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As Mayor, I am especially excited to invite you and welcome you to Council Bluffs, Iowa. Our community is a destination city that’s growing, revitalizing, and renewing. You will notice many of the amenities that make visitors, prospective residents and businesses, and our own citizens feel appreciated and at home. Our rich traditions and our role in history are cherished and preserved. Recent additions to our transportation, cultural, and entertainment mix compliment our revitalization of historic buildings and heritage attractions in the area. Our ongoing desire to update and modernize is evident, while we facelift and polish the best that our ancestors left for us to enjoy. You’ll find there’s so much to do here — concerts, musicals, theater, museums, athletics, gaming, and special events will fill your calendar. Relax, rediscover, and reconnect in Council Bluffs. Sincerely, Mayor Tom Hanafan, City of Council Bluffs

On behalf of the Council Bluffs and Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau, it is my pleasure to extend my warmest invitation to visit us in Iowa. We are an award-winning tourist destination and the chosen home of many residents and modern businesses. An historic, river-city town, Council Bluffs has made its mark as “Iowa’s Leading Edge” – from the exploring days of Lewis & Clark to the technology and progress shown today. While you are here, I hope you will take time to discover all that Council Bluffs has to offer. This publication will guide you every step of the way. With numerous attractions, entertainment options, museums, recreational choices and more in Council Bluffs, it’s no wonder that thousands of visitors like you make it a point to “get together in the bluffs”.

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We would like to thank the following for contributing pictures to the 2011 Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County Visitors Guide: Don Bowerman, Carla Chance, Kathy Fiscus, Annett Wienmeister, Mike Whye, Mid-America Center, Council Bluffs Public Library, Council Bluffs and County Attractions.

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The renovated Bayliss Park was reopened to the public in April of 2007 after months of fundraising and construction. The rededication of Bayliss Park highlighted its new fountain titled “Wellspring” by internationally recognized artist Brower Hatcher, and its companion performance pavilion, called “Oculus”. This 2.5 acre park preserves the city’s tradition since the 19th century of having a downtown public square with a centerpiece fountain. This latest phase in the evolution of this historic green space is a symbol of how this community rallied to preserve this park for use by all our citizens and visitors. 2011 visitors guide

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Public Art

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In addition to existing installations, Iowa West Public Art (IWPA) has 50 sites designated for public art throughout the city of Council Bluffs that attracts visitors from all over the world. A brochure listing public art locations is available at the Council Bluffs Chamber, 149 W. Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA.

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Photos, clockwise: • Mosaic street tile depicting Abraham Lincoln • Interstate Sculpture at I-80, exit 1-B • Bronze Founders at Kanesville Tabernacle • Interpretive panels at Western Historic Trails Center • Black Angel at Fairview Cemetery • Molecule Man at Mid-America Center

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Our History

Historic Sites

Imagine the wonder and excitement of the first French and Spanish explorers. Lewis and Clark, and the Missouria and Otoe Indian Tribes met in this historic area once known as “councile bluff”. Nestled against the Loess Hills, we were a resting spot for the early visitors while they made final preparations for the long, difficult journey westward. In the mid 1800’s, many pioneers migrated through here on the Oregon, Lewis and Clark, California and Mormon Pioneer trails. We invite you to visit the Western Historic Trails Center and Kanesville Tabernacle to learn more.

August Beresheim House

★ National Register of Historic Places (Dodge House tour starts here.) 621 3rd St. • 712-322-2406 • Home built in 1899 for banker/state legislator, August Beresheim. Gift shop. (Inquire about historic neighborhoods.)

Blockhouse Site

Pierce/Franklin & Union Streets Commemorative marker stands in honor of the first building in Council Bluffs. Built in 1837 by U.S. Dragoons to thwart threats of war among Native Americans, site became the center of our growing city.

California Gold Rush Trail Historic Site

Pioneer Trail, Hwy. G66 at Dumfries Rd. approximately 8 miles S.E. of Council Bluffs. Memorial marker and National Park Service interpretive panel tell the story of 1849 Gold Rushers and pioneers.

Children’s Square, U.S.A.

N. 6th St. & Ave. E • 712-322-3700 www.childrenssquare.org • Since 1882, the Christian Home Association – Children’s Square, U.S.A. has been serving children/ families of the community. They have a display of memorabilia in the Lemen Visitor Center and a playground at Discovery Park. Self-guided tours; guided tours by appointment.

Great Plains Wing Commemorative Air Force Museum Council Bluffs Airport

Old Hwy. 6 & McPherson Ave. 16803 McCandless Rd. • 712-322-2435 www.greatplainswing.org Hours: Wed. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. • Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Donations accepted • Three World War II airplanes, P-51D Mustang “Gunfighter II,” a Stinson L5, and an Aeronca L3, plus 2,000 military artifacts.

Frontier Heritage Library & Museum

622 4th St. • 712-325-9368 pcgs@pcgs.omhcoxmail.com www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~iapcgs/ Hours: Tues. 1 p.m.- 4 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and by appointment. • The Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society owns/ operates the library. Hundreds of books and periodicals have been placed on indefinite loan: old county court books, death records, wills and more than 4,000 abstracts and probates.

Western Historic Trails Center

Historic General Dodge House

★ National Historic Landmark 605 3rd St. • 712-322-2406 www.dodgehouse.org Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Sun. 1 p.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays, January and Holidays • Admission fee • This three-story, 14-room, lavish Victorian home, is one of Iowa’s premier historic homes built in 1869 by Gen. Grenville M. Dodge, a Civil War veteran, and the “greatest railroad builder of all time.” The home is historically authentic, complete with the majority of original furnishings.

Historic Squirrel Cage Jail

★ National Register of Historic Places 226 Pearl St. • 712-323-2509 www.thehistoricalsociety.org Hours: Apr. 1-Oct. 31 • Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.4 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m.-4 p.m. or by appt., closed Monday & holidays • Tours available year round by appointment • Admission fee. • This 1885 three-story VictorianGothic styled brick structure is extremely unique as it is only one of three left in existence. The cylinder pie shaped cells were able to rotate, like a Lazy Susan, which made it easier for one jailer to guard the prisoners.

Kinsman Monument

308 Lafayette Ave., Soldier’s Circle section, Fairview Cemetery • http:// iagenweb.org/pottawattamie/cemfairview.htm • Hours: 8 a.m.-sundown • Civil War memorial built to honor Col. William Kinsman, commanding officer of the 23rd Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment and veterans of the Civil War. Civil War cannons on display. Fairview, the city’s oldest cemetery.

Lewis & Clark Sites Western Historic Trails Center/ Lied Historic Building

Official Iowa Welcome Center 3434 Richard Downing Ave. I-80/29, Exit 1B • 712-366-4900 www.iowahistory.org/historic-sites/ western-historic-trails/ Hours: Apr. 1-Oct. 31 daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Nov. 1-Mar.31 Tues-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed official State holidays Donations accepted 200+ sculptures by Timothy Woodman interpret Lewis & Clark, Mormon Pioneer, California and Oregon trails. Hiking/biking trails wind through 400 acres of prairie along Missouri River. Events include Thursday “Jam and Bread,” music jam sessions, reenactments, music/lectures and “White Catfish Camp Living History Weekend,” in July.

Lewis & Clark Monument Scenic Overlook

29385 Monument Rd. 712-328-4650 www.parksandrec.councilbluffs-ia. gov/historical.asp Hours: 6 a.m.-10 p.m. seasonal This site, north of Big Lake Park, was dedicated in 1936 honoring the 1804 expedition of Lewis & Clark and their historic meeting with Otoe and Missouria tribesmen. The attraction, with its expansive view of the Missouri River valley, features a mountain bike trail, motor coach/tour bus parking, picnic area and restrooms.

RailsWest Railroad Museum

Historic General Dodge House

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Mormon Sites Fairview Cemetery

308 Lafayette Ave. 712-328-4650 • www.parksandrec. councilbluffs-ia.gov/historical.asp Hours: Daily 8 a.m.-Sundown The high east end of the cemetery hold Mormon pioneer graves, Kinsman Civil War Memorial, also the resting site of Amelia and husband, Dexter Bloomer. Amelia was the famed suffragette credited for popularizing “bloomers,” also known as Turkish pantaloons.

Grand Encampment

1600 S. Hwy 275 (Iowa School for the Deaf) A marker stands where pioneers reached the Missouri River on June 14, 1846. They made camp near what is now the Iowa School for the Deaf. The Grand Encampment was where the Mormons met after traveling across Iowa. The parties split up, forming communities in Iowa and Nebraska, before moving on to Utah. Twelve days after they arrived at the Encampment, the U.S. Army was seeking volunteers. Five hundred men volunteered, known as the Mormon Battalion, and began their trek to Southern California.

Hyde Park

Hyde Farm Site, approximately 11200 Dumfries Ave. – south on Hwy. 275 from Iowa School for the Deaf to Hwy. G66 (Pioneer Trail), then east to Dumfries Ave., right on Dumfries Ave., 2 miles to marker. Marker stands where Orson Hyde’s farm site and a Mormon encampment stood. This is the site where Brigham Young was elected, by a quorum of twelve, president of the LDS Church. Hyde was one of the original leaders of the Mormon Church. He also established the “Frontier Guardian” newspaper in Council Bluffs (Kanesville).

Kanesville Tabernacle & Visitor Center

Mormon Battalion Mustering Grounds Marker

1600 S. Hwy 275 (Iowa School for the Deaf) The “mustering in” site of 500 Mormon pioneers who enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1846 during the war against Mexico. These “Saints” marched more than 2,000 miles (one of the longest recorded infantry marches in U.S. history) from the Missouri River to San Diego, CA.

Mormon Pioneer Trail Historic Site

(Hwy G55) & 240th St. (west of CR L45) 712-322-0500 • Commemorative marker describes the 1846 arrival of the Latter-Day-Saints and the 80 farming communities established in southwest Iowa.

Railroad History

Northern class 4-8-4 steam locomotive, a RPO car and five cars dating from 1901-1969.

Union Pacific Railroad Museum

★ National Register of Historic Places 200 Pearl St. • 712-329-8307 • www. uprrmuseum.org • Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., closed Sunday, Monday & holidays • Free admission. The Union Pacific Railroad Museum is housed in the former 1903 Carnegie Library, a Beaux Arts style building. Artifacts include photographs and documents that trace the development of the railroad and the American West. The collection dates to the mid-1800s, featuring original editions of reports from survey teams. Interactive exhibits explain the role of the Union Pacific in the nation’s economy and the railroad industry’s contribution to modern technology.

Scenic Byways

Golden Spike Monument

S. 21st St. & 9th Ave. • A 56-foot golden, concrete spike erected at zero-zero milepost in 1939, marking the eastern terminus of the Union Pacific Railroad.

Lincoln Monument,

Lafayette Ave. near Fairview Cemetery This impressive pylon was erected in July, 1911 and commemorates Abraham Lincoln’s visit to the site in 1859. From this site, Lincoln, along with Grenville M. Dodge, viewed and selected the location for the eastern terminus of the nation’s first transcontinental railroad.

RailsWest Railroad Museum H0 Model Display

★ National Register of Historic Places 16th Ave. & S. Main St. • 712-323-5182 www.thehistoricalsociety.org/Depot.htm Hours: Apr. 1-Oct. 31 • Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. 1 p.m.-4 p.m. or by appt., closed Monday & holidays • Tours available year round by appointment • Admission fee • Restored 1899 Rock Island Depot, railroad artifacts and operating H0 gauge model railroad. Outdoor railcar display includes three engines, including the UP’s 814, a

222 E. Broadway • 712-322-0500 Hours: Summer-Apr. 1-Sept. 30, 9:30 a.m.7 p.m. Winter-Oct. 1-Mar. 31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission This authentic replica was built and dedicated in 1996, near the site where Brigham Young was sustained president by the members of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1846. Bronze statues depict Young, his two counselors, a pioneer family and Henry Miller.

Kanesville Tabernacle & Visitor Center

Children’s Square

Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Lincoln Highway

located from L20 & Hwy. 6 (Broadway) America’s first coast-to-coast highway in the early 1900s passes through Council Bluffs. The highway cut time on a trip that had taken up to 90 days prior to 1913, down to six days in 1915.

Loess Hills National Scenic Byway

712-482-3029 • www.goldenhillsrcd.org Rated among the best in the nation. The 220 miles of paved highway in seven Veterans Plaza counties along the Missouri River valley offers views of the steep, sharply-ridged hills, which support a number of rare plants and animals only found In 1859, Abraham Lincoln designated in the Loess Hills. Automobile tours Council Bluffs as the eastern terminus offer ridge-top views, woodlands, prairies and landmarks. The Byway of America’s first transcontinental is clearly marked - just follow the railroad. Because of Lincoln’s visits here special blue and white signs along and the vision of his friend, General the trail. continued on page 12

Grenville Dodge, we have a unique railroad story to tell. The Union Pacific Railroad Museum and the Historic General Dodge House now pay tribute to that transportation era. Bayliss Park and Veterans Plaza, the Historic Squirrel Cage Jail, the Streetscape Project, Fairview Cemetery, and our historic neighborhoods, document our place in history.

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Get Together

Loess Hills Visitors Center

119 Oak St., Moorehead, IA 712-886-5441 Located 1-hour north of Council Bluffs www.loesshillstours.com The Loess Hills Hospitality Association provides visitors with maps and information about unique viewing points.

Now we’re an even bigger gathering spot! Council Bluffs is the only Iowa community with three distinct gaming casinos and a greyhound racing park, a 3-D Imax theater, several concert venues, area wineries, convention center and arena, bountiful nature, and a vast selection of lodging choices. We’ve been named the Iowa Tourism Community of the Year many times, and we’d love to make your top list of places to visit again. Come, “get together in the bluffs”!

Loess Hills Lodge Exhibit Gallery

Hitchcock Nature Center • 27792 Ski Hill Loop • Honey Creek, IA 712-545-3283 www.mycountyparks.com Hours: Mar.-Nov. Tues.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. The exhibit gallery is an excellent place to begin your exploration of the Loess Hills, learn how they were formed, and what vegetation grows in the native prairie.

Theater/ Performing Arts The Arts Center 2700 College Rd., I-80 Exit 8 712-388-7140 • 800-432-5852, ext. 7140 www.artscenter.iwcc.edu Located on the campus of Iowa Western Community College, this state-of-theart facility houses performances in theater, dance, and music, along with other cultural events. A separate flexible theater called the “Black Box” is ideal for dinner theater and other smaller venues.

Chanticleer Community Theater

830 Franklin Ave. • 712-323-9955 www.chanticleertheater.com Enjoy five seasonal performances at Council Bluffs’ community playhouse in September, November, January, March and May, including Broadway musicals, comedies and dramas.

Mid-America Center

1 Arena Way, I-80/29 Exit 1B 712-323-0536 • Box Office 712-326-2295 • Ticketmaster 402-233-1212 www.midamericacenter.com Free parking • A premier entertainment and convention center, the Mid-America Center, proud home of the APFL Blackhawks, features the ultimate in live entertainment and sporting events. From football to other sports to concerts and

Westfair Amphitheatre

family shows, the arena is committed to top quality events year round. The Convention Center includes more than 64,000 square feet of exhibition/ meeting space. With a contemporary style it’s ideal for association and corporate conventions, fund-raisers, social events and trade shows.

West Pottawattamie County Fairgrounds, I-80 Exit 8, 2 miles east on Hwy. 6 • 712-322-3400 Ticketmaster: 402-422-1212 www.westfairevents.com/media.htm Enjoy performances by national recording artists. Natural, bowl-shaped, grassy area holds up to 22,000 people. Concert venues range for all ages throughout the summer.

Omni 4 Theatres

300 W Broadway, Omni Centre Business Park • 712-325-6633 712-325-6553 www.omnifour.com 4-screen, discount movie theater.

Art & Points of Interest

Arts Center at IWCC

Bayliss Park & Veterans Plaza

Star Cinema 17 Movie Theatre & IMAX Theatre

3220 23rd Ave., I-80/29 Exit 1B, north of the Mid-America Center and Horseshoe Casino 24-Hour Movie Line: 712-325-8924 www.amctheatres.com/CouncilBluffs/ Each of the 16 auditoriums feature stadium-style seating, high-back rocking love seats with cup holders, wall-towall curved screens, assistive listening devices for the hearing impaired and state-of-the-art Dolby digital surround sound. The IMAX Theatre supports 2D and 3D format hit movies.

Stir Outdoor Concert Cove

1 Harrah’s Blvd, I-29 Exit 53A 712-329-6499 Tickets: (888) 512-SHOW www.harrahscouncilbluffs.com www.stircove.com • This seasonal live entertainment area easily holds 2,500 concertgoers on its grassy knoll outside of Stir, the area’s hottest Vegas-style party bar at Harrah’s Casino & Hotel. National recording artists such as Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, and Black Crowes have graced the stage at the Cove. 12

1st Ave. & Pearl St. • Bayliss Park has been a focal point of the downtown area since Samuel S. Bayliss donated the 2.15 acres in 1853. The park received a facelift and was rededicated in spring, 2007. Veterans Plaza, dedicated July 4, 2003, was sculpted by famed artist John Lajba. The wall lists those who died or are missing in action from the Civil War through Desert Freedom. The fountain and surrounding area were designed by sculptor Brower Hatcher and landscaped by Dolores Silkworth.

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Broadway Fountain

Broadway & Pearl St. • The restored cast iron fountain was built in New York in 1890 and was once the centerpiece of Bayliss Park, the city’s oldest park. In May 2000, a dedication ceremony was held for the completely refurbished “Old Rusty”. An oldfashioned looking clock tower, lampposts, and flowerbeds have since joined the fountain area.

The Center

714 South Main Street • 712-323-5995 www.thecbcenter.org Broadway Fountain & Clock Tower

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Grant Wood Corn Room Murals

Pottawattamie County Courthouse 227 South 6th Street • 712-328-5644 Chieftain Hotel’s Corn Room Murals. Restored in 1926, Grant Wood’s murals are displayed in the lobby of the courthouse.

Grant Wood Paintings

Iowa Western Community College, I-80/ Hwy. 6 Exit 8 • 712-325-3200 • Original Grant Wood, “The Early Days of Kanesville,” hangs in the lobby of the Looft Hall Conference Center on the Iowa Western campus.

Iowa West Public Art Sites

Locations throughout the city. Go to www. iowawestpublicart.org for free audio tour instructions and a map with directions under a link called “Visitor Services.” IWPA, an initiative of the Iowa West Foundation, currently includes eight public art sites featuring sculptures by internationally and regionally renowned artists such as Jonathan Borofsky, Brower Hatcher, Jun Kaneko, William King, Deborah Masuoka, and Albert Paley. Brochures with the map of IWPA sites are available at local hotels and motels, as well as the Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce office.

Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial ★ National Register of Historic Places “Black Angel,” Lafayette Ave. & N. 2nd St. • 712-328-4650 • www.parksandrec. councilbluffs-ia.gov/historical.asp Known locally as the “Black Angel,” this solid bronze statue was inspired by three visions experienced by the wife of Gen. Grenville M. Dodge in the fall of 1916, before her death. Daniel Chester French, who created the seated statue of Abraham Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., sculpted a likeness of the angel in Mrs. Dodge’s vision.

Nearby Sites

Danish Immigrant Museum

2212 Washington St., Elk Horn, IA, I-80 Exit 54 • 800-759-9192 www.dkmuseum.org Founded in 1983, the museum is dedicated to preserving the culture and history of the Danish people who immigrated to America. Extensive collections of artifacts, such as family heirlooms from Denmark, examples of needle work, tools of early immigrant tradesmen and memorabilia are on display in a striking, modern, halftimbered building situated on a 30-acre site in the rolling hills of western Iowa. Velkommen!

Danish Windmill

An official Iowa Welcome Center 4038 Main • Elk Horn, IA • I-80, Exit 54 712-764-7472 • 800-451-7960 www.danishwindmill.com Admission fee for tour. Elk Horn’s Danish windmill was built in 1848 in Norre Snede, Denmark. This mill and others like it were used to grind grain into flour for farmers in neighboring communities. Money was raised to bring the 60-foot windmill to Elk Horn in 1976. Three hundred volunteers reassembled it. This is the only authentic Danish working windmill in the United States.

DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge

1434 316th Ln. • Missouri Valley, IA 712-642-4121 www.fws.gov/midwest/desoto Refuge Hours: 1/2 hr. before sunrise until 1/2 hr. after sunset; Visitor Center Hours: Daily 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Closed Federal holidays. Admission fee This site includes a wildlife viewing area, nature trails, visitor center, and fishing. The museum/visitor center holds the remains of the steamboat “Bertrand,” which was stuck and sank April 1, 1865.

The Durham Museum

801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE www.durhammuseum.org Housed in Omaha’s old Union Station, the museum features visiting exhibits, Byron Reed coin collection and several permanent galleries. Lincoln Highway Globe

Earth Lodge/Mills County Museum

Glenwood Lake Park • Lake Dr. Glenwood, IA • 712-527-5038 • Open May 1-Sept. 30 Sat. & Sun. 1:30 p.m.4 p.m. and by appointment • Earth Lodge showcases a collection of artifacts from early Native American Indians, who lived in the area between 800 and 1200 A.D. Museum features antique agricultural equipment, one-room school, restored century barn, military display and twocell brick jail.

