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Council Bluffs, Iowa is located in Pottawattamie County. Zip codes in Council Bluffs, IA include 51502, 51501, and 51503. The median home price in Council Bluffs is $115,000 which is roughly $78/per square foot. More Council Bluffs information.

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7 hrs ago | The Gazette

Cedar Rapids turns attention to restrictions on alcohol, tobacco shops

The City Council is going to study if it wants to place tighter regulations on alcohol and tobacco stores that might require them to locate farther from places like day care centers and from other shops that sell alcohol and tobacco.

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11 hrs ago | KCRG

Two Iowans Accused Of Shooting, Killing Dogs

Two southwestern Iowa residents have been arrested, accused of shooting four dogs to death.

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15 hrs ago | Gretna Breeze

Loessfest to bring Beach Boys, Sharon Jones, more

The classic pop band - Mike Love, Bruce Johnston and their backing musicians - will perform old favorites such as "Surfin' U.S.A.," "Good Vibrations" and "Kokomo" as well as one new song, "Isn't It Time," from the band's 2012 album, "That's Why God Made the Radio." What: Loessfest, a grand opening celebration of River's Edge Park When: May 25 to ... (more)

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Wed May 22, 2013

Ralston Recorder

New Council Bluffs park is off to a dazzling start

Tate Hough, 2, and his mother, Julie Renach, of Omaha at the new River's Edge Park on the Council Bluffs side of the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.

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The Papillion Times

Mayor Suttle's plan to pay for Civic Auditorium study is postponed

The City Council unanimously delayed voting on a plan from Mayor Jim Suttle's administration to pay the CB Richard Ellis/Mega commercial real estate firm $300,000 to help create a vision for the site, as well as select a company to build a development.

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Tue May 21, 2013

WOWT-TV Omaha

Cable Failure Causes Power Outage In Council Bluffs

Power is now back on in Council Bluffs after a cable failure caused 1,900 customers to lose electricity Tuesday afternoon.

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Mon May 20, 2013

The Gazette

Sexual harassment allegations in Iowa Senate should be investigated: Branstad

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.

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KCCI-TV Des Moines

Pediatrician accused of sexual abuse

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.

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KCCI-TV Des Moines

5-year-old hurt in carnival ride accident

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

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Sun May 19, 2013

WOWT-TV Omaha

Severe Thunderstorm Warning, Watches

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

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Daily Mail

Farrah Abraham gears up to splash some cash earned from her sex tape ...

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

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Sat May 18, 2013

The Gazette

Opinion Staff wrote a new blog post: Making sense of it

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.

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WHBF-TV Rock Island

Carnival ride mishap in Iowa injures child

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

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Fri May 17, 2013

Examiner.com

Jenelle Evans reacts to rumors she is getting a show with Farrah Abraham

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

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Thu May 16, 2013

The Papillion Times

Savor the Flavor this weekend in Bluffs

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

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The Gazette

Details, schmetails, you don't need to know what's in the big Statehouse tax deal

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)

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The Gazette

Opinion Staff wrote a new blog post: Celebrating the right to vote

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.

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La Vista Sun

Medical Alert call prompts scam notice

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

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Wed May 15, 2013

The Papillion Times

Throwers offer best medal hope for Council Bluffs

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.

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Gretna Breeze

New at Council Bluffs movie theater: power recliners

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

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