Events

Women's History at Noon - Hard at Work: Women at the Amana Refrigeration Company, 1950-1970

In the early 1950s, the Amana Refrigeration Company experienced a burgeoning demand for freezers, refrigerators, and air conditioners. Finding good solid workers proved challenging, however, as the isolated location in rural Iowa made a working-class population scarce. Amana decided in order to recruit enough employees, they would open the factory doors to women as well as men.

Virtual Program – Register to view with us in Room D or pre-register to view from home. A different program every Wednesday in March in celebration of Women’s History Month! Face masks and social distancing are required for in-person events and programs. This series is brought to you in part by the State Historical Society of Iowa.

City of Council Bluffs Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

The City of Council Bluffs Historic Preservation Commission meets the first Wednesday of every month unless otherwise notified.

Hikin' With a Nature Nerd

Go off the beaten path and explore Narrows River Park during a new kind of guided hike. We will meet at Narrows River Park in the first parking lot. This event will take place before the park is open for the regular season so gates will be open for event participants only.

New for 2021, Hikin' With a Nature Nerd, is a series of naturalist-led hikes aimed at exploring the rhythm of nature in southwest Iowa. Each hike will set out to explore new areas of your county parks and will include exploration of our native ecosystem through the changing seasons. Each hike will be a unique adventure, get ready to get off the trail and see what nature has in store for you. The cost for this event is $5.00 per person and includes park admission. Attendees must be age 14 and over. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Visit www.pottconservation.com to register online.

Did Someone Say, "Pasta?" Class

Spend an evening with Wenday, sipping and soaking in the most savory of red and white sauces and stuffed pasta dishes. Your evening includes an upscale appetizer, pretty salad creation tips, and the art of making"more than just a meal". Perfect for your date night, ladies night, or to meet new people and create some fun memories. Bring your own wine, or have a shot of espresso or iced coffee on us. Lovely is the word for this night! Register on the shop page.

Little Tike Hike

Families with young learners are invited to hit the trails for a self-guided hike full of fun nature learning at Hitchcock Nature Center available during regular park hours of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. March 6th through 15th. As you enjoy the sights and sounds along a Hitchcock Nature Center trail you will spot activities posted along your route that are designed to help learners age three to five experience nature in a new way. Activities are posted along a .25 mile stretch of trail for your enjoyment. This is an "out and back" hike, once you reach the end of the trail you turn around and head back to the trailhead, making a .5 mile round-trip hike. This event is completely self-guided. It is free to all park users with paid park admission and is available any time during regular park hours. While it is designed for learners age 3 to 5, older learners may also enjoy participating.

Little Tike Hike at Botna Bend Park

Families with young learners are invited to hit the trails for a self-guided hike full of fun nature learning at Botna Bend Park available during regular park hours of 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. March 6th through 31st. As you enjoy the sights and sounds along a Botna Bend Park trail you will spot activities posted along your route that are designed to help learners age three to five experience nature in a new way. Activities are posted along a .25 mile stretch of trail for your enjoyment. This is an "out and back" hike, once you reach the end of the trail you turn around and head back to the trailhead, making a .5 mile round-trip hike. This event is completely self-guided. It is free to all park users with paid park admission and is available any time during regular park hours. While it is designed for learners age 3 to 5, older learners may also enjoy participating.

Maple Tree Tap

Join us for Pottawattamie Conservation's annual Maple Tree Tap event at Botna Bend Park in Hancock, Iowa! This program will introduce you to the basics of syrup making from tapping the trees to bottling the final product. If temperatures are cooperative and the sap is flowing participants can even taste the sweet sap as it flows from the tree. This event will begin at 11:00 a.m. and attendees must arrive no later than 3:00 p.m. to participate. Please allow 45 minutes to 1 hour to make your way through all of our event stations.

The cost is $3.00 per person, children age 3 and under are free and do not need a reservation. The cost includes admission to the park and all programming. Online pre-registration is required as space is limited. Visit www.pottconservation.com to register online. For questions not answered online please call 712-545-3283, registrations will not be taken over the phone.

Storing and Organizing Your Family Archive: Virtual Workshop

Learn the basics of organizing your family archives in this free online workshop! Join the Union Pacific Museum to discover the "10 agents of deterioration" that attack our priceless family photos and documents. Topics will also include how to label and handle old photographs, as well as tips on where and how to store your family's archive.

