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July 27Painting in the Prairie9:00am to 11:00amHitchcock Nature Center
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542 -
July 29 to August 2, 2024Wildlings Camp | Morning (All Week Sign Up)9:00am to 11:00amHitchcock Nature Center
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542 -
July 29 to August 2, 2024Wildlings Camp | Afternoon (All Week Sign Up)1:00pm to 3:00pmHitchcock Nature Center
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542 -
August 2Back to School Immunization Clinic8:00am to 4:30pmPottawattamie County Public Health Clinic
Council Bluffs, IA -
August 3 to August 11, 2024August Little Tike Hike | Hitchcock Nature Center6:00am to 10:00pmHitchcock Nature Center
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542 -
August 3 to August 25, 2024August Little Tike Hike | Botna Bend Park6:30am to 10:30pmBotna Bend Park
Hancock, Iowa 51536 -
August 3Back to School Immunization Clinic8:00am to 12:00pmPottawattamie County Public Health Clinic
Council Bluffs, IA -
August 6Hitchcock Hike for Health Club9:00am to 11:00amHitchcock Nature Center
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542 -
August 9Back to School Immunization Clinic8:00am to 4:30pmPottawattamie County Public Health Clinic
Council Bluffs, IA -
August 10Back to School Immunization Clinic8:00am to 12:00pmPottawattamie County Public Health Clinic
Council Bluffs, IA -
August 10Saturday Walk-in Clinic8:00am to 12:00pmPottawattamie County Public Health Clinic
Council Bluffs, IA -
August 10A Chorus of Insects | A Land Ethic Workshop9:00am to 12:00pmHitchcock Nature Center
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542
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Painting in the Prairie
Hitchcock Nature Center27792 Ski Hill Loop
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542
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Saturday, July 27, 2024
9:00am · 11:00am
Join us for a creative morning to paint native wildflowers! We will learn about the flowers of the prairie and paint the ones we find along the trail using watercolors. Come get your very own watercolor set to take home and discover what makes our local ecosystem unique all while developing a greater appreciation for the beauty nature provides.
For the full event description, and more information, please visit the Pottawattamie Conservation website.
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Wildlings Camp | Morning (All Week Sign Up)
Hitchcock Nature Center27792 Ski Hill Loop
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542
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Monday, July 29, 2024 to August 2, 2024
9:00am · 11:00am
Wildlings Camp is a great way to introduce your child to the wonders of the outdoors. This option is for families who would like to sign up their child for all five morning Wildlings sessions. Session details can be found at the bottom of this page.
For the full event description, and more information, please visit the Pottawattamie Conservation website.
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Wildlings Camp | Afternoon (All Week Sign Up)
Hitchcock Nature Center27792 Ski Hill Loop
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542
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Monday, July 29, 2024 to August 2, 2024
1:00pm · 3:00pm
Wildlings Camp is a great way to introduce your child to the wonders of the outdoors. This option is for families who would like to sign up their child for all five afternoon Wildlings sessions. Session details can be found at the bottom of this page.
For the full event description, and more information, please visit the Pottawattamie Conservation website.
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Back to School Immunization Clinic
Pottawattamie County Public Health Clinic600 South 4th Street Suite 100
Council Bluffs, IA
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Friday, August 2, 2024
8:00am · 4:30pm
This school year will be here before we know it! Are your kids ready?
Now is the time to double check their immunization record is complete and schedule any vaccination appointments that may be needed for your kids BEFORE they return back to school.
Pottawattamie County Public Health has a VFC (Vaccine for Children) program that offers routine adolescent vaccines for ages 18 and younger with Medicaid/no insurance. To schedule an appointment, contact our public health clinic at 712-242-1155
Did you know that according to Iowa state law, being current on immunizations is mandatory for all students to start school. Ensuring your child is up-to-date with their vaccinations is crucial for their health and the well-being of the entire school community.
For more information, visit Iowa Health and Human Services to learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/index.html
*We will be hosting back-to-school immunization clinics and will be offering routine adolescent vaccines for ages 18 and under that are a part of the VFC program check out the dates and times below
- Tuesday, July 23rd 4:30pm-6:30pm
- Friday, August 2nd 8am-4:30pm
- Saturday, August 3rd 8am-12pm
- Friday, August 9th 8am-4:30pm
- Saturday, August 10th 8am-12pm
Contact: Pottawattamie County Public Health
(712) 242-1155
Website
Posted by: Public Health
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August Little Tike Hike | Hitchcock Nature Center
Hitchcock Nature Center27792 Ski Hill Loop
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542
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Saturday, August 3, 2024 to August 11, 2024
6:00am · 10:00pm
April's Little Tike Hike at Hitchcock Nature Center will take place along Hohneke trail (accessible from the campground) from Saturday, August 3rd through Sunday, August 11th.
For the full event description, and more information, please visit the Pottawattamie Conservation website.
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August Little Tike Hike | Botna Bend Park
Botna Bend Park42926 Mahogany Road
Hancock, Iowa 51536
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Saturday, August 3, 2024 to August 25, 2024
6:30am · 10:30pm
August'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.
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Back to School Immunization Clinic
Pottawattamie County Public Health Clinic600 South 4th Street Suite 100
Council Bluffs, IA
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Saturday, August 3, 2024
8:00am · 12:00pm
This school year will be here before we know it! Are your kids ready?
Now is the time to double check their immunization record is complete and schedule any vaccination appointments that may be needed for your kids BEFORE they return back to school.
