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YMCA: Summer Fun Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Joslyn Art Museum Art Camps Camp Hertko Hollow: Family Weekend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Fontenelle Forest: Nature Discovery Day Camp YMCA: Camp Pokamoke Camp Hertko Hollow Kids’ Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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Population: 1,610 Zip Code: 51521 Mayor: James Johnson City Clerk: Teresa Hoepner 201 S. Elm St., Avoca, IA 712-343-2424 Avoca Public Library 213 N. Elm St., Avoca, IA 712-343-6358 Avoca Police Department 201 N. Elm St., Avoca, IA 51503 Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 712-328-5737
Wednesdays - BINGO at the American Legion Hall from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
City Hall hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-4:00 p.m.
Schools A-H-S-T Elementary School 768 S Maple St., Avoca, IA 712-343-6364
A-H-S-T High School 768 S. Maple, Avoca, IA Pottawattamie County Sheriffs Office 712-343-6304 Sheriff: Jeff Danker 1400 Big Lake Rd., Council Bluffs, IA 712-890-2200
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Avoca Fire Department 212 W. Crocker, Avoca, IA Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 712-343-2323
St. Mary’s Catholic Church 109 N. Maple, Avoca, IA 712-343-6948
Avoca Post Office 200 N. Elm St., Avoca, IA 712-343-6730
Trinity Lutheran Church 301 N. Chestnut, Avoca, IA 712-343-2518
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United Church of Avoca 304 S. Elm St., Avoca, IA 712-343-6945
Sweet Vale of Avoca Heritage Museum 504 N. Elm, Avoca, IA 712-343-2477
Carson Population: 668 Zip Code: 51525
Mayor: Lyndon Taylor City Hall hours: Monday-Friday, 127 E. Broadway 8:00am-5:00pm 712-484-3636
City Clerk: Brianne Duede 127 E. Broadway, Carson, IA 712-484-3636 Carson Police Department Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 712-328-5737 Pottawattamie County Sheriffs Office Sheriff: Jeff Danker 712-890-2200 1400 Big Lake Rd., Council Bluffs, IA Carson Fire Department 127 Broadway, Carson, IA Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 712-484-3698
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Carson Post Office 712-484-3810
Schools Riverside Community School 330 Pleasent St., Carson, IA 712-484-2212
Churches Carson United Methodist Church 310 Washington, Carson, IA 712-484-2247 Community of Christ Church 402 High St., Carson, IA 712-778-4164 or 789-0483 Presbyterian Church 304 Broadway, Carson, IA 712-484-2208
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Carter Lake Population: 3,248 Zip Code: 51510 Mayor: Russ Kramer 950 Locust St., Carter Lake, IA 712-347-6320 City Hall hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
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City Clerk: Doreen Mowery 950 Locust St., Carter Lake, IA • 712Our Lady of Carter Lake Catholic 347-6320 Church Carter Lake Public Library 3501 N. 9th St., Carter Lake, IA • 7121120 Willow Dr., Carter Lake, IA • 712- 347-6631 347-5492 Carter Lake Community Presbyterian Carter Lake Police Department Church 950 Locust St., Carter Lake, IA 3030 N. 9th St., Carter Lake, IA • 712Emergency: 911 347-5719 Non-Emergency: 712-328-5737 Carter Lake First Baptist Church Pottawattamie County Sheriffs Office 3451 N. 9th St., Carter Lake, IA • 712Sheriff: Jeff Danker 347-6429 1400 Big Lake Rd., Council Bluffs, IA Lakeview Bible Church 712-890-2200 1650 Avenue Q, Carter Lake, IA • 712Carter Lake Fire Department 347-6440 2929 N. 9th St., Carter Lake, IA Carter Lake United Methodist Church Emergency: 911 3025 Mabrey Lane, Carter Lake • 712Non-Emergency: 712-347-5900 347-5511
Schools Carter Lake Elementary School 412 N. Chestnut, Carter Lake, IA • 712347-5876
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Abraham Lincoln High School 1205 Bonham Ave., Co. Bluffs • 712-328-6481 Bloomer Elementary School 210 S. 7th St., Co. Bluffs • 712-328-6519 Community Christian School of Council Bluffs 3651 Ave. G, Co. Bluffs • 712-322-4800 Edison Elementary School 2218 3rd Ave., Co. Bluffs • 712-328-6516 Franklin Elementary School 3130 Ave. C, Co. Bluffs • 712-328-6469 Gerald W. Kirn Jr. High School 100 North Ave., Co. Bluffs • 712-328-6454 Gunn Elementary School 1735 N. Broadway, Co. Bluffs • 712-328-6452 Heartland Christian School 400 Wright Rd., Co. Bluffs • 712-322-5817 Hoover Elementary School 1205 N. Broadway, Co. Bluffs • 712-328-6537 Iowa School for the Deaf 1600 Hwy. S. 275, Co. Bluffs • 712-366-0571 Iowa Western Community College 2700 College Rd., Co. Bluffs • 712-325-3200
March 31 - Three Days Grace: 7-11 PM, Mid-America Center. The Toronto-based rock band Three Days Grace is comprised of Adam Gontier (vocals, guitar), Neil Sanderson (drums, piano), Brad Walst (bass), and Barry Stock (lead guitar). The band’s most recent release Life Starts Now debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 charts making it the highest debut ever for the band. “Break” the first single from Life Starts Now has reached #1 on the Active Rock BDS Charts and Top 5 at Mainstream Rock. April 8 - Casting Crowns with Tenth Avenue North and Caleb: 7-11 PM, Mid-America Center. Casting Crowns continues their highly successful Until the Whole World Hears spring tour, with a stop at the MAC. The spring leg of the Until The Whole World Hears Tour follows a well-received, 41-city run of fall dates on which Casting Crowns played in front of nearly 150,000 people at multiple sell-out performances. The spring tour also comes on the heels of the record-breaking release of the band's new studio album, Until The Whole World Hears, which recently sold more than
Population: 58,268 County: Pottawattamie Zip Code: 51501/51503 Mayor: Thomas P. Hanafan 209 Pearl St. • 712-328-4601 City Clerk: Judith Ridgeley 209 Pearl St. • 712-328-4616 City Clerks Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm C.B. Area Chamber of Commerce 7 N. 6th St. • 712-325-1000
Council Bluffs Police Department 227 S. 6th St., Co. Bluffs Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 712-328-5737 Pott. County Sheriffs Office Sheriff: Jeff Danker 1400 Big Lake Rd. • 712-890-2200 Council Bluffs Fire Department Emergency: 911 Fire Department info: 712-328-4672 Fire Chief: 712-328-4646
Council Bluffs Post Office Council Bluffs Public Library 8 So. 6th St., Council Bluffs 400 Willow Ave. • 712-323-7553 For Information: 800-275-8777
Kanesville High School 807 Ave. G, Co. Bluffs • 712-328-6510 Kreft Primary School 3206 Renner Dr., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-366-8290 Lewis Central Head Start 3206 Renner Dr., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-366-8338 Lewis and Clark Elementary School 1603 Grand Ave., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-328-6471 Lewis Central High School 3504 Harry Langdon Blvd., Co. Bluffs, IA 712-366-8220 Lewis Central Middle School 3820 Harry Langdon Blvd., Co. Bluffs, IA 712-366-8250 Liberty Christian School 2701 Ave. N, Co. Bluffs • 712-322-2321 Loess Hills Christian School 2755 Ave. N, Co. Bluffs • 712-322-5817 Longfellow Elementary School 2011 S. 10th St., Co. Bluffs • 712-328-6522 Pusey Elementary School 147 15th Ave., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-328-6463 Roosevelt Elementary School 517 N. 17th St., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-328-6528
