LOCAL LINKS
The Council Bluffs area is full of fun and surprises, so start your voyage of discovery right here. We have links to the community, the local weather, education opportunities, entertainment and tourism, real estate, and local news!
Community
Situated amidst the scenic Loess Hills and along the Missouri River, Council Bluffs is a great place to be. The Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce and the Council Bluffs Police are a couple of great local links to start with.
Weather
Check here to find the latest current weather and 5-day forecast for Council Bluffs, or here for the latest regional radar. If you have Real Audio, listen to the NOAA Weather Radio.
Education
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Council Bluffs Public Schools, including |
| St. Alberts Parochial Schools |
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Lewis Central School District, including |
These schools are served by the Loess Hills Area Education Agency.
| Iowa Western Community College |
| Buena Vista University (at IWCC) |
| Metropolitan Community College |
| Bellevue University |
| Creighton University |
| University of Nebraska-Omaha |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center |
| College of Saint Mary |
| Clarkson College |
| Grace University |
Entertainment and Tourism
There are plenty of things to do in Council Bluffs. The best place to start for more info would be the Council Bluffs Conventions and Visitors Bureau. (The Iowa Convention & Visitors Bureau Association can also assist you with much of your Iowa vacation questions.)
Three of the more famous Council Bluffs historical sites would include the General Dodge House, the Black Angel, and the Squirrel Cage Jail.
For movie-goers, there's the Omni 4.
For outdoor recreation, try the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, as well as the new trails around town for hiking or biking.
If you prefer gambling, be sure to visit all three casinos in town: Bluffs Run Casinos, Harvey's Casino and Hotel, and Ameristar Casino and Hotel. There is plenty of action around the clock and plenty of good food as well.
There's also plenty to do across the river in Omaha. The Henry Doorly Zoo is open year-round with PLENTY for the whole family to see and do. The Joslyn Art Museum and Omaha Children's Museum provide plenty of "museum" opportunities. The Old Market is a very popular place to dine and shop. The College World Series in late-May/early/June is a great way to get a tan. See a SR-71 Blackbird at the SAC Air Museum.
Real Estate
Buy your next house from a fellow Jaycee, Lynn Leaders (be sure you tell him how you found him!)
Want to know how much the house next door sold for? Check the Pottawattamie County Assessor's Office.
TV and Radio
Check out Channel 6, WOWT-TV or Channel 3, KMTV-TV, for the latest news.
If you like country music, then you'll want to visit KXKT-103.7, The KAT !
Talk radio? Check out these two: KFAB-AM and KKAR-AM
Some other FM radio stations you might want to listen to include: KVNO-90.7, KIOS-91.5, KEZO-92.3, Z-92, KTNP-93.3, The Point, KEFM-96.1, Lite 96, KESY-97.7, KQKQ-98.5, Sweet 98, KGOR-99.9, KGBI-100.7, and KZFX-101.9, The FOX.
Page last modified: August 27, 1999