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June 26WIC Travel Clinic in Harrison County9:00am to 4:00pmCommunity Center
Logan, IA -
June 26Board Of Supervisors Meeting10:30amPottawattamie County Courthouse
Council Bluffs, IA -
June 26Board Of Adjustment Meeting5:30pmPottawattamie County Courthouse
Council Bluffs, IA -
June 27Hitchcock Insect Club: Fireflies6:30pm to 8:00pmHitchcock Nature Center
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542 -
July 2WIC Travel Clinic in Monona County9:30am to 4:00pmKiwanas Shelter House
Onawa , IA -
July 4INDEPENDENCE DAY - County Offices Closed
Council Bluffs, IA -
July 6 to July 14, 2024July Little Tike Hike | Hitchcock Nature Center6:00am to 10:00pmHitchcock Nature Center
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542 -
July 6 to July 28, 2024July Little Tike Hike | Botna Bend Park6:30am to 10:30pmBotna Bend Park
Hancock, Iowa 51536 -
July 8WIC travel clinic in Mills County9:30am to 4:00pmGrace United Methodist Church
Council Bluffs, IA -
July 9 to July 11, 2024Wild Seekers Summer Camp | Botna Bend Park8:00am to 1:00pmBotna Bend Park
Hancock, Iowa 51536 -
July 9 to July 11, 2024Wild Wanderers Summer Camp | Arrowhead Park8:00am to 1:00pmArrowhead Park
Neola, Iowa 51559 -
July 9WIC travel clinic in Cass County9:00am to 4:00pmPymosa Head Start
Council Bluffs, IA
WIC Travel Clinic in Harrison County
Community Center108 West 4th Steet
Logan, IA
Map to Event
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
9:00am · 4:00pm
Food. Education. Support. You Got This!
Clinics give parents the resources, knowledge, and tools they need to be the paretns they want to be. Topics and resources covered include:
- Healthy food
- Nutrition education
- Community support
- Referrals
All care givers are welcome! WIC offers support to anyone working-or not who cares for a child under the age of 5 including:
- Moms
- Dads
- Grandparents
- Foster parents
- Step parents
- Guardians
Appointments are required, please call the Council Bluffs WIC Office at 712-328-5886
For More InformationContact: Pottawattamie County WIC
(712) 328-5886
kris.wood@pottcounty-ia.com
Posted by: Public Health
Board Of Supervisors Meeting
Pottawattamie County Courthouse227 S 6th St
Council Bluffs, IA
Map to Event
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
10:30am Posted by: Board of Supervisors
Board Of Adjustment Meeting
Pottawattamie County Courthouse227 S 6th St
Council Bluffs, IA
Map to Event
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
5:30pm Posted by: Planning and Development
Hitchcock Insect Club: Fireflies
Hitchcock Nature Center27792 Ski Hill Loop
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542
Map to Event
Thursday, June 27, 2024
6:30pm · 8:00pm
Hitchcock Insect Club is a grassroots club made up of local individuals who are passionate about bugs, and they want YOU to join in the fun!
For the full event description, and more information, please visit the Pottawattamie Conservation website.
WIC Travel Clinic in Monona County
Kiwanas Shelter House305 12th Street
Onawa , IA
Map to Event
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
9:30am · 4:00pm
Food. Education. Support. You Got This!
Clinics give parents the resources, knowledge, and tools they need to be the paretns they want to be. Topics and resources covered include:
- Healthy food
- Nutrition education
- Community support
- Referrals
All care givers are welcome! WIC offers support to anyone working-or not who cares for a child under the age of 5 including:
- Moms
- Dads
- Grandparents
- Foster parents
- Step parents
- Guardians
Appointments are required, please call the Council Bluffs WIC Office at 712-328-5886
For More InformationContact: Pottawattamie County WIC
(712) 328-5886
kris.wood@pottcounty-ia.com
Posted by: Public Health
INDEPENDENCE DAY - County Offices Closed
Council Bluffs, IAThursday, July 4, 2024
July Little Tike Hike | Hitchcock Nature Center
Hitchcock Nature Center27792 Ski Hill Loop
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542
Map to Event
Saturday, July 6, 2024 to July 14, 2024
6:00am · 10:00pm
July's Little Tike Hike at Hitchcock Nature Center will take place along Badger Ridge and Blazing Star trail from Saturday, July 6th through Sunday, July 14th.
For the full event description, and more information, please visit the Pottawattamie Conservation website.