Rue Elementary School 3326 6th Ave., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-328-6540 St. Albert Elementary School 2912 9th Ave., Co. Bluffs • 712-323-3703 St. Albert Intermediate-High School 400 Gleason Ave., Co. Bluffs • 712-328-2316 Titan Hill Intermediate School 4125 Harry Langdon Blvd., Co. Bluffs, IA 712-366-8280 Thomas Jefferson High School 2501 W. Broadway, Co. Bluffs • 712-328-6493 Timothy Lutheran Pre-School 3112 W. Broadway, Co. Bluffs 712-323-0693 Trinity Lutheran Interparish School 1500 N. 16th St., Co. Bluffs • 712-322-3294 Victory Christian School 2111 23rd Ave., Co. Bluffs • 712-323-7713 Walnut Grove Elementary 2920 Ave. J, Co. Bluffs • 712-328-6525 Washington Elementary School 207 Scott St., Co. Bluffs • 712-328-6403 Woodrow Wilson Jr. High School 715 N. 21st St., Co. Bluffs • 712-328-6476
167,000 copies in its first week, making Casting Crowns the highest-debuting Christian music artist in SoundScan history. The album landed at No. 1 on the Nielsen SoundScan Current Contemporary Christian Album Chart and No. 4 on Billboard's Top 200 chart behind John Mayer and Norah Jones
www.livinglegendnaomisego.com. Free admission with offering received. East Side Christian Church, 331 W. Bennett Avenue, 712-322-6631
April 10 – Pam & Phil Morgan Southern Gospel Concert: 7 pm, doors open 6 pm. Eastside Christian Church, 331 W Bennett Ave. From Kansas City, MO, their music & encouraging story of a miraculous healing have received major attention from the media, including Oprah and Montel. Free admission with offering received. 712-322-6631, www.philandpammorgan.com April 14 – Daily Nonpareil Ladies Night Out: Mid-America Center. nonpareilladiesnight.com April 17 – Kidz Explore: Mid-America Center. http://www.midamericacenter.com April 17 - Naomi & The Segos Southern Gospel Concert: 7 pm, doors open 6 pm. From Georgia, One of the first 5 Ladies of Gospel Music, Winner of the Living Legend Award, member of the SGM Hall of Fame & featured on the Gaither Homecoming Series! Celebrating 50 years full-time ministry!
May 1 - Chippers Adventure Through History: 9AM-3PM at Bayliss Park. Chipper, the Black Squirrel Mascot of Council Bluffs, invites you to visit our attractions. From midmorning to mid-afternoon, area attractions will offer free admission or very low cost admission. History re-enactors make Council Bluffs past come alive! Learn about nature, railroads, the Dodge family, pioneers, and more. Lunch nearby mid-day. Learn while having FUN! May 1 – Master’s Voice Quartet Southern Gospel Concernt: 7PM, doors open at 6PM. Eastside Christian Church, 331 W Bennett Ave. From Bristow OK, over the past 14 years these young men have established a certain sound & style that is easily recognized, with lots of humor injected into each concert. Free admission with offering received. www.mastersvoice. 712-322-6631 May 7-14 - Celebrate CB 2010: 8AM10PM. Bayliss Park. Week long celebration of Council Bluffs. www.celebratecb.org
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Council Bluf fs Recreation & Historic Western Historic Trails Center & Lied Historic Building 3434 Richard Downing Ave., Co. Bluffs, IA 712-366-4900 Gold Rush Historic Site Pioneer Trail at Dumfries Ave., Co. Bluffs, IA Historic General Dodge House 605 3rd St., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-322-2406 August Beresheim House 621 3rd St., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-322-2406 Historic Squirrel Cage Jail 226 Pearl St., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-323-2509 Golden Spike Monument S. 21st St. & 9th Ave., Co. Bluffs, IA Railwest Railroad Museum 16th Ave. & So. Main St. • 712-323-5182 Union Pacific Railroad Museum 200 Pearl St., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-329-8307 Lewis & Clark Monument 19962 Monument Rd. • 712-328-4650 Mormon Trail Historic Site Pioneer Trail & 240th St. • 712-322-0500 Lake Manawa State Park 1100 S. Shore Dr., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-366-0220 Bayliss Park 530 1st Ave., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-325-8388 Kanesville Tabernacle 222 E. Broadway, Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-322-0500 Kinsman Monument 308 Lafayette Ave., Co. Bluffs, IA
Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial Lafayette & N. 2nd St. • 712-328-4992 Katelman Water Park 1230 16th Ave., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-322-9691 Pirate Cove Water Park 915 21st Ave., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-322-9559
Churches Bethany Presbyterian Church 1900 S. 7th St., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-323-0901 B'nai Israel Synagogue 618 Mynster St., Co. Bluffs • 712-322-4705 Broadway Christian Church 2658 Avenue A, Co. Bluffs, • 712-323-7741 Broadway United Methodist Church 11 S. 1st St., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-322-7741 Calvary Assembly of God 2022 8th Ave., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-323-6094 Catholic Deaf Ministry 411 E. Broadway, Co. Bluffs • 712-322-244 Central Baptist Church 16996 State Orchard Rd. • 712-322-8675 Chapel of Praise 500 S. 21st St., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-325-1296 Christian Worship Center 133 W. Broadway, Co. Bluffs • 712-322-6597 Christian Science Society & Reading Room 504 S. 6th St., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-328-3516 Church of Christ 714 Benson St., Co. Bluffs • 712-322-7282 Church of Christ Iglesia Ni Christo 3205 Renner Dr. • 712-366-0825
Church of Christ Non-Instrumental 1525 McPherson Ave. • 712-322-8147 Church of God of Prophecy 1900 Avenue E, Co. Bluffs • 712-323-1965 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 2226 Ave. I, Co. Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs Ward 712-328-0456 Kanesville Ward 712-328-9049 Community of Christ 116 W. Kanesville Blvd. • 712-328-3160 Community of Christ Riverside Congregation Church 2828 Avenue G, Co. Bluffs • 712-328-0432 Council Bluffs Bible Chapel 810 Avenue E, Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-323-1919 Council Bluffs Gospel Assembly 2106 W. Broadway • 712-325-8130 Council Bluffs Prayer Center 125 W. Broadway • 712-256-1711 Crossroads Christian Center 1224 N. 28th St. • 712-322-5651 Dodge Memorial Church 3200 Avenue C • 712-322-8725 East Side Christian Church 1714 Madison Ave. • 712-323-7805 El Bethel Assembly of God 1624 Avenue D, Co. Bluffs • 712-323-0149 Emanuel Church of the Nazarene 2315 S. 13th St., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-328-0940 Emanuel Lutheran Church 2444 N. Broadway, Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-323-9665 Epworth United Methodist Church 2447 Avenue B, Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-323-3124
