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Amtrak (Railpax) Nat'l RR Passengers Corp.
Milwaukee joins Amtrak route. No date.
Bluffs is on rail network. December 2, 1970
Railpax expansion announced. January 28, 1971
Railpax return of the passenger train. February 10, 1971
Railpax…

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One of two . . . former rock quarries contains about 35 feet of clean, cool water which is used for circulation through a series of holding tanks for commercial fish while the primitive area around the lakes provide ideal sites for 50-75 camping…

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Fish hauling transport . . used for bringing in stock from Wisconsin and southern states is checked by Hansen, a graduate fisheries biologist who manages the farm.

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Small fish . . . are fed by Hansen. The fish are kept in a wire holding cages in one of the quarries. Eager eaters, the small fish gain fast on the commercial feed, are later turned loose in the lake.

Aqua Farms
Biologists employ scientific techniques C.B. men rejuvenate farm ponds. June 3, 1973
Fish thriving on 'Donna farm'. October 18, 1975

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Working headquarters of Aqua-Farms Inc. near Macedonia is this uncompleted building that houses big fish tanks, processing shop and offices. Leaving the building are Steve Hansen, president, and Larry Vorse of Council Bluffs, board chairman.
The…

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New street signs . . . have been installed by the city and are the first visual signs of annexation in the Manawa community. Wes Clausen, assistant superintendent of traffic, views on such sign marking Navajo Street and a private (Pickard Lane)…

Apples
Harrison County apples compete for a piece of marketplace pie. March 18, 1987
Woodbine plants lands second grant. May 21, 1987
Cold takes bit out of apple crop. April 20, 1988
Woodbine hopes apples at core of prosperity. April 24,…

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Annexation CB & Suburban
5,600 people live on outskirts of Bluffs, but . . . It would be hard to annex suburban area. March 20, 1960
Nonpareil poll indicates . . . Landholders undecided on annexation. September 8, 1963
City to file petitions of…

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Black Angel re-dedication at Dodge Memorial Park

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Black Angel re-dedication at Dodge Memorial Park

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Dodge Memorial Park with snow.

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Moving the Black Angel . . .from the top of Lafayette Avenue would cost about $12,000. --Nonpareil Photo.

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Harley-Davidson advertisement featuring Council Bluffs Police Department.

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The Black Angel . . . may be turning a little green with age but it sure didn't need a coat of paint by vandals.

Dodge_1863_12_Dec_1863_12_Misc1863_01_Jan_1864.pdf
General Dodge Papers - The War Period, Book 3
December 1863 to January 1864 (partial, please refer to "General Dodge Papers - Book 4 - January 1864" for the remainder)
Miscellaneous 1863 newspaper articles and correspondence

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