Council Bluffs

(Council Bluffs, IA) – Representatives of the Iowa West Foundation are once again hitting the road and taking their grants workshop to another rural community – this time to Stanton, Iowa on Wednesday, July 29th. Interested applicants from nonprofit organizations and government entities in the Foundation’s funding area are invited to learn about the grants process, policies, and procedures, and to ask staff questions about pro

(Council Bluffs, IA) – A man was struck and killed by a train Saturday afternoon, in Council Bluffs. According to the Police report, the man – who was estimated to be 20- to 22-years of age – died at the scene, located at Avenue B and N. 11th, at around 4:01-p.m. His name was being […]

(Council Bluffs, IA) – Officials with The Community Foundation for Western Iowa have announced the successful sale of Vision Malvern’s first home constructed through the Revitalize Southwest Iowa housing initiative, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s efforts to increase quality housing opportunities in theMalvern community. The newly constructed 1,603-square-foot ranch-style home, located on Augusta […]

(Council Bluffs, IA)- Officials with the Council Bluffs Fire Department say no injuries were reported, but a residence was destroyed in a fire and explosion early late Friday night into early this (Saturday) morning. Firefighters were dispatched at around 11:56-p.m., Friday to the area of 381 Lincoln Avenue. As the first crews arrived, they found […]

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (June 17, 2026) — Get ready to celebrate America in historic fashion! The Hundred Block Community Collective will host Council Bluffs Celebrates 250, a free community celebration that will take over the Historic 100 Block of West Broadway. Kicking off the Independence Day weekend a day early on Friday, July 3 from […]

(Council Bluffs, IA) – Officials with the Council Bluffs Police Department report one person died during a single-vehicle crash early this (Monday) morning. The accident happened just before 1-a.m. on Interstate 29 southbound, near mile marker 48.5. Authorities say the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene by rescue […]

(Council Bluffs, IA) – Officials with the Council Bluffs Police Department, late Tuesday, reported two people were arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred Monday night in the 600 block of Damon Street. A juvenile male was shot in the leg and taken to Children’s Hospital in Omaha where he is receiving treatment for […]

(Council Bluffs, IA) – Authorities in Council Bluffs this (Tuesday) afternoon said arrest warrants were issued for two suspects allegedly involved in a shooting incident that occurred Monday night. A warrant was issued for 19-year-old Jeremiah James Lassissi, of Council Bluffs, who faces charges that include: one (1) count of Attempted Murder; three (3) counts […]

(Council Bluffs, IA) – The Council Bluffs Police Department is asking for the public’s help in connection with a shooting incident that occurred at around 9:25-p.m., Monday. A press release stated Officers with the CBPD and CBFD Medics were dispatched to a residence in the 600 block of Damon St for a shooting. Upon arrival, […]