Discovery Pass Reservation System

The current online reservation system for Discovery Passes is ending on December 31st, 2024. We are working on implementing a new reservation system currently, but it will not be ready for use for a few weeks. Passes will not be available to reserve for dates past December 31 until our new system is in place. Please contact 712-323-7553, option 2, or email circ@councilbluffslibrary.org with any questions. 

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Iowa Voter Registration

Iowa Voter Registration

Register to vote online through the Iowa department of Transportation or print out a paper voter registration form.

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Iowa Western Community College

Iowa Western Community College

English Language Learner classes for adults who are looking to learn and improve their English skills. In the classroom, we work on English – Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. These classes are open to speakers of any native language (other than English).

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IowaWORKS

IowaWORKS

As part of the American Job Centers network, the IowaWORKS office in Council Bluffs serves job seekers and businesses with a number of workforce needs. In-person and virtual services are available. Iowans both employed and unemployed can receive services to support their future career path!

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MICAH House

MICAH House Career Closet

The mission of MICAH House is to provide a safe and nurturing environment with support services for those families and individuals who are experiencing the crisis of homelessness.

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New Visions Homeless Services

New Visions: MOHMs Place Meal Site

MOHM's Place Community Meal Site provides Breakfast (8 a.m. to 9 a.m.), Lunch (12 p.m. to 1 p.m.), Dinner (5 to 6 p.m.) daily.

New Visions Food Pantry is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call for appointment (712-256-3940)

 

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New Visions Veterans Transitional Living Program

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Transitional living programs for veterans to provide assistance with trauma recovery, PTSD, financial hardships, and otehr life events.

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Office of Deaf Services

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The Office of Deaf Services provides a key link to services that help deaf and hard of hearing people succeed, including health, education, employment and justice. To do this we:

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Office of Ombudsman

The Office of Ombudsman serves as an independent and impartial agency to which citizens can air their grievances about government.

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Omaha / Council Bluffs Bridges Out of Poverty

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Together, our goal is to help individuals and families realize their dreams and create a new story, and a compelling future. We empower under-resourced families to change their lives by discovering and overcoming barriers to success.

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Our Savior Lutheran Church Food & Pet Food Pantry

Our Savior Lutheran Church Food & Pet Food Pantry

Food and Pet Food assistance for residents, income limits apply.

Call between 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Thursdays for an appointment or between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Fridays (712-522-3522).

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Pottawattamie County Elections

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Resource for residents of Pottawattamie County looking to learn how to vote, find their elected officials, learn about becoming a candidate, or find past or upcoming election information.

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Pottawattamie County General Assistance

Pottawattamie County Homeless Link

Provides assistance for current month's rent, deposit for rent; utilities, medication, and burial costs. To be an agency of last resort.

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