Play, Grow and Connect

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

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Shamrock Shuffle

Saturday, March 11, 2023

Shoe Drive

April

Celebrate CB

May 8 - 14, 2023
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Farmers Market Council Bluffs

Thursdays, May - September
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Rock the Block

September 17, 2022

Winterfest

November 18
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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Pre Purchase Workshop

FHAS Pre-Purchase Workshop

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Cohen

The 712 Initiative received three Best Development Awards from 1000 Friends of Iowa

The 712 Initiative received three Best Development Awards from 1000 Friends of Iowa Tuesday at the State Capitol in Des Moines. Each year, 1000 Friends of Iowa receives nominations for…

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