Play, Grow and Connect

We keep thousands of neighbors and visitors engaged by hosting dozens of fun events each year.

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Farmers Market Council Bluffs

Thursdays, May - September
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CreekTop Gardens

May 1 – October 31
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BIKEtober in the Bluffs

October 9

BLOCKtober Fest

October 9

Winterfest

November 19
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Adopt-A-Street

Year-Round
Events + Programs

Won't you be my neighbor?

We partner with neighborhoods in Council Bluffs to bring a better quality of life to residents. Check out our map to learn more about the area and how you can get involved.

Find Your Neighborhood

Energizing downtown Council Bluffs

Our development efforts have infused $38 million into the local community, as well as bringing in hundreds of housing units, jobs and businesses to Council Bluffs.

Our Projects
2209 6th Ave
  • 2021
  • 2209 6th Ave
The Rise Building
  • 2018
  • 103 W. Broadway
Hughes Irons Building
  • 2010
  • 149 W. Broadway

Our Impact

$3.1
million secured for the Cohen Building project

8,204
square feet of livable space purchased for Housing Revitalization Program

292%
increase in valuation, from $4 million to $17 million

10,730
citizens engaged though 2020 events/programs

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Planting

CreekTop Gardens Announces New Partnership, Ribbon Cutting July 21

CreekTop Gardens, a community garden run by local nonprofit The 712 Initiative, is excited to announce a new partnership with Iowa Total Care. CreekTop Gardens will celebrate garden updates with…

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People outside 520 W Broadway

530 W Broadway renamed as The Cohen Building

Restoration is underway on the 500 block of West Broadway after a chisel ceremony held Thursday, July 1, at the location best known as the former home of Iowa Clothes.

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Another day in Council Bluffs

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