Summer Concert Series Countdown: Hwy 6

It may not feel like summer, but our Summer Concert Series Countdown will get you thinking -- and feeling -- like it is! Come join us to hear some great music from Hwy 6. We'll preview our upcoming summer concert series along with great music, food, and drinks in the warmth of The Gathering Room! Come join us! Free! No Cover!

Bridal Expo

The bridal expo at The Palace Event Center will have everything you need to plan for your big day! Photographers, caterers, bakeries, dresses and so much more! Free admission. Masks required.

Virtual Coffee & Contacts

Join us at Coffee & Contacts for a great opportunity to network with other Council Bluffs Chamber members. Session sponsored by Council Bluffs Soccer Club.

City of Council Bluffs Planning Commission Meeting

The City Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of every month unless otherwise notified.

Women's History at Noon - Althea R. Sherman's Chimney Swifts' Tower

Barbara Boyle talks about native Iowan Althea R. Sherman (1853-1943), who launched a second, self-taught career at age 50, in the science of ornithology. She made of her 'Acre of Birds' in northeast Iowa, a living research laboratory, and studied 42 specific bird species for 7 to 36 years each.

Virtual Program – Register to view with us in Room B or pre-register to view from home. A different program every Wednesday in March in celebration of Women’s History Month! Face masks and social distancing are required for in-person events and programs. This series is brought to you in part by the State Historical Society of Iowa.

746 Needlework Club

Knitting, crochet, embroidery - all skill levels welcome! Meet with people who share your interest in needlework; share ideas and help each other! Bring your own supplies or projects to work on. 746 Needlework Club meets the second and fourth Thursday most months and is free and open to the public.

Face masks and social distancing are required for in-person events and programs.

Hikin' With a Nature Nerd

Go off the beaten path and explore the far reaches of the Wheeler Grove Conservation Area during a new kind of guided hike. We will be meeting in the parking area of Wheeler Grove Conservation Area located at 43774 Boxelder Avenue, Carson, Iowa.

New for 2021, Hikin' With a Nature Nerd, is a series of naturalist-led hikes aimed at exploring the rhythm of nature in southwest Iowa. Each hike will set out to explore new areas of your county parks and will include exploration of our native ecosystem through the changing seasons. Each hike will be a unique adventure, get ready to get off the trail and see what nature has in store for you. The cost for this event is $5.00 per person and includes park admission. Attendees must be age 14 and over. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Visit www.pottconservation.com to register online.

Ross Medical Education Open House

Come chat with an advisor on our team! Enroll now to begin an exciting new career in fields such as medical or dental assistant, nursing, veterinary technician, and many more. Many degree options are available fully online. Masks and social distancing will be observed.

Coors Light Bull Riding Challenge

The Coors Light Bull Riding Challenge Presented by KAT 103.7 returns to the MAC bringing the sport's toughest riders against award-winning stock on the roughest playing field in America. You'll be on the edge of your seat watching the most intense, bone-jarring 2 hours in sports...8 seconds at a time.

Shamrock Shuffle

Register now for the 8th Annual Shamrock Shuffle. Council Bluffs' most festive 5K!

New for 2021:

• Choose to participate in-person or virtually
• Limited size starting waves
• Custom knit Shamrock Shuffle stocking hat
• Expanded packet pick-up times and availability to have it mailed

Masks will be encouraged and as always festive attire will be highly encouraged for this 5K to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. We hope you'll join us for another great 5K! The Shamrock Shuffle is an event of The 712 Initiative and is presented by TS Bank.

Family Vacations - Steam into Saturday Virtual Happy Hour

Did your family ever take a railroad vacation? Share your stories and explore the ways the railroad promoted vacation destinations during this free virtual happy hour.

Ring of Kerry

Ring of Kerry is at times a raucous pub band enticing its crowd to sing along, stomp their feet, and to join in the merriment. Yet in other moments, they are beautifully serenading their audience, completely unplugged and playing acoustically. Ring of Kerry’s specialty, however, is playing highly energetic and engaging stage concerts including fully costumed Irish step dancers. Each band member brings their own musical influences and expertise to the group and takes an active role in creating the Ring of Kerry sound. They all sing, play several instruments and revel in the spirit of Celtic music. Ring of Kerry is a unique blend of Paul Finegan Cotton's thundering yet at times delicate bodhran playing ... Paul Blondell's lilting good-natured fiddle and mandolin ... Charlie Roth's sizzling guitar and songwriting ... Paul Imholte's bright hammered dulcimer and mandolin ... and Emma Andreasen's beautiful vocals and haunting flute and pennywhistle.