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May 22 - Spoken 4 Quartet Southern Gospel Concert: 7PM, doors open at 6PM. East Side Christian Church, 331 W Bennett Ave. From Branson MO, 2008 Top 10 Horizon Group of the Year with Bass Singer Cecil Stringer, whom the late Guinness Record Holder JD Sumner said, was one of two deserving the title of World's Lowest Bass when he retired. Free admission with offering received. Music samples at www.spoken4qt.com 712322-6631. May 23 - Council Bluffs Half Marathon: 6AM 12PM. Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel. 2nd Annual Half Marathon, 5K Run, Fun Run. Course will traverse scenic, historic street of Council Bluffs. This is part of a nationwide series. Register on line or by mail, see website. http://www.councilbluffshalfmarathon.com/ June 12 - Great Wine & Cool Jazz Event: 7PM-10PM at Ameristar Casino Hotel. An evening of great wine and cool jazz to support the American Red Cross Loess Hills Chapter. Cost: Free. June 26 - Canaan Bound Southern Gospel Concert: 7PM, doors open at 6PM. East Side Christian Church, 331 W Bennett Ave. From Carthage MO, Canaan Bound shares the Gospel in Song while traveling the country singing their original Southern Gospel music. Free admission with offering received. www.canaanbound.com 712-322-6631 July 16-18 - GeekFest 2010: MidAmerica Convention Center. GAMES: We bring you some of the latest PC games running on the latest hardware in a LAN environment. Check out titles before you buy them. Feel the power of the hardest hitting hardware from top manufacturers with your favorite games running. Even bring your own machine to LAN it up! TECHNOLOGY: We deliver some of the latest PC, Console and Audio/Video gadgets and tech from some of the biggest names in tech! Check out some awesome gear and deals our booth-holders are offering exclusive to GeekFest! MUSIC: Live, local bands each and every night of GeekFest. We present a variety of bands to check out and possibly listen to for the first time. Music based games, audio gear and sound specialists standing by for you to experience. FREE Tech Career Fair for potential tech-based students and employees to hook up with Local Omaha tech companies. Bring your resume! Tickets on sale now! Day ticket - $20, Weekend pass - $48, (Plus applicable fees)
Queen of Apostles Church 3304 4th Ave., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-323-2916
Faith Lutheran Church Missouri SYNOD LCMS 2100 S. 11th St., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-323-6445 Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church 232 Canterbury Circle • 712-328-0157 Fifth Ave. United Methodist Church Ridgecrest Church 1800 5th Ave., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-323-7374 20245 205th St., Co. Bluffs • 712-322-4900 First Assembly of God 3320 Harry Langdon Blvd. • 712-323-7721 First Baptist Church 540 1st Ave., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-322-2569 First Christian Church 20794 Hwy. 92 • 712-328-2606 First Church of the Nazarene 2600 Avenue A, Co. Bluffs 712-323-0615
Saint John Lutheran Church 633 Willow Ave., Co. Bluffs • 712-323-7173 Salem United Methodist Church 14955 Somerset Ave. • 712-366-1408 Seventh-Day Adventist Church 142 Valley View Dr. • 712-323-4251 Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 2308 Avenue J, Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-322-8577
First Congregational Church 611 1st Ave., Co. Bluffs, IA 712-322-5324
Sherwood Community Church of the Christian & Missionary Alliance 2109 Hwy. 191, Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-323-3322
First United Pentecostal Church 2136 5th Ave., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-329-9797
Southside Christian Church 1919 S. 10th St., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-323-7326
Gethsemane Presbyterian Church 1320 W. South Omaha Bridge Rd.•712-366-2513
Southview Bible Church 2007 S. 7th St., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-322-5743
Harvest Temple Church of God St John's United Church of Christ 700 S. 7th St., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-323-5172 400 Cloverdale Dr. • 712-322-2384 Hazel Dell United Methodist Church St Marks United Methodist Church 23109 205th St., Co. Bluffs • 712-545-3021 15 Bennett Ave., Co. Bluffs • 712-328-1179 Holy Family Catholic Church 2217 Avenue B, Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-328-3869
St Mary & St George Coptic Orthodox Church 106 W. Kanesville Blvd. • 712-322-2992
Jehovah's Witnesses Valley View & Broadway Park St Patrick's Catholic Church 2601 S. 10th St., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-323-8213 223 Harmony St. • 712-323-1484 Light of the Word Church 2801 5th Ave., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-322-8438
St Paul's Episcopal Church 22 Dillman Dr., Co. Bluffs • 712-323-7188
Lighthouse Temple-Church of the Open Bible 1430 Avenue E, Co. Bluffs, IA 712-323-3259
St Paul's Evangelical Country Church 11055 Dumfries Ave. • 712-366-1930
Midlands Evangelical Free Church 22429 Highway 6, Co. Bluffs 712-322-2008 Midwest Family Worship 2540 6th Ave., Co. Bluffs, IA 712-323-3684 New Horizon Presbyterian Church 30 Valley View Dr., Co. Bluffs 712-323-7129 New Life Fellowship 1211 N. 24th St., Co. Bluffs 712-322-1721 Open Door Baptist Church 2701 Avenue N, Co. Bluffs 712-322-2321 Our Savior's Lutheran Church ELCA 600 Bluff St., Co. Bluffs, IA 712-322-6655 Peace Church of the Brethren 2605 Avenue E, Co. Bluffs, IA 712-322-8449 The Philadelphia Church 2019 S. 8th St., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-323-4502 Prospect Park Baptist Church Garbc 1100 Harrison St., Co. Bluffs • 712-323-4538
St Paul's Lutheran Church-Mo Synod 239 Frank St., Co. Bluffs • 712-322-4729 St Peter's Church 1 Bluff St., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-322-8889 Tabernacle Baptist Church 1400 Avenue A • 712-322-8968 Timothy Lutheran Church-Mo Synod 3112 W. Broadway • 712-323-0693 Transport For Christ 3210 S. 7th St., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-366-9144 Trinity United Methodist Church 701 4th St., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-322-2484
Twin Cities Christian Church 2405 W. So. Omaha Bridge Rd • 712-366-9112 Salvation Army Church 28 N. 7th St. • 712-328-2088 Valley View Baptist Church 130 Bennett Ave. • 712-322-5683 Victory Fellowship Church 2111 23rd Ave., Co. Bluffs, IA • 712-323-3453 Walnut Grove Baptist Church 29th & Avenue J • 712-323-2622 Westminster Presbyterian USA 517 S. 32nd St. • 712-322-5732
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Population: 537 Zip Code: 51526 Mayor: Marialice Leggio PO Box 16, Crescent, IA 712-545-3981
City Hall hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-2:00pm
City Administrator: Mary Martin 102 W. Florence St., Crescent, IA 712-545-3981 Pottawattamie County Sheriffs Office Sheriff: Jeff Danker 712-890-2200 1400 Big Lake Rd. Council Bluffs, IA
Community of Christ Church 810 Johnson St., Crescent 712-642-3305 Woodland Community Bible Church 21032 Old Lincoln Hwy. 712-325-0613
Crescent Volunteer Fire Department 102 W. Florence, Crescent, IA Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 712-545-3730 Crescent Post Office 719 Old Lincoln Hwy., Crescent 712-545-3571
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Hazel Dell United Methodist 23109 205 St., Crescent 712-545-3021
Recreation & Historic Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hills Road, Crescent 712-545-3283
the natural world. Discover how animal moms protect, feed, and raise their young and explore outside as we talk about plant “babies” and search for colorful mother plants. $4/child. April 18 KinderNature’s “Snakes”: 1:302:30 PM, Hitchcock Nature Center, Honey Creek, IA. Explore these slithering reptiles, feel a real snake skin and learn about their favorite types of prey. For children ages 3-5 and their parents. Hands-on learning, a story, craft and outdoor exploration. $4/child. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Loess Hills Lodge.
