Council Bluffs News

UPDATE: Top Iowa Senate leaders said Monday allegations of sexual harassment made by a former GOP staffer would be investigated if a formal complaint was filed, otherwise the situation would be viewed as an internal personnel matter unless something further develops.

A Council Bluffs doctor is in jail on a charge of second-degree sexual abuse after a child alleged he touched her inappropriately on numerous occasions.

A 5-year-old Council Bluffs boy injured in a weekend carnival ride accident has been released from the hospital.

Slight risk for severe storms on Saturday night into Sunday morning. Main threats will be damaging winds, large hail, heavy rainfall and lightning.

Teem Mom fans watched Farrah Abraham's trials and tribulations for four seasons as she raised daughter Sophia in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

We've long advocated that health care reform in this country must include a major effort to curb health care cost increases, which have outpaced that of virtually every other vital service or product.

A young child is recovering from a serious gash to his head after a carnival ride he was on malfunctioned.

On May 16, it was reported that MTV is considering a " Teen Mom " spin-off featuring two of their most troubled stars.

Take a walk and explore the work of local artists at this year's Savor the Flavor.

Our state lawmakers may be nearing a big deal on taxes, but mum's the word. James Q. Lynch does his best to read the smoke signals : According to various reports, the property tax plan, which may be as large as $400 million, if approved by the split-control Legislature, will provide tax relief to commercial property owners and offer some protection ... (more)

These are the words of Article I and Article II of the Constitution of the State of Iowa as adopted by the General Assembly and approved by the vote of the people of the state Aug.

One company claiming to offer an emergency medical alert system might not be the best one to call for help.

If Council Bluffs is to bring home a Class 4-A medal from this week's state track meet, it is most likely to come in the boys discus.

Power recliner seats similar to these are being installed as part of renovations at the the AMC Bluffs 17 Cinema in Council Bluffs.

Sandy Suver, manager of yard operations in Union Pacific's Council Bluffs yard and a former military flight controller, conducts a crew briefing in Council Bluffs, Iowa, in March.

A Spencer couple who conspired to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine pled guilty last week in federal court in Sioux City.

Prosecutors say 26-year-old Edward Robertson, of Spirit lake, was given seven years.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa - A 23-year-old Iowa man has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for receiving child pornography.

Strong singing, beautiful period costumes circa 1900 Sweden and the delicious music and lyrics of Stephen Sondheim make "A Little Night Music," which opened Friday for just a two-weekend run, well worth checking out.

In this March 4, 2013 photo, Sandy Suver, manager of yard operations in Union Pacific's Council Bluffs yard and former military flight controller, right, talks to Phil Schafer, a remote control locomotive operator who is a 101st airborne veteran, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Monday, March 4, 2013.