The Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil

It’s not too late to get a seasonal flu shot. Full Story »

CARTER LAKE – Citizens won’t have to choose between braving the snow storm predicted Tuesday to attend the lake project meeting at Carter Lake City Hall. Full Story »

- “Santa’s Wonderland – A Classic Christmas” will run through Dec. 24 at the Bass Pro Shop, 2901 Bass Pro Drive. Customers can get a free 4x6 photo with Santa and his reindeer Mondays through Fridays, 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. Every weekend through Dec. 20, children can make free crafts from noon to 5 p.m. The third annual Great Turkey Campout begins ... Full Story »

The Daily Nonpareil published its annual Salute to Firefighters on Sunday, Oct. 4. Full Story »

Dozens of schools have been built for the sole purpose of educating Council Bluffs students over the school district’s 150-year history. Some buildings were abandoned, some were sold, at least two burned but many are still in use. Full Story »

Fred Maher is a familiar figure at Abraham Lincoln High School. The assistant principal has helped to educate three generations of high school students in Council Bluffs. Full Story »

Former Council Bluffs resident Charles Beardsley knows the school existed. Full Story »

The first Council Bluffs school buildings were built in 1864. Since then, at least 50 buildings have been erected and dedicated to the education of area youngsters. Full Story »

One of The Daily Nonpareil's newest features is the monthly Cool Parents, Cool Kids Page. Full Story »

One of The Daily Nonpareil's newest feature is the monthly Cool Parents, Cool Kids Page. Full Story »

Follow the latest Associated Press stories, photos, videos and more from Iowa, national, world, celebrity, strange and sports news on www.NonpareilOnline.com. In addition, AP Video offers updates on the latest news stories. Full Story »

The Daily Nonpareil's newest feature is the monthly Cool Parents, Cool Kids Page. The first edition appeared in the Wednesday, June 10, Nonpareil. It featured content on Kids & Company, and "Fun ideas to keep children learning during vacation." Full Story »

Each Monday, NonpareilOnline.com will spotlight new features of the redesigned Web site. Full Story »

Nonpareil Photographer Cindy Christensen will be searching southwest Iowa for a new "Face of the Day" every day. To view the entire gallery of Cindy's Face of the Day photos, click here. Full Story »

The following events will be occurring in southwest Iowa communities in the coming days and weeks: Full Story »

Though he gained international acclaim as an artist, Iowan Grant Wood was as widely known to friends and relatives for his sense of humor. Full Story »

COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Elementary menus: Choice of one entrée Milk served daily Monday – Cheese pizza, salad with tomatoes, peaches and Teddy Grahams. Full Story »

WHNS – DENISON – The Denison Police Department has issued a notice to local businesses through the Chamber and Development Council of Crawford County to be on the lookout for men trying to cash fraudulent payroll checks. Full Story »

Yard waste collection for residents on city trash services ended Nov. 30. Full Story »

For this jazz singer, singing abroad does not compare to singing at home. Full Story »

LOGAN – Elected officials and representatives from Crawford, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Shelby and Pottawattamie counties will meet and discuss with communities current financial difficulties. Full Story »

Lutheran Services in Iowa recently received a $2,500 grant from the Pottawattamie County Community Foundation to offer a day camp for local children with disabilities during the school year and summer. Full Story »

The Celebration of Life Choir will present the Christmas musical “Season of Hope.” The choir, which is directed by Deb Boehm, is comprised of 70 singers that represent 32 churches in the metropolitan area. The choir will observe its 35th anniversary. All services will be interpreted for the hearing impaired. Full Story »

GLENWOOD – A meeting will be held at the American Legion Hall, 104 N. Vine St., Glenwood, Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m. Full Story »

Economic hardships have gripped the country for the last two years, but this holiday season those hardships have gripped one father from Council Bluffs even harder. Full Story »