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Scouts set for excursion; Will recreate Lewis and Clark trek
Checking Gear...which will used by Boy Scouts as they recreate the Lewis and Clark trip is Eagle Scout Scott Neal of Council Bluffs. The scouts will travel nearly 3,500 miles by canoe and foot.
Boys didn't have it easy; On 4,000 mile trek
Mementos...of the re-enactment of the 4,000 mile Lewis and Clark Expedition are few, but Mike Allen, Wes Rasmussen and Scott Neal will never forget their experiences of the past summer. They were among the 31 Scouts and leaders who made the trip…
Scout leaders receive honors
Winners Of Special Awards...at the Trailblazer District Annual Banquet are Victor Oknewski, Mrs.. Helen Helaney, Max Lieurance, and Bill Bowlds.
Scouts honor 5 SW Iowans
Displaying Awards...received at a special recognition dinner Thursday are Southwest Iowans Peter E. Heineman, Robert E. Jungst, Evelyn M. Talbot, George E. Rose and Willis D. Frevert.
Scouterama is held at Westfair
Pulling A Buggy...during activities Saturday are two of the hundreds of Boy Scouts who attended the annual Scoutorama at Westfair.
Boy Scouts seek 'high adventure'
James L. Tarr
4th Generation On Dolph Homestead
Dolph Homestead . . . is shown in this drawing by Miss Ellen Dolph. Home was built nearly 80 years ago. The cement walk across the front yard was the first of its kind in Mills County. Some of the original shrubs and bushes still grow in the yard.
Redevelopment Diagram
This diagram points out the areas considered for downtown redevelopment. The diagram is part of the Request For Proposal booklet submitted to the City Council. The identification of property in the areas includes: R. Residence, 1. Marjorie's Beauty…
Building Design Unveiled; Wins Approval From Panel
The proposed Knudson-Morgan downtown office building (center) is triangular and features a plaza area (left) and parking lot (far left). The dark area to the right is the shadow of the building. Cars would exit from the parking lot to the alley…
Redland Building Nears Construction Start
Sale of land for a three-story office building in downtown Council Bluffs is scheduled to be completed Thursday, Acting Community Development Director Rod Phipps said. The city will transfer the deed for the property to the building's developers in…
Theater Block Only One Of Several Downtown Projects
The Theater Block, redevelopment of which officials believe can spur further change downtown. In addition to this block, which contains the Crest Theater, other project areas include the Scott Street lot, the old Herman-Marcus and Ogden Hotel sites,…
Bluffs' Fairy Tale Coming True - Fairy Godfathers For Downtown Plan?
The Theater Block . . . between Pearl and Sixth streets on the south side of Broadway will undergo drastic change under the urban renewal plan. The buildings show here are scheduled for demolition.
Soon-To-Be-Gone Block Slowly Empites
A view of the Theater Block from two angles. On the left, a portion that faces Broadway and includes the Crest Theater, the Baird property, and two bars. On the right, the portion that faces Sixth Street and includes a number of small businesses such…
Downtown Redevelopment
The area along Broadway cleared to make way for the downtown redevelopment project.
Downtown Redevelopment
Developer's rendering of the Downtown Redevelopment project for the Chamber of Commerce
Boy with the Leaking Boot
photo of statue, "Boy with the Leaking Boot" in corner of two walls: stone and painted brick; standing on stone slab on top of brick floor.
On back: File-Boy with Leaking Boot
Stamped date: ENTERED SEP 25 1992
On back: File-Boy with Leaking Boot
Stamped date: ENTERED SEP 25 1992
Boy with the Leaking Boot
close-up of top part of Boy_With_the_Leaking_Boot_003.jpg
On back: file--"Boy with Leaking Boot"
Stamped: ENTERED SEP 25 1992
On back: file--"Boy with Leaking Boot"
Stamped: ENTERED SEP 25 1992
Gov. Ray Tours SWI Drought Area - Asks Disaster Designation
A Stalk Of Corn . . . showing rootworm damage is held by Jay West, area crop production specialist at Iowa State. The problem is one of several plaguing (Jim) Coomes' corn crop at Atlantic.
'Boy With Leaking Boot' Stands In General's Yard; Statue Has 14 'Brothers'
"The Boy With The Leaking Boot"...at least 75 years old, proudly stands with Mrs. Bruce K. Holloway, wife of the commander-in-chief of the Strategic Air Command, in her garden pol at Offutt Air Base.
'Boy With Leaking Boot' Stands in General's Yard
Fairmount Park Swan Pond...at the turn of the century shows "The Boy With The Leaking Boot," under arrow in center of the photo. Exact date of this photo, from Nonpareil files, is not known.