It was Ground-Hog-Day Eve and the temperature was a balmy 51 in Council Bluffs. Atop a hill in Fairmount Park, four Creighton University students and their friends cavorted while on a picnic, becoming silhouettes against the setting sun. It was a…
When pumpkins grow on apple trees, it's time to take a second look. Mike McDuffie, 11, son of Mr. aand Mrs. James McDuffie, 21 S. 9th St., admires his 15-pound pumpkin that is thriving in an apple tree--about 20 feet above the ground. Mike got the…
The public library's new bookmobile . . .rolled into Council Bluffs Saturday and work began immediately to stock the shelves and give the $29,473 vehicle its "shake down" cruise. About to enter the new vehicle are Mildred Smock, librarian, and Mrs.…
Writing Her Name...with her artificial arm is Donna Joe [sic] Rock of Oakland, who was born without arms. She prefers to write and do others tasks with her feet.,
Flaming gas torches atop fancy iron work and fresh brick flowerbeds give the Lincoln Monument a new look. The renovated monument at Lafayette Avenue and Oakland Drive was dedicated Tuesday evening in a brief ceremony.