General Crook House Museum ★ National Register of Historic Places 5730 N. 30th St., Building 11B Omaha, NE • 402-455-9990 www.omahahistory.org Admission fee • Elegantly restored 1879 Italianate style home, adjoined by a Victorian heirloom garden that overlooks Fort Omaha. Gen. Crook served in the U.S. Calvary during the Civil War.

Harrison County Historical Village & Welcome Center

2931 Monroe Ave. • Missouri Valley, IA 712-642-2114 • www.harrisoncounty parks.org/welcome/• Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. • Admission fee • The Harrison County Historical Village and Iowa Welcome Center is located 3 miles northeast of Missouri Valley on Hwy. 30 (5 miles east of I-29, Exit 75). The complex is straight out of the 1800s, with an original log cabin, general store, and one-room schoolhouse, and Iowa Products Store. continued on page 14

Boys Town, National Headquarters of Girls & Boys Town ★ National Historic Landmark 137th & W. Dodge Rd. • Omaha, NE 800-625-1400 • www.boystown.org Founded in 1917 by Father Edward Flanagan. Today, its 900-plus acres house and educate more than 550 troubled boys and girls. Visit Fr. Flanagan’s restored 1920s Georgian Revival home, and more.

Carstens 1880 Farmstead ★ National Register of Historic Places 32409 380th St., • 1-80 Exit 34, Shelby, IA • 712-544-2341 www.carstensfarm.com • Open for tours by appointment • Admission fee Travel back in time to an 80-acre working farm exhibit. 13

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge

Black Angel

Historic Districts Council Bluffs has several historic districts, both residential and commercial. For information, call the Historic General Dodge House at 712-322-2406 or e-mail the Council Bluffs Historic Preservation Alliance, a chapter of the Iowa Historic Preservation Alliance, at cbhpa@cox.net.

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Joslyn Art Museum

2200 Dodge St. • Omaha, NE 402-342-3300 Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Sun. noon-4 p.m. Admission fee • The Museum was built as a gift to Omaha from Sarah Joslyn in memory of her husband George, a prominent community leader and businessman.

Kenefick Park

100 Bancroft St. • Omaha, NE I-80 Exit 454 • 402-346-4002 Hours: Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. except major holidays • Free admission • Two of the Union Pacific Railroad behemoth locomotives sit visible to the westbound traffic on I-80. The display features the Centennial No. 6900, aptly named in honor of the UPRR’s 100th anniversary. This locomotive had 6,600 horsepower provided by two diesel engines on one frame. Built in 1944, the “Big Boy” No. 4023 (4-8-8-4), the world’s largest steam locomotive, could singularly pull a 3,600-ton train.

Lauritzen Gardens

Omaha’s Botanical Center 100 Bancroft St. • Omaha, NE, I-80 Exit 454 • 402-346-4002 www.lauritzengardens.org Hours: Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day • Admission fee • 115-acre Lauritzen Gardens creates a living museum of unique four-season plant displays, and includes 11 outdoor garden areas, an indoor floral display hall, educational programs for children and adults, a café and gift shop.

Museum of Religious Arts

2697 Niagara Trail, Logan, IA, I-29 N. to Missouri Valley, Exit 75, E. on Hwy. 30 about 6.5 miles 712-644-3888 • www.mrarts.org Hours: Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. noon-4 p.m. Closed Mondays and most major holidays • Admission fee • Midwest’s largest collection of religious artifacts reflects diverse history, culture, symbols and icons of various denominations. Exhibits include: the artwork of child artist Akiane Kramarik, 20,000-squarefoot “King of Kings” display, portraying the life of Christ, replica of early Southwest-style mission chapel, library, theater and gift shop.

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Omaha Children’s Museum

a traveling exhibit area, children’s interactive gallery, 200 seat theater, gift shop, aircraft restoration gallery.

500 S 20th St., Omaha, NE 402-342-6164 • www.ocm.org Hours: Summer: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.5 p.m.; Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m.; Winter: Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.4 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m.5 p.m. • Closed Mondays and major holidays • Admission fee • This unique museum was designed especially for children. It is a hands-on adventure for the entire family.

Orchards & Gardens

Please call or check websites for hours, directions and harvest schedules. Brickyard Orchard 1414 Nishna Ave. • Harlan 712-755-5882

Ditmar’s Orchard

Butterfly Farm 16720 275th St. • Treynor 712-487-3062

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo

3701 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE, I-80 Exit 454 • 402-733-8400 www.omahazoo.com • Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Memorial Day; 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily Memorial Day through Labor Day; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Admission fee • Home to the world’s largest indoor rain forest, Lied Jungle; world’s largest indoor desert, Desert Dome; world’s largest nocturnal exhibit, Kingdoms of the Night; Scott Aquarium, cat complex, bear canyon, giraffe complex, nursery, Wild Kingdom Pavilion and Hubbard Orangutan Habitat.

Diller Greenhouse, Inc. 1250 Longview Loop • Council Bluffs 712-323-1022 Ditmar’s Orchard www.ditmarsorchard.com 19475 225th St. • Council Bluffs 712-256-7053 Gary Small Orchard and Fruit Market 1829 Hwy. 127 • Mondamin 712-646-2193 3 Bee Farms 14922 535th St. • Griswold 712-778-4256 Hillside Orchard 2870 US Hwy. 275 • Hamburg 712-382-1277 Hodge Greenhouse 2615 Monroe Ave. • Logan 712-644-2713

Strategic Air & Space Museum

I-80 Exit 426, Omaha, NE 402-944-3100 www.strategicairandspace.com Hours: Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day and Easter • Admission fee The museum is regarded as the nation’s foremost facility of its kind. A suspended Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, two aircraft display hangars,

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Homeside Farm Market 15155 390th St. • Carson 712-484-3375 Mincer Orchard & Farms www.ragpiano.com/mincer/index.html 2548 Waubonsie Park Rd. • Hamburg 712-382-1014 Pioneer Trail Orchard & Pumpkin Patch 21534 Chestnut Rd. • 712-366-1505 www.ptapples.com Small’s Fruit Farm www.smallsfruitfarm.com 1844 194th St. • Mondamin 712-646-2723 West Farms 30727 175th St. • Honey Creek 712-545-9019 Williams Orchard 2704 M Ave. • Denison • 712-263-3529 Wright Orchard 1302 Argyle St. • Hamburg 712-382-1146

Grapes were grown in the Council Bluffs area as early as 1857. In 1919, Iowa ranked sixth in the nation in grape production. Pesticides sprayed on corn (2, 4-D) is said to be responsible for the decrease in grapes harvested in Iowa. The interest in viticulture is growing by leaps and bounds in Iowa once more. Here is a list of some of our producers:

Wineries

Prairie Crossing Vineyards & Winery 31506 Pioneer Trail • Treynor 712-487-3812 www.prairiecrossingwine.com Prairie Hawk Vineyards 21496 Chestnut Road 712-256-6770 www.phwine.com Sugar Clay Winery & Vineyards 1446 240th Ave. • Thurman 712-628-2020 www.sugarclaywinery.com Whispering Hills Vineyard 43538 Cottonwood Rd. • Carson 712-484-3744 www.whisperinghillsvineyards.com

Breezy Hills Vineyard & Winery 31735 Tamarack Rd. • Minden 712-485-2083 • www.breezyhills.com Danish Countryside Vines & Wines 1397 280th St. • Exira • 712-764-2991 www.danishcountrysidevinesandwines. com King’s Crossing Vineyard & Winery 53086 260th St. • Glenwood 712-526-2873 www.kingscrossingvineyard.com Loess Hills Vineyard & Winery 1120 Old Lincoln Hwy • Crescent 712-545-3054 www.loesshillsvineyardandwinery.com

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Fast Food Arby’s Roast Beef Restaurant • 2647 S. 24th St., I-80/29 Exit 1B • 712-322-0370 • 3313 W. Broadway 712-328-1637 • Mall of the Bluffs 1751 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5 712-322-3103 Beijing Restaurant 3134 Manawa Centre Dr. I-80/29 Exit 3 • 712-366-1819 Blimpie Subs & Salads 417 E. Broadway • 712-323-8233 Burger King • 2608 S. 24th St., I-80/29 Exit 1B • 712-323-0461 • 3100 S. Expressway, I-80/29 Exit 3 712-366-2295 • Mall of the Bluffs 1751 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5 712-322-5671 • 1726 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5 712-323-1816 • 3209 W. Broadway 712-322-8737 • 1529 W. Broadway 712-323-4444 Burgers On Broadway 2752 W. Broadway 712-323-8794 Charley’s Grilled Subs Mall of the Bluffs 1751 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5 712-388-8144 Culver’s 3245 South 24th St., I-80 1B South Exit • 712-256-1881 Dairy Queen • 3210 W. Bdwy • 712-322-3424 • 540 32nd Ave., I-80/29 Exit 3 712-366-5059 • 1836 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5 712-328-6966 Gyros Express • Mall of the Bluffs • 1751 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5 • 712-328-1200 Hardee’s Family Restaurant 3200 S. Expressway, I-80/29 Exit 3 • 712-366-9549 Jimmy John’s • 1640 W Broadway 712-256-6330 • 418 E Broadway 712-256-5402 Kentucky Fried Chicken • 2800 W. Broadway 712-322-5542

• Mall of the Bluffs 1751 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5 • 712-322-1166 Long John Silver’s • 603 32nd Ave., I-80/29 Exit 3 712-366-6567 • 1905 W. Bdwy • 712-325-0850 McDonald’s • 1607 W. Broadway 712-322-0705 • Mall of the Bluffs 1751 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5 712-328-0040 • 610 30th Ave., I-80/29 Exit 3 712-366-0514 Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits 3440 W. Broadway 712-388-0738 Quizno’s Subs 215 W. Broadway • 712-256-7340 Runza Restaurants 2146 W. Broadway 712-322-8935 Sonic Restaurant 3445 W. Broadway 712-256-1300 Subway Sandwiches & Salads • 208 E. Broadway • 712-322-4114 • 2600 W. Broadway 712-323-1801 • 3134 Manawa Centre Dr. I-80/29 Exit 3 • 712-366-1571 • 1200 Woodbury Ave., I-80 Exit 5 • 712-322-1772 Taco Bell • 318 E. Bdwy • 712-328-7191 • 2759 W. Bdwy • 712-323-2778 • 3150 Dial Dr., I-80/29 Exit 3 712-366-6551 Taco John’s • 217 E. Bdwy • 712-323-5121 • Mall of the Bluffs 1751 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5 712-325-6773 • 2300 W. Bdwy • 712-323-7088

Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers 3514 W. Broadway 712-328-3392

American Ace’s Diner Harrah’s Casino Hotel 1 Harrah’s Blvd., I-29 Exit 53A 712-329-6000 Barnes & Noble Booksellers Mall of the Bluffs 1751 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5 712-323-3700 Bella’s Bakery & Cafe Ameristar Casino 2200 River Rd., I-29 Exit 52 712-328-8888, ext. 7883 Country Pride Restaurant 3210 S. 7th St., I-80/29 Exit 3 712-366-2217 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 530 30th Ave., I-80/29 Exit 3 712-366-6076 Duncan’s Café 501 S. Main St. 712-328-3360 Hooter’s of Council Bluffs 2910 S. 23rd Ave. 712-256-2959 HyVee’s Deli & Kitchen HyVee Food Stores • 1745 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5 712-322-9260 • 2323 W. Broadway 712-328-9792 JB’s Café Horseshoe Casino 2701 23rd Ave., I-80/29 Exit 1B 712-323-2500 Lansky’s 1131 N. Broadway 712-329-5400 18

Main Street Café 102 S. Main St. 712-388-3801 Panera Bread Mall of the Bluffs 1751 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5 712-366-3033 Perkins Restaurant 3250 S. Expressway, I-80/I-29 Exit 3 • 712-366-0585 Quaker Steak and Lube 3320 Mid-America Drive, I-29 Exit 52 • 712-322-0101 Rex’s Diner 2723 E. Kanesville Blvd. 712-256-9080 Riverside Grille 2 Harrah’s Blvd., I-29 Exit 53A 712-328-7079 Ruby Tuesday 3150 24th Ave., I-80/29 Exit 1B 712-328-0046 Sapp Bros. Cafe 2620 S. 24th St., I-80/29 Exit 1B 712-322-9052 Texas Roadhouse 3231 S. 24th Street 712-366-1068 Tish’s Restaurant 1207 S. 35th St., I-29 Exit 53A 712-323-5456 Uncle Buck’s Grill 2911 Bass Pro Drive 712-325-5300 Village Inn • 1906 Rue St., I-80 Exit 5 712-388-9301 • 2935 W. Broadway 712-328-7377

Asian China Buffet 1702 W. Broadway 712-388-0388 China Wok 2412 W. Broadway 712-256-3889 Chinese Express HyVee Food Stores • 1745 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5 712-322-9260 • 2323 W. Broadway 712-328-9792 Famous Wok Mall of the Bluffs • 1751 Madison Ave. I-80 Exit 5 • 712-352-0205 Great Wall Express • 502 E. Broadway • 712-323-1541 • 900 Woodbury Ave., I-80 Exit 5 712-323-9622 HuHot Mongolian Grill 3120 Manawa Centre Dr. I-80/29 Exit 3 • 712-309-0100 Panda Express 3805 Denmark Drive 712-366-8080 Taste of China 30 Pearl St. • 712-325-6118

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Barbeque Boxer Barbeque Co. 722 Creek Top • 712-325-4227 Buffalo Wild Wings 3701 Metro Dr., I-29 Exit 47 712-366-0067 Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que 50 Arena Way, I-80/29 Exit 1B 712-256-1221 Tastee Treet Log Cabin BBQ 13996 Wabash Ave. & Hwy. 275 I-29 Exit 47 • 712-366-2892 The Hog Stop 3621 9th Ave. • 712-328-2277

Buffets China Buffet 1702 W. Broadway 712-388-0388 Fresh Market Square Buffet Harrah’s Casino 1 Harrah’s Blvd., I-29 Exit 53A 712-329-6000 Golden Corral Family Restaurant 3103 Dial Dr., I-80/29 Exit 3 712-366-1832 Heritage Buffet Ameristar Casino 2200 River Rd., I-29 Exit 52 712-328-8888 HyVee Deli & Kitchen HyVee Food Stores • 1745 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5 712-322-9260 • 2323 W. Broadway 712-328-9792 Kentucky Fried Chicken 1751 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5 712-322-1166 Village Square Buffet Horseshoe Casino 2701 23rd Ave., I-80/29 Exit 1B 712-329-6000 ext. 4031

Coffee Houses Tazzi Di Caffe 928 Valley View Dr., I-80 Exit 5 712-256-9005 The Coffee Stop 2713 E. Kanesville Blvd., I-80 Exit 8 • 712-256-7867 Scooters • (Inside) Chamber 149 W. Broadway 712-256-0737 • (Inside) First National Bank 3815 Denmark Drive 712-435-5001 • (Inside) Harrah’s Casino & Hotel • One Harrah’s Blvd. 712-329-6270

Scooters Coffeehouse 3030 W. Broadway 712-242-1050 Starbucks • (Inside) Barnes & Noble Booksellers • Mall of the Bluffs 1751 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5 712-323-3700 • (Inside) Bass Pro Shop 2911 27th Ave., I-80/29 Exit 1B 712-325-6000 • (Inside) HyVee Food Stores 1745 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5 712-322-9260

German 1892 German Bier House 142 W. Broadway • 712-256-9700

Italian Bluff’s Pizza 1702 W. Broadway 712-328-7000 Breadeaux Pizza 245 W. Broadway • 712-256-6999 Dan’s Pizza 2543 2nd Ave. • 712-352-3267 Domino’s Pizza (Carry Out/Delivery) 2004 W. Broadway 712-325-8848 Fazoli’s Restaurant 3134 Dial St., I-80/29 Exit 3 712-366-0860 Godfather’s Pizza • 34 Pearl St. • 712-328-9566 • 928 Valley View Village 712-256-9200 • 3020 West Broadway 712-322-5577 Italian Express HyVee Food Stores • 1745 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5 712-322-9222 • 2323 W. Broadway 712-328-9792 Lansky’s 1131 N. Broadway 712-329-5400 Old River Pizza Co. 3120 Manawa Centre Dr., I-80/29 Exit 3 • 712-366-4700 Olive Garden 3040 Dial Drive • 712-366-0688 Papa John’s Pizza 16 S. 8th Street • 712-322-7272 Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza • 1702 W. Broadway 712-328-7000 • 1751 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5 712-256-6868

Pizza Counter • 520 E. Broadway 712-323-7245 • 610 Veterans Memorial Hwy. I-80/29 Exit 3 • 712-366-0593 Pizza Hut • 3210 S. 7th St., I-80/29 Exit 3 712-366-2217 • 1738 E. Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5 712-322-9477 (Carry Out/ Delivery) • 1235 E. Pierce St. 712-323-1000 Pizza King 1101 N. Broadway 712-323-9228 Pizza Ranch 3505 Metro Drive 712-256-7701 Sam & Louie’s 1851 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5 712-256-7712 Sam’s Italian Villa 3312 W. Broadway 712-322-9783 Sbarro Italian Eatery Mall of the Bluffs 1751 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5 712-322-9906 Sugar’s Pizza & More 2725 E. Kanesville Blvd., I-80 Exit 8 • 712-322-3600

Lounges, Bars & Grills Amerisports Bar Ameristar Casino 2200 River Rd., I-29 Exit 52 712-328-8888 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar 3000 Dial Dr., I-80/29 Exit 3 712-366-1250 Barley’s 114 W. Broadway • 712-322-0306 Bertha’s Bar & Grill 1322 N. 16th St. • 712-256-2476 Caddy Shack 1426 4th Avenue • 712-322-9708 Cellar 19 Wine & Deli 928 Valley View Dr. • Suite 19 I-80 Exit 5 • 712-323-9463 Do Rock Inn 1200 7th Avenue • 712-322-4598 Driftwood Inn 2701 Harry Langdon Blvd. 712-325-0801 Glory Days Bar & Grille 106 W. Broadway 712-256-5922 Goldmine Bar & Grill 1601 S 3rd Street • 712-325-9915

Goofy’s Corner 807 S. 21 St. • 712-322-9817 Jack Daddy’s Bar & Grill 2327 S. 24th St., I-80/I-29 Exit 1B 712-322-9847 Johnny’s Cantina 1851 Madison Ave. 712-256-3923 LPL’s Lounge 1707 Harry Langdon Blvd. 712-325-9617 McGee’s Bar & Grill 401 Veterans Memorial Highway I-80/29 Exit 3 • 712-366-1669 Railway Inn 115 S. 12th St. • 712-328-9913 Scott Street Pub 25 Scott St. • 712-328-7275 Shenanigan’s Karaoke Bar & Grill 800 N. 8th St. 712-322-6804 • 712-322-9924 Shubby’s 2400 9th Ave. • 712-322-9787 Skybox 144 W. Broadway • 712-256-7770 Spillway Bar & Grill 1840 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5 712-322-9621 Stir Harrah’s Casino 1 Harrah’s Blvd., I-29 Exit 53A 712-329-6000 The Salty Dog Bar & Grille 2411 S 24th St 712-256-4851 The Breakaway Bar & Grill 1503 Avenue C 712-256-5388 T’z 128 W. Broadway • 712-256-0097 Uncle Mike & Maggie’s Irish Pub 319 N. 16th St. • 712-323-3275 Vertigo Rooftop Lounge Harrah’s Casino • 1 Harrah’s Blvd. I-29 Exit 53A • 712-329-6000

Mexican Alvarado’s Mexican Food 2722 W. Broadway 712-323-1345 Jonesy’s Taco House 1117 16th Ave. • 712-322-8747 La Mesa Mexican Restaurant 3036 S. Expressway, I-80/29 Exit 3 • 712-256-2762 Mexico Lindo 2210 W. Broadway 712-256-3990

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Seafood Mo Fish 2403 Nash Blvd., I-29 Exit 55 712-256-4000 Red Lobster Restaurant 3040 Dial Dr., I-80/29 Exit 3 712-366-5911

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Avoca

City Administration: 712-343-2424 www.cityofavoca.com 1885 East Pottawattamie County Courthouse 203 North Elm St. Avoca • 712-343-2477 Tours by appointment Proclaimed “The Most Beautiful Courtroom in the State,” and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this courtroom features a 200 year old bench and canopy from an old English Castle. Farmall-Land USA Museum 2101 N. LaVista Heights Rd. • Avoca I-80 Interchange, Hwy 59, exit 40 712-307-6806 or 712-343-6354 www.farmall-land-usa. com Open April 9-Oct. 9, 2011 • Tues-Sat. 10:00-5:00. Sun. 12:00-5:00. Closed Mondays. • Admission: $8 adults, $5 students 12-18, $3 children 5-12, under 5 free • 26,000 sq. ft. museum which houses a collection of more than 150 IH full-size tractors, pedal tractors, toy tractors, artist prints, and other IH memorabilia. And the ladies won’t want to miss the beautiful doll collection in the “Tractor Widow Lounge.” E-mail jamez@walnutel.net Octagon House

Octagon building located in Graceland Cemetery built around 1875. This unusual structure housed mourners during inclement weather, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For more information contact the Newton-Avoca Historical Society at 712-343-2477.