May 18 - Hitch Hike: 7-8PM. Join us for the first hike of the series as we hike along a Loess Hills ridgetop through scenic prairie to reach our destination— the McIntosh Pioneer Cemetery, founded in 1874. We invite the public to attend all of the hikes in the series. They are designed to introduce visitors to Hitchcock Nature Center as well as the Loess Hills. The series will start with a more moderate trail, and we will work our way towards a April 24 - Happy Bird Day: 1-2 healthy, invigorating 2.5 mile PM. Hitchcock Nature Center, hike to the most western edge of Honey Creek, Iowa, sponsored the preserve at the series’ end. by Union Pacific Railroad and www.pottcoconservation.com or held in conjunction with the 712-545-3283 for more info. Salute to Songbirds Exhibit. Cost: $2/person; includes on-trail Guided hikes, children's activities refreshments. & more. Hitchcock was named Iowa's First Important Birding June 13 - KinderNature’s Area by the Audubon Society and “Spacious Skies”: 1:30-2:30PM. is home to 241 species of birds. Explore star shapes with clay $3/person, children 5 & under and play “Jump In The admitted free. Sunshine.” Kids will also enjoy a star search and discover the zoo May 16 - KinderNature’s in the sky. “Mothers in Nature”: 1:30-2:30 $4/child. Children must be PM. Bring little ones to Hitchcock accompanied by an adult. Meet to learn all about mommies in
Crescent Elementary School 401 E. Welch St., Crescent 712-545-3697
Emerson Population: 480 Zip Code: 51533 Mayor: Calvin Pearson 410 Manchester, Emerson, IA 712-824-7866
City Hall hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-Noon
City Administrator: Michelle Faxon 410 Manchester, Emerson, IA • 712-824-7866
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Emerson Public Library 410 Manchester, Emerson, IA
Baptist Church 511 Howland St., Emerson, IA 712-824-7830
Police Department (Glenwood) 209 Sharp St., Glenwood, IA Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 712-527-4844
Oaks Community Church 41310 Ellington Ave., Emerson, IA 712-824-7218
Mills County Sheriffs Office Sheriff: Mack Taylor • 712-527-4871 23 N. Vine St., Glenwood, IA Emerson Volunteer Fire Department 305 Howland, Emerson, IA Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 712-824-7475
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Emerson Post Office 707 Morton Ave., Emerson, IA • 712-824-7595
United Methodist Church 801 Bradford Ave., Emerson, IA 712-824-7368 Wales United Presbyterian Church 1293 C Ave., Emerson, IA 712-825-5011
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Glenwood
Population: 5,500 Zip Code: 51534 Mayor: Dyle Downing 107 S. Locust, Glenwood • 712-527-4717
Glenwood Police Department 209 Sharp St., Glenwood, IA Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 712-527-9920
City Hall hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm
Mills County Sheriffs Office Sheriff: Mack Taylor 23 N. Vine St., Glenwood • 712-527-4871
City Administrator: Mary Jean Smith 107 Locust St., Glenwood • 712-527-4717 Glenwood Volunteer Fire Department 118 S. Walnut, Glenwood, IA Glenwood Chamber of Commerce Emergency: 911 32 N. Walnut, Glenwood • 712-527- Non-Emergency: 712-527-2093 3298 Glenwood Post Office Glenwood City Library 101 S. Vine St., Glenwood • 712-527-4840 109 N. Vine St., Glenwood • 712-527-5252
April 15 - “Treasure Women” Women's Health Conference: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fee: $40.00. To Receive CEU's - Fee: $50.00 (includes Lunch and breaks). Registration Deadline is April 8, 2010. $10. late fee applies after this date. No refunds after this date. The Fountains Ballroom, 51496 230th Street, Glenwood, IA 51534. Call The Glenwood Area Chamber of Commerce for more information. 527-3298. July 9 – July 11 - Glenwood Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament: Save the Date! More details to follow at www.glenwoodia.com/events.php
Evangelical Free Church 606 Coolidge St., Glenwood, IA • 712-527-4250 Glenwood Senior High School Freedom Fellowship PCG 400 Sivers Road, Glenwood, IA • 712-527-4897 411 Coolidge St., Glenwood, IA • 712-527-5460 Glenwood Middle School First Baptist Church 111 Lacey, Ste 100, Glenwood, IA • 712-527-4887 212 North Vine St, Glenwood, IA • 712-527-4154 West Elementary School First Christian Church 707 Sharp Street, Glenwood, IA • 712-527-4886 202 North Vine St, Glenwood, IA • 712-527-9181 Special Education Director First Church of the Nazarene 103 Central, Glenwood, IA • 712-527-3536 Corner of Hazel & Green Sts • 712-527-4378 Northeast Elementary School First Congregational United Church of Christ 901 Vine Street, Glenwood, IA • 712-527-4875 407 Second St., Glenwood • 712-527-9424 Glenwood Community Church 104 Vine St., Glenwood, IA • 712-527-4250 Glenwood Community Evangelical Free Calvary Baptist Church SBC 56456 US Hwy. 275, Glenwood • 712-527-3951 707 Sharp St., Glenwood, IA • 712-527-5715 Grace United Methodist Church Bible Baptist Church 112 North Walnut St., Glenwood • 712-527-4607 605 S. Hazel, Glenwood, IA • 712-527-3806
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Logan
Population: 1,545 Zip Code: 51546 Mayor: Michael Foutch 108 W. 4th St. 712-644-2425
Logan Public Library 121 E. 6th St., Logan, IA • 712-644-2551 Logan Police Department 108 W. 4th St., Logan, IA Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 712-644-2424 Harrison County Sheriffs Office 105 S. 1st Ave., Logan, IA • 712-644-2244 Logan Fire Department 112 N. 3rd Ave., Logan, IA Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 712-644-2579 Logan Post Office 315 E. 6th St. • 712-644-3100
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Hillsdale United Methodist Church 27068 Kimberling Ave, Glenwood • 712-527-3231 Holy Rosary Catholic Church 24116 Marian Ave., Glenwood • 712-527-5211 Latter Day Saints 5 N. Vine St. • 712-527-9345 or 527-9227 St. John's Episcopal 111 Vine St., Glenwood, IA • 527-2971 Trinity Lutheran Church 512 Second St., Glenwood, IA • 712-527-4667
Recreation & Historic Glenwood Lake Park Highway 34 E., Glenwood, IA • 527-5038 Glenwood Rec Center 110 Sivers Rd., Glenwood, IA • 527-4352
City Administrator: Nedra Fliehe 108 W. 4th St., Logan, IA 712-644-2425
Recreation & Historic Community Swimming Pool 612 N. 2nd Ave., Logan, IA • 712-644-3191 Christian Church 205 E. 8th St., Logan, IA • 712-644-2642
Churches Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 2382 260th St., Logan, IA • 712-644-2729 Immanuel Lutheran Church-MO SYNOD 311 E. 6th St., Logan, IA • 712-644-2384
Logan Chamber of Commerce: 219 E. 7th St., Logan, IA 712-644-2310