Chanticleer Community Theater - Theater Class At Home: Act 2

Join us for an immersive theatrical adventure for Chanticleer Children’s Theater Series - Act 2: Theater @ Home! Our talented instructors guide each online series lesson, helping family’s step into their own imaginative world and share together the magic of the theater from the comfort and safety of their own homes!

These three-part online classes are perfect for performance art enthusiasts! Each 'Act' teaches the basics of theater, singing, and choreography, followed by two Q&A video sessions with the instructors. Hone your skills and learn something new with the amazing people from Chanticleer Community Theater.

Class Schedule:

• Act 2: March 15
• Act 3: April 15

Q&A Schedule:

• March 27: 10 a.m. - 11a.m. 
• April 24: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. 

The $30.00 online registration covers all three classes and is available for purchase at any time. A link from ShowTix4U with your registration code will be sent to you. Watch at your convenience, following the February 15th premiere at 7:00 pm! New class installments will be released every 2 weeks!

Family Archives - Historic Photography Expert Talk and Q&A

We all have photographs – usually stored in shoe boxes or albums, and placed under the bed or in the closet. We see them as lasting forever, but they don’t. Photographs require special care. They react aggressively to the climate, and they frequently have inherent problems as a result of materials from which they are composed. Throughout their history, photographs have been recognized for their fragility. Paper and Photograph Conservator Gary Albright will briefly discuss the most common photographic processes found in family collections and offer practical advice on their preservation in this free online event. How should photographs be stored? Can they be safely exhibited? These issues will be addressed as we answer the questions you have about the care of your family photographs.

City of Council Bluffs Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting

The Zoning Board of Adjustment meets the third Tuesday of every month unless otherwise notified.

Women's History at Noon - A Bag of Penny Candy: Women of the 1930s

Shari Lemke will read excerpts from A Bag of Penny Candy: Women of the 1930s – A Collective Memoir, her second collaboration with Ann Loughlin. The book contains the writings of thirty-four women, primarily from Iowa and the Midwest, who recall their childhood experiences of the 1930s. Their recollections range from fun and funny to somber moments. She will also share the photos and illustrations that accompany the selections.

Virtual Program – Register to view with us in Room B or pre-register to view from home. A different program every Wednesday in March in celebration of Women’s History Month! Face masks and social distancing are required for in-person events and programs. This series is brought to you in part by the State Historical Society of Iowa.

Education Is Everyone's Business Virtual Luncheon

Each year the Council Bluffs Schools Foundation, in cooperation with the Council Bluffs Community School District, hosts the Education is Everyone’s Business Luncheon as a way to inform business and community partners of the important things happening in our schools. This year, we're going virtual! While we won’t be able to physically gather, we hope you will join us for this important event.   You'll hear updates from Chris Laferla, Executive Director and Dr. Vickie Murillo, CBCSD Superintendent, a compelling keynote by Dr. Jody Carrington, and the announcement of the Community Impact Award winner. Thank you to our presenting sponsor, TS Institute, and our Platform Sponsor, Pottawattamie County Community Foundation.

3rd Thursday at Hoovers ~ Lincoln, Race and the Challenge of Self-Government

March is Women’s History Month and Lou Henry Hoover’s birthday! In recognition of these, author and historian Annette Dunlap highlights the achievements of a first lady whose legacy has been largely forgotten, but whose impact can still be felt today.

This is a ZOOM program. Contact the Reference Desk at 712-323-7553, ext. 2 to sign up to join us for viewing in Meeting Room A, or visit the library's website to pre-register to view from home.

** Face masks and social distancing are required for in-person events and programs.

Antarctica: the White Continent

Kim Gibson of Council Bluffs, has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, backpacked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, and traveled extensively across the United States. Earlier this year, he checked Antarctica off the list of continents he hadn’t yet visited. See the sights and hear the highlights about his trip to the southernmost continent and home of the South Pole. This is an in-person program. Space is limited. Contact the Reference Desk at 712-323-7553, ext. 2 to sign up to join us in Meeting Room B.