Newton Historical Museum of Avoca 504 N. Elm St. Avoca, IA 51521 712-343-2223 or 712-343-2364 Open Memorial Day -Labor Day, 1:00-4:00 daily. Step back in time and see what life was like when Avoca was young. A variety of displays depict historical events, and you’ll want to see the more than 75 mounted heads and animals from all over the world. Of special interest are the musk ox and arctic wolf.

Carson

City Administration: 712-484-3636 www.carsonia.com Dreamland Theatre

107 Broadway 712-484-2281 • Carson 166 seat restored theatre showing three new-release movies a month at 7:00 p.m.

Prairie Fired Pottery

13063 432nd St. • Carson 712-486-2324 www.prairiefiredpottery. com • Call ahead for an appointment. Nestled in a valley just outside Carson, Iowa, you’ll find potter Paul Koch creating unique pieces of hand thrown pottery and ceramic sculpture. Paul’s work includes functional and decorative pieces as well as masks and totem poles.

Whispering Hills Vineyards 43538 Cottonwood Road Carson • 712-484-3312 www.whisperinghills vineyards.com • Call the tasting room 712-484-3744, or visit our website for hours of operation. Come taste the wines of western Iowa in this 100-year-old renovated barn overlooking the surrounding farmland. Located in a peaceful country setting Northeast of Carson, Iowa.

Carter Lake

City Administration: 712-347-6320 www.cityofcarterlake.web.officelive.com.com Eagle of Honor 950 East Locust St. Carter Lake A magnificent bronze eagle sculpture fountain by Russell Christensen is a community landmark in Carter Lake. www. eaglesofhonorproject.com

Crescent

City Administration: 712-545-3981

Loess Hills Vineyard & Winery 1120 Old Lincoln Hwy Crescent • 712-545-3054 www.loesshillsvineyard andwinery.com Open Wed. and Thurs. 12 p.m. – 8 p.m., Fri and Sat., 12 p.m. – 9 p.m., Sun 12 p.m. – to 6 p.m. & by appointment. Closed on Mon. and Tues. • Sample some of Midwest Iowa’s finest wine while enjoying a breathtaking view of the scenic Loess hills of Western Iowa. Mt. Crescent Ski Area

17026 Snow Hill Lane Honey Creek 712-545-3850 www.skicrescent.com Great skiing, snowboarding, and tubing in the beautiful Loess Hills, only 15 minutes from Council Bluffs. A variety of slopes for the beginner, as well as a 2,000 ft. run with 300 ft. vertical drop for those more experienced. Double chair lift, quad chair lift, complete ski school program, equipment rentals, snow-making equipment, ski lodge with lounge and restaurant. Rent the lodge for special events. Check the web site for hours and dates.

Hancock

City Administration: 712-741-5665 Botna Bend Park

42926 Mahogany Rd. Hancock • 712-741-5465 www.pottcoconservation. com • Offers camping, fishing, picnic area, hiking trails, playground, and canoe and kayak rentals. Visitors can also view elk and bison that roam freely inside fenced areas.

Honey Creek

Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop Honey Creek • 712-545-3283 www.pottcoconservation.com Daylight hours, year-round. Located on the Loess Hills Scenic Byway, this park and wildlife preserve offers scenic views of over 1,000 acres of Loess Hills bluffs and native prairie. Recreation includes

2011 COUNCIL BLUFFS AND POTTAWATTAMIE COUNT Y VISITORS GUIDE hiking trails, accessible boardwalk trail, wildlife viewing/ hunting blind, lodge, tent and modern campsites, and a hawk observation tower. The exhibit gallery is an excellent place to begin your exploration of the Loess Hills landform.

Macedonia

City Administration: 712-486-2323

Original Mormon Trail Settlement Site 10,000 pound red granite boulder commemorating Old Macedonia where the Mormons approached the West Nishnabotna River crossing on June 12, 1846. Pioneer Trail Museum

316 Main Street Macedonia Open May 1st through October 31st. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 9:00noon, except Wednesday afternoons 1-4:00 p.m.

Stempel Bird Collection

311 Main St. • Macedonia 712-486-2323 Tours by appointment. A collection of more than 300 mounted birds including many rare species and some over 100 years old. Known as one of the finest in the State, Dr. Stempel a self-made authority in the areas of ornithology has left a legacy to future generations to observe species rapidly becoming endangered and may soon be extinct.

McClelland

City Administration: 712-566-2367 SCOLA

21557 270th St. McClelland 712-566-2202 email: scola@scola.org www.scola.org • SCOLA is a non-profit educational organization that receives and re-transmits television programming from around the world in native languages. Tours of the facilities with an orientation to the SCOLA programming by appointment.

Minden

City Administration: 712-483-2991 Breezy Hills Vineyard & Winery 31735 Tamarack Rd. Minden • 712-485-2083 www.breezyhills.com Winter/Spring Hours: Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5 Summer Hours: Tues-Fri 11-6, Sat 10-6, Sun 1-5, closed all Mondays. • Stop for a glass of one of their award winning wines, while enjoying panoramic views of the Western Iowa countryside. Music events are held periodically throughout the summer. Carstens 1880 Memorial Farmstead 32409 380th St. I-80, Exit 34 • Shelby 712-544-2341 www.carstensfarm.com Tours by appointment This 1880 farmstead is a living history exhibit of how farming practices have evolved from hand labor to horse machinery to tractors giving visitors a look at the things that have formed our rural heritage. Our motto is, “Preserving and celebrating Iowa’s farm history.” Unique seasonal activities and demonstrations make history and the rural spirit come alive. National Register of Historic Places.

Neola

City Administration: 712-485-2307 www.cityofneolaiowa.com

Arrowhead Park 29357-310th St • Neola 712-485-2295 www.pottcoconservation. com • 147-acre park surrounding a 17 acre lake offering modern camping, cabin rentals, picnicking, horseback riding (bring own horse), snowmobiling, ice skating, playground, shelter rentals, overlook shelter, sand volleyball, nature trails, basketball court, ice fishing, fishing docks, paddle boat, and canoe rentals.

Penny’s Visions Art Gallery: Paintings & Bronze Sculpture by Two Iowa Artists 510 Front St. • Neola 712-485-2618 • www. pennychristensen. homestead.com • For over 20 years, artists Russ and Penny Christensen have been creating bronze sculptures and paintings. Their studio features their work. Sweet Gatherings 111 4th Street • Neola Wed. & Fri. 9-5:00; Thurs. 9-8:00; Sat. 9-2:00 The combined candy factory and retail outlet offers gift baskets, coffee, pastries, pie, soup and sandwiches.

Oakland

City Administration: 712-482-6811 www.cityofoaklandiowa.com

Big Grove Country Inn Bed & Breakfast 18807 450th St. • Oakland • 712-482-6840 www.biggrove.com Enjoy the comforts of this country bed and breakfast with new owners Rob and Kim Briggs. See a 1850s log cabin, which forms the heart of the house, an 1878 one room country schoolhouse, and a 1890s country wedding chapel. See website for special events. Loess Hills National Scenic ByWay 712 S. Hwy 6 • Oakland 712-482-3029 www.byways.org www.lhnsb@goldenhills rcd.org • For more information contact: Golden Hills R C & D. Nishna Heritage Museum 117 N Main • Oakland 712-482-6802 Apr.-Dec. 31. Mon.–Fri. 11 a.m.– 3 p.m. and by appointment Take a trip back in time when life was simpler. This museum has several displays, including collections of dolls, tools, clothing from the Victorian era, household items, etc. See if you can spot the scooter bike, and don’t miss the quilted map of Iowa created in 1900.

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Treynor

City Administration: 712-487-3787 www.cityoftreynor.com

Butterfly Farm Inc.

16720-275th St. • Treynor 712- 487-3062 email: ldwhite@netscape. com Open by appt. only. Children delight in discovering where fruits actually are grown. The “Butterfly Farm” is the perfect place to learn where peaches, pears, paw paws, kiwi, persimmons and apricots originate. Presentation available on how to get started growing these fruits.

Prairie Crossing Vineyard and Winery 31506 Pioneer Trail Treynor • 712-487-3812 www.prairiecrossing wine.com A family operated vineyard and winery perched atop the rolling hills of rural western Iowa. Experience the panoramic views of the vineyard and countryside while enjoying some of the best wines in Iowa.

Underwood

City Administration: 712-566-2373 www.underwoodia.com

Community Center-UMBA Hall • 712-566-2222 • www. umbahall.com • 9,600 sq. ft. hall for receptions, dances and meetings. Skating Fridays Oct.-Apr.

Walnut

City Administration: 712-784-3443 www.walnutiowa.org Antique City of Iowa Walnut Welcome Center

607 Highland St. Walnut • 712-784-2100 www.iowasantiquecity. com • Slip back in time at this turn-of-the-century city with brick streets, globe street lights and hitching posts. Visit over 18 antique shops open daily all year. Monroe One-Room Country Schoolhouse 610 Highland St. Walnut • 712-784-2100 or 712-784-2244 Contact the Visitors Center for tour information • Country schoolhouse restored to recreate the 1920s rural education system.

Murals

These award winning murals will transport you back in time. Located throughout the city, some have direct ties to Walnut while others show popular icons of the early 1900s. Search for the hidden letters in the murals on a walking tour. Rolling Hills Bank

300 Antique City Dr. Walnut ★ National Register of Historic Places Built in 1880, this structure was awarded a place on the National Register of Historic Places for its Mission/Spanish Revival, Classical Revival styles of architecture. Walnut Creek Historical Museum 304 Antique City Dr. Walnut 712-784-2100 or 712-784-3663 Open Memorial Day through

Restaurants Avoca The Embers • At Exit 40 off I-80 712-343-2419 • An area favorite for generations. Small town diner feel with vintage lunchboxes and board games decorating the walls. Crescent The Pink Poodle • 633 Old Lincoln Highway • 712-545-3744 • Quaint small town favorite known for its steaks and prime rib. On display are antique dolls and duck decoy collections. SHEA’S GARDEN GROVE DELI • 1911 Old Lincoln Highway • 712-227-0027 Located at the base of the beautiful Loess Hills, it is well worth the drive for one of their delicious specialty sandwiches. You will also want to try one of the biggest cinnamon rolls in Pott. County. Henry’s Diner • 836 Old Lincoln Highway 712-545-3600 Minden Minden Bowl Café and Lounge • 209 Broadway St. • 712-483-2937 • Restaurant area separate from the lounge and bowling alley. Local residents pack the restaurant on Friday and Saturday nights to enjoy the fantastic prime rib. 30

Labor Day, Sat and Sun 1-4 p.m. and by appointment Many of the items in the museum date from 1870s & 1880s, when Walnut was a thriving prairie town of 1,000 people. Housed in the former Masonic Lodge, the museum includes kitchen and parlor room exhibits, furniture, and clothing.

Recreation Golfing Avoca Golf Club, Inc. 1701 N. Willow St. • Avoca • 712-343-6979 Built in 1975 - 9-hole, par 36 (public) Oakland Country Club 712 N. Highway 6 • Oakland • 712-482-6614 9-hole golf course open to the public Quail Run Golf Course 29515 285th St. • Neola • 712-485-2266 9-hole, par 36 golf course on 80 acres open to the public from 7 a.m. to dusk.

Neola BUCKSNORT • Home to the Monster Buck Burger. Also serving appetizers, BBQ, pizza, sandwiches, burgers, wraps and salads. Three big-screen TVs for your sport viewing pleasure. SWEET GATHERINGS • 111 4th St. 712-485-2319 • Sandwiches, salads, soups, pastries, pies. Home to Gosh Darn Goodies Gourmet Candies and Gift Baskets. Treynor The Rose • 4 W Main St. • 712-487-3609 • They come from miles around to enjoy this family-style restaurant that is decorated seasonally. Chicken dinners are the same recipe of "The Famous Rose's Lodge" that was one of Omaha’s favorites. Walnut Aunt B’s • 221 Antique City Dr. 712-784-3681 • No, this isn’t mom’s kitchen… it’s Aunt B’s! Enjoy the home-style cooking and see how local history comes alive here in Iowa’s Antique City. Tony’s BBQ Bistro • 204 Antique City Dr. 712-784-8669 • If you love barbeque, this is the place for you! You won’t have to drive far to enjoy such items as smoked beef, chicken, and pork with your choice of barbeque sauce, and a generous portion of your favorite sides. You just may have room for one of Tony’s delicious desserts. Offering daily and nightly menus.

2011 COUNCIL BLUFFS AND POTTAWATTAMIE COUNT Y VISITORS GUIDE Shoreline Golf Club 210 Locust St. • Carter Lake • 712-347-5173 www.golfshoreline.com 18-hole golf course, par 72 championship Treynor Recreation Area 208 Buck St. • Treynor • 712-487-3302 9-hole golf course open to the public.

Historic and Country Churches

The rolling hills and quaint small towns provide the setting for many historic and country churches. Visit some of them and enjoy their beauty. For a complete listing of churches in Pottawattamie County see page 56-57. Monroe Methodist Church 241 Umbrella Rd. • Walnut • 712-784-3009 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 12 Park St. • Treynor • 712-487-3880 Saint Patrick Catholic Church 308 4th St. • Neola • 712-485-2433 United Methodist Church 308 Evans St. • Macedonia • 712-486-2266 Silver Creek Church (Methodist) 36418 Pinoak Rd. • Hancock • 712-741-5683 Wheeler Grove Church (Methodist) 44353 Chestnut Rd. • Carson • 712-486-2201 Oakland-Sharon Presbyterian Church Hwy 6 and 370th St. (West of Oakland) 712-482-3480

Camping & Lodging Honey Creek Campground 28120 145th St. • Crescent • 712-545-9400 RV and tent camping The Pottawattamie County Fair Campground 307 W. Lincoln St. • Avoca • Contact Deb Henningsen at 712-482-6220 www.pottawattamiecountyfair.com • Modern camping with 34 full hookups. Group camping available. Millstone City Park Camping N. Rodeo Dr. • Carson • 712-484-3636 RV Camping with electrical hookup. Econo Lodge 1614 Antique City Dr. • Walnut • 712-784-2233 RV camping Shelby Country Inn 15 East St. • Shelby • 712-544-2766 RV camping

Parks/Recreation Areas Arrowhead Park 29357 310th St. • Neola • 712-485-2295 www.pottcounty.com • Fee required The park is situated on a 17-acre lake, offers camping, boating, fishing, and numerous other activities year round. You can stay in one of three rustic cabins, pitch a tent and rough it or use one of the 65 campsites with electric service; there are 6 electric sites, also. Dump station, showers, hydrants and pit toilets available. The lake is stocked with bluegill, bass and catfish. Enjoy a hike along the trail or you can rent a canoe or paddleboat.

Miniature Golf Blue Waters Mini Golf 2929 Mabrey Lane Carter Lake 712-347-5553 www.bluewatersminigolf. com

Eagles of Honor Project

Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop • Honey Creek 712-545-3283 • Fee required Located in the Loess Hills, Hitchcock has some of the largest remaining prairie remnants in Iowa and provides refuge for plants and animals found nowhere else in the state. The 1,103 acres are open every day of the year for hiking, camping, picnicking, bird watching, snow sledding. A 22-acre modern campground is equipped with 18 RV sites, shower house, two group tent sites, three cabins, and overlook deck. There is a fully furnished lodge for meetings, events or retreats. Attend seasonal recreation programs such as hikes, Monarch butterfly tagging, Night Sky Viewing, “HawkWatch” Programs, Mushroom Hunts and more. Mabrey Park 1701 Willow Dr. • Carter Lake • 712-347-6728 City park with access to Carter Lake – perfect for boaters and fishers. Olde Town Park 12515 385th St. • Macedonia • 712-741-5465 Located on the historic Mormon Trail near Macedonia, Olde Town may not have any modern conveniences, but it does offer a wonderful “back to nature” feeling. Visitors can launch canoes or inner tubes for a relaxing river adventure.

Hunting/Wildlife Areas Farm Creek Public Wildlife Area 1 mile south of Hwy 92 on 460th St. 712-328-5638 • 320-acre public hunting and fishing area. No facilities available. Pheasants Forever Food Plot Northeast corner of I-29 and I-680 • 712-328-5638 The Pottawattamie County Conservation Board maintains a 13.27-acre area to serve as a food plot for pheasants. The area is a mixture of Big Bluestem, Canada Goldenrod, Switchgrass and Indiangrass and is open for public hunting. Walnut Antique Walk

Botna Bend Park 42926 Mahogany Rd. • Hancock 712-741-5465 • Fee required Botna Bend Park is a favorite for campers who enjoy a small town atmosphere. Enjoy hiking, fishing, canoeing, even observe bison and elk.

Eagles of Honor are being sculpted by Neola artist Russell Christensen. Christensen and many towns across Pottawattamie County have a vision of showing thankfulness and pride by creating a Veteran’s Monument in every community. In stunning bronze, each eagle is unique. Each monument is a testament that our county is strong, united, filled with hard working people who appreciate freedom and want to honor those who preserve freedom for America. For more information, log onto http://www.eaglesofhonorproject.com/homepage. html. If you’d like to arrange a bus tour of all the Eagles, please contact the Council Bluffs Convention and Visitors Bureau, 712-325-1000.

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Home-style hospitality with an emphasis on you! 1998 home with cathedral ceilings and breathtaking view of the Loess Hills, Iowa Full breakfast.

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Little Blessings

Child Development Center

328-2706

800 Mercy Drive

#1 RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

8 years running!

Voted #1 Favorite Bar & Happy Hour!

GREEN ACRES NATURAL FOODS MARKET

805 S. Main St. • 323-5799 • www.greenacresnaturalfoods.com

#1 NURSING HOME

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11 Elliott Street • 712-328-8228

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323-2317 723 16th Avenue

for naming us the #1 Hardware Store in Reader’s Choice Awards!

Rehabilitation & Nursing Facility

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Council Bluffs, Iowa

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For Voting Us #1 Favorite Garden Center!

