Council Bluffs Schools--Madison Elementary School
subject: local news
description: photo of Madison Elementary School, ca 1930s. Photo has been cut around the outlines of the building.
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: ca 1930s
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Council Bluffs Schools--Longfellow Elementary and Junior High
subject: local news
description: C.B. Schools--Longfellow Elementary School Longfellow Junior High School 2011 South 10th St.
description: Above is Henry W. Longfellow school. August 29, 1935 PWA Approves New School; Work Will Begin in Next Seventy Days. July 26, 1938 Board Awards Razing Contract; Larsens Low Bidders for Longfellow. September 14, 1938 The New Longfellow School Building Will Look Like This. October 12, 1938 New Longfellow School Accepted; Schoolboard Views South Side Plant. September 8, 1939 Dedicate New School Building; Many Visit Plant at Longfellow. November 28, 1939 To Study School Building Plans; Advisory Committee Meets Tuesday Night. January 11, 1955 New C.B. School To Cost $60,000 Below Estimate; Board Gets Good News. July 3, 1956 Board Looks At School Sketches; For A Junior High Wing At Longfellow. December 21, 1956 Addition To Longfellow Will Cost About $158,169; School Board Lets Contracts. April 23, 1957 Longfellow Gets Jr. Hi Facilities. December 11, 1957 Two suits filed against schools. June 11, 1977 Minorities lead Longfellow pupils. October 24, 1978 Discipline center curbs problems. January 13, 1980 Program keys on kindergarten; Keeping kids from falling behind. March 8, 1980 White House call gives boy surprise. May 10, 1980 School told to wrap asbestos. August 2, 1984 Cleanup at Longfellow leads to awards. February 18, 1986 School escort keeps kids safe. October 8, 1986 Reunion to mark school's 50th birthday. May 4, 1988 New principal is hired for Longfellow. July 12, 1989 400 students at Longfellow evacuated after bomb call. November 30, 1989 400 students. February 22, 1990 Fire damages Longfellow School. May 29, 1990 Longfellow "BUG-ged' for grades. November 18, 1990 Students with special needs find helping hand. July 14, 1991 Students learn to peacefully deal with conflicts. April 2, 1992 Students fly high at Space Camp. May 6, 1992 Longfellow elevator work OK'd. March 2, 1994
creator: Nonpareil reporting
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1935-1994
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Document
type: Newspaper articles
identifier: Council_Bluffs_Schools_Longfellow_Elementary_and Junior High
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

1962 City Directory
subject: Council Bluffs (Iowa) -- Directories.
description: Polk's Council Bluffs (Pottawattamie County, Iowa) City Directory, 1962. Contains: - Buyers' Guide and a complete classified business directory - Alphabetical directory of business concerns and private citizens - Complete street and avenue guide, including householders, and occupants of office buildings and other business places - Numerical telephone directory - Plus, useful and interesting information about the city
creator: R. L. Polk & Co.
publisher: Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections
date: 1962
rights: Educational use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder.
format: Document
language: English
type: Book
identifier: 659.1 C-C832
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Titan 1968
subject: School yearbooks -- Iowa -- Council Bluffs. Lewis Central High School (Council Bluffs, Iowa) -- Yearbooks.
description: 1968 Yearbook (Annual) of Lewis Central High School. Volume 7.
creator: Lewis Central High School
source: Scanned from a loaned copy.
publisher: Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections
date: 1968
rights: Educational use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder.
format: Document
language: English
type: Book
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Titan 1967
subject: School yearbooks -- Iowa -- Council Bluffs. Lewis Central High School (Council Bluffs, Iowa) -- Yearbooks.
description: 1967 Yearbook (Annual) of Lewis Central High School. Volume 6.
creator: Lewis Central High School
source: Scanned from a loaned copy.
publisher: Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections
date: 1967
rights: Educational use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder.
format: Document
language: English
type: Book
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Titan 1966
subject: School yearbooks -- Iowa -- Council Bluffs. Lewis Central High School (Council Bluffs, Iowa) -- Yearbooks.
description: 1966 Yearbook (Annual) of Lewis Central High School. Volume 5.
creator: Lewis Central High School
source: Scanned from a loaned copy.
publisher: Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections
date: 1966
rights: Educational use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder.
format: Document
language: English
type: Book
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Longfellow Gets Jr. Hi Facilities
subject: local news
description: Viewed From The North...this photo shows how the addition is attached to the main Longfellow building. Robert C. Robinson of Council Bluffs was the architect. E.C. Underwood of Clarinda was the general contractor.
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil December 11, 1957
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1957-12-11
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Council Bluffs Schools--Longfellow Elementary and Junior High
subject: local news
description: Longfellow Elementary school under construction. Sign indication that it is a project of the Works Project Administration: "P.W.A. Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works. Longfellow School Project No. IA 1480-F"
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1938-03-15
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Council Bluffs Schools--Longfellow Elementary and Junior High
subject: local news
description: Above is Henry W. Longfellow school, located at Ninth street and Twentieth avenue.
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil August 19, 1935
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1935_08_29
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Council Bluffs Schools--Lewis and Clark Elementary
subject: local news
description: C.B. Schools--Lewis & Clark Elementary School 1603 Grand Avenue 1957 Replaced Harrison School--see "C.B. Schools--Early"
description: Board To Install Tube In L&C School Drainage Ditch; Reverses Thinking. November 15, 1957 Delay Opening Of L&C School; May Not Be Ready Until Mid-December. November 29, 1957 New L&C School Will Open Soon; 75 Pupils To attend Home-Type Building. December 4, 1957 Hike Nine Blocks To New Classroom. December 7, 1957 New Wing Started. October 19, 1962 Lewis & Clark. July 28, 1963 School Area Has Unique Stop Sign. January 16, 1969 Confusion On Building Terms Drawing To End. June 9, 1974 School Buildings Are Progressing. November 9, 1974 New Additions Near Completion. June 29, 1975 Classroom transported to late 1800s education style. April 1, 1976 Kids are art enthusiasts; Students create collage. February 26, 1978 Nature and learning go together for L and C kids. October 21, 1978 Schools eye $1.3 million program; To improve facilities. May 25, 1980 Bush by one in mock vote. October 21, 1988 Computer equipment is stolen from school. June3 5, 1991 School digs into landfill project. October 16, 1991
creator: Nonpareil reporting
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1956-1991
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Document
type: Newspaper articles
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Classroom transported to late 1800x education style
subject: local news
description: Reading From...a McGuffy's Readers is teacher Evelyn Hopper while student teacher Susan Ustohal, librarian Nancy Bledsoe (both near stove) and a group of fascinated students gather around the pot bellied stove to listen.
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil April 1, 1976
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1976_04_01
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Hike Nine Blocks To A New Classroom
subject: local news
description: Off to quarters just completed for them at Lewis and Clark School are 19 afternoon kindergarteners leaving Harrison School Friday. Mrs. Alta Cunnan, their teacher, leads the pack trip.
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil December 7, 1957
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1957_12_07
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Struggling Onto The Last Lap
subject: local news
description: Struggling Onto The Last Lap...under loads of sleeping rugs, crayons, paint, molding clay and aprons, they head across the grounds to the new building. The same boys and girls will report directly to L and C after lunch Monday. About 55 first to fifth graders will be taken over the route by bus after they convene first and Harrison Monday morning.
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil December 7, 1957
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1957_12_07
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

