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RECtoberfest - Oct 15

Council Bluffs Parks and Recreation announces RECtoberfest! RECtoberfest is a free event created for local teens to get together with friends and enjoy an afternoon of outdoor fun. RECtoberfest will take place at Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park on...

Cochran Park: New Playground Soon!

Thanks to a generous donation from PowerTech, a new playground is coming to Cochran Park (100 South 21st St) in Council Bluffs. In addition to the new playground, Cochran Park has a new baseball field, a new mini-pitch, and is situated across the street f...

New Solid Waste Service Contract

On Monday, August 8, 2022, the Council Bluffs City Council approved a ten-year contract with Waste Connections that includes new and improved solid waste and recycling collection services, which goes into effect in July 2023.

Waste Connections is the curre...

Recreation On-The-Move

Recreation On-The-Move is a free drop-in program with fun, pop-up recreational programming throughout our parks. Activities are designed for kids to attend with friends, parents, or caregivers and will feature a different theme each week!

Council Bluffs is a Bee City!

Bee City USA is an initiative of the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, a nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon. Bee City USA's mission is to galvanize communities to sustain pollinators by providing them with healthy habita...

Dodge Riverside Golf Club is Open

Last month several potential projects for the metro’s urban core were announced, including a multi-modal bridge across the Missouri River, a streetcar, and the redevelopment of Dodge Riverside Golf Club in Council Bluffs. 

The Dodge Rive...

Parks and Rec 2022 Events Announcement

We are pleased to announce the 2022 Parks and Recreation Event Series! These events take place in multiple parks and neighborhoods throughout Council Bluffs. The variety of activities aims to engage residents of all ages.

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