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Complete High Quality Auto Body Repair Free Estimates Insurance Claims Welcome Lifetime Limited Warranty

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800 Mercy Drive, Suite 210 Council Bluffs, IA (712) 329-5700

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First Place Breakfast & Dessert 2935 W. Broadway 328-7377 I-80 & Madison Ave. 388-9301

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Vineyards 21496 Chestnut Road Council Bluffs, IA • 712-256-6770

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Soaring Wings Vineyards 17111 South 138th Street Springfield, NE • 402-253-2479 www.soaringwingswine.com

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Quality Healthcare For the Entire Family

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Located at 149 West Broadway in Council Bluffs

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HOURS OF OPERATION: Main Clinic

(712) 325-1990 Monday 8 am - 7 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 8 am - 5 pm

IWCC Clinic

(nursing services only)

(712) 325-3351 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10am-2pm

SERVICES WE PROVIDE to Council Bluffs and surrounding areas are: • Medical • Radiology (X-Ray) • Dental • Transportation • Pharmacy • Interpretation • Legal Aid • Mental Health • Behavioral Mental Health

We accept:

• Medicaid • Medicare

• Most Major Insurance • Uninsured (Sliding Fee Program)

www.cbchc.com CBCHC was founded in 1998 Omni Centre Business Park 300 West Broadway, Suite 6 Council Bluffs, IA 51503

IWCC

2700 College Road, A104 Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Council Bluffs Area Points of Interest www.councilbluffscvb.com • 800.228.6878 H Located in Downtown Council Bluffs Arena/Convention Center 1. Mid-America Center (B-4) Casinos 2. Ameristar Casino Hotel (A-3) 3. Horseshoe Casino & Bluffs Run Greyhound Park (B-4) 4. Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel (A-3) Community Information/Tourism 5. Chamber Of Commerce/ Convention & Visitors Bureau/ Alliance: Economic Development H 6. Depot/RailsWest RR Museum (D-3) 7. Iowa Welcome Center (B-4) 8. Mall of the Bluffs (D-3) Community 9. City Hall H 10. Community Hall H 11. County Courthouse/Police H 12. Omni Business Park H 13. Post Office/Federal Building H 14. Public Library H Hospitals 15. Alegent Health/Mercy Hospital (D-2) 16. Jennie Edmundson Hospital (D-2) Lodging 17. American Inn (C-4) 18. Ameristar Casino Hotel (A-3) 19. Best Western Crossroads Of The Bluffs (C-4) 20. Comfort Suites Of Council Bluffs (B-3) 21. Country Inn & Suites (B-4) 22. Days Inn (B-3) 23. Days Inn at Lake Manawa (C-4) 24. Fairfield Inn (D-4) 25. Hampton Inn & Suites (A-3) 26. Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel (A-3) 27. Heartland Inn (D-3) 27a. Hilton Garden Inn (B-4) 28. Holiday Inn Express & Suites (B-4) 28a. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites (A-3) 29. Lake Manawa Inn (C-4) 29a. Microtel Inn & Suites (B-3) 30. Motel 6 (C-4) 30a. Quality Inn & Suites (A-3) 31. Settle Inn (D-4) 32. Springhill Suites (B-4) 33. Deluxe Inn (B-2) 34. Super 8 Motel (B-4) 35. Super 7 (C-2) 35a. Value Place (B-3) 36. Western Inn (E-3) 36a. Willows Motel (A-5) Bed & Breakfasts 37. JM4 Ranch (Horse & Owner) (D-1) 38. JoyAus Bed & Breakfast (F-1) 39. River of Glory Country Retreat (E-6) Camping 40. Lake Manawa State Park (C-5) 41. Hitchcock Nature Area (D-1) 42. Tomes RV Park (C-4) Parks & Sports Bike, Hiking Trails 43. Iowa Riverfront Trail (A-3) 43a. Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge (A-2) 44. Lake Manawa Trail (D-6) 45. Valley View Trail (E-4)

46. Western Historic Trails Center Trail (B-4) 46a. Indian Creek Trail (C4-5) 47. Wabash Trace Nature Trail (E-5) Bowling 48. Lightning Bowl (C-2) 49. Regal Lanes (D-2) 50. Thunderbowl (D-3) Golf Courses (Public) 51. Bent Tree Golf Club (F-2) 52. Dodge Riverside Golf Club (A-3) 53. Fox Run/Cub Run (B-5) 54. Westwood (A-3) Hay Rack Rides, Horses 55. Shady Lane Ranch (horse rentals) (D-1) Parks 56. ATV Park (A-5) 57. Bahnsen (C-2) 58. Bayliss H 59. Big Lake (C-1) 60. Broadway Skateboard Park (C-2) 61. Cochran (C-3) 62. Cook (D-2) 63. Dodge Riverside (B-3) 64. Fairmount (D-3) 65. Graham (D-3) 66. Hitchcock Nature Area (D-1) 67. Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park (E-4) 68. Kimball (D-2) 69. Kirn H 70. Lake Manawa State Park and Beach (D-5) 71. Lewis & Clark Monument (C-1) 72. Lincoln Monument H 73. Malmore (A-5) 74. Manawa City (D-5) 75. Manawa North Shore (C-5) 76. Narrows River Park (C-2) 77. Peterson (C-4) 78. River’s Edge (A-2) 79. Prospect H 80. Roberts (B-2) 81. Sternhill (C-2) 82. Sunset (C-3) 82a. Trolley Park (B-2) 83. Twin City (A-5) 84. Valley View (E-3) 85. Wabash Trace Nature Trail/Head (E-4) 86. Westwood (A-3) Nature 87. Hitchcock Nature Area (D-1) 88. ISD Nature Area (E-4) 89. Ditmar Orchard (F-1) 90. Lauritzen Gardens/Omaha’s Botanical Center (A-4) 91. Pioneer Trail Orchard (E-5) 92. Western Historic Trails Center (B-4) Sports Complexes 92A. Council Bluffs School Stadium (C-2) 93. Council Bluffs Recreation Complex (B-4) 94. Joe’s Indoor Karting (B-3) 94a. Lied Center/ISD (E-4) 95. Metro Paintball Games (F-2) 95a. Mid America Motorplex (E-6) 96. Rosenblatt Stadium (A-4) Swimming Pools 96a. Katelman Water Park (C-3) 97. Pirate Cove Water Park (C-2)

98. YMCA/City Pool H Arts & Theater 99. Bluffs Arts Council H 100. Chanticleer Community Theatre (D-3) 101. Iowa West Public Art (B-4), near Bayliss Park & Haymarket H

103. Omni 4 Discount TheatresH 104. Westfair Amphitheatre (F-2) 105. The Arts Center/IWCC (E-2) 106. Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial H 107. Star Cinema Movie Theater (B-3) 107a. Veterans Plaza H 108. Westfair (F-2)

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145. Thomas Jefferson High School (B-3) 128. RailsWest RR Museum/HO Model 146. Trinity Lutheran Interparish School (C-2) Display (D-3) 147. Wilson Junior High (City Field) (C-2) 129. Union Pacific Railroad Museum H 130. Veterans Plaza H Shopping 131. Western Historic Trails Center/Iowa 148. Bluffs Northway (C-2) Welcome Center (B-4) 149. Broadway Plaza (C-2) 150. Farmers Market H Schools/Colleges 151. Haymarket Square (Historic Sector) H 132. Abraham Lincoln High School (E-3) 152. Historic Broadway H 133. Ancient Wisdom College of 153. Manawa Power Centre (D-4) Healing Arts/Massage School (E-2) 154. Mall Of The Bluffs (E-3) 134. Children’s Square, USA 154a. Market Place (C-4) Children’s Center H 155. Ogden Place H 135. Community Christian School (B-2) 155a. Metro Crossing (D-4) 135a. EQ School of Hair Design H 156. Old Market District (A-3) 136. Heartland Christian School (D-2) 157. Sherwood Plaza (E-2) 137. Iowa School for the Deaf (E-4) 158. Sundel Plaza (C-3) 138. Iowa Western Community College/ 159. The Plaza At The Mid-America Center (B4) Buena Vista College (E-2) 139. Kanesville Alternative High School (C-2) 159a. Bass Pro World (B-4) 139a. Kaplan University (E-3) 160. The Shoppes on Madison Avenue (E-4) 140. Kirn Junior High (D-2) 161. Woodbury Hills (D-3) 141. Lewis Central High School (D-4) 162. Madison Ave. Village (E-3) 142. Liberty Christian School (B-2) 163. Valley View Village (E-3) 143. Loess Hills A.E.A. 13 (F-4) 144. St. Albert High School (E-3) H Located in Downtown Council Bluffs

2010 COUNCIL BLUFFS AND POTTAWATTAMIE COUNT Y VISITORS GUIDE Children’s Areas 109. Dream Playground (C-6) 110. Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo (A-4) 111. Radio-Controlled Airfield (B-3) Historical 113. Bayliss Park/MonumentsH 114. Blockhouse Site (D-2) 115. Children’s Square, U.S.A.H 116. Commemorative Air Force Museum (F-2) 117. Durham Western Heritage Museum (A-3) 118. Golden Spike Monument (C-3)

119. Grand Encampment/Mormon Battalion Markers (E-4) 120. Historic General Dodge House/August Beresheim House H 121. Historic Squirrel Cage JailH 122. Hyde Park (F-5) 123. Kanesville Tabernacle & Visitor Center H 124. Kinsman Monument/Fairview Cemetery H 125. Lewis & Clark Monument and Scenic Overlook (C-1) 126. Lincoln Monument H 127. Mormon Pioneer Center (Winter Quarters) (A-1)

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The Mid-America Center is located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Centered at the crossroads of Interstates 29 and 80, the complex is easy to access by car and only moments from Omaha’s Eppley Airport. The many attractions found nearby make the area an exciting destination for people with all types of interests. Council Bluffs is Iowa’s top casino location with three of the state’s largest and most popular casinos. The city is also home to beautiful outdoor trails and National Historic Landmarks. The Mid-America Center is the Heartland’s premier entertainment and convention center. The multi-purpose facility is the metro area’s link to the ultimate in live entertainment and sporting events. From rock shows to family shows and much more, the arena has hosted top names in show business as well as numerous community events. The arena is proud to be the home of the APFL Iowa Blackhawks. The MAC continues to attract attention for its contemporary design. Elegant lodging, shopping, premium restaurants, casual dining and fast food, casino gaming, public art, go-karts, and a 16-screen cinema and IMAX theater are very close by, many within walking distance.

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IMAX & Star Cinema

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Best Western Crossroads

Mid-America Arena & Convention Center (MAC) • Hotels • Restaurants • Entertainment & Activities

shopping

www.councilbluffscvb.com • 800.228.6878

Antiques, Art, Boutique Shopping

in the Haymarket District and Historic Broadway Downtown Bass Pro Shops

JC Penney Shopko Culver’s Texas Roadhouse

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Target Kohl’s Pizza Ranch Olive Garden Buffalo Wild Wings Panda Express

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About the Town

Bass Pro Shops 2901 Bass Pro Dr., I-80/29 Exit 1B 712-325-6000 • www.basspro.com Includes Uncle Buck’s Grill – unique, upscale and casual restaurant. Mall of the Bluffs 1751 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5 712-323-9986 www.mallofthebluffs.com Open Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun. noon-6 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day. Lake Manawa Power Center South Expressway & I-80/29, Exit 3 The Market Place I-29/I-80 Exit 1B South Metro Crossing Shopping Center I-29/Hwy 275 Exit 47

• Broadway Plaza 17th St. & W. Broadway • Haymarket Square District Pearl St./Main St. & 5th Ave. H National Register of Historic Places • Historic Broadway 100 Block of W. Broadway H National Register of Historic Places • Madison Avenue Village 1840 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5 • Ogden Place 200 Block of W. Broadway • Rue Street Plaza Madison Ave. & Rue St., I-80 Exit 5 • Sherwood Plaza 2703 E. Kanesville Blvd., I-80 Exit 8 • Sundel Plaza 22nd St. & W. Broadway • The Shoppes on Madison Avenue 1851 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 8

Farmers Market Corner of N. Main St. & Kanesville Blvd., Omni Centre Business Park’s loading dock • 712-486-2282 Seasonal: Sat. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. beginning the last weekend in May and into October. Supply your pantry with fresh garden vegetables, fruit, baked good, jams, and jellies – and maybe a few fresh baked pies as well to help you recuperate from all your shopping. Some craft and woodworking items are available as well. Main Street Market 809 Main Street • Historic Haymarket Square Thursday 5-7:00 p.m. Fresh produce, hand made goods, music, and more.

• Valley View Village 928 Valley View Dr., I-80 Exit 5 www.valleyviewvillage.net • Woodbury Plaza 900 Woodbury Ave., I-80 Exit 5

Antiques & Treasures • D & D Antiques 1411 S. 3rd St. • 712-323-5233 Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment • Jan-Tiques 729 S. Main St. • 712-323-6624 • Kanesville Kollectibles 530 S. 4th St. • 712-328-8731 • Lake Manawa Antiques 201 Veterans Memorial Highway 712-366-1562

All About Me

Specialty Shops • All About Me 116 W. Broadway • 712-256-9558 • Bliss Boutique 900 Woodbury Ave. • 712-256-3130 • Collectors LTD 1783 Vista Lane • 712-323-1325 • Kitchen Emporium & Wine Shop 807 Main St. • 712-352-2022 • Green Acres Natural Food Market 805 S Main St. • 712-323-5799

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• Mr. Ed’s Flag Pole Co. 19278 Conifer Ln. 712-323-7095 • Olive Branch Country Store 19278 Conifer Ln. 712-322-2669 • Savannah Filmore 19257 Conifer Ln. 712-388-0010

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Parks, Recreation & Public Property

• 16 Parks with Playgrounds • Bayliss Park • Free Summer Movie & Concert Series • Youth Sports & Camps • Historic Sites • Community Festivals • Adult Sports • Two Outdoor Water Parks • 35 Miles of Bike Trail with access to Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge • Skate Park • Fishing • Multi-Sport Recreation Complex • And So Much More!

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THAT’S WHY WE’VE BEEN PROVIDING STATE-OF-THE-ART, COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR NEARLY FOUR DECADES. These physicians are pleased to bring their extensive experience to the people of Council Bluffs.

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IOWAHEART.COM At Jennie Edmundson Hospital

www.cbparksandrec.org 712-328-4650

One Edmundson Place, Ste 306 Council Bluffs, IA 51503 (712) 396-7787 (800) 561-9498

At Mercy/Alegent Hospital

800 Mercy Drive, Suite 120 Council Bluffs, IA 51503 (712) 388-2633 (877) 484-4188

recreation 2011 visitors guide

recreation

www.councilbluffscvb.com • 800.228.6878

ATV Trails RIVER VALLEY OHV – ATV PARK 4300 Veterans Memorial Highway, along the Missouri River (access off I-80, exit 1B) • 515-281-8385 • parksandrec. councilbluffs-ia.gov/atvpark.asp Hours: 7 a.m.-dusk • The 350-acre park is open to the public and provides a place for ATV and off-road motorcycle enthusiasts to ride. Vehicle registration required. Prohibited for children under age 12. Children under 18 must complete an approved safety training class. Contact the Pottawattamie County Recorder’s office at 712-328-5612 for more information.

Biking/Hiking Trails BOB Kerrey PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE parksandrec.councilbluffs-ia.gov/ projects.asp Council Bluffs celebrates the joining together of two states, Iowa and Nebraska. The new Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge links over 22 miles of walking/biking trails with trails to our west. COUNCIL BLUFFS RECREATION TRAILS www.cbparksandrec.org/biking.asp There are many entrances to the bicycle trails through Council Bluffs. Hop on from the north at Big Lake to N. 25th St., along the Missouri River levy, past the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge; get a beautiful view of the river and Omaha’s skyline. Continue past Dodge Riverside Golf Course and on to the Western Historic Trails Center. The trail continues east and south and connects with the Lake Manawa Recreation Trail. Paralleling Mosquito Creek, the trail heads east to the Iowa School for the Deaf Nature Area, and along Valley View Drive to Valley View Park, where it turns into a bicycle lane to McPherson Ave. and then north to Iowa Western Community College. New and proposed segments to the recreation trails can be viewed on the website. IOWA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF NATURE CENTER TRAIL 1600 S. Hwy 275, Hwy 92 & Harry Langdon Blvd. • 712-366-3213 Open year-round • Admission fee The trail is a lighted 1-mile paved walk through 13 acres of natural Iowa tall grass prairie, award-winning wetlands, connecting to the Wabash Trace Nature Trail.

WABASH TRACE NATURE TRAIL/IOWA WEST FOUNDATION TRAILHEAD PARK Take I-29 south to Highway 92. Follow west to Highway 275. Turn south. 712-246-4444/712-246-5820 www.wabashtrace.org • Open year-round; no restrictive hours. User fee required. The Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park is on the west side of the road just south of Lewis Central School: parking, restrooms, picnic tables, trail passes. Converted 1878 railroad right-of-way extends 63 miles, from Council Bluffs to Blanchard, through scenic countryside, including the Loess Hills. Surface is crushed limestone, used by bicyclists, walkers and cross-country skiers. There is a 10-mile equestrian trail that parallels the path from Council Bluffs to Mineola.

Camping/Forestries/ Parks/Reserves

WESTERN HISTORIC TRAILS CENTER/ LAKE MANAWA RECREATION TRAIL 3434 Richard Downing Avenue I-80/29 Exit 1B, south The 6-mile trail winds through the Council Bluffs Recreation Complex, over a 309-foot bridge over Indian Creek to the south entrance of Lake Manawa State Park. From the Western Historic Trails Center, walkers can reach Lake Manawa State Park (3.5 miles each way), then on from Lake Manawa to the Wabash Trace Nature Trail.

BOTNA BEND PARK 42926 Mahogany Rd, I-80 Exit 40, Hancock • 712-741-5465 www.pottcoconservation.com • Fees The park is located on the West Nishnabotna River and offers a unique opportunity to see American Bison and elk herds that reside in the park’s pasture. Botna Bend Park is a favorite for campers; equipped with a modern shower house, dump station, fifty-seven 30-amp electrical sites and tent camping spots. Canoe or kayak down the West Nishnabotna River (rental available) or explore along the riverbank for fossils and unique rocks. Picnic shelters and playground are also available.

Bowling LIGHTNING BOWL 105 N 12th St. • 712-322-4494

ARROWHEAD PARK 29357 310th St., Neola I-80 Exit 23 • 712-485-2295 www.pottcoconservation.com • Fees The park is situated on a 17-acre lake, offers camping, boating, fishing, and numerous other activities year round. You can stay in one of three rustic cabins, pitch a tent and rough it or use one of the 65 campsites with electric service; there are 6 electric pull-through sites, also. Dump station, showers, hydrants and pit toilets available. You can rent a canoe or paddleboat, play sand volleyball or basketball. Playground available.

COUNCIL BLUFFS PARKS & RECREATION 209 Pearl St. • 712-328-4650 • www. cbparksandrec.org • Council Bluffs has nearly 30-miles of continuous paved bike trails with scenic views and easy access from several parks throughout the city. The city has 20 traditional parks with

REGAL LANES 15 State St. • 712-323-9900 THUNDERBOWL 1900 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5 712-328-2374 www.thunderbowl.com 42

2011 COUNCIL BLUFFS AND POTTAWATTAMIE COUNT Y VISITORS GUIDE playground equipment, tennis courts, baseball and soccer fields, two water parks, picnic areas, a skateboard park, an ATV park and Dodge Riverside Golf Course. For more information, check out our “Parks” section on page 45. DESOTO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 1434 316th Lane (Hwy 30) Missouri Valley • 712-642-4121 www.fws.gov/midwest/DeSoto Park fee • Established in 1958, the 7,823acre refuge/lake is home to wildlife, and migratory waterfowl. Other features include a Visitor Center, Bertrand Museum, picnic areas, Bertrand sunken steamboat excavation site, trails, lake, fishing, boating (no wake). FONTENELLE FOREST NATURE CENTER 1111 N. Bellevue Blvd., Bellevue, NE 402-731-3140 www.fontenelleforest.org • Admission fee Enjoy the experience of being enveloped in a forest and learning firsthand about the remarkable importance of forests. The forest consists of 26 miles of oak savanna, prairie, and wetland trails, a learning center, barrier-free boardwalks and exhibits. HITCHCOCK NATURE CENTER 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek 5 miles north of Crescent, off the Old Lincoln Hwy. • 712-545-3283 www.pottcoconservation.com • Fees Hitchcock has some of the largest remaining prairie remnants in Iowa and provides refuge for plants and animals found nowhere else in the state. The 1,103 acres are open every day of the year for hiking, camping, picnicking, bird watching, snow sledding, star gazing or simply enjoying nature. A 22-acre modern campground is equipped with 18 RV sites (50-amp), shower house, two group tent sites, three cabins, and overlook deck. There is a fully furnished lodge for meetings, events or retreats. Attend seasonal recreation programs such as hikes, Monarch butterfly tagging, Night Sky Viewing, “HawkWatch” Programs, Loess Hills Exhibits, Mushroom Hunts and more. HONEY CREEK CAMPGROUND (RV) 28120 145th St., Crescent 712-545-9400 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 712-366-4802 • www.iowadnr.com LAKE MANAWA STATE PARK 1100 S. Shore Dr., 2 1/2 miles south of I-80/29 Exit 3 or 2-1/2 miles west of I-29 Exit 47 • 712-366-4802 • 712-366-0220 www.iowadnr.com/parks/state_park_list/ lake_manawa.html • Fees • The park’s 1,529 acres encompass a beautiful 772-

acre natural lake. “Manawa” is a Native American term meaning “peace and comfort.” Campground provides space for 72; 37 are equipped with electric hookups. Modern shower, restroom facilities, and trailer dump station are available. Open picnic shelters are located around the lake. These may be reserved for a fee by contacting the park manager. A shelter with a fireplace and kitchen facilities is a recent addition. A nature trail with a paved surface offers opportunity to walkers and for the mobility-impaired. A paved bike trail within the park has been constructed and connects to the Western Trails Center, Council Bluffs trail system, and the Wabash Trace Trail. Lake Manawa is a premier boating spot, also a favorite spot for anglers of all ages, and great place for swimmers and sunbathers. It is also a great winter playground! NARROWS RIVER PARK 2500 N. 25th St., I-29 Exit 55 712-323-1342 www.pottcoconservation.com • Fees Located on the banks of the Missouri River just north of Council Bluffs, Narrows River Park provides visitors with an access to fishing and boating on the Missouri River. Enjoy a picnic on the deck overlooking the river and view beauty while your children play on the playground. The park includes a horseshoe pit, boat launch, picnic shelter, restroom, archery range and hiking/biking trail. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE/LEWIS & CLARK NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL 601 Riverfront Dr., Omaha, NE 402-661-1804 NEALE WOODS NATURE CENTER & MILLARD OBSERVATORY 14823 Edith Marie Ave., Omaha, NE 402-453-5615 • 402-731-3140 www.fontenelleforest.org • Admission fee Owned and operated as a nature center by the Fontenelle Nature Association, Neale Woods consists of 554 acres of floodplain and upland woodlands and restored prairie just north of Omaha. The Millard Observatory features a dozen telescopes ranging in size. All astronomy programs are designed to introduce adults and children to the wonders of the night sky. PARKWAY CAFÉ & CAMPGROUND (RV) 857 S. Chestnut St., Avoca 712-343-6652 www.parkwaycampground.com POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY CONSERVATION 223 S. 6th St. • 712-328-5638 www.pottcoconservation.com

TOMES RV PARK 706 Veterans Memorial Highway 712-366-0363 or 712-355-0026 WILSON ISLAND STATE PARK 32801 Campground Ln., Missouri Valley 712-642-2069 • www.iowadnr.com/parks/ state_park_list/wilson_island.html • Fees 544-acres of dense cottonwood stands help create the seclusion of one of the area’s greatest assets. There are 135 wellshaded campsites. A modern camp area offers showers, flush toilets, 63 electric campsites, and two large youth group camping areas. There is a playground near the campground. Approximately five miles of trails are used for hiking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and mountain biking. Hunting is open to the public in designated areas of the park; and fishing along the Missouri River.