New School Site
subject: local news
description: More than five acres of land were purchased Wednesday for the new four-room primary school in the Harrison District. This picture taken facing south from the intersection of Grand and De Long Avenues, shows the plot. Facing Grand, it runs in an L-shape to the left and back behind the houses. Purchase price was $25,000. Another $10,000 for grading and drainage tubing will be necessary.
creator: Nonpareil photos
source: Daily Nonpareil, June 28, 1956
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1956-06-28
format: Black and white photograph
type: Photograph
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Titan 1965
subject: School yearbooks -- Iowa -- Council Bluffs. Lewis Central High School (Council Bluffs, Iowa) -- Yearbooks.
description: 1965 Yearbook (Annual) of Lewis Central High School. Volume 4.
creator: Lewis Central High School
source: Scanned from a loaned copy.
publisher: Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections
date: 1965
rights: Educational use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder.
format: Document
language: English
type: Book
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

1961 City Directory
subject: Council Bluffs (Iowa) -- Directories.
description: Polk's Council Bluffs (Pottawattamie County, Iowa) City Directory, 1961. Containing an alphabetical directory of business concerns and private citizens, a directory of householders, occupants of office buildings and other business places, including a complete street and avenue guide, a numerical telephone directory and much information of a miscellaneous character; also the yellow pages with a special advertising section and a complete classified list.
creator: R. L. Polk & Co.
publisher: Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections
date: 1961
rights: Educational use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder.
format: Document
language: English
type: Book
identifier: 659.1 C-C832
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Lewis Central School Board
subject: Local news
description: Lewis Central School Board
description: Lewis School Issue Defeated - Sharp Split Between Manawa And Farmers March 19, 1953 10-Room Central School For Lewis Twp. - $225,000 Modern Building To Replace Eight Small Units August 29, 1954 New Lewis Central School Offers Many Advantages - Open House On Sunday . . . September 16, 1954 Lewis Township Plans To Expand School Facilities - Big Increase In Enrollment January 8, 1957 $165,000 School Eyed At Manawa - Bond Election May Be Held Next Month January 10, 1957 To Study Bids On New School - Paulson Low On Manawa Project May 24, 1957 Authorizes Sale Of ISD Tract - Lewis Twp. Wants Site For High School October 27, 1958 Lewis Twp. Moves Ahead On Plans For High School - May Hire Architect Next Week October 28, 1958 Lewis Board To Ask Land Option - Eyes ISD Tract For High School November 12, 1958 Lewis Twp. Prepares For High School Vote - $575,000 Bond Issue Proposed January 25, 1959 These Voters Leave No Doubt - 98 Per Cent Want New Lewis School February 27, 1959 Lewis Twp. Officials Check Into Tax Plan - Delegation Makes Rounds In Des Moines March 14, 1959 Lewis Twp. Organizes LBE To Fight Tax Plan - Beck, Hunter To Head Fund Drive March 18, 1959 Hears Report On Tax Battle - Lewis Twp. Group To Solicit Funds March 21, 1959 C.B. Council Votes 'Hands Off' Policy On IPALCO Tax Proposal - Katelman Calls For Meeting, But . . . March 24, 1959 Lewis LBE Sets 2 Public Meets - To Discuss Effect Of IPALCO Tax Plan March 25, 1959 Approve Sale Of Land To Lewis Twp. April 27, 1959 2 Front Attack On Tax Proposal - LLBE Calls Meeting; Also Going To D.M. March 28, 1959 Lewis Twp. Has 6-Point Attack Against Tax Plan - Carrying Fight To State Senate . . . March 31, 1959 Reason Behind Tax Proposal March 31, 1959 Sees 'Socialistic Tendency' To Move March 31, 1959 To Buy Ground For New High School March 31, 1959 Senators Hear Debate On IPALCO Tax Plan - Hearing Before Tax Revision Committee April 1, 1959 Senators Hear IPALCO Debate April 1, 1959 7 Lewis People To Boycott C.B. - Irked …
creator: Nonpareil reporting
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1953 - 1998
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Document
type: Newspaper articles
identifier: Lewis Central School Board
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

