River's Edge Phase Four

Future plans for the Council Bluffs riverfront include a treetop walk, an observation tower, an adventure course, and a pier.

"Residents can expect to see changes happening this spring at River's Edge as we begin Phase Four of our riverfront ...

Pet License Reminder

Calling all pet owners! Don't forget to license your furbabies. The pet license renewal deadline is March 14, 2021.

New Solid Waste Rate

On January 25, Council Bluffs City Council approved a rate increase of $2 per month for solid waste collection. The approved rate adjustment begins April 1, 2021. The new solid waste rate is $20 per month, and billing occurs quarterly.

The City of Council ...

Seasonal Employment Opportunities

The City of Council Bluffs is looking to hire seasonal employees. Seasonal positions include:

Engineering InternAssists the Engineering Division with inspection of the City-owned infrastructure and other improvements located within the City Right-of-way. R...

COVID-19 Business Assistance Grants Available

In conjunction with the Small Business Development Center and Advance Southwest Iowa, the City of Council Bluffs has business assistance grants available via Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 (CDBG-CV). The CDBG-CV business assistance provides di...

New Website Design

The City of Council Bluffs is pleased to announce that it is launching a new website as of noon today, February 18, 2021.   

The website councilbluffs-ia.gov just underwent a re-design process by CivicPlus, the leading government website ...

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Public Health Vaccine Clinic Update

As of 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2021, the Pottawattamie County Public Health (PCPH) COVID-19 vaccine clinic appointments are full. On February 10, 2021, PCPH announced three vaccine clinics for residents ages 65, and older and in less than 24 hour...

West Broadway Reconstruction Update

As the West Broadway Reconstruction Project reaches its fifth and final phase of construction, the City of Council Bluffs has developed a brief, informational video that provides design details for Segment 5, which will occur on West Broadway, from 19th S...

Adult Softball Registration is Open

CB Parks and Rec offers spring/summer adult softball leagues. Registration is open now until March 10. The season runs from April to July. More info here!

"On First" Podcast Announcement

The City of Council Bluffs announces its first podcast titled, "On First." Listeners can tune in to learn more about what's happening along 1st Avenue in Council Bluffs, Iowa. City of Council Bluffs Communications Officer Ashley Kruse and Commun...

Celebrating First Lead Hazard Reduction Program Project

The City of Council Bluffs Community Development Department received funding from the US Department of Housing & Urban Development in 2019. The $2.3 million grant provides funding to remediate lead hazards within owner-occupied or tenant-occupied home...

New Eastern Hills Drive Opening Now Open!

A ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 1st celebrated the opening of the new Eastern Hills Drive and the completion of a project that began nearly 20 years ago.

The Eastern Hills Drive and Connecting Roadways Program includes six segments that collectively i...