Play, Grow and Connect

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

Winterfest Holiday Lights Tour

December
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Adopt-A-Street

Year-Round
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Shamrock Shuffle

Saturday before St. Patricks Day
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
Hughes Irons Building
  • 2010
  • 149 W. Broadway
The Rise Building
  • 2018
  • 103 W. Broadway
Downtown Revitalization Fund – Storefront Grants
  • 2005 - 2016
  • Downtown Districts

Our Impact

$54K
infused into the CB neighborhoods

161,001
square feet of new construction

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

28,897
citizens engaged though 2019 events/programs

What's new?

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Now Hiring CPM FB (1)

Now Hiring: Construction Project Manager

We’re looking for someone to join our team and oversee our Housing Revitalization Program. Help us increase the variety of quality housing in Council Bluffs as our Construction Project…

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We're thankful for you

Give Thanks

November is all about gratitude and expressing things you’re thankful for. We at The 712 Initiative are thankful for the amazing community support that our organization has received this year.

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Another day in Council Bluffs

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Make your mark on our legacy of growth and transformation.

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Volunteer

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