The Pott Co Pulse
| June 26, 2026 | Pottawattamie County, Iowa |
Hey, Pott Co! Saturday is stacked with heart this weekend — a car show at Quaker Steak benefiting the Jennie Edmundson Cancer Center and a foster care fun run across the Bob Kerrey Bridge. Treynor Days kicks off tonight and runs all weekend with a BBQ, market, and live music. Sunday wraps with fireworks over Lake Manawa. We are looking at low 80s and breezy on Saturday with things heating up to the mid-90s on Sunday — stay hydrated if you are out all day.
Here is what is worth your weekend.
The Weekend Guide
Treynor Days (All Weekend): The annual community celebration kicks off today and runs through Sunday at the Treynor Community Center (11 W Main St, Treynor). Carnival, volleyball tournament, and festivities for all ages. Saturday brings the 6th Annual BBQ from 5 to 7 PM and Sunday wraps with the Treynor Days Market from 10 AM to 2 PM. View the Details →
Game Night at the Orchard: Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard from 4 to 8 PM. Board games, cards, puzzles — plus the bar and kitchen are open. All ages, all skill levels, zero excuses. View the Details →
Touch of Grey Live: Bowlero, Council Bluffs from 6:30 to 10:30 PM. Classic rock covers — "live classic rock, only mostly Dead." Grab a lane and a drink and let the Grateful Dead vibes carry your Friday night. View the Details →
Riptide Refugees: Whiskey Roadhouse (2701 23rd Ave) at 9 PM. Live music, no cover. Simple Friday night math. View the Details →
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DGH Moves in the Park: High-Energy Mat Fusion: Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park from 8 to 9:45 AM. Start your Saturday with an outdoor group fitness session along the river. All levels welcome. View the Details →
Designing Your Own Self-Sufficient Backyard: 8:30 to 11:30 AM. A hands-on workshop for anyone curious about backyard homesteading, garden design, and building more self-sufficiency into your property. Whether you have a quarter acre or a full lot, you will walk away with a plan. View the Details →
Wheels of Courage Car Show: Quaker Steak & Lube, Council Bluffs from 9 AM to 2 PM. The annual show featuring 17 judging categories, a silent auction, and a 50/50 raffle — all benefiting the Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital Cancer Center Charitable Patient Care Fund. Registration is $20 per vehicle (9 to 11 AM). Spectator admission is FREE. Show up, browse some beautiful machines, and support a cause that matters. View the Details →
Foster Care Fun Run — 1K/5K: Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge at 10 AM. Rescheduled from May — run or walk for foster children and the families who open their homes. Hosted by Share My Smile. Whether you run the 5K or walk the 1K with the kids, every step raised goes toward stability and support for children in care. View the Details →
PACE | Teen Pottery Class: Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center from 1 to 3 PM. Handbuilding and wheel work for teens. If your kid is between screens and boredom, point them here instead. View the Details →
6th Annual Treynor Days BBQ: Treynor from 5 to 7 PM. The signature Saturday event during Treynor Days weekend. Come hungry. View the Details →
The Silver Moon Band: Bowlero, Council Bluffs at 6:30 PM. Live music Saturday night — grab a lane, grab a drink. View the Details →
The Algorhythms Live: Full Fledged Brewing Company from 7 to 10 PM. Live tunes and local brews. If you are looking for a chill Saturday night with good music and better beer, this is the move. View the Details →
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Treynor Days Market: Treynor from 10 AM to 2 PM. Final day of Treynor Days — browse local vendors, grab food, and close out the celebration. View the Details →
Coffee, Clothes & Chaos: Council Bluffs from 10 AM to 3 PM. Shopping event — clothes, coffee, and good vibes. If that sounds like your kind of Sunday, it probably is. View the Details →
Mindful Movement with Jenny: Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard from 10 to 11 AM. A Qi Gong class guided through the Shibashi Tai Chi form — restore energy, calm the nervous system, and start Sunday right in one of the prettiest settings in the county. View the Details →
PetRock: The Dock Bar & Grill from 7:30 to 10 PM. Live music on a Sunday night — close out the weekend with one more round. View the Details →
Lake Manawa Fireworks: Lake Manawa at approximately 9:55 PM. The annual fireworks show over the lake — one of the best views in the metro. Simulcast on Boomer Radio, 106.5 FM. Rain date is July 5. Get there early for a good spot and close out the weekend with a bang. View the Details →
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Your kid's summer masterpiece is waiting. 🎨
High Horse Collective: Art for All has 4 weeks of Summer Art Camps left at St. Paul's Center. Hands-on painting, drawing, crafts, and mixed-media projects led by professional artists and educators Paul High Horse & Ariel Connor in a small-group studio setting. Max 20 students per session, so your kid actually gets attention, not just a seat.
Week 2: June 30–July 2 | Grades 3–5
Week 3: July 7–9 | Grades 6–8
Week 4: July 14–16 | High School
Week 5: July 21–23 | TBD
Tuesday–Thursday, 9 AM–12 PM
$50 off using code ART4ALL26
All skill levels welcome. Spots fill fast with only 20 per session.
Register for Summer Art Camp →St. Paul's Center · 1500 N. 16th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 · (712) 322-3294
Around the County
- City Council Rejects Data Center Moratorium: Mayor Shudak proposed a 12-month pause on new data center projects to give the city time to update regulations and address water and sewer capacity concerns. The council voted it down. Data centers continue to be a hot topic in Council Bluffs as the city navigates rapid growth in that sector. Read More →
- 'His Integrity Wasn't for Sale' — Restaurant Owner Returns Stolen Gear: Juan Escobedo, owner of Juanitos Mexican Restaurant, bought podcast equipment from someone who walked in off the street. When he realized it was stolen, he tracked down the rightful owner and returned everything. Refused payment. That is the kind of neighbor Council Bluffs produces. Read More →
- CB Celebrates 250 — Mark Your Calendar for July 3: The Hundred Block Community Collective is hosting a free street festival in the Historic 100 Block of West Broadway on July 3 from 3 to 11 PM. Live entertainment, family activities, food, local vendors, and a drone show to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Save the date — more details coming. Read More →
- Pottawattamie County Renews Law Enforcement Contracts: The Board of Supervisors approved annual law enforcement agreements with 12 municipalities across the county — ensuring continued sheriff coverage for smaller communities that rely on county services. Read More →
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