Landmark Baptist Church 708 N. 3rd Ave., Logan, IA • 712-644-3432 St. Anne’s Catholic Church 112 W. 3rd St., Logan, IA • 712-644-2535 United Methodist Church Logan-Magnolia Charge 302 E. 8th St., Logan, IA • 712-644-2592
Schools Logan-Magnolia Elementary School 1200 N. 2nd Ave., Logan, IA • 712-644-2168 Logan-Magnolia Jr. Sr. High School 1200 N. 2nd Ave., Logan, IA • 712-644-2250
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Hancock out the park. The 2010 Nature Quests are designed for people of all ages and are open during regular park hours. Nature Quests will be held in different April 15 – May 15 - Botna Pottawattamie County Parks Bend Park Nature Quest: Hours: throughout the year. Visitors 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. completing all four nature quests Phone:(712)741-5465. Spring: will be eligible to win a grand A Growing Season @ Botna prize. For more information or to Bend Park. Visit Botna Bend receive a Nature Quest passport, Park to venture on a unique please call 712-328-5834 or enature quest! Fun and education- mail kelly.dix@pottcounty.com. al clues will guide you through-
Population: 207 Zip Code: 51536
City Hall hours: Wednesday, 9:00-10:30am
Mayor: Wayne Bivens 202 N. Main St. Hancock, IA 712-741-5665
June 19 - Paddle the Nishnabotna: 9AM-12PM at Botna Bend Park, Hancock, IA. Join the Pottawattamie County Conservation Board staff for a morning canoe excursion down the Nishnabotna River. This trip is designed for adults 18 and over only. Some previous canoe experience is required as this is a long, somewhat difficult journey. Pre-registration is required by all
on or before Friday, June 11th, as space is limited. Due to limited space and other constraints, preference will be given to those who have NOT attended this program in the past 3 years. Please call 712-328-5834 for more information or to pre-register. Cost: $15.00 per person & $10.00 per person for those bringing their own canoe or kayak. Minimum river water level & weather permitting.
City Clerk: Kimberly Gress Hancock Post Office 202 N. Main St., Hancock, IA • 712-741-5665 117 N. Main St., Hancock, IA 712-741-5621 Pottawattamie County Sheriffs Office Sheriff: Jeff Danker • 712-890-2200 1400 Big Lake Rd., Council Bluffs, IA
Churches
Hancock Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief: Jim Kock 217 E. Denton, Hancock, IA Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 712-741-7622
Silver Creek Church 36418 Pinoak Rd., Hancock, IA • 712-741-5683
Recreation & Historic Botna Bend Park featuring wild Bison and Elk herds Located on the West Nishnabotna River, Interstate 80, Exit 40 • 712-741-5465
United Methodist Church 912 Palmer St., Hancock, IA • 712-741-5426
Macedonia Population: 325
Mayor: James Braden
Zip Code: 51549
322 Main St., Macedonia, IA 712-486-2323
City Clerk: Suzann Duede 322 Main St., Macedonia, IA 712-486-2323 Pottawattamie County Sheriffs Office Sheriff: Jeff Danker 1400 Big Lake Rd., Council Bluffs, IA 712-890-2200
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Macedonia Fire Department 404 Potter St., Macedonia, IA Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 712-486-2500 Macedonia Post Office 319 Main St., Macedonia, IA 712-486-2560
Churches United Methodist Church 308 Evans, Macedonia, IA • 712-486-2266 Assembly of God 501 Dye St., Macedonia, IA • 712-825-3151
Population: 1,256 Zip Code: 51551
Malvern City Administrator: Shari Mueller 501 Main St., Malvern, IA 712-624-8282 Police Department (Glenwood) 209 Sharp St., Glenwood, IA Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 712-527-4871 Mills County Sheriffs Office Sheriff: Eugene Goos 23 N. Vine St., Glenwood, IA 712-527-4871
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Mayor: Dwayne Pelzer 107 E. 4th.St., Malvern, IA 712-624-8282 City Hall hours: Mon., Wed., Friday, 8am-Noon Tues. & Thurs., 8am-4pm
Recreation & Historic City of Malvern Swimming Pool 106 E. 7th St., Malvern, IA • 712-624-9010
Schools Chantry Elementary School 409 E. 9th St., Malvern, IA • 712-624-8681 East Mills High School 1410 Main St., Malvern, IA • 712-624-8645
Malvern Fire Department 309 Main St., Malvern, IA Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 712-624-8890
First Baptist Church 302 E. 5th St., Malvern, IA • 712-624-8257
Malvern Post Office 202 W. 4th St., Malvern, IA 712-624-8519
St. John’s Lutheran Church 56042 340th St., Hastings, IA 712-624-8891 (Just North of Malvern)
Malvern City Library 502 Main St., Malvern, IA 712-624-8554
United Methodist Church 201 E. 5 St., Malvern, IA • 712-624-8320
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Minden Population: 564
City Hall hours:
Zip Code: 51553
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Mayor: Richard Armstrong
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207 Main St., Minden, IA 712-483-2991
City Clerk: Joan Siebels 207 Main St., Minden, IA 712-483-2991 Police Department (Council Bluffs) 227 S. 6th St., Council Bluffs, IA Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 712-328-5737 Pottawattamie County Sheriffs Office Sheriff: Jeff Danker • 712-890-2200 1400 Big Lake Rd., Council Bluffs, IA
Minden Post Office 207 Broadway, Minden, IA • 712-483-2021
Churches Harvest Alliance Church 300 Broadway, Minden, IA • 712-483-2153 United Church of Christ 106 Lincoln, Minden, IA • 712-483-2903
Minden Volunteer Fire Department 205 Main St., Minden, IA Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 712-483-2822
Mineola Population: 616 Zip Code: 51554 Police Department (Glenwood) 209 Sharp St., Glenwood, IA Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 712-527-4844 Mills County Sheriffs Office Sheriff: Mack Taylor 712-527-4871 23 N. Vine St., Glenwood, IA Mineola Volunteer Fire Department Emergency: 911 Mineola Post Office 406 Main St., Mineola, IA 712-526-2200
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Churches St. John Lutheran-ELCA 605 Main St., Mineola, IA 712-526-2268
Recreation & Historic Wabash Trace Nature Trail in Mineola Visit www.wabashtrace.org for details.
June 12 - Community Wide Garage Sale & Fundraiser Bake Sale: 8 am to Noon. Fund-raiser bake sale 9 am at the Mineola Community Center. Maps showing all garage sale locations will be available at the Community Center that day. Bake Sale will benefit the Mineola Community Center. Thursdays - TACO RIDE on the Wabash Trace Trail: Join in all the fun, bike riding from C.B. to Mineola. For weekly information, visit http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/thurs daynightride Or check out www.tacoride.com Recreation & Historic Wabash Trace Nature Trail in Mineola: Visit www.wabashtrace.org for details.
