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Council Bluffs, Iowa Patch AM: a 5 min readHello Council Bluffs! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Council Bluffs schools change after Superintendent Murillo’s departure?
- Where can you still experience Council Bluffs’ railroad legacy today?
- Council Bluffs-based foundation helps spark new housing growth in Malvern.
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- Sunday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 97 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Sunshine, windy and humid, temps: high: 94, low: 76.
- Tuesday: Some sun; breezy, humid, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Superintendent Vickie Murillo prepares to depart Council Bluffs schools (nonpareilonline.com) — Council Bluffs residents are seeing a major transition as longtime Superintendent Vickie Murillo prepares to leave the Council Bluffs Community School District after years of leading building renovations, early learning expansion, workforce programs and college partnerships. Photos and captions trace her impact on local schools, from new security systems and TradeWorks academies to graduation ceremonies and community collaborations. 
• Council Bluffs railroad history connects past with present and America's future (nonpareilonline.com) — Council Bluffs’ deep railroad roots are on display at familiar spots like the Golden Spike Monument on 9th Avenue, the Rails West History Museum and the Union Pacific Railroad Museum. Recent Railroad Days celebrations and Big Boy 4014’s nearby stop show how the city’s rail heritage still draws families, photos and learning opportunities today.
• Community Foundation for Western Iowa Celebrates Vision Malvern's First Home Sale (kjan.com) — Based in Council Bluffs, the Community Foundation for Western Iowa is celebrating the sale of Vision Malvern’s first new home built through the Revitalize Southwest Iowa housing initiative. Foundation leaders say the project, funded by the Charles E. Lakin Foundation Fund, shows strong demand for quality housing and will be followed by more homes and townhomes supporting growth in nearby Malvern.
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- It's kind of a shot in the dark, but I was wanting to see if anybody may have cut a tree down recently or might be planning to do so in the near future?
I just want some unfinished wood discs or slices, kind of like the picture. I like to do a lot of art. It's my peace these days. But I'm out of… (Nextdoor Council Bluffs) - FOUND DOG ALERT!
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- Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(01769) - 2004 W Broadway in Council Bluffs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Council Bluffs here.
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- Friday, June 26, Area High School Softball Scores (westerniowatoday.com)
Glenwood
- Why a Former Iowa Officer Faces a $20K Bill After Leaving Department (lawenforcementtoday.com)
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Atlantic
- Atlantic's Explosive Fourth Inning Leads to 8-3 Win Over Dowling, Catholic in Non-Conference Softball Game (westerniowatoday.com)
- Former Atlantic Chamber Director pleads guilty to 2 out of 4 charges (kjan.com)
- Eight rural Iowa historic properties receive preservation grants (businessrecord.com)
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