** Face masks and social distancing are required for in-person events and programs.

Actividad Familiar ~ Pinta una Alcancia (DIY Piggy Bank)

Llevate un paquete enfocado en educacion financiera con materiales para pintar tu propia alcancia. Disponibles hasta agotar existencias. Pick up a Grab & Go kit focused on financial literacy that includes materials to paint your own piggy bank! While supplies last. No registration required. Free and open to the public.

Masterpiece Charcuterie Board Class

Spend a relaxing and entertaining evening at Wenday's, learning how to prepare the perfect charcuterie board. Registration includes an espresso, or drip coffee of your choice or bring your own wine and sip and savor throughout this fun and entertaining event. Perfect for your "Night Out" group!

Monster Truck Nitro Tour

Feel the x-treme! For the first time ever, Council Bluffs, Iowa will be the motorsport entertainment epicenter with the nation’s most competitive monster trucks, as the Monster Truck Nitro Tour invades the Mid-America Center for three monster shows! See the incredible 10,000-pound, car-crushing giants compete in racing, wheelie contests, and then rock the house with amazing freestyle action during the Monster Truck Nitro Tour! Plus, you can meet the drivers and see the trucks up close at the pre-event Autograph Pit Party! Feel the Monster Truck Thunder!

Three Shows:
Friday, March 19th at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 20th at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Actividad Familiar ~ Pinta una Alcancia (DIY Piggy Bank)

Llevate un paquete enfocado en educacion financiera con materiales para pintar tu propia alcancia. Disponibles hasta agotar existencias. Pick up a Grab & Go kit focused on financial literacy that includes materials to paint your own piggy bank! While supplies last. No registration required. Free and open to the public.

Waterfowl Identification: Virtual Workshop

Join us and celebrated educator Ron Cisar for the first full session of our 2021 season of "A Land Ethic Workshop". This program will be held entirely online and is perfect for anyone with an interest in conservation and a desire to develop a better understanding of the natural world outside their own front door. Our March program participants will explore common species of waterfowl and learn to identify them. We will also introduce participants to Iowa's unique Loess Hills, introduce nature journaling practices, read and discuss Aldo Leopold's essay "Geese Return", and more. This program is intended for participants age 14 and over. The cost is $15.00 per session or $75.00 for the full 10 session 2021 program season. Pre-registration is required for this online program, visit www.pottconservation.com for details and to register online.

Saturday Matinee - Greenland

Join us for a movie! This event is free and open to the public.

Showing: Greenland

John Garrity, his estranged wife, and their young son embark on a perilous journey to find sanctuary as a planet-killing comet hurtles toward Earth. Amid terrifying accounts of cities getting leveled, the Garrity's experience the best and worst in humanity. As the countdown to the global apocalypse approaches zero, their incredible trek culminates in a desperate and last-minute flight to a possible safe haven.

2020 | PG-13 | 2 hours

Due to COVID-19, there will be no popcorn served at the matinee. Space is limited and a face mask is required for all attending. 

Virtual Business After Hours

Join us online for a virtual Business After Hours. Learn about the services provided by Security National Bank. This is also a great opportunity to network with Chamber members.

Hikin' With a Nature Nerd

Go off the beaten path and explore the far reaches of Arrowhead Park during a new kind of guided hike. Please meet up with the group in the Breezy Lodge parking lot at Arrowhead Park.

New for 2021, Hikin' With a Nature Nerd, is a series of naturalist-led hikes aimed at exploring the rhythm of nature in southwest Iowa. Each hike will set out to explore new areas of your county parks and will include exploration of our native ecosystem through the changing seasons. Each hike will be a unique adventure, get ready to get off the trail and see what nature has in store for you. The cost for this event is $5.00 per person and includes park admission. Attendees must be age 14 and over. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Visit www.pottconservation.com to register online.

Virtual Mayor's Update

Join the CB Chamber on Zoom for an update from Council Bluffs Mayor Matt Walsh. Learn more about the state of the City. Free for CB Chamber members and $20 for non-members. Attendees must register in advance to receive the Zoom link.

