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šŸŒ± Will new train changes finally ease Council Bluffsā€™ worst crossing backups?

Council Bluffs, Iowa Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hi there, Council Bluffs! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Will new train changes finally ease Council Bluffsā€™ worst crossing backups?
  • Want winter work? See when DOT hires snowplow drivers in Council Bluffs
  • How Council Bluffs pet rules are straining the local humane society

Also on today's calendar: Special Neighbors Meal Community BBQ and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 68 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Saturday: Cloudy, heavy t-storms; humid, temps: high: 76, low: 61.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, with a high of 66 and low of 60 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Council Bluffs works with Union Pacific on train crossing delays (wowt.com) ā€” Council Bluffs officials say Union Pacific has shifted some train schedules so key crossings, including 16th Street, are less likely to be blocked during rush hours, easing commutes to work and school. The city is also pursuing state funding for long-term overpass or underpass projects, with a required study expected within nine months to address chronic backup and safety concerns.
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2. DOT Seeking Snow Plow Drivers Across Iowa (algonaradio.com) ā€” The Iowa DOT is hiring seasonal snowplow drivers and will hold a recruitment event at its Council Bluffs maintenance garage on September 28 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. With more than 500 positions open statewide, the agency stresses that these jobs are vital to keeping winter roads safe and could appeal to locals seeking flexible, competitive seasonal work.
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3. Midlands Humane Society at capacity; Council Bluffs ordinances on pit bulls, stray cats a factor (3newsnow.com) ā€” Council Bluffs residents are being urged to help ease overcrowding at the Midlands Humane Society, where local pit bull and stray cat ordinances are making adoptions tougher and space tight. Staff warn of burnout as large dogs and cats keep arriving, and theyā€™re hosting an adoption event Saturday at Loess Hills Harley-Davidson in Pacific Junction to get more animals into homes.
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4. Vice President JD Vance to visit Council Bluffs, address economic concerns (wowt.com) ā€” Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to speak at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs on Thursday around noon, focusing on high prices and everyday economic pressures. Ahead of his visit, residents are voicing concerns about grocery, gas and housing costs, while Vance urges patience with the administrationā€™s approach and asks voters not to return power to previous leaders.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The landscape looks substantially different this morning at my house.
    A very loud noise at 4:30 AM provided an abrupt wake up call! Further investigation revealed that the large tree in my front yard has had enough. ā€¦ (Nextdoor Grace Street)
  • We have friends coming from out of town.
    Where is the best place to suggest for hotel accommodations in Council Bluffs? (Nextdoor Bayliss Park)
  • Freddy's - HCI Hospitality posted a job opening for Team Member in Council Bluffs. Apply here.
  • Sapp Bros, Inc. posted a job opening for Shop Foreman 3:00 PM ā€“ 11:00 PM (2nd Shift) in Council Bluffs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Council Bluffs here.

Ok Council Bluffs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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