July Little Tike Hike | Botna Bend Park
Botna Bend Park42926 Mahogany Road
Hancock, Iowa 51536
Map to Event
Saturday, July 6, 2024 to July 28, 2024
6:30am · 10:30pm
July's Little Tike Hike at Botna Bend Park will take place along Wildflower Glen trail throughout the month.
For the full event description, and more information, please visit the Pottawattamie Conservation website.
WIC travel clinic in Mills County
Grace United Methodist Church112 N Walnut Street
Council Bluffs, IA
Map to Event
Monday, July 8, 2024
9:30am · 4:00pm
Food. Education. Support. You Got This!
Clinics give parents the resources, knowledge, and tools they need to be the paretns they want to be. Topics and resources covered include:
- Healthy food
- Nutrition education
- Community support
- Referrals
All care givers are welcome! WIC offers support to anyone working-or not who cares for a child under the age of 5 including:
- Moms
- Dads
- Grandparents
- Foster parents
- Step parents
- Guardians
Appointments are required, please call the Council Bluffs WIC Office at 712-328-5886
For More InformationContact: Kris Wood
(712) 328-5886
Kris.Wood@pottcounty-ia.gov
Posted by: Public Health
Wild Seekers Summer Camp | Botna Bend Park
Botna Bend Park42926 Mahogany Road
Hancock, Iowa 51536
Map to Event
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 to July 11, 2024
8:00am · 1:00pm
*Registration for this camp opens February 1st*
For the full event description, and more information, please visit the Pottawattamie Conservation website.
Wild Wanderers Summer Camp | Arrowhead Park
Arrowhead Park29357 310th Street
Neola, Iowa 51559
Map to Event
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 to July 11, 2024
8:00am · 1:00pm
Students entering 5th & 6th Grade will embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of the wild, learning about the untamed wonders of the great outdoors while honing their skills in archery, primitive fire building, orienteering, whittling, and more during Wild Wanderers at Arrowhead Park, July 9th - July 11th.
For the full event description, and more information, please visit the Pottawattamie Conservation website.
WIC travel clinic in Cass County
Pymosa Head Start54233 Olive Street
Council Bluffs, IA
Map to Event
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
9:00am · 4:00pm
Food. Education. Support. You Got This!
Clinics give parents the resources, knowledge, and tools they need to be the paretns they want to be. Topics and resources covered include:
- Healthy food
- Nutrition education
- Community support
- Referrals
All care givers are welcome! WIC offers support to anyone working-or not who cares for a child under the age of 5 including:
- Moms
- Dads
- Grandparents
- Foster parents
- Step parents
- Guardians
Appointments are required, please call the Council Bluffs WIC Office at 712-328-5886
For More InformationContact: Kris Wood
(712) 328-5886
Kris.Wood@pottcounty-ia.gov
Posted by: Public Health
WIC Travel Clinic in Harrison County
Community Center108 West 4th Steet
Logan, IA
Map to Event
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
9:00am · 4:00pm
Food. Education. Support. You Got This!
Clinics give parents the resources, knowledge, and tools they need to be the paretns they want to be. Topics and resources covered include:
- Healthy food
- Nutrition education
- Community support
- Referrals
All care givers are welcome! WIC offers support to anyone working-or not who cares for a child under the age of 5 including:
- Moms
- Dads
- Grandparents
- Foster parents
- Step parents
- Guardians
Appointments are required, please call the Council Bluffs WIC Office at 712-328-5886
For More InformationContact: Pottawattamie County WIC
(712) 328-5886
kris.wood@pottcounty-ia.com
Posted by: Public Health
Saturday Walk-in Clinic
Pottawattamie County Public Health Clinic600 South 4th Street Suite 100
Council Bluffs, IA
Map to Event
Saturday, July 13, 2024
8:00am · 12:00pm
We'll be hosting an after-hours walk-in clinic from 4:00pm-6:30pm! We will be offering:
- Routine adolescent vaccines for ages 18 and younger with Medicaid/no insurance
- Car/booster seat checks and install
- STI testing and safe sex supplies
*Please note that there may limited availability as the clinic is walk-in
Contact: Pottawattamie County Public Health
(712) 242-1155
Website
Posted by: Public Health
Butterfly Basics + Pond Study | A Land Ethic Workshop
Hitchcock Nature Center27792 Ski Hill Loop
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542
Map to Event
Saturday, July 13, 2024
9:00am · 12:00pm
Join us & celebrated educator Ron Cisar for July's Butterfly Basics session of "A Land Ethic Workshop." This program will be held at Hitchcock Nature Center and is perfect for anyone with an interest in conservation and a desire to develop a better understanding of the natural world outside their own front door.