Presenting Sponsor: TS Bank

Women's History at Noon - Iowa Stories: Why in the World Study Diaries?

Judy Nolte Temple began her career in diary publication with A Secret to be Buried, a book based on the diaries of Iowa pioneer Emily Hawley Gillespie. Temple talks about the challenges, mysteries, and surprises she has encountered in her worldwide diary quests.

Virtual Program – Register to view with us in Room B or pre-register to view from home. A different program every Wednesday in March in celebration of Women’s History Month! Face masks and social distancing are required for in-person events and programs. This series is brought to you in part by the State Historical Society of Iowa.

746 Needlework Club

Knitting, crochet, embroidery - all skill levels welcome! Meet with people who share your interest in needlework; share ideas and help each other! Bring your own supplies or projects to work on. 746 Needlework Club meets the second and fourth Thursday most months, and is free and open to the public.

Face masks and social distancing are required for in-person events and programs.

Legislative Coffee

The Legislative Coffee events are hosted by the Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce. These events offer an opportunity for community members to address legislative issues with our local State Senators and State Representatives. The 2021 Legislative Coffee events will be held online via Zoom and are open to the public. Attendees must register in advance to receive the Zoom link.

Let's Explore and Enjoy Iowa 2021!

Iowa has been a state for 175 years, and is full of amazing vacation spots. If you like the outdoors, we have you covered. If you like history, we have that covered. If you’re looking for family fun and entertainment, Iowa has you covered! This program will provide you the tools and resources to plan your Iowa vacation and share some unique and unknown places to visit. Presented by Teressa Sward, Technical Preservation Specialist, Western Historic Trails Center.

This is an in-person program with a ZOOM option. Register to reserve your seat in Room B or pre-register from our website to view via ZOOM from home. ** Face masks and social distancing are required for in-person events and programs.

Railroad Music - Steam into Saturday Virtual Happy Hour

Almost since railroading began, people have been making music about it. Join us on a musical journey through railroad history that spans genre and culture during this free online event.

Family Archives - Digitization Expert Talk and Q&A

Join the UP Museum and Todd Murphy of Universal Information Services as we delve deeper into the topic of digitizing your family photos and films during this free online event. Todd will discuss best practices for approaching a film or video project, affordable equipment to do it yourself, and options if you want to outsource it. Then we'll invite you to ask your most burning questions about digitization.

Paradise Playhouse Presents: Joan & Bette/Bette & Joan

Join us for an original one-woman musical on Joan Crawford and Bette Davis, written by and starring Jillann Gabrielle. Joan Crawford and Bette Davis, iconic superstars of the silver screen from the ’30s, ’40s, ’50s, ’60s, and beyond, find themselves in Purgatory…in the same body! Involved in a real and manufactured feud for most of their screen careers, the actresses defend their lives to the powers that be. Comedic rapid-fire exchanges and attacks drag out all the skeletons from each other's closets. Exhaustively researched, this innovative one-woman musical presents fourteen songs with hilarious, brilliant lyrics. Fireworks!

This is a ZOOM program. View from home or with us in Meeting Room B. ** Face masks and social distancing are required for events and programs. This program is free and open to the public and has been made possible with help from the Council Bluffs Public Library Foundation.

City of Council Bluffs Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

The City of Council Bluffs Historic Preservation Commission meets the first Wednesday of every month unless otherwise notified.

Wildflower Identification: Virtual Workshop

Join us and celebrated educator Ron Cisar for another session of "A Land Ethic Workshop". This program will be held entirely online and is perfect for anyone with an interest in conservation and a desire to develop a better understanding of the natural world outside their own front door. Our April program participants will learn to locate and identify early spring wildflowers, read and discuss Aldo Leopold's essay "Draba", explore history of Earth Day, and more. This program is intended for participants age 14 and over. The cost is $15.00 per session or $75.00 for the full 10 session 2021 program season. Pre-registration is required for this online program, visit www.pottconservation.com for details and to register online.

Bridal Flea Market

Newlyweds, are you looking for a way to get rid of some of your wedding items? This is the perfect chance for you. For just $10 you can set up a table and sell any of your wedding flowers, decorations, dresses and more. This is the perfect event for upcoming couples. You just might find the perfect item for your upcoming wedding. Admission is free.

