The Pott Co Pulse
| May 8, 2026 | Pottawattamie County, Iowa |
Hey, Pott Co! Celebrate CB hits its grand finale this weekend, Railroad Days rolls into town as a brand-new two-day Mile Zero celebration, and there's enough on the calendar to get out of the house at least once before Mother's Day brunch. It should be a great weekend for it with weather bringing 70+ degree days.
Here's what's worth your weekend.
The Weekend Guide
Spring Health Fair — 8:00 a.m. to noon. Free screenings, vendors, and a friendly nudge that "I'll get to it" isn't a real plan. View the Details →
PACE Art Gallery Hours — 4:00 p.m. at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center. Stroll the rotating exhibits while the kids pretend to observe quietly. View the Details →
Touch of Grey Live — Cheers for CB Schools Preview — 6:30 p.m. A warm-up to Saturday's big benefit, with live tunes and good vibes for our schools. Get Tickets →
Celebrate CB Parade — 10:30 a.m. downtown. 100+ entries, 10,000+ neighbors, and a candy haul that will have the kids vibrating until next Tuesday. View the Details →
Free Bayliss Park Activities — 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hands-on fun from the CB Public Library, magic shows, PACE's community art project, and live music from the Kanesville Symphony Orchestra. View the Details →
Railroad Days at Mile Zero — 12 to 6 p.m. Trolley rides between four historic venues, hands-on train activities for the kids, and rare artifacts for the grown-ups. Family pass $20. Get Tickets →
Cheers for CB Schools — evening benefit for the Council Bluffs Schools Foundation. Live music, raffles, and 100% of proceeds aimed at our classrooms. Get Tickets →
Railroad Days — Day 2 — 12 to 6 p.m. Same passes, same trolley loop, last chance to ride. Get Tickets →
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Get your yard cleaned up today.Around the County
- Pott Co businesses sweep the 2026 OMA Tourism Awards. Judge Richard Distillery in Carson took Best Lodging, Back Forty Bar & Grill in Macedonia repeated as Best Restaurant, Arrowhead Park near Neola won Best Attraction, and Central Perch in Council Bluffs won Best Retail. Read More →
- City launches a Parks & Paths Volunteer Program. Local businesses, clubs, and groups (ages 14+) can now "adopt" the FIRST AVE Trail or Cochran Park for a day of cleanup. Roll up the sleeves, leave the place better. Read More →
- Iowa West Foundation puts $850K behind ASPIRE workforce training. The first 2026 funding round sends dollars straight to area schools to expand career-ready learning for our kids. Read More →
- Mayor Shudak's first town hall is in the books. Saturday's session at Wilson Middle School covered the new 311 reporting tool, River's Edge Phase Four, East Manawa housing, Big Lake Park, and the 2050 Plan kickoff. Read More →
- Lewis Central is gearing up for a busy summer of construction. Crews are mobilizing across the district for projects that should be wrapped before the bell rings in August. Read More →
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