1959 City Directory
subject: Council Bluffs (Iowa) -- Directories.
description: Polk's Council Bluffs (Pottawattamie County, Iowa) City Directory, 1959. Containing an alphabetical directory of business concerns and private citizens, a directory of householders, occupants of office buildings and other business places, including a complete street and avenue guide, a numerical telephone directory, and much information of a miscellaneous character; also the yellow pages with a special advertising section and a complete classified list.
creator: R. L. Polk & Co.
publisher: Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections
date: 1959
rights: Educational use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder.
format: Document
language: English
type: Book
identifier: 659.1 C-C832
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Council Bluffs Schools--Kirn Middle School
subject: local news
description: C.B. Schools--Kirn Junior High School 100 North Avenue See also files on A.L. and Eastside Junior High School (for history)
description: Kirn Views Kirn School. August 25, 1967 Kirn To Head County Society. October 22, 1966 $2,000 Damage At Kirn Junior High. July 26, 1968 Kirn Roof sags, Classes Canceled. January 9, 1974 Classes Resume At Kirn School. January 10, 1974 Hold Us Roof. January 11, 1974 Kirn Roof Work Hinges On Tour. January 22, 1974 Kirn Raises $319 To Aid Sick Friend. March 8, 1975 Roof Slips At Kirn School. March 29, 1975 Kirn Library Closed For New Support. March 31, 1975 Demolition Of Kirn Is Opposed. April 4, 1975 Kirn Fate Dominates Report TO Board; Among 12 Priorities. April 30, 1975 Decision on Closing Kirn Must Be Made By July. May 27, 1975 Second Study On Kirn Condition Is Ordered. September 2, 1975 State fire code violations may require Kirn's closure. October 21, 1975 Bond issue for Kirn? Gregory says its [sic] needed. November 2, 1975 Stepping Gingerly. November 4, 1975 Board tours Kirn, orders detailed study in December. November 4, 1975 Omaha firm selected to do study on Kirn. February 10, 1976 $4,760,892 price tag on Kirn fixup. March 14, 1976 Kirn decision next week? Board considers meeting. March 16, 1976 School bond vote could come May 18. March 19, 1976 Board votes for new Kirn. March 30, 1976 $6,270,000 bond issue in May; Two junior highs, Kirn fixup. April 6, 1976 Kirn's repair is guaranteed. May 18, 1976 Kirn repair bids well below estimate. June 4, 1976 Work at Kirn. July 17, 1976 Kirn students homeless; School heavily damaged by Sunday fire. October 4, 1976 Split shifts begin Monday; For Kirn, Wilson kids. October 5, 1976 Kirn students receive welcome to new home. October 65, 1976 38 may change schools. October 5, 1976 Kirn school fire. October 6, 1976 Oct. 20 hearing set for youths. October 6, 1976 Teachers, administrators map out split-shift plan. October 8, 1976 U.S. funds for Kirn doubtful. October 7, 1976 Kirn-Wilson bus schedules listed. October 7, 1976 Teachers, students dig in to salvage materials. October 7, 1976 Split-shift coordinators named for Kirn-Wi…
creator: Nonpareil reporting
source: Daily Nonpareil
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
date: 1967-1993
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Document
type: Newspaper articles
coverage: Council Bluffs, Iowa

[Negatives]
subject: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil.
description: 4x5 negatives of various subjects. Most were taken by John "Jack" Kennedy, long-time Nonpareil photographer. This collection is contained in 9 boxes in Special Collections
creator: Nonpareil photos
publisher: Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
rights: The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user.
format: Black and white photograph
type: Negative
coverage: Western Iowa