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A "Growing" Story...is told by these figures exhibited by District Census Director Percy A. Lainson

Numbered Districts...show how Council Bluffs was divided for the 1960 population-housing survey.

Creek with rising floodwaters

Homeowners prepare to evacuate along the Missouri River

Submerged homes are seen along the Missouri River

Missouri River floodwaters flow under a railroad bridge

Heavy equipment aids in flood control efforts

Sandbagging efforts along the Missouri River

Busy streets in downtown Council Bluffs

Sandbagging railroad tracks along the Missouri River

Men on horseback check out flooding on the Missouri River

Levee breach on the Missouri River

Sandbagging activity near the North Levee

Levee workers take a water break

Young boys examine a Jeep while soldiers aiding in flood control efforts look on

Flooding along State Highway 30 near the Missouri River

A big catch from the flooded Missouri River

Submerged house along the Missouri River

exterior of brick apartment building
[on back of photo:
Catalpa Apts.
Taylor--
Order a halftone on this exactly 6-1/2 inches in width no more--no less and get to back Saturday noon [?] as it runs in Double truck Sunday--Charge to Emery…
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