Golfing (traditional & disc) AVOCA GOLF CLUB, INC. 1701 N. Willow St., Avoca • 712-343-6979 avocagolf.tripod.com Built in 1975 - 9 hole, par 36 (public). BENT TREE GOLF CLUB 23579 Hwy. 6, I-80 Exit 8, east 712-566-9441 • www.benttreegolfcb.com Built in 2000 – 18 hole over 7,022 yards with a par 72 (semi-private). COUNCIL BLUFFS COUNTRY CLUB 4500 Piute St., I-80/29 Exit 3, south 712-366-0525 • www.councilbluffs countryclub.com • Built in 1948 - 18 hole, 6,234 yards, par 71 (private equity). DODGE RIVERSIDE GOLF CLUB 2 Harrahs Blvd, I-29 Exit 53A 712-328-4660 • parksandrec. councilbluffs-ia.gov/golf.asp Built in 1927 - 18 hole, 6,400 yards, par 72 (public). FOX RUN GOLF CLUB 3001 MacIneery Dr., I-80/29 Exit 1B, south 712-366-4653 • www.foxrungc.com Built in 1985 - Fox Run: 18 hole, 6,234 yards, par 71. QUAIL RUN GOLF COURSE 29512 285th St., Neola • 712-485-2266 www.quailrunia.com Built in 1995 - 9 hole, 3,277 yards, par 36 (semi-private). TREASURE COVE DISC GOLF COURSE Iowa Western Community College, 2700 College Rd, I-80 Exit 8 • 712-325-3324 www.pdga.com/course_directory/course/ treasure-cove-dgc Built in 2005 – 18 hole Mach5, 6,318 yards, located near the Arts Center.

recreation TREYNOR RECREATION AREA 208 Buck St., Hwy 92, east 712-487-3302 www.traclubhouse.com 9 hole, 2,966 yards, par 36 (semi-private).

FARM CREEK PUBLIC WILDLIFE AREA One mile south of Hwy. 92 on 460th St., east of Carson • 712-328-5638 320-acre public hunting and fishing area. No facilities available.

Live Greyhound racing and simulcast horse racing – pick your lucky trifecta and “let ‘em ride!” You’ll be able to enjoy the excitement of live Greyhound racing Tuesday through Saturday at 4 p.m.

SHORELINE GOLF COURSE 210 Locust St., Carter Lake 712-347-5173 • www.golfshoreline. com Built in 1990 - 18 hole, 6,731 yards, par 72 (public).

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JOE’S INDOOR KARTING 2121 S. 32nd St., I-80/29 Exit 1B, north • 712-256-5278 • www. joeskarting.com • Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 4 p.m.-11 p.m.; Fri. 4 p.m.-12 a.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-12 a.m.; Sun. 12 p.m.-8 p.m. Council Bluffs’ first indoor go karting facility features a 700-plus foot race track. The 7-minute Hot Lap Sessions allow individuals to experience the rush of adrenaline from 9hp gas powered go karts. Available for private bookings.

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SHADY LANE RANCH, INC. 17744 Shady Ln. • 712-323-1932 www.shadylaneranch.com Over 300 acres of wooded trails for horseback riding and hayrack rides. Call for fees and hours.

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PHEASANT HAVEN HUNTING ACRES & SPORTS CLAY COURSE 9191 N. 225th St., Elkhorn, NE, 15 miles NW of Omaha, NE 402-213-1167 www.pheasanthavenlodge.com Shooting range, sporting clays, bird hunting, quail, pheasant, chukar, dove, ducks, geese, waterfowl. WILSON ISLAND STATE RECREATION AREA/DESOTO WILDLIFE REFUGE US Hwy 30, Missouri Valley, 25 miles north of Council Bluffs • 712-642-2069 www.exploreiowaparks.com

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BLUFFS RUN GREYHOUND PARK AT HORSESHOE CASINO 2701 23rd Ave., I-80/29 Exit 1B, north 712-323-2500 • www.bluffsdogs.com

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JM4 RANCH Harness & Tack, 16938 Lime Kiln Road, Crescent 712-328-7593 • www.jm4ranch.com Stall your horse plus a bed with breakfast for the horse’s companion. Professional farrier supplies, full leather repair and custom shop.

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MID AMERICA MOTORPLEX (MAM) 19340 Jesup Avenue, I-29 S, Exit 35 Pacific Junction • 712-622-8122 www.midamericamotorplex.com Created to be a national-level recreational driving facility designed to handle racecars, streetcars, motorcycles, karts and police cars. The world-

WESTWOOD PARK GOLF COURSE 421 Harrahs Blvd, I-29 Exit 53A 712-328-4660 parksandrec.councilbluffs-ia.gov/ golf.asp Built in 1964 – 9 holes, 1,136 yards, par 27 (public).

METRO PAINTBALL GAMES 20595 McPherson Ave. 712-325-GAME www.metropaintballgames.com Hours: Mon.-Tues. appt. only, Wed.-Fri. noon-10 p.m. (3:30 p.m.-10 p.m. in winter), Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Play a round of “basic elimination” or “capture the flag.” Must be at least 10 years of age to play paintball. Check the website for more rules and regulations.

renowned designer Alan Wilson created MAM’s 2.23-mile road course. It has a 40’ wide polymer surface, with 15 turns of increasing radiuses, decreasing radiuses, long straights, ample passing zones, challenging switchbacks, and a flat out kink. The short track “D-curve” is 1.4-miles of fun for kart racing. Completed in 2005, the D-Curve is a 40-foot wide flat-loop interior road that bisects the 2,222’ long straight. The Rolling Thunder Drag Strip at MAM is a 1/8-mile NHRA drag racing facility catering to both car and motorcycle drag racers.

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Bayliss - 100 Pearl St

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Big Lake - 2600 N 8th St

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Broadway Skate Park - 1300 W Broadway

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Cochran - 100 S 21st St

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Cook - Gould & Morningside

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Council Bluffs Rec. Complex 2900 Richard Downing Ave.

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YMCA 7 S. 4th St., Downtown 712-322-6606 • www.metroymca.org Hours: Mon.-Fri. 5 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., closed major holidays. Memberships available. The “Y” offers several venues such as: swimming, educational programs, family programs, basketball, fitness room, and much more. Call for fees.

Flower Garden

712-328-4650

Soccer

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LIED MULTIPURPOSE COMPLEX Iowa School for the Deaf 3501 Harry Langdon Blvd. 712-366-3232 • www.iadeaf.k12.ia.us/ resources/lmc.php Although the Lied Multipurpose Complex gives priority to Iowa School for the Deaf student events and staff, this versatile

Baseball

COUNCIL BLUFFS RECREATION COMPLEX 2900 Richard Downing Avenue I-80/29 Exit 1B, south 712-328-4650 • www.parksandrec. councilbluffs-ia.gov/complex.asp The complex is one of the finest outdoor recreation facilities in the Midwest for youth and adult teams. It is the host site

Basketball

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COUNCIL BLUFFS STADIUM Woodrow Wilson Middle School 715 N. 21st St. • 712-328-6412

Fishing

THE FIELD River Rd., south of Ameristar Casino, I-29 Exit 52 402-651-5559 • Seasonal 5-acres of freshly groomed public flying field for radio-controlled aircraft.

fitness and wellness center has become a popular recreation venue in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Besides a zero-depth-entry swimming pool, the facility includes 2-racketball courts, weight room; selectorize weight machines, cardio room, stationary bikes, treadmills, and elliptical training machines.

for Council Bluffs and Omaha leagues, plus local, district, state, regional, and national tournaments. The complex consists of: 4-softball fields, 4-baseball diamonds, 2-youth/fast pitch fields, 8-full size soccer fields with goals for age groups of 6 and under and age 13 and under, 2-concession stands, restrooms, playground, asphalt paved bicycle trail and 2-conference rooms.

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UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD MUSEUM 200 Pearl Street Council Bluffs, IA 51503 712.329.8307 www.UPRRmuseum.org

free admission - Tues-Sat 10am—4 pm

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AMERISTAR.COM 866.MORE FUN (667.3386) 2200 River Road Council Bluffs, Iowa 712.328.8888 Pending regulatory approval. Must be at least 21 to enter casino. Must be a Star Awards member to earn point multiplier. Terms subject to change. Visit Star Awards for complete details. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-BETS OFF. © 2010 Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs

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Horseshoe Casino Council Bluffs and Bluffs Run Greyhound Racing

2701 23rd Avenue I-80/29 Exit 1B N. 712-323-2500 • 800-238-2946 www.harrahs.com www.bluffsdogs.com Horseshoe Casino Council Bluffs is home to the best odds, highest limits, and biggest jackpots. Players choose from more than 1,900 dazzling slots to a full floor of action-packed table games in more than 68,000 square feet of gaming. Plus, play one of the most popular games in the country in our plush Poker Room. Or enjoy the colorful excitement of greyhound racing, always thrilling. The Horseshoe Council Bluffs is known for providing excellent dining options with a 400 seat buffet featuring live-action food stations with cuisine from around the globe. For an elegant evening of upscale dining, try Jack Binion’s Steak House, or try JB’s Café featuring colossal sandwiches, salads and desserts, and the 300-seat Whiskey Roadhouse bar and entertainment venue.

Harrah’s Council Bluffs Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs Casino and Hotel

1 Harrah’s Blvd, I-29 Exit 53 A 712-329-6000 • www.harrahs.com The fun starts at Harrah’s with over 1,000 hot slots, including all your favorite reel and video poker games, fast-paced table games, and much more! Three decks of gaming, friendly dealers, and superior service combine to make you a winner at Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino and Hotel. Enjoy fabulous dining- from casual, to buffet, to upscale at the 360 Restaurant with breathtaking views of the Missouri River Valley. Harrah’s Council Bluffs Hotel offers luxurious accommodations with our exquisite suites and deluxe rooms, a convenient state-of-the-art fitness facility, beauty salon, and internet access.

2200 River Road, I-29 Exit 52 712-328-8888 • 866-MORE-FUN www.ameristar.com/CouncilBluffs. aspx Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs, is Iowa’s only AAA Four Diamond rated casino hotel. It offers guests the very best in culinary, gaming, and lodging. Located in the world’s largest riverboat, this top-notch casino offers guests a world class gaming experience. The Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs “More Casino. More Fun” attitude features 1,500 of the latest and most popular slot and video poker machines along with 400 traditional reel slots and 50 multi-game machines. Guests looking for a more traditional gaming experience will enjoy table games such as blackjack, craps, roulette, and Let It Ride, coupled with some of the latest specialty games. For guests looking for a fun vacation for the entire family, this deluxe casino hotel also includes an indoor pool and spa, Kids Quest, an activity center fully supervised for children’s entertainment, and a Hi-Vi video arcade. The Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs gives guests the option of a room with a glass wall for a gorgeous panoramic view of the Missouri River, and also includes four signature restaurants to cater to the needs of any guest.

Horseshoe Casino Bluffs Run Greyhound Racing

Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino and Hotel

Ameristar Casino Hotel

Rediscover Nature!

Find out more on pages 27-31 or visit us at www.pottcoconservation.com

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healthcare

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Council Bluffs is a leader in quality, state-of-the art health care.

Alegent Health Mercy Hospital

Jennie Edmundson Hospital

800 Mercy Drive Council Bluffs, Iowa 712-328-5000 • www.alegent.com Alegent Health Mercy Hospital is setting a new standard for what community medical centers can and should offer. The facility, which includes the Center for Mental Health, Mercy Hospital and Physician office buildings, is undergoing a $27 million enhancement project in the Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County region. Patient care services include general medical and surgical care, pediatrics, orthopaedics, maternity services, critical care, mental health, and skilled care. Highlights of the Mercy Hospital project include the addition of four intensive care beds and renovation of existing space for a total of 16 beds in the Intensive Care Unit, reconfiguration and expansion of the surgical area to enhance operating room suites to include the latest technology. Mercy Hospital nurses also have distinguished themselves by achieving Magnet Status, the profession’s gold standard for nursing excellence. Out of 6,000 hospitals nationwide, Mercy Hospital ranks in the top two percent (160 hospitals) to receive this prestigious distinction. The hospital’s Joint Replacement Center has established itself as a leader by receiving the 2006 Premier Award for Quality. In May 2006, Mercy Hospital opened a new state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterization lab.The new 850-squarefoot Cath Lab is located between the emergency department and critical care units.

933 Pierce • Council Bluffs, Iowa 712-396-6000 • www.bestcare.org As a regional health center, Jennie Edmundson Hospital has a 120 year tradition of serving the health-care needs of over 250,000 residents in Southwest Iowa. This non-profit hospital has more than 225 physicians on its medical staff, representing more than 20 medical specialities. Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs has recently added intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) to its arsenal of cancer treatments. New radiation therapy allows for maximum dosage with fewer side effects. Jennie Edmundson is an accredited cancer rehabilitation center. For more than 20 years, Jennie Edmundson’s Sports Medicine Team has partnered with Council Bluffs High Schools to provide sports injury care to thousands of student athletes. The board-certified surgeons and staff of Jennie Edmundson’s Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Team can help patients achieve optimal strength and mobility. The Jennie Edmundson Family Resource Center provides free educational materials on the prevention of shaken baby syndrome. The Shaken Baby Task Force works to increase public awareness of the dangers of shaken baby syndrome. Other specialty services include breast health center, cardiovascular services, birth services, pediatrics, orthopedics, behavioral health, employee assistance program.

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Child Health Specialty Clinics SW 300 W. Broadway, Suite 106 Council Bluffs, IA • 712-309-0041 www.uihealthcare.com/chsc Child Health Specialty Clinics (CHSC), is Iowa’s Title V program for children with special health-care needs. The program is funded through the federal Maternal and Child Health block grant and state appropriations. The agency provides services to children in southwest Iowa, birth to 21 years of age. Services, which are billed on a sliding fee scale, include: Birth to Five Program (to monitor the development of children, 0-5 years old, at risk for developmental delay); Integrated Evaluation and Planning Clinics (to provide multi-disciplinary evaluations and recommendations for children with behavioral or developmental problems); Care Coordination (to help families effectively obtain and organize needed resources); and System Development (to improve the quality of services for children and families). CHSC uses telehealth to deliver sub-specialty physical and behavioral health services to children. Using a monitor screen and web camera that operates via high-speed Internet, telehealth clinics connect the child and family located at the CHSC-SW regional center to a sub-specialty provider located at a remote site.

Jennie Edmundson Hospital

Alegent Health Mercy Hospital

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High Quality of Life

Climate

Council Bluffs, Iowa, is an attractive, growing community, with a high quality of life. The cost of living in the Council Bluffs metropolitan area is well below the national average. In the 1st quarter 2008 city-to-city cost of living comparison, the area was 12.7% below the national average, and housing was a very affordable 26.6% below the national average.

The weather in Council Bluffs varies with all four seasons. Residents love the warm summers, beautiful fall foliage, fun in winter snows, and renewing scents of spring. Most precipitation occurs March through September. The average winter temperature is 24.8°F, while the average summer temperature is 73.8°F.

Source; ACCRA Cost of Living Index Q1 2008

Population The 2007 population estimate of the city of Council Bluffs is 61,324, making up the majority of Pottawattamie County, Iowa, at just over 90,000 persons. Council Bluffs is part of a seven-county metro area, including Cass, Douglas, Sarpy, and Washington counties in Nebraska, and Harrison, Mills, and Pottawattamie counties in Iowa. More than 1 million people live within a 50 mile radius of Council Bluffs, making it the largest metro area in Nebraska and Iowa. The median home sale price in Council Bluffs is $136,304. Source: US Census Bureau and Experian Geographic Solutions

Geography Council Bluffs is located in Southwest Iowa along the Missouri River. The city, located in Pottawattamie County, extends from the banks of the river to the scenic Loess Hills, one of the nation’s most scenic byways. The elevation of the city is 1,289 feet above sea level. Council Bluffs surrounds a centralized business district. Interstates 80 and 29 intersect in the southern portion of the city, convenient to several shopping areas, the arena and convention center, several entertainment venues including gaming, and numerous restaurants.

Weather and Road Conditions

Transportation Interstates Council Bluffs, Iowa, is located at the crossroads of two major Interstate Systems- I-80 and I-29. Interstate 80 connects San Francisco, CA. to Teaneck, N.J. I-29 stretches from Kansas City, MO. to Winnipeg, Manitoba. Council Bluffs is easy to find and convenient for travelers.

Air Travel

Iowa Department of Transportation In State 800-288-1047 or 511 www.iowaroadconditions.org www.iowa.dot.gov www.511ia.org

Eppley Airfield 4501 Abbott Drive, Omaha, NE 402-422-6817 www.eppleyairfield.com Many major airlines fly into and out of Eppley including American, Continental, Delta, Frontier, Midwest, Northwest, Southwest, and United. Council Bluffs hotels, entertainment, and many restaurants are just an easy 10 minutes away by car.

Metro Area Weather 402-392-1111

Visitor Information Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce 712-325-1000 www.councilbluffsiowa.com Council Bluffs Convention and Visitors Bureau 712-325-1000 • 800-228-6878 www.councilbluffscvb.com Iowa Welcome Center 712-366-4900

Council Bluffs Airport 16801 McCandless Lane 712-322-2284 www.cbairport.com The Council Bluffs airport is a public municipal facility used for general aviation and charter aircraft. Advanced Air and the Commemorative Air Force Museum are located at the airport, along with Life Net, a contract emergency helicopter rescue organization. Advanced Air 16801 McCandless Lane 712-323-2173 www.advancedaircb.com Advanced Air offers aircraft charter and rental services, flight instruction, aircraft maintenance, FAA propeller repair station, calibration and non-destructive testing, laser grade testing, and 100LL & Jet A fuel sales.

Pottawattamie County Growth Alliance 712-325-1000

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Transportation on Demand Arrow Stage Lines 402-731-1900 Bluffs Taxi & Courier 712-322-5505 Happy Cab 712-366-6666 Laidlaw Transit 712-322-0671 Metro Area Transit 402-341-0800 The Bus 712-242-8282 VIP Limousine 402-934-5466 Windstar Lines 866-302-8455

Public Bus Line Metro Area Transit 402-341-0800

Bus Travel Greyhound Bus Terminal 1601 Jackson St, Omaha, NE 402-341-1906 • 800-231-2222

Railways Amtrak 1003 S 9th St, Omaha, NE 402-342-1501 • 800-872-7245

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Built back in 1931 by Union Pacific, this first-of-its-kind art deco train station was an architectural showpiece. Today, this rare jewel has been transformed top to bottom into one of the country’s most vibrant and beautiful hands-on museums. Come explore Omaha’s history, discover something new in the world-class temporary exhibits, and remember the past through special collections and programs. The Durham Museum is proud to be an affiliate of the Smithsonain Institution and partner with the Library of Congress, the National Archives and the Field Museum. Admission Adults: $7.00; Seniors (62+): $6.00 Children (3-12): $5.00 Children 2 and under and Members are free Hours Tuesday: 10 AM - 8 PM; Sunday: 1 PM - 5 PM Wednesday - Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM; Closed Monday and major holidays

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Council Bluffs City Offices & Divisions 209 Pearl St. • www.councilbluffs-ia.gov • Mayor Tom Hanafan: 328-4601 • City Clerk: 328-4616 • City Council: 328-4616 • City Treasurer: 328-4649 • Human Resources: 328-4604 • Legal/City Attorney: 328-4620 • Legal/Fair Housing Div.: 328-4953 • Legal/Human Relations Div.: 328-4620 • Transportation for the Disabled: 328-4634 • Health: 328-4666 • Animal Control & Shelter: 328-4656 • Public Health Nurse: 328-4666 • Purchasing Dept: 328-4607 • Recycling Center: 328-4985 • Human Rights: 328-4620 • Risk Management: 328-4688 • Sanitation: 328-4666 • Sanitation Billing: 328-4931 Parks, Recreation & Public Property www.cbparksandrec.org • 328-4650 • Golf Courses: 328-4955 • Recreation: 328-4650 • Park Maintenance: 328-4901 Public Works • Public Works: 328-4634 • Building Division: 328-4923 • Director/City Engineer: 328-4634 • Engineering: 328-4635 • Sewer Division: 328-4641 • Street & Alley Division: 328-4641 • Traffic Maintenance: 328-4645 • Pollution Control Plant: 328-4642 Fire Department 200 4th St. • 328-4646 www.fire.councilbluffs-ia.gov/ • Fire Marshall/Inspector: 328-4671 • Asst. Chief: 328-4648 • EMS Officer: 328-4622 • Fire Non-Emergency: 328-4672 • Hazardous Material Office: 329-4204 • Arson Information: 328-4671 Police Department 227 S 6th St. • 328-4701 www.police.councilbluffs-ia.gov/ • Emergency: 911 • Non Emergency: 328-5737 • Community Service: 329-1825 • Traffic/Special Operations: 328-4948

• Criminal Investigation Div.: 328-4765 • Drug Hotline: 323-7688 • Crime Stoppers: 328-STOP (7867)

Relocation Services • At Your Service Marketing, Inc. 402-533-2217 www.ayswelcome.com

Public Library 400 Willow Ave. • 323-7553 www.cbpl.lib.ia.us/

Telephone, CELL, WIRELESS • Qwest Communications: 800-475-7526 • AT&T: 888-333-6651 www.att.com/home • Cox Digital Telephone: 402-933-3000 • Heartland Cellular: 712-256-0576 www.heartlandcellular.com • MCI: www.mci.com • McLeod: 800-500-3453 • Select Communications: 712-366-2200 www.selectcommunicationsinc.com • Sprint: 866-866-7509 www.sprint.com • Verizon: 800-256-4646 712-323-3344 www.verizonwireless.com • U.S. Cellular: 402-397-1389 www.uscellular.com

RECYCLING 4441 Gifford Road . 328-4985 www.cbrecycles.com Council Bluffs participates in a curbside residential recycling program. There are also recycling bins centrally located at numerous locations throughout the city. Relocation Information • West Central Community Action 300 W. Broadway, Ste. 35 • For day care, pre-school information, call 3222621. • 877-791-6201 www.iowachildnetwork.org www.swiowachildcare.org • Day Care – Child Care Resource & Referral/West Central Dev. Corp.: Information on day-care providers, referrals and assistance in establishing a childcare service. 800-945-9778. • Driver’s License Station (Iowa DOT): Mall of the Bluffs 1751 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5 www.iamvd.com 8 712-323-1219 800-532-1121 (toll-free in Iowa). A new driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days of moving to the state. Driver’s licenses must be renewed within 30 days before or 60 days after expiration date. Residents may register to vote at the Driver’s License Station. Call for hours. • Motor Vehicle Registration: County Treasurer’s Office, Pottawattamie County Courthouse 227 S. 6th St. • 712-328-5631. Vehicles must be registered within 30 days of relocation. An original title is required. • Pet License: City Clerk’s Office 209 Pearl St. • 712-328-4616 Animal Shelter • 2821 S. 15th St. 712-328-4656 Dogs and cats within the city must be registered and licensed annually. Proof of rabies vaccine required. Dog license renewals from Dec. 1-Feb. 14. Cat license renewals Dec. 1-March 14. Fees vary. Late fee applied past deadline.

