2, 1991 High drop-out rate linked to number of at-risk students. June 2, 1991 Computers enhance student math skills, July 7, 1991 Procedures govern use. August 11, 1991 Review gives on use. August 11, 1991 Who has access to credit cards. August 11, 1991 Board presidents pleased with regulations. August 11, 1991 Credit card use 'a convenience' for governments. August 11, 1991 C.B. administrators face reassignment. August 24, 1991 Schools spending more for instruction. August 26, 1991 School candidates address board image, money problems. August 29, 1991 Bluffs expects 108 students. November 6, 1991 Bluffs teachers ask for 8% salary hike; school district counters with a 1% offer. November 9, 1991 Planning depends on projections. November 9, 1990 Bluffs school programs get national attention. January 5, 1992 Schools may fire administrator. June 26, 1992 Schools eye changes in code of conduct. July 25, 1992 Art classes provide valuable lesson in creative thinking. April 30, 1993 Pact gives 3.2% raise to school secretaries. May 4, 1993 School district recognizes efforts of non-teaching staff. May 5, 1993 School pact gives 3 [cent] raise to food, maintenance workers. May 18, 1993 Bluffs administrators reassigned for fall. June 2, 1993 School enrollment totals released. October 8, 1993 Three students expelled in handgun incident. February 22, 1994 Survey: Teachers lacking support. November 30, 1994