City of Council Bluffs Planning Commission Meeting

The City Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of every month unless otherwise notified.

Chanticleer Community Theater - Theater Class At Home: Act 3

Join us for an immersive theatrical adventure for Chanticleer Children’s Theater Series - Act 2: Theater @ Home! Our talented instructors guide each online series lesson, helping family’s step into their own imaginative world and share together the magic of the theater from the comfort and safety of their own homes!

These three-part online classes are perfect for performance art enthusiasts! Each 'Act' teaches the basics of theater, singing, and choreography, followed by two Q&A video sessions with the instructors. Hone your skills and learn something new with the amazing people from Chanticleer Community Theater.

Class Schedule:

• Act 3: April 15

Q&A Schedule:

• April 24: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. 

The $30.00 online registration covers all three classes and is available for purchase at any time. A link from ShowTix4U with your registration code will be sent to you. Watch at your convenience, following the February 15th premiere at 7:00 pm! New class installments will be released every 2 weeks!

Palace Event Center Craft Fair

We will be hosting our first ever craft fair! Come check out all of the great handmade items by mini Iowa artist and crafters.

City of Council Bluffs Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting

The Zoning Board of Adjustment meets the third Tuesday of every month unless otherwise notified.

Council Bluffs Public Library Speaker Series- Erik Larson

Erik Larson is the author of eight books, six of which became New York Times bestsellers. His latest books, The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz and Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania, both hit no. 1 on the list soon after launch. His saga of the Chicago World's Fair of 1893, The Devil in the White City, was a finalist for the National Book Award, and won an Edgar Award for fact-crime writing; it lingered on various Times bestseller lists for the better part of a decade. Hulu plans to adapt the book for a limited TV series, with Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese as executive producers. Erik's In the Garden of Beasts, about how America's first ambassador to Nazi Germany and his daughter experienced the rising terror of Hitler's rule, has been optioned by Tom Hanks for development as a feature film.

Legislative Coffee

The Legislative Coffee events are hosted by the Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce. These events offer an opportunity for community members to address legislative issues with our local State Senators and State Representatives. The 2021 Legislative Coffee events will be held online via Zoom and are open to the public. Attendees must register in advance to receive the Zoom link.

Arrowhead Obstacle Trail Run

Arrowhead Obstacle Trail Run is a 5k (3.1 mile) event on the scenic trails of Arrowhead Park near Neola, Iowa featuring 14+ obstacles. There is also a 1 Mile Kid's Obstacle Trail Run with 7+ obstacles! All proceeds will benefit the Pottawattamie County Trails Association.

This is not a "mud run" and there are no mud pits to crawl through (and therefore no cold April hose showers are necessary). All obstacles (except the hills) are optional. You may choose to run it as an unimpeded 5k Trail Run. The 1 Mile Kid's Run is recommended for ages 6-12 and adult chaperones. (If you are an adult who wishes to run the 1 Mile as a parent/guardian and the full 5k course, please sign up for the 5k and run the 1 Mile course at no additional charge. If you wish to run only the 1 Mile as a parent/guardian, please sign up for the 1 Mile Kid's Run.) Chaperones are not required, there will be volunteers along the course.

City of Council Bluffs Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

The City of Council Bluffs Historic Preservation Commission meets the first Wednesday of every month unless otherwise notified.

Black Angels Hearse Club 7th Annual Hearse and Car Show

Join us for the 7th annual hearse and car show! This show is open to all makes, models, and cars. To enter your vehicle, please be sure to review the registration form for all classes of cars. The car show is pet friendly! 

Please note that masks are required in all indoor areas and when social distancing is not possible. 

Camping is available (first come first serve) for car show friends, vendors, and registrants beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 3rd. 

We will be raising money for the Midlands Humane Society in Council Bluffs. If you are interested in being a vendor, sponsor, volunteer, or providing auction items, please call or text (402) 216-3282.

Schedule of events:
May 7 at 6 p.m.: meet and greet potluck (BYOB)
May 7 at 9 p.m.: Paranormal investigation with Iowa's Most Haunted Car Elvira
May 8 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Poker run
May 8 from 7 p.m. - 12 a.m.: Double picture show featuring Attack of the Killer Tomatoes and Rocky Horror Picture Show complete with karaoke intermissions, props, actors, concessions, and cosplay! 
May 9 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Car show, vendors, oddities, live music, and Pagent magic. 

