Overview
Council Bluffs is home to a growing collection of murals that celebrate the community's history, culture, creativity, and sense of place. From large-scale public art along the FIRST AVE Trail to colorful neighborhood and downtown installations, these works transform everyday spaces into vibrant destinations that can be explored throughout the city.
FIRST AVE TRAIL MURALS
The FIRST AVE Trail Murals transform a portion of Council Bluffs' trail system into an outdoor gallery of public art. Created by talented local and regional artists, the collection features large-scale murals and colorful mini-murals that celebrate creativity, community, history, and imagination. Supported by the Iowa West Foundation and coordinated by the City of Council Bluffs, the project has helped turn the First Avenue corridor into a vibrant destination for walkers, cyclists, and art enthusiasts. For more information about the trail and mural project, visit FirstAveCB.com.
Tracks of Time Mural
First avenue trail facing wall of Katelman Steel at 2030 2nd Avenue
Rails to Trails: Evolution of Transportation Mural
Located on the trail-facing wall of the building at 15 South 20th Street.
Dream Builder Mural
Located on the trail-facing wall of the building at 29 South 21st Street.
Empowering Youth for Global Change Mural
Located on the Cochran Park facing wall of the building at 2200 2nd Avenue.
The Fabric of Council Bluffs Mural
Located on the trail-facing wall of the building at 3415 West Broadway.
Council Bluffs Public Library Cochran Park Kiosk Mural
Located near the intersection of 22nd Street and First Avenue Trail, facing Cochran Park.
Creative Auto Solutions Mural
Located on the trail-facing property fence of Creative Auto Solutions: 20 South 15th Street.
Grass Wagon Mural
Located on the Cochran Park trail-facing wall of Grass Wagon building: 110 South 29th Street.
16th Street Mini-Mural
Located at the intersection of 16th Street and First Avenue Trail.
19th Street Mini-Mural
Located at the intersection of 19th Street and First Avenue Trail.
22nd Street Mini-Mural
Located at the intersection of 22nd Street and First Avenue Trail.
25th Street Mini-Mural
Located at the intersection of 25th Street and First Avenue Trail.
28th Street Mini-Mural
Located at the intersection of 28th Street and First Avenue Trail.
31st Street Mini-Mural
Located at the intersection of 31st Street and First Avenue Trail.
35th Street Mini-Mural
Located at the intersection of 35th Street and First Avenue Trail.
COMMUNITY MURALS
RAGBRAI Mural
Located on the west-facing side of Right Idea Media & Creative building: 1800 West Broadway
Riverboat on the Missouri Mural
Located at 127 Pearl Street.
Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society Mural
Located at 622 South 4th Street.
Historic Lincoln-Fairview Neighborhood Mural
Located at 310 West Kanseville Boulevard.
100 Block Passageway Mural
Located in the passageway of the 100 Block on the east-facing side of Tz's Sports Pub.
Lincoln's Pub Mural
Located on the Historic 100 Block at 157 West Broadway
See Bee Mural
Located on the corner of Pearl Street and 1st Avenue.
Looking for even more public art? Explore Council Bluffs' Public Art Installations and Iowa West Public Art Sites collections to discover additional sculptures, landmarks, and large-scale works located throughout the community. For historic indoor murals, visit Grant Wood's Early Days of Kanesville and Corn Room murals at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center.
Category: Attractions
