The Pott Co Pulse
| May 28, 2026 | Pottawattamie County, Iowa |
Hey, Pott Co! Carson is going all out Friday with a car show, corgi races, and Howling Harmonies under the lights. Midlands Humane Society has its biggest night of the year at the Mid-America Center. Mystic Fest takes over the expo hall for three days. And if you've ever wanted to chase down nocturnal owl-like birds with a flashlight at Hitchcock, yeah, that's a real event and it's Friday night.
Here's what's worth your weekend.
The Weekend Guide
D & D Adventurers League: Council Bluffs Public Library (400 Willow Ave) from 9 AM to 1 PM. Bring your Adventure League character and play a new module. Character creation guidelines at dndbeyond.com. View the Details →
Mystic Fest: The metaphysical expo is back for its 30th year at the Mid-America Center (1 Arena Way). Readers, healers, crystals, vendors — the full spread. Friday and Saturday 10 AM to 8 PM, Sunday 11 AM to 5 PM. Whether you're a believer or just curious, it's worth the walk-through. View the Details →
Wabash Open Five: The 5th annual 18-hole putt-putt golf ride on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail at 11 AM. Teams of up to 4, costumes encouraged, prizes on the line. Free-will donation lunch at Margaritaville, then the band Spare Change plays Tobey Jack's in Mineola from 4 to 7 PM. View the Details →
Carson Jubilee: Small-town festival energy, all day. Car Show on Broadway from noon to 3 PM, smash car, dunk tank, three-legged race, and the corgi and wiener dog races kick off at 5:30 PM ($10 entry, prizes for best costume). Evening wraps with dinner and live music by Howling Harmonies at the Carson Community Building from 6 to 8 PM. Downtown Carson, IA (Broadway & Carson Park). View the Details →
Flower Power — Healing Stress Through Gardening: Council Bluffs Public Library (400 Willow Ave) from 2 to 3:30 PM. Learn how gardening boosts your mood and reduces stress, then take home seeds and flowers to prove it. View the Details →
Together 4 Tails — Midlands Humane Society Fundraiser: The signature annual fundraiser kicks off at 5 PM at the Mid-America Center (1 Arena Way). Hundreds of silent auction items, a golden ticket drawing, live auction, cocktails, and dinner — all supporting homeless animals. This is the big one if you care about the cause. View the Details →
Night Out with Nightjars: Hitchcock Nature Center (27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek) from 8 to 10 PM. Birder Nic Salick leads a short indoor presentation, then takes you out to listen for nightjars during peak mating season. Nocturnal, owl-like birds that don't build nests and have some genuinely funky behaviors. $15/person, pre-registration required. View the Details →
Roadhouse EDM Night: Whiskey Roadhouse (2701 23rd Ave, Council Bluffs) at 9 PM. EDM, no cover. Simple math. View the Details →
Mystic Fest — Day 2: Mid-America Center, 10 AM to 8 PM. Second day of the 30th anniversary expo. Same vendors, same energy, last full day of expanded hours. View the Details →
Mindful Movement with Jenny: Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. A Qi Gong class guided through the Shibashi Tai Chi Qi Gong 18 form — restore energy, calm the nervous system, and leave feeling like the weekend version of yourself. Hard to beat that setting. View the Details →
Music with Lori Lynn: Council Bluffs Public Library from 10:30 to 11 AM. A kids' music program — short, sweet, and free. View the Details →
Mystic Fest — Final Day: Mid-America Center, 11 AM to 5 PM. Closing hours of the 30th anniversary expo. View the Details →
Summer Snack Series: Takis Taste Test: Council Bluffs Public Library from 2 to 3 PM. The library is letting kids and teens taste-test Takis flavors. That's it. That's the event. We respect it. View the Details →
George Washington: The Indispensable Man: A history presentation from 6:30 to 8 PM. Timely for the America 250 celebration year. If you care about the founding story told right, this one's for you. View the Details →
Music Bingo Night at Ameristar: Ameristar Casino, Council Bluffs, 7 to 9 PM. The weekly music bingo is a low-key crowd favorite. Show up, play some rounds, enjoy the Sunday vibe. View the Details →
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Get your drains cleared FAST before disaster strikesAround the County
- UP Museum Unveils New "Nation Before the Railroad" Exhibit: The Union Pacific Museum in Council Bluffs is opening a new exhibit exploring the history that existed here long before the first spike was driven. Worth the visit if you haven't been in a while. Read More →
- 'Triangle of Death' Gets Funding: Iowa lawmakers created a provision to fund railroad overpasses at the notoriously dangerous intersection in Council Bluffs. It's been a community talking point for years — now there's real money behind it. Read More →
- Pott County Housing Trust Fund Awards $479K: Eight organizations including Peace Haven received grant funding in the 2026 round. The money goes toward affordable housing, homelessness prevention, and tenant assistance across Pottawattamie County. Read More →
- E. Manawa Subdivision Phase I Rising: Forty new affordable townhomes are going up along Mallard Street — 2- and 3-bedroom units at $175,000 with up to $35,000 in down payment assistance. Each comes with an attached garage and built-in tornado shelter. Applications open now. Read More →
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