Voters Registration County Auditor’s Office 227 S. 6th St. • 712-328-5700 www.sos.state.ia.us Iowa law allows you to register to vote on Election Day at the polling place for the precinct you currently live. After showing proper identification you may register and vote at the precinct the same day.

Utilities • Council Bluffs Water Works 712-328-1006. After hours: 328-9577 • TDD: 328-3911 www.cbwaterworks.org • MidAmerican Energy (Electricity) 888-427-5632 www.midamericanenergy.com • Black Hills Energy (Natural Gas Company) 24-Hour Emergency Service: 800-694-8989 24-Hour Customer Service: 888-890-5554 www.blackhillsenergy.com Utilities Assistance • West Central Development Corp. 712-322-2621 • General Assistance: 712-328-5867 • Interfaith Response: 712-322-0531 Waste Billing is handled by the city, begins with water hook-up. Call 712-3284931. For appliance, bulk or missed pick-ups, call 712-256-2288. Council Bluffs participates in a curbside residential recycling program. There are also recycling bins centrally located at numerous locations throughout the city. For household hazardous waste call 366-9812.

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education

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Preschools

Southwest Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral West Central Development Corporation Omni Business Center 300 W. Broadway, Ste 35 712-322-2621 • 800-945-9778 www.swiowachildcare.org A community based organization providing a wide variety of services to people who care for and about children. Children’s Center Educare Curtis St. & Ave. D • 712-325-1662 www.ChildrensCenterCB.org St. Paul’s Lutheran Early Childhood Center 1500 N. 16th St. • 712-322-3294 www.stpaulslutheran-cb.org YMCA “Creation Station” 7 South 4th St. • 712-322-6606

Elementary/Secondary

Loess Hills Area Education Agency 13 24997 Hwy 92 • 712-366-0503 www.aea13.k12.ia.us The AEAs work as educational partners with local public and accredited private schools to help assure that all children reach their potential. The agencies provide special education support services, media and technology services, instructional services and leadership to promote school improvement. Council Bluffs Community Schools Central Office, 12 Scott St. 712-328-6514 • www.cb-schools.org Heartland Christian School 400 Wright Rd. • 712-322-5817 www.heartlandchristiancbia.org Iowa School For The Deaf 3501 Harry Langdon Blvd. 712-366-0571 • www.iadeaf.k12.ia.us Lewis Central Community Schools Central Office • 1600 E. South Omaha Bridge Rd. • 712-366-8202 • www. lewiscentral.org Liberty Christian School 2701 Ave. N • 712-322-2321 Saint Albert Catholic Schools Central Office • 400 Gleason Ave. 712-329-9000 www.saintalbertschools.org

St. Paul’s Lutheran Early Childhood Center 1500 N. 16th St. • 712-322-3294 www.stpaulslutheran-cb.org

Technical Trades / Colleges Universities

Ancient Wisdom College of Healing Arts & Wellness Center 305 McKenzie Ave, Ste B 712-256-3600 • www.ancientw.com

Lewis Central High School

Bellevue University 1000 Galvin Rd. S. • Bellevue, NE 402-293-2000 • 800-756-7920 www.bellevue.edu Undergraduate and Graduate degrees Buena Vista University IWCC Campus • 2700 College Rd. 712-328-0788 • 800-798-0788 Undergraduate & Graduate degrees www.bvu.edu/learn/who_we_are/ locations/council_bluffs.dot Clarkson College 101 S. 42nd St. • Omaha, NE 402-552-3100 • 800-647-5500 www.clarksoncollege.edu Nursing and Health Care Industry degrees

Thomas Jefferson High School

College of Saint Mary 7000 Mercy Rd. • Omaha, NE 402-399-2400 • 800-926-5534 www.csm.edu Private Catholic Women’s College Undergraduate and Graduate degrees Creighton University 2500 California Plz. • Omaha, NE 402-280-2700 • www.creighton.edu Jesuit institution. Undergraduate and Graduate degrees. EQ School of Hair Design 536 W. Broadway 712-328-2613 • 800-799-7693 www.eqschool.net • Certification

Abraham Lincoln High School

Grace University 1311 S. 9th St • Omaha, NE 402-449-2800 • 800-383-1422 www.graceuniversity.edu Undergraduate and Graduate degrees Iowa Western Community College 2700 College Rd. • 712-325-3200 800-432-5852 • www.iwcc.edu Undergraduate degrees St. Albert High School

2011 COUNCIL BLUFFS AND POTTAWATTAMIE COUNT Y VISITORS GUIDE ITT Technical Institute 9814 M St. • Omaha, NE 402-331-2900 • 800-677-9260 www.itt-tech.edu Undergraduate degrees Kaplan University Mall of the Bluffs • 1751 Madison Ave., Ste. 750 • 800-987-7734 712-328-4212 • www.kucampus.edu Metropolitan Community College 402-457-2400 • 800-228-9553 Omaha, NE • www.mccneb.edu Undergraduate degrees Nebraska Methodist College 720 North 87th St., Omaha, NE 402-354-7200 • 800-335-5510 www.methodistcollege.edu Health Care Professionals, Certificate Programs, Undergraduate and Graduate degrees Southwest Iowa Regents Resource Center 3501 Harry Langdon Blvd. 712-366-3647 www.extension.iastate.edu/swirrc SWIRRC serves as a liason between residents of Southwest Iowa and their Regents universities. The Center mission is to provide increased

access to graduate and undergraduate education and other Regent university resources for area residents. Universal College of Healing Arts 8702 N. 30th St. • Omaha, NE 402-556-4456• www.ucha.com Certificate Program, Associates degree University of Nebraska at Omaha 6001 Dodge St. • Omaha, NE 402-554-2393 • www.unomaha.edu Undergraduate & Graduate degrees University of Nebraska Medical Center 42nd & Emile Sts. • Omaha, NE 402-559-6468 • www.unmc.edu Allied Health Professions, Nursing Graduate and Post Doctoral degrees in Health Sciences

Iowa Western Community College

University of Phoenix 13321 California St. • Omaha, NE 402-493-0906 • www.phoenix.edu Undergraduate & Graduate degrees Vatterott College Spring Valley Campus 11818 I St. • Omaha, NE 402-891-9411 • (866) 314-6454 www.vatterott-college.edu Undergraduate degrees

Council Bluffs Community Schools

Iowa School for the Deaf

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faith

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*ALL CHURCHES ARE LOCATED IN COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA UNLESS NOTED.

Assembly of God Calvary Assembly of God 2022 8th Ave. • 712-323-6094 www.cbcalvary.com El Bethel Assembly of God 1624 Ave. D • 712-323-0149

Over 100 churches of every faith anchor our community.

First Assembly of God 3320 Harry Langdon Blvd. 712-323-7721 www.cbfirstassembly.org

Baptist

Queen of Apostles Catholic Church 3304 4th Ave. • 712-323-2916 www.queen-of-apostles.org

Calvary Baptist Church, GABBC 313 Walnut Street • Walnut 712-784-3703 www.calvarybaptistwalnut.com

St. Mary’s Catholic Church 109 N. Maple St. • Avoca 712-343-6948 www.stmaryavoca.org

Carter Lake First Baptist Church 3451 N. 9th St. • Carter Lake 712-347-6429

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 223 Harmony St. • 712-323-1484 www.stpatschurch.org

Central Baptist Church 16996 State Orchard Rd. 712-322-8675 www.easternhillsbaptist.com

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 308 4th St. • Neola 712-485-2014 www.stpatrickneola.com

First Baptist Church, American 540 1st Ave. • 712-322-2569 www.firstbaptistcb.org

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 718 Antique City Drive • Walnut 712-784-3388

Open Door Baptist 2701 Ave. N • 712-322-2321 www.opendoorbaptist-cb.com

St. Peter’s Catholic Church

Prospect Park Baptist Church, GARBC 1100 Harrison St. 712-323-4538 Ridgecrest Baptist Church, SBC 20245 205th St. • 712-322-4900

H Nat’l Register of Historic Places

1 Bluff St. • 712-322-8889 www.saintpeterscb.org

Christian & Christian Alliance

Tabernacle Baptist Church 1400 Ave. A • 712-322-8968

Broadway Christian Church, Disciples of Christ 2658 Ave. A • 712-323-7741

Valley View Baptist Church 130 Bennett Ave. • 712-322-5683 www.vvbc-online.com

Church of Freedom 701 S. 4th St. • 712-256-5558

Walnut Grove Baptist Church, American 1001 N. 29th St. • 712-323-2622 http://members.cox.net/wgbc

Brethren Peace Church of the Brethren 2605 Ave. E • 712-322-8449

Catholic Catholic Deaf Ministry 411 E. Broadway • 712-322-2449 Holy Family Catholic Church 2217 Ave. B • 712-328-3869 www.holyfamilycb.org Our Lady of Carter Lake Catholic Church 3501 N. 9th St. • Carter Lake 712-347-6631 www.ourladyofcarterlake.org

Dodge Memorial Christian Church 3200 Ave. C • 712-322-8725 www.dodgememorial.com East Side Christian Church 331 W. Bennett Ave. 712-323-7805 www.escccb.org First Christian Church Orchard Campus 20794 Hwy. 92 • 712-328-2606 www.firstchristiancb.com Harvest Alliance Church 300 Broadway • Minden 712-483-2153 Oakland Christian Church 108 S. Kearney • Oakland 712-482-6240 Sherwood Community Church 2109 Railroad Hwy & Hwy. 6 712-323-3322 www.sherwoodchurch.org

Southside Christian Church 1919 S. 10th St. • 712-323-7326 Twin Cities Christian Church, Disciples of Christ 4220 Gifford Road • 712-366-9112

Church of Christ Benson Street Church of Christ 714 Benson St. • 712-322-7282

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Council Bluffs Ward/Kanesville Ward 2226 Ave. I • 712-328-0632 TDD: 712-322-3378 Greenview Ward 2303 W. Butler St. • 712-388-0827

Community Church

Church of Christ, Non-Instrumental 1525 McPherson Ave. 712-322-8147 • www.cochrist.cc

Living Hope Community Church 15101 Hope Lane • 712-323-3227 www.lhcc-iowa.org

Church of Christ-Holiness, Non-Instrumental 2800 Twin City Dr. • 712-256-6496 www.churchofchristcouncilbluffs.com

Community of Christ

Church of Christ Iglesia 3205 Renner Drive • 712-366-0825 Lakeview Bible Church 1650 Avenue Q • Carter Lake 712-347-6440 United Church of Christ 106 Linden St. • Minden 712-483-2903 Wheeler Grove Church 44353 Chestnut Rd. • Carson 712-486-2201

Church of God Church of God of Prophecy 1924 Ave. E • 712-323-1965

Carson Congregation 402 High St. • Carson 712-778-4164 Central Congregation 140 W. Kanesville Blvd. 712-323-4498 www.cbcoc.net Crescent Congregation 810 Johnson St. • Crescent 712-642-3305 Riverside Congregation 2828 Ave. G • 712-328-0432 Underwood Congregation 100 2nd St. • Underwood 712-566-2101

Evangelical St. Paul’s Evangelical Country Church 11055 Dumfries Ave. • 712-366-1930 www.stpaulsecc.org

Evangelical Free Midland Evangelical Free Church 22429 Hwy. 6 • 712-322-2008 www.midlandsefc.org

Full Gospel Full Gospel Assembly 1224 N.28th St. • 712-322-6227

Heartland Harvest Ministries 700 S. 7th St. • 712-256-9696 www.hhm.cc

Coptic/Eastern Orthodox

Midwest Church of God Family Worship Center-Iglesia DeDios 2540 6th Ave. • 712-323-3684 mfwcministry@msn.com

St. Mary & St. George Coptic Orthodox Church 106 W. Kanesville Blvd. 712-322-2992 info@copt.net • http://copt.net

Church of God in Christ

Episcopal

Refuge Bible Church 634 Willow Ave. • 712-256-0657 http://refugebiblechurch.com

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 22 Dillman Dr. • 712-323-7188 www.stpaulscb.com

Southview Bible Church 2007 S. 7th St. • 712-322-5743 www.southviewbible.org

My Father’s House 321 16th Ave. • 712-322-6597 www.mfhmin.org

Lighthouse Temple Church of the Open Bible 1430 Ave. E • 712-323-3259

Independent Bible

Woodland Community Bible Church 21032 Old Lincoln Hwy. Crescent • 712-325-0613

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Interdenominational Crossroads Christian Church 1224 N. 28th St. • 712-322-5651 New Life Fellowship 1211 N. 24th St. • 712-322-1721 www.gotnewlife.org

Jehovah’s Witness Jehovah’s Witnesses Valley View/Broadway Park 2601 S. 10th St. • 712-323-2727

Jewish B’Nai Israel Synagogue H Nat’l Register of Historic Places

618 Mynster St. • 712-322-4705

Lutheran Emmanuel Lutheran Church, ELCA • 2444 N. Broadway 712-323-9665 Faith Lutheran Church, LCMS 2100 S. 11th St. • 712-323-6445 Our Savior Lutheran Church 903 Antique City Dr. • Walnut 712-784-3644 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, ELCA 600 Bluff St. • 712-322-6655 www.oursaviorcb.org Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, ELCA 2308 Ave. J • 712-322-8577 St. John Lutheran Church, ELCA 633 Willow Ave. • 712-323-7173 www.saintjohnelca.org St. John’s Church, LCMS 30907 Coldwater Ave. Honey Creek • 712-545-3022 www.stjohnshoneycreek.org St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, LCMS 239 Frank St. • 712-322-4729 www.stpaulslutheran-cb.org

Methodist Broadway United Methodist Church 11 S. 1st St. • 712-322-7741 www.broadwayunitedmethodist.com Carson United Methodist Church 310 Washington St. • Carson 712-484-2247

Fellowship of Faith Christian Church 18999 Hwy. 59 • Oakland 712-482-3455 www.fellowshipoffaith.cc

Carter Lake United Methodist Church 3025 Mabrey Lane • Carter Lake 712-347-5511

Harvest Alliance Church 302 2nd St • Minden 712-483-2153 www.harvestalliancechurch.org

Epworth United Methodist Church 2447 Ave. B • 712-323-3124 www.gbgm-umc.org/cbepworth/ index.htm

Philadelphia Church, The 2019 S. 8th St. • 712-323-4502

Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church 1800 5th Ave. • 712-323-7374

Pentecostal

Hancock United Methodist Church 204 E. Kimball • Hancock 712-741-5426 Hazel Dell United Methodist Church 23109 205th St. • Crescent 712-545-3021 Monroe Methodist Church 241 Umbrella Rd. • Walnut 712-784-3009 Mount Hope Methodist Church 19022 290th St. • McClelland 712-566-2416 Oakland United Methodist Church 200 N Main St. • Oakland 712-482-5530 St. Mark’s United Methodist Church 15 Bennett Ave. 712-328-1179 Salem United Methodist Church 14955 Somerset Ave. & Hwy. 92 712-366-1408 www.cbsalem.org Silver Creek United Methodist Church 36418 Pinoak Rd. • Hancock 712-741-5683 Trinity United Methodist Church 701 4th St. 712-322-2484

St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, LCMS 735 N. Highway St. • Oakland 712-482-3028 www.stpaul-oakland.org

United Methodist Church 308 Evans St. • Macedonia 712-486-2266

St. Paul Lutheran Church, ELCA 12 Park St. • Treynor 712-487-3880 www.stpaultreynor.org

Lighthouse Community Missionary Church 2136 5th Ave. • 712-328-4220 www.lighthousemc.com

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, ELCA 22163 Sumac Rd. • Neola 712-545-3123

Nazarene

Timothy Lutheran Church, LCMS 3112 W. Broadway 712-323-0693 Trinity Lutheran Church 301 N. Chestnut St. • Avoca 712-343-2518 Underwood Lutheran Church, ELCA 10 3rd Ave. • Underwood 712-566-2257 www.underwoodlutheran.org

Deaf Missions 21199 Greenview Rd. 712-322-5493 – Voice/TTY www.deafmissions.com

Missionary

Emanuel Church of the Nazarene 2309 S. 13th St. • 712-328-0940 First Church of the Nazarene 2600 Ave. A • 712-323-0615 www.cbfirstnazarene.org

NonDenominational Chapel of Praise 500 S. 21st St. • 712-325-1296 Council Bluffs Bible Chapel 810 Ave. E • 712-323-1919

Rebels-In-His-Hands 600 16th Ave. • 712-396-0189

The First Church 2756 3rd Ave. • 712-256-6000 www.thefirstchurch.net Victory Fellowship Church 2111 23rd Ave. • 712-323-3453www. vfministries.com

Presbyterian Bethany Presbyterian Church 1900 S. 7th St. • 712-323-0901 www.bethanychurchcb.org Carson Presbyterian Church 304 Broadway St. • Carson 712-484-2208 Carter Lake Community Presbyterian Church 3030 N. 9th St. • Carter lake 712-347-5719 First Presbyterian Church 400 2nd St. • Neola 712-485-2339 First Presbyterian Church 406 Antique City Dr. • Walnut 712-784-3953 Gethsemane Presbyterian Church 224 Wallace Ave. 712-366-2513 Glendale Presbyterian Church 94-C Jennings Rd., #C 712-328-3388 New Horizon Presbyterian Church 30 Valley View Drive 712-323-7129 www.newhorizonpc.org United Church of Avoca 304 N. Elm St. • Avoca 712-343-6945 Westminster Presbyterian Church 517 S. 32nd St. 712-322-5732

Salvation Army Salvation Army Worship Center 715 N. 16th St. 712-328-2088

Seventh-Day Adventist Seventh-Day Adventist Church 142 Valley View Dr. 712-323-4251

United Church of Christ First Congregational UCC 611 1st Ave. • 712-322-5324 www.cbfirstcongregational.org First Congregational UCC 302 Oakland Ave. • Oakland 712-482-6828 Monroe Methodist 241 Umbrella Road • Walnut 712-784-3009 Peace United Church of Christ 404 North St. • Walnut 712-284-3546 St. John’s UCC 400 Cloverdale Dr. 712-322-2384 www.uccwebsites.net/ stjohnsucccouncilbluffia.html United Church of Christ 106 Lincoln St. • Minden 712-483-2903 www.mindenucc.com Zion Congregational Church 101 E. Main St. • Treynor 712-487-3289 www.ziontreynor.org

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real estate agents www.councilbluffscvb.com • 800.228.6878

