Announcements

Church Services

A Catholic Service will be held at Queen of Apostle Catholic Church, 3304 4th Avenue at 6:00p on Saturday, July 18, 2009. A map will be posted with exact directions, but is very close to the Mid-America Center. This is an air-conditioned church for your comfort. Biking attire is welcome. The service will be conducted by Fr. Dan Kirby.

Queen of Apostles website

A Protestant Church Service will be held at Victory Fellowship Church, 2111 23rd Avenue at 6:00p on Saturday, July 18, 2009. This is within walking or biking distance to the Mid-America Center. This is an air-conditioned church for your worship experience. Biking attire is welcome. This praise, worship and message service will be conducted by Pastor Lonnie Parton.

Victory Fellowship Website

"Friends of Bill W" meeting for Council Bluffs:

Date: Saturday, July 18
Time: 7pm
Location: Queen of Apostles Church social hall
Address: 3304 4th Avenue, Council Bluffs (within biking distance)
Agenda: 6p fellowship
6:30pm Entertainment
7p-8p meeting
8pm build your own banana split

Volunteers are needed!

Volunteers Press Release

2009 Ribfest Entertainment Announced

Ribfest & Entertainment Press Release

K-5th Grade Art Contest Announced - Win $350

Art Contest Call for Entries Press Release

Mayors Welcome

Dear RAGBRAI Riders and guests,
On behalf of Council Bluffs, I want to welcome you to our exciting community, the "starting town" for RAGBRAI XXXVII. You'll take home great memories of our city and The Mid-American Center area, The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, Ribfest, and solid musical entertainment anchored by The Barenaked Ladies. The Mid-America Center area is the hub of RAGBRAI with restaurants, gaming, intriguing public art, comfortable camping, and all the amenities of a first class celebration, plus world-class ribbers will welcome you to the sixth annual Mid-America Center Ribfest. During your visit, I encourage you to experience our historic downtown, our trail and rail legacy, and our breathtaking vistas against the backdrop of the Loess Hills. Enjoy the distinctive Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge that links two states over the Missouri River and is a short ride away on our beautiful bike trails. Thus our theme: "The bridge has spoken welcome riders to Council Bluffs." I invite you to come early and come back, I'm sure you'll find us a welcoming community full of surprises. Enjoy!

Tom Hanafan, Mayor Council Bluffs, Iowa