The Pott Co Pulse
| May 15, 2026 | Pottawattamie County, Iowa |
Hey, Pott Co! Hairball is bringing the big hair and pyrotechnics to Stir Concert Cove, Oklahoma! is in its final weekend at the Hoff, and the Humane Society just built a brand-new cat room they'd love to show you Sunday. Oh, and there's a free diaper giveaway Saturday morning that deserves way more attention than it will get.
Let's get into it.
The Weekend Guide
Chanticleer Community Theater — Oklahoma!: Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic is at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center (1001 S 6th St) at 7:30 PM. Farmers vs. cowboys, a love story, a villain you'll love to hate, and a surrey with a fringe on top. Runs through May 17 — this weekend is your window before it goes dark until the 21st. View the Details →
Hairball — Balls to the Wall Tour: The premiere 80s rock tribute act hits Stir Concert Cove (Harrah's Council Bluffs) at 8 PM with smoke machines, pyrotechnics, and every power chord you have been quietly saving since 1987. Tickets required. Get Tickets →
Free Diaper and Wipes Distribution — Swaddling Clothes: Timothy Lutheran Church–Council Bluffs (3112 W Broadway) is giving away free diapers and wipes starting at 9 AM, no strings attached. If you know a family who could use it, send this their way. Open to anyone on or off Facebook. View the Details →
Auto Show For Wishes — Make-A-Wish Benefit: Truck Center Companies (1208 31st Ave, Council Bluffs) opens up from 1 to 5 PM for a community car show benefiting Make-A-Wish Iowa. Over 320 people are already planning to show up. Bring the family, browse the chrome, and support local kids. View the Details →
Women of Rock: The Hits! Show Kick Off!: The Dock Bar & Grill hosts this four-hour music showcase from 7 to 11 PM celebrating the women artists who made rock what it is. 510 people interested — that's a packed house by any measure. View the Details →
Black Squirrel Triathlon, Aquabike & Open Water Swim: The beloved Lake Manawa race is back at 8 AM at Lake Manawa Beach (1101 S Shore Dr). Flat, fast course — sprint triathlon, aquabike, relay, and open water swim all available. Whether you're racing or just cheering from the shore, it's a good reason to be outside. Get Tickets →
New Cat Room Unveiling at Humane Pet Services: Solas Rescue and Humane Pet Services (19287 Conifer Ln, Council Bluffs) built a brand-new cat room and they want you to come see it — noon to 3 PM, free, come meet the residents and celebrate the upgrade. You might leave with a new roommate. View the Details →
That slow drain is a ticking time bomb. 💣
Let's be brutally honest. You are completely ignoring that slow sink. It is a massive disaster waiting to happen.
Right now, years of hair, hardened grease, and literal sludge are choking your pipes. If you ignore it, that pipe is going to back up. It will flood your house with raw sewage at the absolute worst possible time. Stop pouring cheap chemicals down the drain and praying it works. You need actual firepower.
Our friends at A Raymond Plumbing are the local heavy hitters for this. They use high-pressure Hydro Jetting to absolutely obliterate clogs. They do not just poke a hole in the blockage. They blast away the sludge so your pipes flow like they were installed yesterday. Do not wait until your basement is a swamp. Let the local pros handle it today.
Get your drains cleared FAST before disaster strikesAround the County
- 113 Corgis, One Big Race, and a Winner Named August: The sixth annual Omaha Corgi Crew races came to River's Edge Park last Saturday with 113 competitors, 13 heats, and a 150-foot track. This year's champion? A corgi named August, whose owners donated the prize money straight to Little White Dog Rescue. Organizers raised around $6,000 for local Iowa and Nebraska rescue groups. Finest Saturday in recent memory. Read More →
- The Wall That Heals Is Coming to Lewis Central — Volunteers Needed Now: A three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be set up at Lewis Central High School from May 22–25, open 24 hours a day and free to all. Volunteer training is May 21 at 6 PM — sign up at pottcounty-ia.gov before spots fill. Read More →
- Pottawattamie County Going After Safety Grant for Old Lincoln Highway: County officials this week announced they are seeking grant funding for safety improvements along a rural stretch of the Old Lincoln Highway that has seen multiple fatal accidents. Infrastructure, not glamorous — but exactly the kind of work that matters. Read More →
- Veterans Service Office Now on the Road: Pottawattamie County's VSO officially launched its mobile service office this week, bringing VSO caseworkers directly to communities across the county so veterans and their families don't have to trek to Council Bluffs to access benefits. Read More →
- Southwest Iowa Community Foundations Awards $426K+ in Spring Grants: More than $426,000 in community grant funding was just announced across KMAland counties — a meaningful chunk of that headed to organizations serving Pottawattamie County. Local nonprofits, check your inbox. Read More →
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