CBS Home Real Estate 712-323-3555 1221 E. Pierce, Suite 300 Council Bluffs www.cbshome.com Joe Hamling • 402-681-5478 Memory Mescher • 402-669-7400 Joanna Barnard • 402-630-9874 Lyle Ring • 402-639-7621 Fonda Story • 402-290-0588 Lee Ruse •712-313-0092 Lyle Waterhouse • 402-203-4738 Deborah Waterhouse • 402-659-5539 Crowl Properties LLC 712-322-2504 125 S. 4th Street Council Bluffs www.crowlrentals.com Kurt Kinney • 402-639-0793 Amy Crowl-Kinney • 712-322-2504 Ed Spencer Real Estate 712-644-2151 322 E. 7th St., Logan Or 1751 Madison Ave. Council Bluffs www.edspencer.com Ed Spencer, Broker-Owner • 402-681-8239 Ruth Spencer • 402-510-4772 Hannah Spencer Johnsen • 712-592-9794 Wendy Ohl • 402-250-0936 Layna Beer • 402-659-8449 Hayes Insurance & Real Estate, Inc. 712-323-2220 612 E. Pierce St. Council Bluffs www.hayesins-re.com www.hayeshomesforsale.com Curtis Hayes • 402-980-2519 (Ins.) Kathy Hayes • 402-960-5447 John Dresher • 402-681-9543 Jennifer Connelly • 712-323-2220 (Ins.) Heartland Properties - Property Management Division 712-388-2452 535 W. Broadway, Suite 100 Council Bluffs John Jerkovich, Principal • 402-681-4812 Scott Belt • 402-681-1467

Heartland Properties, Inc. 712-325-0445 535 W. Broadway - Suite 100 Council Bluffs www.heartlandproperties. com Allura Anderson • 712-314-8060 David Andersen • 402-510-3283 Tracy Andrews • 402-871-3695 Stefanie Beemer • 402-250-9846 Scott Belt • 402-681-1467 Erinn Beresford • 402-658-5807 Clint Brunow • 402-670-4500 Randy Carroll • 402-515-0699 Denise Collins • 402-677-3086 Jennifer Cook • 402-290-9112 Todd Cook • 402-250-2169 Brandy Danker • 402-212-9388 Holly Danker • 402-850-3767 Paula Danker • 402-871-8473 Mindy Doebelin • 402-598-6086 Mike Doner • 712-326-9734 Glenda Doupe • 402-690-6639 Haifa Drummey • 402-677-1804 Gary Fischer • 402-917-2508 Tom Flood • 402-319-1300 Jeff Fox • 402-680-1127 Mike Fox • 402-677-7675 Angela Fritz • 402-490-2088 Bruce Guill • 402-659-5094 Bill Hartman • 402-659-6977 John Heininger • 402-598-5204 David Hiers • 402-681-1397 Michelle Hiers • 402-651-1896 Patrick Higgins • 402-689-0440 Tim Howarth • 402-208-6378 Mary Hume • 402-660-2873 Gail Hunter • 402-677-5441 Jason James • 402-690-2489 Melinda Jensen • 402-699-0203 John Jerkovich • 402-681-4812 Blanchard Johnson • 402-681-6048 Ron Johnson • 402-690-8391 James Kaiser • 402-659-1095 Jay Kathol • 402-618-2454 Lynn Leaders • 402-677-7653 Courtney Lovely • 402-616-6041 Mindy Martin • 402-320-0156 Ron Moyer • 402-670-2029 Dan Ozaydin • 402-639-2311 Claudia Page • 402-677-3575 Bill Perdue • 402-681-3377 Brad Perdue • 402-616-1679 Kevin Quigley • 402-490-5095 Pat Quigley • 402-490-5085 Michelle Rochleau • 402-651-2282 Brian Shepard • 402-651-4516 Nick Shepard • 712-326-5683 Ben Shepard • 712-310-2848 Dale Scott • 402-212-0322 Jody Sortino • 402-659-8531 Tom Spetman • 402-490-9652 Angela Stoufer • 402-301-1474 Tammy Stuart • 402-689-1769 Gloria West • 402-660-0617

Larry West • 402-660-7369 Andrew Woods • 402-651-3457 Melva Woods • 402-208-8808 Key Real Estate 712-328-3133 501 S. Main St. Council Bluffs www.keyre.com Karen Anderson • 402-677-3143 Russ Cain • 402-306-3748 Millie Cappen • 402-672-6810 Marge Carson • 402-690-5398 Dawn De Haan • 402-677-3498 John Edwards • 402-680-5646 Mallory Edwards • 402-250-8994 Eric Elam • 402-740-7396 Brooke Hubbard • 402-490-0885 Dee Husa • 402-699-1674 Shelly Jager • 402-659-7909 Patty Jenkins • 402-306-2916 Carey Jensen • 402-201-4000 Gary Juranek • 402-659-4932 Bradley Knott • 402-210-3877 Jacob Knott • 402-306-0703 Janice Knott • 402-981-5999 Marva McSorley • 402-680-8883 Phyllis Otto • 402-616-7747 Joanne Pettit • 402-319-7489 Tina Polly • 402-212-3943 Sara Anne Porter • 402-212-3927 Gary Rindone • 402-681-3355 Theresa Ruby • 402-881-6598 Lynn Van Bibber • 712-314-3760 Bonnie Waters • 402-677-3728 Harvey Wells • 402-212-5100 Michelle Wilcox • 712-310-6990 Sharon Witt • 402-990-4447 NP Dodge Real Estate 712-328-5008 1032 Woodbury Ave. Council Bluffs www.npdodge.com Kevin Abbott • 402-619-6450 Michael Allmon • 402-680-4208 Jason Anderson • 402-616-0578

Leria Bray • 712-310-4597 Shawna Caigoy • 402-659-1179 Karen Carmona • 402-515-5675 Rob Cerveny • 402-598.3335 Patsy Coleman • 402-639-0237 George Collins • 402-639-1102 Gladys Danker • 402-689-3100 Dianna Dieatrick • 402-630-9351 Renae Dieatrick • 402-740-1220 Gary Fenster • 402-689-9394 Brenda Flores • 402-290-1250 Cory Gordon • 402-690-7500 David Hannah • 712-310-9581 Rene’ Havermann • 402-319-5801 Teresa Hirt • 402-960-5903 Jerre Hunter • 402-981-1342 Barbara Jacobsen • 402-214-5708 Elaine Jacobsen • 402-960-7029 Shael Jacobsen • 402-215-6839 Brian Jensen • 402-651-0282 Steve Johnson • 402-578-7862 Cathy Krohn • 402-210-5391 Marge Leaders • 402-290-8038 Mike Martin • 712-249-5664 Theresa Martin • 402-201-4008 Charlie McConkey • 402-6760105 Mark McKeever • 402-639-7320 Rick Mohr • 402-981-5318 Ken Moore • 402-740-5570 Mike Morse • 402-677-6356 Candy Narmi • 402-250-9099 Kellie Naylor • 402-616-3634 Susan Noland • 402-689-8212 Mike O’Meara • 712-310-0794 Bridgett Peters • 402-850-3998 Katie Peters • 402-650-3808 Sara Porter • 402-214-9260 Deb Powell • 402-210-7653 Ryan Powell • 712-310-7268 Sue Propst • 402-880-6443 Steve Riso • 402-681-2544 Kara Riso Anderson • 402-216-6982

Dave Rogness • 402-659-8293 Kathryn Rogness • 402-651-2056 Gloria Ruesch • 402-669-0886 John Scott • 402-968-4064 Jesse Skudler • 402-880-6087 Judy Smith • 402-681-2502 Shannon Snipes • 402-706-2905 Sharon Stokes • 402-659-9506 Mike Sullivan • 402-680-6926 Mary Jo Svoboda • 402-216-4021 Glen Tiessen • 402-659-7745 Marsha Tiessen • 402-680-4259 Dan VanHouten • 402-680-0122 Lara Vonderlage • 402-250-2666 Roger Wells • 402-490-2335 Scott Wells • 402-510-5245 Mary West • 712-328-5008 Patti Wiggins • 402-707-8066 Mike Yowell • 402-619-6331 RE/Max Real Estate Group 712-527-1234 904 S. Locust, Glenwood www.SouthwestIowaReal Estate.com Lynn Christensen • 712-520-8125 Jack Bell • 712-621-1110 Allison Jensen • 712-215-0364 Seldin Company 402-333-7373 13057 W. Center Rd. Omaha www.seldin.com Ted Seldin • 402-333-7373 Randy Lenhoff • 402-333-7373 Bob Dean • 402-333-7373 Deb Graeve • 402-333-7373 Dan Dutton • 402-333-7373

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Merchants

Attractions

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ATTRACTIONS:

JOSLYN ART MUSEUM WWW.JOSLYN.ORG 2200 DODGE ST. .................................................. 342-3300 LOZIER IMAX THEATER I-80 13TH ST. EXIT ......................................................................... 330-4629 OMAHA’S CHILDREN MUSEUM 500 S 20TH ST. .................................................................. 342-6164 OMAHA’S HENRY DOORLY ZOO I-80 13TH ST. EXIT ..............................................................733-8401 WILDLIFE SAFARI PARK I-80 EXIT 426 ................................................................................ 944-9453

BOOKSTORES

SOUL DESIRES BOOKSTORE 1026 JACKSON STREET............................................................898-7600

CANDY SHOPS

GALLERIES:

ARTISTS’ COOPERATIVE GALLERY 405 S 11TH ST. .............................................................342-9617 PASSAGEWAY GALLERY 417 S. 11TH ST. ..............................................................................341-1910 THE OLD MARKET ARTISTS GALLERY 1034 HOWARD ST. WWW.OLDMARKETARTISTS.COM ....346-6569 WHITE CRANE GALLERY 1032 HOWARD ST. OLD MARKET PASSAGEWAY ................................345-1066

GIFTS

SOUL DESIRES BOOKSTORE 1026 JACKSON STREET............................................................898-7600

JEWELRY & CUSTOM DESIGN:

OLD MARKET CANDY SHOP 1005 HOWARD ST .....................................................................344-8846

GOLDSMITH SILVERSMITH 1019 HOWARD ST. .....................................................................342-1737 PERSPECTIVE JEWELRY DESIGN STUDIO 1209 HARNEY ST. STE 100.................................934-4416

CIGAR LOUNGE

OMAHA HEALING ARTS CENTER

HAVANA GARAGE 1008 HOWARD STREET..............................................................................614-3800

SANDY AQUILA 1216 HOWARD STREET .................................................................................345-5078 WWW.OMAHAHEALINGARTS.COM WWW.OMAHAHALLRENTAL.COM

COFFEE:

SCOOTER’S COFFEEHOUSE 1123 HOWARD ST. ...................................................................991-9868 SOUL DESIRES BOOKSTORE 1026 JACKSON STREET............................................................898-7600

CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES:

FLYING WORM VINTAGE 1125 JACKSON STREET ..................................................................932-3229 NEBRASKA CLOTHING COMPANY 1012 HOWARD ST............................................................346-6114 NOUVELLE EVE 1102 HOWARD ST. ........................................................................................345-4811 SOUQ, LTD. 1018 HOWARD ST. .............................................................................................342-2972 THE LOTUS NATURAL FIBER CLOTHING 1207 HOWARD STREET..........................................346-8080

ACUPUNCTURE ELLEN ZINN ELLENZINN.COM............................................................................................707-6004 MASSAGE THERAPISTS LISA CHRISTENSEN OLDMARKETMASSAGE.COM ....................................................................850-6651 TARA THOMPSON/JULIA BEUTLER DOWNTOWNOMAHAMASSAGE.COM............................................706-7398 JOYCE LINBRUNNER JLIN801@MSN.COM .............................................................................740-0366 AMY ANDERSON ANDERSONLMT.COM...................................................................................350-1062 KIRSTIN KLUVER KARMICMASSAGE.COM ..............................................................................858-6522 TRANSPERSONAL PSYCHOLOGY CHANELL JARAMILLO TRANSPERSONALHEALTH.COM ............................................................689-0905

PUBS & TAVERNS:

DINING:

AHMAD’S PERSIAN CUISINE 1006 HOWARD STREET............................................................341-9616 BLUE SUSHI SAKE GRILL 416 S 12TH ST. ............................................................................408-5566 INDIAN OVEN 1010 HOWARD ST. ..........................................................................................342-4856 JOE BANANA’S FOOD & SPIRITS 1022 S 10TH......................................................................346-7227 LITTLE KING 1201 HOWARD STREET......................................................................................344-2264 M’S PUB 422 S 11TH ST. .......................................................................................................342-2550 MICHAEL’S AT THE MARKET 1102 HARNEY...........................................................................346-1205 NICOLA’S IN THE OLD MARKET 521 SOUTH 13TH STREET ...................................................345-8466 OLD MARKET SPAGHETTI WORKS WWW.SPAGWORKS.COM 502 S 11 ST. ...............................422-0770 OLD CHICAGO 1111 HARNEY STREET ....................................................................................341-1616 RICK’S CAFE BOATYARD 345 RIVERFRONT DR. ...................................................................345-4545 ROJA MEXICAN GRILL + MARGARITA BAR 1212 HARNEY STREET.......................................346-9190 STOKES GRILL & BAR 1122 HOWARD STREET ......................................................................408-9000 TRINI’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1020 HOWARD STREET OLD MARKET PASSAGEWAY .................346-8400 TWISTED FORK GRILL & BAR 1014 HOWARD STREET..........................................................932-9600 UPSTREAM BREWING COMPANY 514 S 11TH ST. ................................................................344-0200 V. MERTZ 1022 HOWARD ST. WWW.VMERTZ.COM ..................................................................345-8980 VINCENZO’S ITALIAN RISTORANTE 1207 HARNEY ST. .........................................................342-4010 VIVACE 1108 HOWARD ST. ....................................................................................................342-3035

DUBLINER PUB 1205 HARNEY ST. .........................................................................................342-5887

SPECIALTY SHOPS:

ASHLEY COLLECTABLES WWW.STORES.EBAY.COM/ASHLEYCOLLECTIBLE 1212 HOWARD STREET LOWER LEVEL........................................................................934-3100 IRON DECOR AND MORE 1120 JACKSON ST. ........................................................................346-6123 TANNENBAUM CHRISTMAS SHOP 1007 HOWARD ST............................................................345-9627

THEATER & PERFORMING ARTS:

HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 1200 DOUGLAS ST. ................................................345-0606 ORPHEUM THEATER 409 S 16TH ST. .....................................................................................345-0606 OMAHA SYMPHONY BOX OFFICE BOX OFFICE@OMAHASYMPHONY.ORG ...........................................342-3560 TICKET OMAHA WWW.TICKETOMAHA.COM..................................................................................345-0606

TOBACCO PRODUCTS

SG ROI TOBACCOS 503 SOUTH 11TH STREET .......................................................................341-9264

housing www.councilbluffscvb.com • 800.228.6878 *ALL LOCATIONS ARE IN COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA UNLESS NOTED.

Senior Housing Bennett Building H National Register of Historic Places (Ages 55 years plus) One and two bedroom 405 W. Broadway 712-323-7555 www.seldin.com Bethany Heights 11 Elliot St. • 712-328-8228 www.bethanylutheranhome.org Camelot Village One bedroom and efficiency 1105 S. 3rd St. 712-328-2525 Colonial Park Apartments Two bedrooms and two bathrooms 38 Dillman Dr. 402-333-9440 Dudley Court 201 N. 25th St. 712-322-1901 www.mhacb.org Greenbriar Apartments 1400 Franklin Ave. 712-328-0255 Harmony Court 173 Bennett Ave. 712-388-9000 www.harmonycourt.com Kanesville Heights Apartments 2310 Sherwood Dr. 712-256-5608 Maple Park Apartments 3524 2nd Ave. 712-322-8977 www.seldin.com North Avenue Towers 103 North Ave. 712-323-0684 www.seldin.com Prime Square Apartments 822 South Main St. 712-435-5500 Regal Towers 505 S. 6th St. 712-322-1491 www.mhacb.org Risen Son Christian Village 3000 Risen Son Blvd. 712-366-9655 www.christianhomes.org Maple Park II 110 South 35th Street 712-322-8977

Subsidized Senior Housing Bluffs Towers 38 Pearl St. 712-322-9392 Dudley Court 201 N. 25th St. 712-322-1901 www.mhacb.org Maple Park Apartments 3424 2nd Ave. 712-322-8977 www.seldin.com Sherwood Place 2335 Sherwood Dr. 712-256-4361 www.mercyhousing.org Regal Towers 505 S. 6th St. 712-322-1491 www.mhacb.org

Handicap Accessible Housing Avoca Nursing & Rehab Center 610 E. York Rd. • Avoca 712-343-6398 Bluffs Towers 38 Pearl St. 712-322-9392 Fox Run Assisted Living Community 3121 MacIneery Dr. 712-256-2741 www.foxrunassistedliving.com Oakland Heights 904 N. Scenic Dr. 8 • Oakland 712-482-3566 Plainview Apartments 2430 Ave. N. 402-955-0414 www.greatplainspva.org/ housing.html Prime Square Apartments 822 South Main St. 712-435-5500 Primrose Retirement Communities 1801 E. Kanesville Blvd. 712-352-1111 www.primroseretirement.com Regal Towers 505 S. 6th St. 712-322-1491 www.mhacb.org

Sherwood Place 2335 Sherwood Dr. 712-256-4361 www.mercyhousing.org

Assisted Living Amelia House 57 W. Ferndale Dr. 712-325-4400 www.alcco.com Fox Run Assisted Living Community 3121 MacIneery Dr. 712-256-2741 www.foxrunassistedliving.com Primrose Retirement Communities 1801 E. Kanesville Blvd. 712-352-1111 www.primroseretirement.com Risen Son Christian Village 3000 Risen Son Blvd. 712-366-9655 www.christianhomes.org

Shelter for Temporary Housing Micah House 1415 Ave. J 712-323-4416 www.themicahhouse.org New Visions/M.O.H.M.’s Place/ Timothy House 1435 N. 15th St. 712-322-7570 www.mohmsplace.org/ Shelter for Domestic Abuse/ Catholic Social Services Counseling: 712-328-3086 24-Hour Crisis Line: 712-328-0266

Other Helpful Numbers General Assistance Help with emergencies 712-328-5867 West Central Development Help with utilities 712-322-2621 Interfaith Response Help with utilities, security dep. 712-322-0531

Council Bluffs is a growing, vibrant community that treasures our historic past. Downtown areas are abundant with grand, Victorian homes and stately streets with breathtaking views of the Missouri River Valley. Dozens of new subdivisions surround the heart of the city, nestled in nature or sweeping prairie. In Council Bluffs, you’ll find every architectural style, size, and preferred location for a house you like. Discover the variety of ways we can welcome you Home.

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2011 visitors guide

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to â&#x20AC;&#x153;get together in the bluffsâ&#x20AC;?. Please come and visit our new Chamber office, filled with excellent visitor resources and knowledgeable people who love to talk about Council Bluffs.

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www.councilbluffscvb.com • 800.228.6878

January 1-31 • Wall to Wall local artists display their works at the following locations: www.bluffsarts.org • 712-328-4992 Tazza di Café, 928 Valley View Drive, Tish’s Restaurant, 1207 S. 35th Street, The Center, 714 S. Main Street, Mercy Hospital, 800 Mercy Drive, Cafeino’s Bakery and Café, 3424 W. Broadway Jan 1 – Apr. 18 • Big Back Yard Omaha Children’s Museum 500 South 20th St., Omaha, NE 402-342-6164 • www.ocm.org Construction Zone is a kid-sized world of building where kids can explore with machines, tools, a super-sized dig pit and much more! Omaha Children’s Museum has numerous programs throughout the year. Check their website often. WINTERFEST EVENT 8 • 9th Annual Xtreme Bike Ride Western Historic Trails Center 3434 Richard Downing Ave. I-80/29 Exit 1B south Free family ride along the Missouri River! Gather at the Western Historic Trails Center and join us for a leisurely 6-mile roundtrip ride to the Riverside Grille at Dodge Riverside Golf Club. Helmets are required! For more information contact Parks and Recreation: 712-328-4650 www.cbparksandrec.org 7-9 • Monster Jam Mid-America Center • 1 Arena Way, I-80/I-29 Exit 1B north www.midamericacenter.com Monster Jam returns with four actionpacked shows. Don’t miss this family event featuring the best monster trucks in the business. Tickets: 800-745-3000 WINTERFEST EVENT 15 • 12th Annual Winterfest Frozen Golf Outing Shotgun start: 10 a.m. • Dodge Riverside Golf Club • 2 Harrah’s Blvd. I-29 Exit 53A • 712-328-4660 Nine holes of golf at Dodge Riverside Golf Club, with prizes in three age divisions, door prizes and refreshments! For more information contact Parks

Please note: Most area attractions have annual events, several not listed here at press time. Please see individual listings under the attractions sections of this Guide, log onto specific websites or telephone the attraction, log onto www.cbevents.com frequently, and check out our Facebook page for continuing news! Thursdays every month Jam and Bread Western Historic Trails Center 3434 Richard Downing Ave. I-80/I-29 Exit 1B south 712-366-4900 www.iowahistory.org/historic-sites Local musicians gather at trails center to play old time country, bluegrass, blues, etc. from 1-4:00 p.m. Open to anyone who plays, sings or just wants to listen. Free homemade bread! and Recreation: 712-328-4660 Registration form on line at www.cbparksandrec.org

spanning three decades of Jackson’s chart topping music. Jan 14-15 • 5th Annual Jennie Ed MAC Shootout Mid-America Center • 1 Arena Way I-80/I-29 Exie 1B north www.midamerica.com Area boys and girls high school basketball teams vie for bragging rights!

