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Riverboat on the Missouri Mural

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Created by artist Luis Valle, “Riverboat on the Missouri” celebrates the landscapes and transportation history that helped shape Council Bluffs. The mural features a riverboat traveling along the Missouri River, the iconic Loess Hills rising in the background, a railroad double-swing bridge, and a vibrant Iowa sunset. Located in downtown Council Bluffs, the artwork serves as a colorful tribute to the community's connections to the river, railroads, and the natural beauty of western Iowa.

The mural is a part of an Iowa West Foundation initiative to create a cultural trail throughout downtown Council Bluffs. Iowa West partnered with Availa Bank and Western Iowa Mutual Insurance to find the mural. 

To learn more about Luis Valle and his artwork, visit his profile on Instagram

Council Bluffs is home to several murals that tell the history of our area and bring vibrancy to our community! Discover the creativity!

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