The Pott Co Pulse
| April 24, 2026 | Pottawattamie County, Iowa |
Hey, Pott Co! It's a big weekend! Fourth Friday is back at the Hoff, the zookeepers are lacing up for a trail race at Hitchcock, and LEGO fans are taking over the Mid-America Center. Oh, and every county park is free on Sunday.
Let's get into it.
The Weekend Guide
PACE | Hoff Fourth Friday: The monthly block party for local creativity is back at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center (1001 S 6th St) from 4 PM to 10 PM, with live music from Paul Hart, pop-up dining, and working artists scattered through the galleries. Free, family-friendly, and a very easy yes. View the Details →
AAZK Race Against Extinction — 5K Trail Run / 2-Mile Hike: The American Association of Zookeepers and Peak Performance host this one at Hitchcock Nature Center (27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek) starting at 6 PM. Proceeds go to the Peregrine Fund, finishers get earth-friendly medals, and yes — there are zookeepers on the course. Get Tickets →
CB Symphony Orchestra — Wet Ink 2.0: A bold program of contemporary works by living composers at the Hoff from 7:30 PM to 9 PM. Sip a cocktail from McCormick's 1894 Bar, wander the galleries, and let the symphony show you what symphonic music sounds like in 2026. Get Tickets →
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Lewis Central SkillsUSA — "Rev It Up Titans" Car Show: LC's automotive students put their work on display from 10 AM to 4 PM, and the classic-car lovers among us turn up to browse chrome and swap stories. Great low-key Saturday with a school-spirit backbone. View the Details →
Pottawattamie County Veterans Resource Festival: 20+ organizations set up at 623 6th Ave from 10 AM to 3 PM to connect vets, current service members, and their families with federal, state, and local resources. Boxer BBQ food truck on-site and the Bluffs Country 106.5 DJ on the speakers. Bring a pound of frozen meat for the food pantry and grab a raffle ticket. View the Details →
Brick Days LEGO Convention — Public Day: The Mid-America Center Expo Hall goes full LEGO from 10 AM to 5 PM with custom builds from Midwest fan clubs, interactive activities for kids, and a shopping floor that will test your self-control. This year's theme is "underwater world," which should be something to see. View the Details →
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Free Day at the Parks — Pottawattamie Conservation: Every public county park is fee-free today: Arrowhead in Neola, Botna Bend in Hancock, Hitchcock and Crescent Hill in Honey Creek, Narrows River in CB, and Olde Town in Macedonia. Buy an annual membership in person and you'll walk away with a free camping stay certificate, too. View the Details →
Brick Days LEGO Convention — Final Day: One more chance at the Mid-America Center, 10 AM to 4 PM. If you missed Saturday, this is your window. View the Details →
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- Lewis Central Boys Track Takes Home the CB Invite: The Titans won the 10th Annual Council Bluffs Invitational with 126.5 points — Glenwood second, Treynor third, Atlantic fourth. Hunter Infanger threw the shot 55-9, and the 800 sprint medley crew cruised to first. Solid day for a hometown meet. Read More →
- County Board Backs Golden Hills with $15K: The Board of Supervisors approved Golden Hills RC&D's annual funding request this week after a report from interim director Mark Schoemaker. The eight-county nonprofit runs the "Dream to Farm" program, local food guides, and a pile of conservation work across southwest Iowa. Read More →
- East Manawa Townhomes Are Coming Out of the Ground: Phase I of the 93-acre East Manawa housing development is officially rising along Mallard Street — forty affordable 2- and 3-bedroom townhomes priced at $175,000, each with an attached garage and built-in tornado shelter. Qualified buyers can stack up to $35,000 in down payment assistance from the City. Read More →
- Railroad Highway Trail Lands Another Big Funding Round: The trail project that will eventually connect Council Bluffs to Neola just picked up $500K from MAPA, $1.9M through the Statewide Transportation Alternatives Program, and another $500K from State Recreational Trails. That money will pave a 4.2-mile stretch between Weston and Underwood. Bit by bit. Read More →
- Pott County Marks April as Donate Life Month: The Board of Supervisors signed a proclamation this week recognizing organ, eye, and tissue donation, with Iowa Donor Network's Madelyn Clark on hand to thank them. Pottawattamie's Medical Examiner's Office referred 143 potential donors to the Iowa Donor Network in 2025 alone. Read More →
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