9 • Omaha Bridal Showcase Mid-America Center • 1 Arena Way I-80/I-29 Exit 1B north www.midamericacenter.com 402-933-4900 • Find everything for your wedding! See the Midwest’s finest wedding professionals who will be on hand to answer your questions. See the latest wedding gowns, tuxedos and aisles of exhibits. www.omahabridalnetwork.com

January 15-March 10 • Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition Union Pacific 200 Pearl Street 712-329-8307 and Durham Museum, 801 South 10th St, Omaha, NE

10-12 • Nebraska Green Expo Mid-America Center • 1 Arena Way I-80/I-29 Exit 1B north www.midamericacenter.com Tickets are on sale at the Box Office: 712-326-2295 or Ticketmaster: 800-745-3000

21-23 • River City Hunting, Fishing, RV & Boat Expo Mid-America Center • 1 Arena Way I-80/I-29 Exit 1B north www.midamericacenter.com www.rivercityexpo.com • This 7th annual expo is geared for outdoor sporting enthusiasts.

14-30 • Little Women Fridays and Saturdays • Chanticleer Theater • 830 Franklin Ave 712-323-9955 www.chanticleertheater.com The March sisters: Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy Experience life in post-Civil War Massachusetts.

WINTERFEST EVENTS 22 • 12th Annual Winterfest Snow Softball Tournament Council Bluffs Recreation Complex 2900 Richard Downing Ave. I-80/29 Exit 1B south Men’s, Women’s and Co-ed, with prizes in each division. Double elimination tournament rules • Pre-registration information contact Parks & Recreation at 712-328-4650 • Registration form on line at www.cbparksandrec.org

14 • Who’s Bad The Arts Center • Iowa Western Community College Campus, 2700 College Rd. • 800-432-5853 ext. 7140 artscenter.iwcc.edu The ultimate Michael Jackson tribute band is an infectious party that takes audiences on a musical journey 64

23 • KinderNature Hitchcock Nature Center • 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek 712-545-3283 • 712-328-5831 www.pottcoconservation.com This pre-school program is designed for children ages 3-5 and their parents. This unique program is full of hands-on learning, a story, craft, and outdoor exploration. KinderNature this month is “Give a Hoot about Owls” KinderNature is a re-occurring program of the Hitchcock Nature Center. Check their website for more dates, times, and programs. WINTERFEST EVENT 29 • $25,000 Ice Fishing Derby (Ice/Rain Date • Feb. 5) 7 a.m.-1 p.m. • Lake Manawa State Park’s South Boat Ramp • I-80/29 Exit 3 south • Ice fishing tournament with over $50,000 worth of prizes possible. For more information, and registration, contact 712-366-0220. www.winterfestderby.com

February 5 and 11• Owl Prowl Night Hike Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop • Honey Creek 712-545-3283 • 712-328-5831 www.pottcoconservation.com Check our website often for more events throughout the year! Give a hoot and join us for a nighttime hike including owl calling and more. Bundle up and meet at the lodge.

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11 • Ballet Nebraska The Arts Center • Iowa Western Community College Campus 2700 College Rd. • 800-432-5853 ext. 7140 • artscenter.iwcc.edu Join Ballet Nebraska for a mixed repertory program featuring dynamic dance in a variety of styles with choreography by company members and a slate of guests. 22 • Bluffs Arts Council “Dine Out for the Arts” 328-4992 • www.bluffsarts.org Dine at various restaurants throughout the day. Art and music at the locations. 25-27 . 9th Annual Council Bluffs Home Improvement and Landscaping Show Mid-America Center • 1 Arena Way I-80/I-29 Exit 1B north www.midamericacenter.com Exhibitors include: new home construction, remodeling, windows, kitchens, landscaping, retaining walls, spring flowers, and much more!

April

This is Botna Bend’s 17th year tapping the silver maple trees. Drill your own tap and learn the process of making maple syrup. All ages welcome. Dress for the weather.

(TBA) • Iowa Blackhawks Football Mid-America Center • 1 Arena Way I-80/I-29 Exit 1B north www.midamericacenter.com American Professional Football League – 2009-10 APFL indoor football champions • 712-323-0536 • Ticket information 712-326-2260 ext. 2711 www.iowablackhawks.com

11-27 • Life with Father Fridays and Saturdays • Chanticleer Theater • 830 Franklin Ave 712-323-9955 www.chanticleertheater.com This production is a humorous look at a family’s life.

TBA • Savor the Flavor- Art, Music, and Gourmet Food featuring craft beer tastings Pubs on the Historic 100 Block of Broadway Downtown 4-6:00 p.m. www.bluffsarts.org

12 • The Wonder Bread Years The Arts Center • Iowa Western Community College Campus 2700 College Rd. • 800-432-5853 ext. 7140 • artscenter.iwcc.edu A salute to the Baby Boomer Generation, The Wonder Bread Years is a fast paced, hilarious production that gracefully walks the line between stand-up and theater.

5-7 • Speaker Series: “History at High Noon (In Memory of….the art of mourning)” 712-322-2406 www.dodgehouse.org General Dodge House and held at Council Bluffs Public Library Noon-1:00 p.m.

8 • HCT Eight The Arts Center • Iowa Western Community College Campus, 2700 College Rd. • 800-432-5853 ext. 7140 • artscenter.iwcc.edu New Orleans style music 8:00 p.m. Enjoy well-loved jazz, gospel, and blues from well-worn horns. 22 • KinderNature Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop • Honey Creek 712-545-3283 • 712-328-5831 www.pottcoconservation.com This month’s program is “Safe, Warm, and Snug” Check our website for future months! This pre-school program is designed for children ages 3-5 and their parents. This unique program is full of hands-on learning, a story, craft, and outdoor exploration.

May (TBA) • Iowa Blackhawks Football Mid-America Center • 1 Arena Way I-80/I-29 Exit 1B north www.midamericacenter.com American Professional Football League – 2009-10 APFL indoor football champions • 712-323-0536 • Ticket information 712-326-2260 ext. 2711 www.iowablackhawks.com continued on page 66

March (TBA) • Student Art Exhibit Western Historic Trails Center • 3434 Richard Downing Ave., I-80/I-29 Exit 1B south • 712-366-4900 www.iowahistory.org/historic-sites 5 • Maple Tree Tapping Botna Bend Park 42926 Mahogany Rd. County Rd. G30 & U.S. 59, Hancock 712-741-5465 • 712-328-5638 www.pottcoconservation.com

18-20 • Arenacross Series Mid-America Center • 1 Arena Way I-80/I-29 Exit 1B north www.midamericacenter.com The Supercross stars of tomorrow can be found today in Arenacross. Tickets are on sale at the Box Office: 712-326-2295 or Ticketmaster: 800-745-3000 • ticketmaster.com 18-19 • Callahan Promotions, Inc. Arts & Craft Show Mid-America Center • 1 Arena Way I-80/I-29 Exit 1B north www.midamericacenter.com

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7 • Chipper’s Adventure through History 712-325-1000 • The Convention & Visitors Bureau holds this annual special day where attractions in town have free or reduced admission prices and merchandise. Fun things for kids to do! 14 • Heirloom Plant Sale General Dodge House • 305 Third St. 712-322-2406 • www.dodgehouse. org Mid-May TBA • Celebrate CB various locations • www.celebratecb. org • This is an annual weeklong celebration with exciting events for children and families. The week begins with a BBQ contest and continues all week and ends with a parade on Saturday. 13-19 • Fiddler on the Roof Fridays and Saturdays • Chanticleer Community Theater • 830 Franklin Ave. 712-323-9955 www.chanticleertheater.com An incredible score and great story of Tevye the milkman, and his five daughters. The play takes place in 1905 during a turbulent time in Czarist Russia. 25-27 Through the Summer www.bluffsarts.org 712-328-4992 Music and Movies in the Park Bayliss Park downtown Free Summer Series Music each Wednesday 6:30-8pm and Movies each Friday at dusk (around 9pm)

June (TBA) • Iowa Blackhawks Football Mid-America Center • 1 Arena Way, I-80/I-29 Exit 1B north www.midamericacenter. com American Professional Football League – 200910 APFL indoor football champions • 712-3230536 • Ticket information 712-326-2260 ext. 2711 www.iowablackhawks. com

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4 • Kids’ Fishing Derby 1-3 p.m. • Arrowhead Park • 29357 310th St. • Neola • 712-485-2295 www.pottcoconservation.com 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 IDNR fishing regulations apply. Must be under age 16 to participate.

(TBA) • Iowa Blackhawks Football Mid-America Center • 1 Arena Way, I-80/I-29 Exit 1B north 712-323-0536 www.iowablackhawks.com 4 • Avoca - 4th of July Celebration Contact City Hall for details 712-343-2424 Parade with over 120 entries. Bed races, kids games & rides in the park, food stands, softball, and volleyball tournaments.

17-19 • 29th Annual AMVETs Antique Show and Walk • Walnut • I-80 Exit 46 south 712-784-3710 • 712-784-2100 www.walnutantiqueshow.com Get your antique fix in Walnut! This is one of the largest and finest antique shows in the Midwest with an estimated 35,000 visitors. More than 300 dealers bring in antiques ranging from furniture, glassware, quilts, dolls, fishing lures and more.

16-17 • Railroad Days 712-322-2406 www.omaharailroaddays.com Two days celebrating our railroad history. Visit the Dodge House, Union Pacific Railroad Museum, RailsWest Railroad Museum, and other local railroad attractions.

18 • Paddle the Nishnabotna Botna Bend Park • 42926 Mahogany Rd. • Hancock • 712-741-5465 www.pottcoconservation.com Plus check out the Water Trail any day! Join the Pottawattamie County Conservation Board staff for a morning canoe excursion down the Nishnabotna River.

17 • KinderNature Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop • Honey Creek 712-545-3283 • 712-328-5831 www.pottcoconservation.com This month’s program is “Beaver Fever”. Check out programs each month on our website! This pre-school program is designed for children ages 3-5 and their parents. This unique program is full of hands-on learning, a story, craft, and outdoor exploration.

26 • 19th Annual Summer Garden Walk at the Historic General Dodge House 605 3rd St. • 712-322-2406 www.dodgehouse.org Tour the Dodge House, enjoy a continental breakfast and visit several private gardens. Shop from vendors and gather gardening ideas.

20-25 • East Pottawattamie County Fair • 301 W. Lincoln • 1-80 & U.S. 59 712-343-6220 • Contact Deb Henningsen 712-482-6220 www.pottawattamiecountyfair.com Events include tractor pull, demo derby, 4-H, FFA and open-class exhibits;

midway, vendors, grandstand events at the Pottawattamie County Fairgrounds in Avoca. 23-24 • Lewis & Clark White Catfish Camp Encampment Weekend Western Historic Trails Center 3434 Richard Downing Ave. I-80/29 Exit 1B south • 712-366-4900 www.iowahistory.org/historic-sites Relive the Lewis and Clark adventure. Call for more information. 26-31 • Westfair: West Pottawattamie County Fair 22984 Hwy 6 • 1-80, Exit 8 east 712-322-3400 • www.westfairevents. com • Traditional county fair, plus contemporary family entertainment: National country music performers, exciting daredevil entertainment, midway rides, automotive arena events and 4-H competitions. Thursdays every month Jam and Bread Western Historic Trails Center 3434 Richard Downing Ave., I-80/I-29 Exit 1B south 712-366-4900 www.iowahistory.org/historic-sites Local musicians gather at trails center to play old time country, bluegrass, blues, etc. from 1-4:00 p.m. Open to anyone who plays, sings or just wants to listen. Free homemade bread!

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August 1-October • Amateur Photo Contest www.bluffsarts.org • 712-328-4992 Photos to be on display- Nature, People, Americana, Travel, Altered Images. 4-6 • Carson Community Rodeo and Jubilee Celebration • Contact Carson City Hall 712-484-3636 • Ray Carr Arena • www.carsonrodeo.com • Voted PRCA’s best small rodeo for the last 10 years in a row. Known for its big name stock and some of the best cowboys around. Enjoy the Jubilee fun family activities during the day and evening fireworks. 7 • Walnut - 19th Annual Antique City Car Show • For more information Ed Ransom 712-7843892 • Cruise down memory lane in Walnut’s beautiful Antique City Drive for this 27 class display of antique cars. 6-7 • Hancock • 99th Annual Old Settlers Picnic Hancock Memorial Park 712-741-5665 Men’s softball tournament, bingo, carnival games, beer garden, parade. 12 • Night Sky Event Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop • Honey Creek 712-545-3283 www.pottcoconservation.com Led by members of the Omaha Astronomical Society, participants will have the opportunity to observe the spectacular Perseid’s Meteor Shower from a Loess Hills ridge top. 20 • Real Maple Syrup Pancake Feed 8:30-11 a.m. • Botna Bend Park Hancock • 712-741-5465 www.pottcoconservation.com Check out our monthly calendar of events! We tap the park’s maple trees and boil down the sap to make this delicious treat. Grilled pancakes will be served with warm maple syrup, sausage, coffee and orange juice. Donations accepted.

20 • Black Squirrel Triathlon 712-322-6606 www.cbparksandrec.org Contact YMCA or Council Bluffs Parks & Rec. Traditional swim in Lake Manawa, bicycle and run on city trails and streets.

10-11 • Shelby • Carstens 29th Annual Farm Days 32409 380th Street • I-80 Exit 34 • Contact Mel Hursey 712-544-2341 (evenings) www.carstensfarm.com Enjoy steam engines powering antique threshing machinery, a parade, crafts, entertainment, as well as food galore. Demonstrations will bring back memories and teach valuable lessons.

20 • Donia Days • Macedonia Contact City Hall 712-486-2323 Activities include a parade, car show, kids games, silent auction, food stands, fine arts events, and a Community Dinner.

11 • Fall Tea at the Historic General Dodge House Tea @ 1 pm and 4 pm. 605 3rd St. • 712-322-2406 www.dodgehouse.org

24-28 • Avoca • 6th Annual Country Music Jamboree • East Pott. County fairgrounds • Contact Cliff Carr 402-650-9375 Lots of singing, dancing and toe tapping. Bring your family and enjoy one of our great traditions.

24 • HawkWatch Festival Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop • Honey Creek 712-545-3283 www.pottcoconservation.com Check our website often for our calendar of events! Join hawk watchers and keep your eyes on the skies for migrating raptors. Festival will include live hawk demonstrations by Raptor Recovery Nebraska.

September TBA • Savor the Flavor Art, Music, and Gourmet Food featuring craft beer tastings Pubs on the Historic 100 Block of Broadway Downtown 4-6:00 p.m. www.bluffsarts.org

October 8 • “Chipper’s Great Big Get Together” 712-325-1000 • The Convention & Visitors Bureau holds this annual special day where attractions in town have free or reduced admission prices and merchandise. Fun things for kids to do!

3-5 • Neola • Hoo Doo Days Contact City Hall 712-485-2307 Street dance Saturday night, lawn mower tractor pulls on Sunday, Fireman’s street dance for the young at heart. Labor Day Parade begins at 11 a.m. followed by midway rides and tractor pull. Food and beer stands.

15 • Chili Fest Arrowhead Park • 229357 310th St. Neola • 712-485-2295 www.pottcoconservation.com Check our website or call about other things to do! This pre-school program is designed for children ages 3-5 and their parents. This unique program is full of hands-on learning, a story, craft, and outdoor exploration.

10 • Monarch Tagging 9:30-11 a.m. • Hitchcock Nature Center • 27792 Ski Hill Loop Honey Creek • 712-545-3282 www.pottcoconservation.com Participants will learn how to tag monarchs and have the opportunity to catch and tag them in the wild. Nets, tags and refreshments provided. Preregistration is required.

16 • KinderNature Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop • Honey Creek 712-545-3283 • 712-328-5831 www.pottcoconservation.com This month’s program is “Let’s Get Batty” Check our calendar for monthly activities! This pre-school program is designed for children ages 3-5 and their parents. This unique program is full of hands-on learning, a story, craft, and outdoor exploration. 23• Enchanted Forest 1-3:00 p.m. • Hitchcock Nature Center • 27792 Ski Hill Loop • Honey Creek • 712-545-3283 www.pottcoconservation.com Wear your costumes and bring little ones for a themed trail at Hitchcock.

November 13 • Eagle Migration Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop • Honey Creek 712-545-3283 www.pottcoconservation.com Join hawk watchers and keep your eyes on the skies for migrating eagles and other raptors. 19-20 • Festival of Trees Harrah’s Hotel • 1 Harrah’s Blvd www.bluffsarts.org • 712-328-4992 Two day holiday event featuring art, music, decorated trees, holiday characters and kids crafts. continued on page 68

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WINTERFEST EVENT 19- Dec 31 • Gingerbread on Parade 10 a.m.-8 p.m. • Kanesville Tabernacle • 222 E. Broadway 712-322-0500 This free family event features several gingerbread houses made by volunteers for the holiday season. 22-30 • Christmas at the Historic General Dodge House 605 3rd St. • 712-322-2406 www.dodgehouse.org View 25-themed trees throughout the Dodge House and neighboring August Beresheim House. The trees are decorated by members of the community. 25- Dec 31 • lightPLAY: A Celebration of Holiday Magic Omaha Children’s Museum 500 South 20th St., Omaha, NE 402-342-6164 • www.ocm.org lightPLAY is a delightful holiday show playing several times a day featuring lights and shapes that dance to memorable seasonal tunes. This show is a great way to get into the holiday spirit. 25-27 • Walnut - 29th Annual Christmas Walk I-80 Exit 46 south • Contact Walnut Visitors Center 712-784-2100 Downtown thousands of lights outline the turn-of-the-century storefronts, while a live towering Christmas tree dominates the brick streets. Sip on spiced cider while shopping in one of Walnut’s many antiques shops or in displays by visiting dealers in this beautiful setting. Special store hours.

December WINTERFEST EVENT December – February • Winterfest www.cbparksandrec.org A wide-range of events held citywide. Events are held periodically through February. Visit the Council Bluffs Parks and Recreation website for more information.

Please note: Most area attractions have annual events, several not listed here at press time. Please see individual listings under the attractions sections of this Guide, log onto specific websites or telephone the attraction, log onto www.cbevents.com frequently, and check out our Facebook page for continuing news! 2 • Holly Jolly Hike Night Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop • 712-545-3283 Honey Creek www.pottcoconservation.com $3 per person 7:00pm Venture through the woods by the light of the moon. All ages, dress warmly.

1-31 • Christmas at the Historic General Dodge House 605 3rd St. • 712-322-2406 www.dodgehouse.org View 25 themed trees throughout the Dodge House and neighboring August Beresheim House. The trees are decorated by members of the community.

3-4 • Holiday on the Trails Western Historic Trails Center 3434 Richard Downing Ave., I-80/I-29 Exit 1B south • 712-366-4900 www.iowahistory.org/historic-sites Evening jam session on Friday, free photos with Santa on Saturday and Sunday, 10am – 3 pm, with crafts and family activities.

WINTERFEST EVENT 1 - 31 • Gingerbread on Parade 10 a.m.-8 p.m. • Kanesville Tabernacle • 222 E. Broadway 712-322-0500 This free family event features several gingerbread houses made by volunteers for the holiday season.

3 • Nature’s Noel Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop • 712-545-3283 Honey Creek www.pottcoconservation.com Learn how to make your own unique twig wreath from natural materials. Pre-registration is required.

TBA • A Night with Santa 605 3rd St. • 712-322-2406 www.dodgehouse.org Bring the kids and come enjoy “A Night with Santa” at the Historical General Dodge House. From 6 - 8 p.m. Santa will be present at the Beresheim House (621 Third St.) free of charge to meet and greet the family and take pose for photographs. Come enjoy the Dodge House decorated by various individuals and clubs as you walk throughout this historic home. Hot chocolate and cookies will be available as you partake in a traditional Victorian Christmas. Family admission fee for the tour (two adults and children under 18).

7 • 16th Annual Christmas in Carson Contact City hall 712-484-3636 Traditional lighted luminaries, soup supper at the Community Building, shops open 5-8pm, Santa even makes a visit.

8 & 15 • Christmas Family Nights 605 3rd St. • 712-322-2406 www.dodgehouse.org Family admission fee (two adults and children under 18) Christmas at the Historic General Dodge House. Bring the family and enjoy the beautifully decorated trees by local clubs and community members. Hot chocolate and cookies will be available as you partake in a traditional Victorian Christmas. 31 • 5th Annual First Night 6 p.m. – Midnight • Bayliss Park area 1st Ave. & Pearl St. • 712-328-4650 www.firstnightcouncilbluffs.org Button Admission fee First Night is a community celebration of the New Year through the arts. It is an alcohol-free, public festival that marks the passage from the old year to the new with art performances of all kinds – dance, music, singing, acting, and more. These events will be held in different venues in and around the Bayliss Park area of downtown.

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