The Pott Co Pulse
| March 19, 2026 | Pottawattamie County, Iowa |
Howdy, Pott Co! We literally just survived a blizzard on Sunday that completely shut down I-80, and now it's going to hit 87 degrees this Saturday.
Speaking of holding on for dear life through wild and unpredictable conditions, the Council Bluffs rodeo is just around the corner. It's almost time to dust off the boots, embrace the dirt, and remember why we don't ever need to cross the bridge for a good time. Let's boot scoot and boogie into it.
The Weekend Guide
Rodeo Eve Kickoff Party: Head down to Full Fledged Brewing Company at 6 PM to kick off rodeo weekend early with Rodeo Clown Dustin "the Jester" Jenkins, bullfighters, and the rodeo crew. Grab a local pint on Madison Ave, hit up the food trucks, and enter to win free rodeo tickets before the Omaha crowds even cross the river. View the Details →
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Council Bluffs PRCA Rodeo: The Wild West rolls into the Mid-America Center for opening night at 7:30 PM. Grab your boots and get ready for bareback riding, bull riding, and enough dirt-flying action to make you forget Nebraska even exists. Get Tickets →
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Spring Craft Fair in Oakland: Take a beautiful Saturday morning drive out to the Oakland Community Building starting at 9 AM for their Spring Craft Fair. Shop handmade goods from local vendors, grab a legendary homemade lunch from the church ladies, and let the kids snap a photo with the Easter Bunny. View the Details →
Prom Day at the Avoca Flower Shop: Calling all high school girls! Head over to the Avoca Flower Shop between 9 AM and Noon to check out floral mock-ups, pick out your accessories, and personalize your perfect prom flowers. Keep your dollars local this prom season. View the Details →
Free Family Fun Day in Underwood: Kick off spring with a completely free community morning at Underwood Middle School starting at 9:30 AM. Kids can build and fly kites with the Omaha Kite Club, get fitted for free bike helmets, and hit the Easter Egg Hunt at 11 AM while you grab a coffee from the Sugar Mountain truck. View the Details →
Spring Pop-Up Book Sale: The Friends of the Council Bluffs Public Library are hosting a massive one-day pop-up book sale at 400 Willow Ave from 10 AM to 4 PM. Grab a $10 membership right at the door to score a free book and snag coveted early access to the fall sale while supporting our local library. View the Details →
Bank It In For The Seniors: Head out to Silos in Treynor at 7 PM for a night of food, drinks, and live music by Party Brothers. The Junior Treynor Women are hosting this one, making it the perfect excuse to have a few drinks and win some raffle prizes while raising scholarship money for graduating seniors. Get Tickets →
Touch of Grey Live at The Dock: Get down to the riverfront for dinner, dancing, and classic rock that is "only mostly Dead" starting at 7:30 PM. The Dock has a $5 cover, $2 off your first drink, and absolutely zero reasons to cross the bridge for live music tonight. View the Details →
Council Bluffs PRCA Rodeo (Night Two): Did you miss opening night? The PRCA Rodeo is back for a second night of steer wrestling, barrel racing, and saddle bronc riding at the MAC at 7:30 PM. Let the tourists have the Old Market; we've got the real action right here. Get Tickets →
Adult Skate Night: Leave the kids at home, lace up your roller skates, and hit the wood floor. Head over to UMBA Hall in Underwood at 7:30 PM for a classic two-hour adult skate night where paid skaters even get a special discount. View the Details →
Cubbie’s Paw-tio Party!: Full Fledged Brewing Company’s favorite golden boy, Cubbie, is turning 11 years old! Bring your four-legged best friend out to the Madison Ave patio at 5 PM for some Sunday evening local craft beers and free dog treats to cap off the weekend. View the Details →
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Don't let joint pain bench you this spring. 🏃♂️
Whether you are hitting the trails in Council Bluffs or running errands out east in Oakland, dealing with stiff muscles shouldn't be your normal. Dr. Nate Wiechmann is a board-certified chiropractor and former collegiate athlete who goes way beyond traditional adjustments to help your body heal itself. The best part? His clinic has two convenient locations right here in Pottawattamie County (Council Bluffs and Oakland). Absolutely zero bridge-crossing required to get your health back on track.
Book Your Appointment OnlineAround the County
- Bridge Honoring Matt Dickerson: The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors officially supported a resolution this week to name the 298th Street bridge over I-80 in honor of Matt Dickerson, an Iowa DOT employee who tragically lost his life on the job. Read the full story
- AI Saving Lives in CB: The Council Bluffs Fire Department is teaming up with an app called OneDose to modernize emergency care. Paramedics can now use the AI-driven software to quickly calculate highly accurate, weight-based medication doses for patients out in the field. Read the full story
- A Global Event, Right in Our Backyard: What started years ago with a dad buying a robotics kit for his hospitalized son has exploded into a massive event. The U.S. Open Robotics Tournament is happening now at the Iowa West Fieldhouse, drawing over 500 teams from 11 different countries straight to Council Bluffs. See the incredible story
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