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When Computers Came to Council Bluffs

In the 1950’s, the newspaper was filled with stories of the comping computer age, many…

Sep 21 2018

The Moontowers of Council Bluffs

Before Council Bluffs had street lights, it had giant towers that mimicked the moon. For…

Sep 14 2018

George Simons Collection

The first artist to call Council Bluffs his home was George Simons, a quiet man…

Sep 13 2018

Passes to the Omaha Children’s Museum

Family Admission Passes to the Omaha Children's Museum will be available at the Council Bluffs…

Aug 16 2018

Exhibit ~ In Trunks, Hands, and Hearts: What Immigrants Bring to Iowa

There are many reasons why people might leave their homes for life in a new…

Aug 1 2018

John Baldwin – Early Citizen of Council Bluffs

John T. Baldwin was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania on October 12, 1820, four years…

Jul 31 2018

John Bennett – Early Citizen of Council Bluffs.

This month I'm going to rely on others to tell the story of John Bennett. …

Jul 30 2018

Win a new iPad!

Win a new iPad! Borrow eBooks or audiobooks during the Big Library Read, July 9-23…

Jul 2 2018

Caleb Baldwin – Early Citizen of Council Bluffs

Caleb Baldwin was born April 3rd, 1824 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. He graduated law school…

Jul 1 2018

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