Morels, Fungi, and Lichens: Virtual Workshop

Join us and celebrated educator Ron Cisar for another session of "A Land Ethic Workshop". This program will be held entirely online and is perfect for anyone with an interest in conservation and a desire to develop a better understanding of the natural world outside their own front door. Our May program participants will learn to identify common mushroom, fungi, and lichen, learn about fungal structure and adaptations, read and discuss Aldo Leopold's essay "Back from the Argentine", and explore tern and plover conservation efforts. This program is intended for participants age 14 and over. The cost is $15.00 per session or $75.00 for the full 10 session 2021 program season. Pre-registration is required for this online program, visit www.pottconservation.com for details and to register online.

City of Council Bluffs Planning Commission Meeting

The City Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of every month unless otherwise notified.

City of Council Bluffs Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting

The Zoning Board of Adjustment meets the third Tuesday of every month unless otherwise notified.

Junk ReStored

Come shop from a variety of local maker and craft vendors! This fair is being held to help support and bring awareness to Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Admission is free.

We are also looking for vendors for this event.  Please email us for more information on having a booth at this event.

City of Council Bluffs Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

The City of Council Bluffs Historic Preservation Commission meets the first Wednesday of every month unless otherwise notified.

City of Council Bluffs Planning Commission Meeting

The City Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of every month unless otherwise notified.

City of Council Bluffs Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting

The Zoning Board of Adjustment meets the third Tuesday of every month unless otherwise notified.

Freshwater Aquatic Studies: Virtual Workshop

Join us and celebrated educator Ron Cisar for another session of "A Land Ethic Workshop". This program will be held entirely online and is perfect for anyone with an interest in conservation and a desire to develop a better understanding of the natural world outside their own front door. Our June program participants will enjoy an introduction to the biotic and abiotic components of freshwater lakes, and a look at aquatic invasive species.

This program is intended for participants age 14 and over. The cost is $15.00 per session or $75.00 for the full 10 session 2021 program season. Pre-registration is required for this online program, visit www.pottconservation.com for details and to register online.

Barenaked Ladies: Last Summer on Earth Tour

Barenaked Ladies are bringing Gin Blossoms and Toad the Wet Sprocket to Harrah's Stir Cove for their Last Summer On Earth Tour. This will be the 6th edition of the tour, founded by the band in 2012 – the year that the Mayan calendar predicted would be the last, hence the “Last Summer On Earth”. Don't miss a summer night of good times and great music. 

City of Council Bluffs Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

The City of Council Bluffs Historic Preservation Commission meets the first Wednesday of every month unless otherwise notified.

Butterfly Basics: Virtual Workshop

Join us and celebrated educator Ron Cisar for another session of "A Land Ethic Workshop". This program will be held entirely online and is perfect for anyone with an interest in conservation and a desire to develop a better understanding of the natural world outside their own front door. Our July program participants will enjoy an introduction to common butterflies of the Midwest, learn how to use a dichotomous key, and explore the importance of prescribed burns as a land stewardship tool.

This program is intended for participants age 14 and over. The cost is $15.00 per session or $75.00 for the full 10 sessions 2021 program season. Pre-registration is required for this online program, visit www.pottconservation.com for details and to register online.

City of Council Bluffs Planning Commission Meeting

The City Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of every month unless otherwise notified.

City of Council Bluffs Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting

The Zoning Board of Adjustment meets the third Tuesday of every month unless otherwise notified.

City of Council Bluffs Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

The City of Council Bluffs Historic Preservation Commission meets the first Wednesday of every month unless otherwise notified.

A Chorus of Insects: Virtual Workshop

Join us and celebrated educator Ron Cisar for another session of "A Land Ethic Workshop". This program will be held entirely online and is perfect for anyone with an interest in conservation and a desire to develop a better understanding of the natural world outside their own front door. Our August program participants will enjoy an introduction to common insect species of the Midwest and an introduction to monarch tagging.

This program is intended for participants age 14 and over. The cost is $15.00 per session. Pre-registration is required for this online program, visit www.pottconservation.com for details and to register online.

City of Council Bluffs Planning Commission Meeting

The City Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of every month unless otherwise notified.