Missouri Valley Missouri Valley Police Department 120 E. Erie, Mo. Valley, IA Emergency: 911 • Non-Emergency: 712-642-3605 Harrison County Sheriffs Office 105 S. 1st Ave., Logan, IA • 712-644-2244 Missouri Valley Fire Department 223 E. Erie, Mo. Valley, IA Emergency: 911 • Non-Emergency: 712-642-2731
Schools Missouri Valley Elementary School 602 N. 9th St. • 712-642-2279 Missouri Valley High School 605 E. Lincoln Hwy. • 712-642-4149 Missouri Valley Middle School 607 E. Lincoln Hwy. • 712-642-2707
Post Office 116 N. 5th St. 712-642-3436
Church of Christ 119 N. 4th St., Mo. Valley, IA • 712-642-4179 Grace Community Fellowship 121 N 1st St., Mo. Valley, IA • 712-642-5995 Community of Christ 2102 Liberty Ave., Mo. Valley, IA • 712-642-2486 First American Baptist Church 123 N. 6th St., Mo. Valley, IA • 712-642-3566 First Lutheran Church MO SYNOD 724 N. 8th St., Mo. Valley, IA • 712-642-2483 First Presbyterian Church 210 N. 4th St., Mo. Valley, IA • 712-642-2538 Re-organized Latter Day Saints Church 2102 Liberty Ave., Mo. Valley, IA • 712-642-2486 St. Patricks Catholic Church 215 N. 7th St., Mo. Valley, IA • 712-642-3124
Neola City Hall hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm
Missouri Valley Chamber of Commerce 100 S. 4th St. 712-642-2553 City Administrator: Rita Miller 223 E. Erie • 712-642-3502 Public Library 421 E. Erie • 712-642-4111
St. Paul Lutheran Church ELCA 201 N. 2nd St., Mo. Valley, IA • 712-642-2820 Sunrise Community Church of Nazarene 2225 Hwy. 30, Mo. Valley, IA • 712-642-3708 United Methodist Church 308 E. Superior St., Mo. Valley • 712-342-3168
Recreation & Historic DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge 1434 316th Lane, Mo. Valley • 712-642-4121 Wilson Island State Park 32801 Campground Lane • 712-642-2069 Harrison Cty. Historical Village & Welcome Center 2931 Monroe Ave., Mo. Valley • 712-642-2114 City of Missouri Valley Swimming Pool 700 W. Huron St., Mo. Valley • 712-642-2001
June 10, 11 & 12 - Gospel Sing: Missouri Valley City Park
June 6 – Midwest Early Corvette Club Spring Fling Car Show & April l3 - Lions Club Annual Swap Meet: Missouri Valley City Easter Egg Hunt: Missouri Valley Park City Park at 1 PM.
City Clerk: Debra Schierbrock 205 5th St., Neola, IA • 712-485-2307 Pottawattamie County Sheriffs Office Sheriff: Jeff Danker 1400 Big Lake Rd., Council Bluffs, IA 712-890-2200 Neola Fire Department 501 Front St., Neola, IA Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 712-485-2676 Neola Post Office 314 Front St., Neola, IA 712-485-2120
Mayor: Clint Sargent 223 E. Erie • 712-642-3502 City Hall hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
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June 5 & 6 - Swap Meet: Wisecup Farm Museum.
Population: 845 Zip Code: 51559 Mayor: Lon Ring 210 5th St., Neola, IA 712-485-2307
Population: 2,945 Zip Code: 51555
June 19 - Country Music Vocal Contest: Wisecup Farm Museum at 4 PM - Must pre-qualify space limited.
June 5 - Kids’ Fishing Derby: 1PM - 3PM at Arrowhead Park, Neola, IA.Bring the entire family to Arrowhead Park for an afternoon of outdoor fun. Since this event is held in conjunction with Iowa's FREE fishing weekend, a license is not required for Iowa residents. All other DNR fishing regulations apply. Free gifts for kids entered. Must be under 16 to participate in the derby. Please call 712-485-2295 for more information.
Recreation & Historic Arrowhead Park 31267 Sumac Rd., Neola, IA • 712-485-2339 Community Center 110 4th St., Neola, IA • 712-485-2489 First Presbyterian Church 400 2nd St., Neola, IA • 712-485-2339
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Schools Tri-Center Elementary School 33980 310th St., Neola, IA • 712-485-2271 Tri-Center Middle School 33980 310th St., Neola, IA • 712-485-2211 Tri-Center High School 33980 310th St., Neola, IA • 712-485-2258
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 308 4th St., Neola, IA • 712-485-2124 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 22375 Sumac Rd., Neola, IA 712-545-3123
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Oakland Population: 1,487 Zip Code: 51560
City Clerk: Marissa Lockwood 101 N. Main St., Oakland, IA • 712-482-6811
Mayor: Tim White 101 N. Main St. Oakland, IA 712-482-6811
City Hall hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Thursday, 8:00am-Noon
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Schools
Oakland Public Library Riverside North Elementary School 206 S. Highway, Oakland, IA • 712-482-6668 708 Glass St., Oakland, IA • 712-482-6296 Pottawattamie County Sheriffs Office Riverside Community High School Sheriff: Jeff Danker 501 Oakland Ave., Oakland, IA • 712-482-6464 1400 Big Lake Rd., Council Bluffs, IA 712-890-2200
First Congregational Church-UCC 302 Oakland Ave., Oakland, IA • 712-482-6828 Oakland Christian Church 108 S. Kearney St., Oakland, IA • 712-482-6240
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Oakland United Methodist Church 831 Scenic Dr., Oakland, IA • 712-482-5539 Nishna Heritage Museum 118 N. Main St., Oakland, IA • 712-482-6802 St. Paul Lutheran Church Missouri-Synod 735 N. Highway St., Oakland, IA Big Grove Country Inn 712-482-3028 Bed & Breakfast and Restaurant Oakland Post Office 503 Pioneer Ave., Oakland, IA • 712-482-6618 18807 450th St., Oakland, IA • 712-482-6840 Oakland Fire Department 218 Oakland Ave., Oakland, IA Emergency: 911 • Non-Emergency: 712-482-3088
Population: 259 Zip Code: 51571 Mayor: Rose Schoening 417 Main Street, Silver City, IA 712-525-1090 City Hall hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
City Clerk: Cheryl Evans 417 Main Street, Silver City, IA 712-525-1090 Police Department (Glenwood) 2009 Sharp St., Glenwood, IA 51534 Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 712-525-4844 Mills County Sheriff Office Sheriff Eugene Goos • 712-527-4871 23 N. Vine St., Glenwood, IA 51534 Silver City Volunteer Fire Department Emergency: 911 Silver City Post Office 413 Main St., Silver City, IA 51571 712-525-9860
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Silver City Public Library 408 Main St., Silver City, IA 51571 712-525-9053 • Fax: 712-525-9053 Pepsi pop machine for all bikers and the community available in front of the library!