For the full event description, and more information, please visit the Pottawattamie Conservation website.
Planning And Zoning Meeting
Pottawattamie County Courthouse227 S 6th St
Council Bluffs, IA
Map to Event
Monday, July 15, 2024
5:30pm Posted by: Planning and Development
Wild Seekers Summer Camp | Arrowhead Park
Arrowhead Park29357 310th Street
Neola, Iowa 51559
Map to Event
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 to July 18, 2024
8:00am · 1:00pm
Students entering 3rd & 4th Grade Students entering 3rd & 4th grade will engage in epic adventures exploring Iowa’s wild side and unlock newfound talents through hands-on experiences like archery, primitive fire starting, orienteering, nature crafting, and more during Wild Seekers at Arrowhead Park July 16th - July 18th.
For the full event description, and more information, please visit the Pottawattamie Conservation website.
WIC Travel Clinic in Monona County
Kiwanas Shelter House305 12th Street
Onawa , IA
Map to Event
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
9:30am · 4:00pm
Food. Education. Support. You Got This!
Clinics give parents the resources, knowledge, and tools they need to be the paretns they want to be. Topics and resources covered include:
- Healthy food
- Nutrition education
- Community support
- Referrals
All care givers are welcome! WIC offers support to anyone working-or not who cares for a child under the age of 5 including:
- Moms
- Dads
- Grandparents
- Foster parents
- Step parents
- Guardians
Appointments are required, please call the Council Bluffs WIC Office at 712-328-5886
For More InformationContact: Pottawattamie County WIC
(712) 328-5886
kris.wood@pottcounty-ia.com
Posted by: Public Health
Weed & Invasive Species Management Workshop
Hitchcock Nature Center27792 Ski Hill Loop
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542
Map to Event
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
10:00am · 12:00pm
Learn how to identify and treat invasive species on your farm, acreage, or in your backyard during this program hosted by Golden Hills RC&D.
For the full event description, and more information, please visit the Pottawattamie Conservation website.
WIC Travel Clinic in Shelby County
1408A Hwy 44Harlan, IA
Map to Event
Thursday, July 18, 2024
9:00am · 4:30pm
Food. Education. Support. You Got This!
Clinics give parents the resources, knowledge, and tools they need to be the paretns they want to be. Topics and resources covered include:
- Healthy food
- Nutrition education
- Community support
- Referrals
All care givers are welcome! WIC offers support to anyone working-or not who cares for a child under the age of 5 including:
- Moms
- Dads
- Grandparents
- Foster parents
- Step parents
- Guardians
Appointments are required, please call the Council Bluffs WIC Office at 712-328-5886
For More Information(712) 328-5886
kris.wood@pottcounty-ia.com
Posted by: Public Health
LABOR DAY - County Offices Closed
Council Bluffs, IAMonday, September 2, 2024
VETERAN’S DAY - County Offices Closed
Council Bluffs, IAMonday, November 11, 2024
THANKSGIVING DAY - County Offices Closed
Council Bluffs, IAThursday, November 28, 2024
LIEU OF LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY - County Offices Closed
Council Bluffs, IAFriday, November 29, 2024
CHRISTMAS - County Offices Closed
Council Bluffs, IAWednesday, December 25, 2024
NEW YEAR'S DAY 2025 (JANUARY 1, 2025) - County Offices Closed
Council Bluffs, IAWednesday, January 1, 2025
Find Your Fire
in Pottawattamie County
Pottawattamie County, Iowa, was established in 1847 and is named after the Native American tribe Potawatomi. Potawatomi is a Native American term meaning “Keepers of the Council Fires” or “Makers of Fire,” and the county is honored to carry on this name as it inspires residents and visitors to stay, play, and find their fire in Pottawattamie County.
Cities in the county include Avoca, Carson, Carter Lake, Council Bluffs (county seat), Crescent, Hancock, Macedonia, McClelland, Minden, Neola, Oakland, Shelby, Treynor, Underwood, and Walnut. The county is administered by a Board of Supervisors who are elected and include five members. Other elected officials include the Attorney, Auditor, Recorder, Sheriff, and Treasurer.