City of Council Bluffs Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting

The Zoning Board of Adjustment meets the third Tuesday of every month unless otherwise notified.

City of Council Bluffs Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

The City of Council Bluffs Historic Preservation Commission meets the first Wednesday of every month unless otherwise notified.

Ornithology 101: Virtual Workshop

Join us and celebrated educator Ron Cisar for another session of "A Land Ethic Workshop". This program will be held entirely online and is perfect for anyone with an interest in conservation and a desire to develop a better understanding of the natural world outside their own front door. Our September program participants will enjoy an introduction to common raptor species of the Midwest, a discussion of lead poisoning and its effect on bald eagles, and an introduction to the annual raptor migration through the Missouri River valley.

This program is intended for participants age 14 and over. The cost is $15.00 per session. Pre-registration is required for this online program, visit www.pottconservation.com for details and to register online.

3rd Annual Poker Run - A Ride to Prevent Veteran Suicide

Join us in the fight against veteran suicide at our 3rd Annual Poker Run. Registration will open from 10 a.m until 12 p.m. at Edward's Motorsports & RV. Food and drinks will be served by The Dock Bar & Grill. Register with us, get your route maps, and then grab breakfast before heading out. The Dock will have breakfast burritos available. The route will be announced in 2021. Our ride will once again end at Full Fledged Brewing Co. for a street party. There will be a silent and live auction, food truck, and a live band. We will have a suggested donation of $20 for single riders or car drivers, and $35 for couples or carloads. All donations will be collected at registration. More details to come in 2021. Please visit our website.

City of Council Bluffs Planning Commission Meeting

The City Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of every month unless otherwise notified.

City of Council Bluffs Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting

The Zoning Board of Adjustment meets the third Tuesday of every month unless otherwise notified.

City of Council Bluffs Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

The City of Council Bluffs Historic Preservation Commission meets the first Wednesday of every month unless otherwise notified.

City of Council Bluffs Planning Commission Meeting

The City Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of every month unless otherwise notified.

The Science of Fall: Virtual Workshop

Join us and celebrated educator Ron Cisar for another session of "A Land Ethic Workshop". This program will be held entirely online and is perfect for anyone with an interest in conservation and a desire to develop a better understanding of the natural world outside their own front door. Our October program participants will enjoy an introduction to the science behind our annual fall color and a look at the process of photosynthesis.

This program is intended for participants age 14 and over. The cost is $15.00 per session. Pre-registration is required for this online program, visit www.pottconservation.com for details and to register online.

City of Council Bluffs Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting

The Zoning Board of Adjustment meets the third Tuesday of every month unless otherwise notified.

City of Council Bluffs Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

The City of Council Bluffs Historic Preservation Commission meets the first Wednesday of every month unless otherwise notified.

Nature's Recyclers: Virtual Workshop

Join us and celebrated educator Ron Cisar for another session of "A Land Ethic Workshop". This program will be held entirely online and is perfect for anyone with an interest in conservation and a desire to develop a better understanding of the natural world outside their own front door. Our November program participants will explore the process of nature's annual decomposition and the organisms responsible for breaking down organic matter.

This program is intended for participants age 14 and over. The cost is $15.00 per session. Pre-registration is required for this online program, visit www.pottconservation.com for details and to register online.

City of Council Bluffs Planning Commission Meeting

The City Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of every month unless otherwise notified.

City of Council Bluffs Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting

The Zoning Board of Adjustment meets the third Tuesday of every month unless otherwise notified.

City of Council Bluffs Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

The City of Council Bluffs Historic Preservation Commission meets the first Wednesday of every month unless otherwise notified.

City of Council Bluffs Planning Commission Meeting

The City Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of every month unless otherwise notified.

Winter Survival Secrets: Virtual Workshop

Join us and celebrated educator Ron Cisar for another session of "A Land Ethic Workshop". This program will be held entirely online and is perfect for anyone with an interest in conservation and a desire to develop a better understanding of the natural world outside their own front door. Our December program participants will explore winter adaptations of the plant and animal world as well as tips and tricks for effective winter bird feeding.

This program is intended for participants age 14 and over. The cost is $15.00 per session. Pre-registration is required for this online program, visit www.pottconservation.com for details and to register online.

City of Council Bluffs Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting

The Zoning Board of Adjustment meets the third Tuesday of every month unless otherwise notified.