Churches United Methodist Church 210 Oak St., Silver City, IA 712-525-1179
Recreation & Historic Silver City Centennial Park Silver City Community Park
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Treynor Population: 950 Zip Code: 51575 Mayor: Charles Killion 7 S. Eyeberg, Treynor, IA 712-487-3787 City Hall hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
City Clerk: Julie Sealock 7 S. Eyeberg, Treynor, IA • 712-487-3787 Police Department (Council Bluffs) 227 S. 6th St., Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 712-328-5737 Pottawattamie County Sheriffs Office Sheriff: Jeff Danker 1400 Big Lake Rd., Council Bluffs, IA 712-890-2200
Schools Treynor Community Elementary School Ehrig Dr., Treynor, IA • 712-487-3422 Treynor Community High School 102 East Main, Treynor, IA 712-487-3804
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Treynor Fire Department 14 W. Main St., Treynor, IA Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 712-487-3388
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 12 Park St., Treynor, IA 712-487-3880
Treynor Post Office 5 N. Eyeberg, Treynor, IA • 712-487-3300
Zion Congregational Church 101 E. Main St., Treynor, IA 712-487-3289
Recreation & Historic Community Center 11 W. Main St., Treynor, IA 712-487-3333
Underwood Population: 700 Zip Code: 51576 Mayor: Dennis C. Bardsley 218 2nd St., Underwood, IA 712-566-2373
City Clerk: Kelly Groskurth 218 2nd St., Underwood, IA • 712-566-2373 Police Department (Council Bluffs) 227 S. 6th St., Council Bluffs, IA Emergency: 911 • Non-Emergency: 712-328-5737 Pottawattamie County Sheriffs Office Sheriff: Jeff Danker • 712-890-2200 1400 Big Lake Rd., Council Bluffs, IA Underwood Fire & Rescue Department Emergency: 911 • Non-Emergency: 712-566-4060
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Underwood Post Office 313 3rd St., Underwood, IA • 712-566-2324
City Hall hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-11:30am, 12:30-3:30pm
Churches Mount Hope Methodist Church 19022 290th St., Underwood, IA • 712-566-2416 Underwood Lutheran Church 10 3rd Ave., Underwood, IA • 712-566-2257 Community of Christ 100 2nd St., Underwood, IA • 712-566-2101
Schools Underwood Elementary School 601 3rd St., Underwood • 712-566-2326 Underwood High School 629 North St., Underwood • 712-566-2703 Underwood Middle School 110 1st St., Underwood, IA • 712-566-2332
Population: 877 Zip Code: 51577 Mayor: LaVonne Wood 229 Antique City Dr. Walnut, IA 712-784-3443 City Hall hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
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City Administrator: Terri Abel Walnut Jr.-Sr. High School 229 Antique City Dr., Walnut, IA • 712-784-3443 415 Antique City Dr. • 712-784-3615 Walnut Merchants Association 607 Highland, Walnut, IA • 712-784-2100 Walnut Public Library 229 Antique City Dr. • 712-784-3533 Pottawattamie County Sheriffs Office Sheriff: Jeff Danker 1400 Big Lake Rd., Co. Bluffs • 712-890-2200 Walnut Fire Department 500 Pearl St., Walnut, IA Emergency: 911 • Non-Emergency: 712-784-3811
Churches Calvary Baptist Church 313 Walnut, Walnut, IA • 712-784-3703 St. Patricks Catholic Church 718 Antique City Dr. • 712-784-3388 First Presbyterian Church 406 Antique City Dr. • 712-784-3953 Monroe Methodist Church 241 Umbrella Rd. • 712-784-3009
Walnut Post Office 217 Antique City Dr. • 712-784-3883
Our Savior Lutheran Church 903 Antique City Dr. • 712-784-3644
Schools
Peace United Church of Christ 404 North St. • 712-784-3546
Walnut Elementary School 415 Antique City Dr. • 712-784-3615 Walnut Middle School 415 Antique City Dr. • 712-784-3615
June 18, 19, 20 - 28th Annual AMVET's Antique Show and Walk: - The Finest Show in Western Iowa. For general information about Walnut or the June Antique Show call (712) 784-2100. For dealer information contact the Walnut AMVET's at (712) 784-3545 or Gene Larsen at (712) 784-3710. Remember - admission and parking is FREE to the public.
Recreation & Historic Walnut Creek Historical Museum 304 Antique City Dr. • 712-784-3663
Woodbine Population: 2,373 Zip Code: 51579
Mayor: Bill Hutcheson 517 Walker Street City Hall: (712) 647-2550
Woodbine Police and Fire & Rescue Emergency: Dial 911 Non emergency: (712) 647-2345
Community of Christ 605 Weare Street • (712) 647-2014 Pastor: Noel Sherer
The Woodbine Carnegie Public Library 58-5th Street • (712) 647-2750
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 509 Ely Street • (712) 647-3078 Pastor: Ron Keith
Schools Woodbine Community School Sixth and Normal Street (712) 647-2411 Office
Churches The Believers Training Center 54 5th Street • (712) 674-3233 Pastor: Carmen Goodrich
First United Methodist Church 509 Lincoln Way • (712) 647-2304 Pastor: Shurmaine McAlpine First United Presbyterian Church 5th Street • (712) 647-3103 Minister: David Krueger Followers of Christ 77 5th Street • (712) 647-2006 Pastor: Vincent Argotsinger
Sacred Heart Catholic Church 704 Normal St. • Rectory, Dunlap 643-5808 Priest: Fr. Paul Strittmatter, S.J.
Recreation & Historic Willow Lake Recreation Area West of town with swimming, fishing, camping, cabins and nature trails. Schaben Park Camping, fishing, playground, nature trails. Shadow Valley Golf Course 9 hole golf course. Convention and events center. Food and beverage service.
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Office: (402) 898-7000 Fax: (402) 898-7130 Web Site: www.lpdbhlaw.com Email: tbraddy@lpdbhlaw.com or dpavelka@lpdbhlaw.com
auto body
TOM’S AUTO BODY, INC. Satisfaction Guaranteed
Frame & Unibody Repairs • Written warranty on all repairs
1216 N. 16th • 328-7224
bank 421 W. Broadway Council Bluffs, Iowa
328-1856
“The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. This disclosure is required by rule of the Supreme Court of Iowa. A description or indication of limitation of a practice does not mean that any agency or board has certified such lawyer as a specialist or expert in an indicated field of law practice nor does it mean that such lawyer is necessarily any more expert or competent than any other lawyer. All potential clients are urged to make their own independent investigation and evaluation of any lawyer being considered. This notice is required by rule of the Supreme Court of Iowa.”
construction THE
FULLER CENTER
FOR HOUSING of Pottawattamie County Iowa
New home construction (single and multi-family), major renovations, and repairs for owner occupied homes that meet program guidelines.
For information or to join us in this ministry, call:
(402) 734-5787
or (712)
256-2219
Endless Trail BIKE SHOP
Diamondback GT-Bikes N Raleigh Schwinn N Sun Recumbent Full line of parts & accessories 23rd & Broadway
322-9760
Gifford Farm Summer Day Camp
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Farm Camp, Lil’ Farmers Day Camp, Exotic Pet Lovers & Adventure Camp!
