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Council Bluffs, Iowa Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Council Bluffs! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What Iowa Western’s three new apprenticeships could mean for Council Bluffs careers.
- Want free tickets to Jo Dee Messina in Council Bluffs?
- How a Council Bluffs WSOP stop launched a poker pro’s breakthrough
Today's riddle: These are the 3 unwritten rules of life ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Cool with decreasing clouds, with a high of 57 and low of 40 degrees.
- Wednesday: Some sunshine, temps: high: 65, low: 43.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Iowa Western celebrates 3 new programs during National Apprenticeship Week (nonpareilonline.com) — Council Bluffs residents now have three new apprenticeship options at Iowa Western Community College, highlighted as Mayor Jill Shudak proclaimed National Apprenticeship Week at Kinney Hall. The celebration underscored growing local pathways into skilled careers, with college leaders and the mayor emphasizing hands-on training and stronger connections between city employers and students seeking practical education close to home. 
2. Official Fox 42 Jo Dee Messina Ticket Giveaway Rules (fox42kptm.com) — Council Bluffs residents can win tickets to see Jo Dee Messina and Alexandra Day at Harrah’s Stir Concert Cove in Council Bluffs on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Fox 42 will give away pairs of tickets to eligible callers who watch for a keyword during a May 8 newscast and are among the first three to call in correctly.
3. Ashley Frank on 'grueling' WSOP workouts, worst tablemate habits (poker.org) — Council Bluffs poker fans just saw a big win at Horseshoe Council Bluffs, where pro Kasey Mills captured the $400 PLO8 event at the World Series of Poker Circuit stop. The piece also profiles fellow pro Ashley “PokerfaceAsh” Frank, exploring her intense workout routine, mental-game prep, and favorite mindset book as she gears up for the 2026 WSOP.
4. Suspect in North Omaha shooting that wounded 7 changes plea (wowt.com) — A Council Bluffs man has changed his plea to no contest in connection with a 2025 shooting that wounded multiple people outside a North Omaha liquor store. Several charges were dismissed, but he still faces counts involving use of a deadly weapon and second-degree assault, with bond set at $500,000 and another court date scheduled for September.
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ALHS College and Career Decision Day
Abraham Lincoln High School ALHS Commons
8:00 am -
Girls Track & Field: Bruce Henderson Invitational (Varsity)
Atlantic High School Track/Football/Soccer Field
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Boys Track & Field: Bruce Henderson Invitational (Varsity)
Atlantic High School Track/Football/Soccer Field
4:00 pm -
ALHS Spring Instrumental Music Concert
Abraham Lincoln High School Auditorium
7:00 pm -
ALHS Spring Vocal Music Concert
Abraham Lincoln High School Auditorium
7:00 pm -
Kirn Spring Vocal Music Concert
Abraham Lincoln High School Auditorium
6:00 pm
Friday May 1
Monday May 4
Wednesday May 6
Thursday May 7
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Girls Soccer: Logan-Magnolia vs Underwood (Varsity)
Underwood High School Eagle Stadium
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Boys Soccer: Logan-Magnolia vs Underwood (Varsity)
Underwood High School Eagle Stadium
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Senior Awards Night
Underwood , IA 51576
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Boys Track & Field: Underwood COED Relays (Varsity)
Underwood High School Eagle Stadium
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Girls Track & Field: Underwood COED Relays (Varsity)
Underwood High School Eagle Stadium
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Boys Soccer: Underwood vs Atlantic (Varsity)
Atlantic High School Track/Football/Soccer Field
6:30 pm
Tuesday April 28
Wednesday April 29
Thursday April 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Im Billy, the owner of Mey-er Handy LLC.
We do lawncare, handyman, general maintenance, remodels, etc. Jack of all trades and a master of none. Looking to fill my schedule up! Please feel… (Nextdoor The Heights) - Update: I FOUND SOMEONE THANK YOU ALL!
Looking for someone to mow our lawn and weed eat in Council Bluffs. We are looking at around 50 every two weeks. Lemme know if you know anyone (Nextdoor Ave G)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Custodian in Council Bluffs. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Council Bluffs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Council Bluffs here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 1)2)3) (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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