One Week Camps ~ Ages 4-12 Call 597-4920 or Visit www.esu3.org Youth Acting & Musical Theater Camps
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omaha community playhouse
The Omaha Community Playhouse offers week-long youth acting camps for ages 4-13 and a two-week musical theatre-intensive academy for ages 12-18. All camps taught by OCP teaching artists. Perfect for the kid a little on the “dramatic side!” Prices vary from camp to camp. Camps take place from June to July.
CALL FOR MORE INFO: 553-4890
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BUSINESS CARDdirect o ry
heating and a/c
R .J.. NELSON N CO. Heating & Air Conditioning
WE CAN HEAT T YOU UP L YOU DOWN! OR COOL
insurance
Campbell
INSURANCE
Agency, Inc. All Types of Insurance
103 North Ave., Council Bluffs, Iowa
Locally Owned! www.rjnelsonco.com
322-7574
insurance
712-328-3975 insurance
O u r h o m e t o w n s e r v i c e f o r o u r c ust o mer s s e p a r a te s us fr om th e r es t ! JUST SOME OF THE ADVANTAGES WE PROVIDE OUR POLICY -HOLDERS : Financially secure company Owned by policyholders z Prompt & fair claim service z z
Support to Volunteer Fire Departments z Managed by local people z Competitive rates z
WHAT OTHER INSURANCE COMPANY PROVIDES ALL OF THESE ADVANTAGES ? Westernn Iowaa Mutuall Insurancee Assn. 1277 Pearll St. Councill Bluffs,, IA A 51503
Calll (712) 328-1823
Rick Guill
1221 E. Pierce Street • Council Bluffs
328-9239
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irrigation
news source
Thompsen Irrigation
Council Bluffs & Southwest Iowa news & information delivered to your door.
712-328-1811
Lawn sprinkler systems installed & repaired 545-3252 or 680-2318
realtor
realtor
Jennifer Pauline Jennings Cook Cell: (402) 290-9112 712-388-2236
realtor
Cell: (402) 650-2550 (712) 325-0445
siding
Glen Tiessen
HAWKEYE/NEBRASKA SIDING, WINDOW & DOOR, INC. Roofing Gutters Steel Fiber Cement Wood Vinyl Windows Doors Roofing Gutters G
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Mary Morrow (Jim 2007) Dan Koch 402-630-0852 Jeff Henderson 402-740-2008 1530 Avenue N Council Bluffs, IA 51501 NE (402) 344-2376 IA (712) 323-5126 www.hawkeyenebraska.com Email: sidenguy@yahoo.com G
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signs
SANDAU BROS. SIGN CO., INC. WOOD, ELECTRICAL & ACRYLIC SIGNS
• Digital Printing • Billboards • Bus Benches • Contractor Signs • Trucks • Vans • Walls • Banners • Wood Signs • Windows • Real Estate Signs • Vinyl Letters
712-328-2342
1627 9th Ave. • Council Bluffs, IA 51501
United Way of the Midlands’ Volunteer Resource Center National Volunteer Week / April 18-24, 2010
Celebrates the Volunteers of Southwest Iowa!
Welcome
Risen Son Christian Village has been open since 1990 and we have developed a close working relationship with our staff, volunteers and residents. Our full-service retirement community includes 50 garden homes, 45 Senior Apartments, 36 Residential Care Apartments, 23 Assisted Living Memory Support Apartments and 102-bed Health Care Center. We serve our residents in a way that promotes daily health, taking into consideration all that one needs to live happily. Our mission is to honor God by providing support for senior adults with a choice of lifestyles, the services and amenities needed to support a high quality of live, and the love, care, and respect they deserve.
Rehab to Home When you are in need of rehabilitation services following a stroke, a fall, or some other illness, call Risen Son and ask for Traci or Theresa. Better yet, stop by and see our beautiful 40-acre campus and visit with our talented therapy staff. Private rooms, a spacious therapy gym (2000 square feet) and state of the art treatment process—all of these things will help to get you back on the road to health!
it’s provided levels of care • Spacious Garden Homes • Senior Apartments • Skilled nursing care • Reclaim® Rehab (Physical-OccupationalSpeech Therapies) • Haven Center® (Memory Support)
GERI PERKINS: Reasons for choosing
RSCV? “The fellowship, care, being with people, so many nice people here. I just got tired of caring for a large property. It does feel like home here.”
amenities • Housekeeping services • Worship services • On-site chaplain • Delicious, restaurtant-style dining • Beauty & barber shop • Planned activities, outings, arts & crafts • Scheduled transportation
• Library • Outdoor gardening areas • Walking trails • 3 beautiful courtyards • Natural bird aviary • Fish Aquarium • 24 hour staff • Close community atmosphere
Interior by Marilyn S. Hansen of “The Designers.”
3000 Risen Son Blvd. z Council Bluffs, IA 51503 z (712) 366-9655
www.risensonchristianvillage.org
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Thomas M. Locher
Donald J. Pavelka, Jr. *
Kevin J. Dostal
Thomas M. Braddy *
Matthew D. Hammes* Joel E. Feistner
Gregory L. Galles *
Douglas W. Krenzer *
Patrick K. Nields
Ralph A. Froehlich
Michelle D. Epstein
Matthew E. Eck *
Patrick V. Ortman *
Timothy M. Morrison *
Patricia D. Schneider *
Bart M. Sturdy *
Joseph J. Kehm * Also admitted in Iowa
200 The Omaha Club 2002 Douglas Street Omaha, NE 68102
IOWA OFFICE 500 West Broadway, Suite 307 Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503
Phone : (402) 898-7000 Fax : (402) 898-7130 E-Mail: lpdbh@lpdbhlaw.com
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OKOBOJI! Tons of andand choices like: Swimming, Go-Karts, Tons ofActivities Activities choices like: Swimming, Go-Karts, Archery, Canoeing, Mountain Archery, Canoeing, Mountain Boards, High & Low Ropes Boards, High & Low Ropes Challenge, Disc-Golf, Sports, Music,Challenge, Arts & Crafts. Disc-Golf, Sports, Music, Arts & Crafts. GREAT FOOD... and SO MUCH GREAT FOOD…& SO MUCHMORE! MORE!
Bus transportation available from SW Iowa! ACA Accredited ACA Accredited Check us out! www.okobojicamp.com
Check us out!: www.okobojicamp.com 1-866-856-9862 (toll free)
1-866-856-9862 (toll free)
ENROLL NOW
Camp Foster YMCA “Building Memories That Last a Lifetime”
for Summer Day Camps! Camps available for childr en 2 years to 6th grade!
710 First Avenue Council Bluffs
(712) 256-1877 www.heartlandchild.com
Since 1912, Camp Foster’s amazing staff have been modeling character to thousands of people and generations of families.
Located in Okoboji, IA Visit our site: www.CampFosterYMCA.com or call 1-800-456-9622
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Our family is proud to serve your family in its time of need. Matt Livingston
Mike Maher
3rd generation funeral director
Over 25 years of experience
Let our family care for your family...
We give personalized attention to fulfill the needs and wishes of each family we serve.
Personalized Funeral Service Pre-planning Cremations Memorial Keepsakes Photo Tribute Videos
712-328-1144 121 South 7th Street Council Bluffs, IA 51501