Pottawattamie County Public Health has a VFC (Vaccine for Children) program that offers routine adolescent vaccines for ages 18 and younger with Medicaid/no insurance. To schedule an appointment, contact our public health clinic at 712-242-1155
Did you know that according to Iowa state law, being current on immunizations is mandatory for all students to start school. Ensuring your child is up-to-date with their vaccinations is crucial for their health and the well-being of the entire school community.
For more information, visit Iowa Health and Human Services to learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/index.html
*We will be hosting back-to-school immunization clinics and will be offering routine adolescent vaccines for ages 18 and under that are a part of the VFC program check out the dates and times below
- Saturday, August 3rd 8am-12pm
- Friday, August 9th 8am-4:30pm
- Saturday, August 10th 8am-12pm
Contact: Pottawattamie County Public Health
(712) 242-1155
Website
Posted by: Public Health
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Hitchcock Hike for Health Club
Hitchcock Nature Center27792 Ski Hill Loop
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542
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Tuesday, August 6, 2024
9:00am · 11:00am
Welcome to Hitchcock Hike for Health Club, led by level three fitness instructor and avid mountain climber, snowshoer, hiker, and master gardener Colleen Leinen!
For the full event description, and more information, please visit the Pottawattamie Conservation website.
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Back to School Immunization Clinic
Pottawattamie County Public Health Clinic600 South 4th Street Suite 100
Council Bluffs, IA
Map to Event
Friday, August 9, 2024
8:00am · 4:30pm
This school year will be here before we know it! Are your kids ready?
Now is the time to double check their immunization record is complete and schedule any vaccination appointments that may be needed for your kids BEFORE they return back to school.
Pottawattamie County Public Health has a VFC (Vaccine for Children) program that offers routine adolescent vaccines for ages 18 and younger with Medicaid/no insurance. To schedule an appointment, contact our public health clinic at 712-242-1155
Did you know that according to Iowa state law, being current on immunizations is mandatory for all students to start school. Ensuring your child is up-to-date with their vaccinations is crucial for their health and the well-being of the entire school community.
For more information, visit Iowa Health and Human Services to learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/index.html
*We will be hosting back-to-school immunization clinics and will be offering routine adolescent vaccines for ages 18 and under that are a part of the VFC program check out the dates and times below
- Friday, August 9th 8am-4:30pm
- Saturday, August 10th 8am-12pm
Contact: Pottawattamie County Public Health
(712) 242-1155
Website
Posted by: Public Health
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Back to School Immunization Clinic
Pottawattamie County Public Health Clinic600 South 4th Street Suite 100
Council Bluffs, IA
Map to Event
Saturday, August 10, 2024
8:00am · 12:00pm
This school year will be here before we know it! Are your kids ready?
Now is the time to double check their immunization record is complete and schedule any vaccination appointments that may be needed for your kids BEFORE they return back to school.
Pottawattamie County Public Health has a VFC (Vaccine for Children) program that offers routine adolescent vaccines for ages 18 and younger with Medicaid/no insurance. To schedule an appointment, contact our public health clinic at 712-242-1155
Did you know that according to Iowa state law, being current on immunizations is mandatory for all students to start school. Ensuring your child is up-to-date with their vaccinations is crucial for their health and the well-being of the entire school community.
For more information, visit Iowa Health and Human Services to learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/index.html
*We will be hosting back-to-school immunization clinics and will be offering routine adolescent vaccines for ages 18 and under that are a part of the VFC program check out the dates and times below
- Saturday, August 10th 8am-12pm
Contact: Pottawattamie County Public Health
(712) 242-1155
Website
Posted by: Public Health
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Saturday Walk-in Clinic
Pottawattamie County Public Health Clinic600 South 4th Street Suite 100
Council Bluffs, IA
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Saturday, August 10, 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
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A Chorus of Insects | A Land Ethic Workshop
Hitchcock Nature Center27792 Ski Hill Loop
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542
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Saturday, August 10, 2024
9:00am · 12:00pm
Join us & celebrated educator Ron Cisar for August's A Chorus of Insects 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.
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High Summer Prairie Medicine with Dustin Clayton
Hitchcock Nature Center27792 Ski Hill Loop
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542
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Saturday, August 10, 2024
2:00pm · 4:00pm
When summer is at its hottest and gold is just beginning to touch the grasses, join Dustin Clayton at Hitchcock Nature Center and witness how life is ripening as the growing season approaches its apogee.
For the full event description, and more information, please visit the Pottawattamie Conservation website.
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Evening Walk-in Clinic
Pottawattamie County Public Health Clinic600 South 4th Street Suite 100
Council Bluffs, IA
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Tuesday, August 27, 2024
4:00pm · 6:30pm
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
- 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
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Labor Day - County Offices Closed
Council Bluffs, IAMonday, September 2, 2024
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Saturday Walk-in Clinic
Pottawattamie County Public Health Clinic600 South 4th Street Suite 100
Council Bluffs, IA
Map to Event
Saturday, September 14, 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
- Flu shots billable to insurance (or $20 cash)
- 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
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Evening Walk-in Clinic
Pottawattamie County Public Health Clinic600 South 4th Street Suite 100
Council Bluffs, IA
Map to Event
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
4:00pm · 6:30pm
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
- Flu shots are available billable through insurance or $20 cash
- 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
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Veteran's Day - County Offices Closed
Council Bluffs, IAMonday, November 11, 2024
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Thanksgiving Day - County Offices Closed
Council Bluffs, IAThursday, November 28, 2024
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Lieu of Lincoln's Birthday - County Offices Closed
Council Bluffs, IAFriday, November 29, 2024
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Christmas - County Offices Closed
Council Bluffs, IAWednesday, December 25, 2024
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New Year's Day 2025 - County Offices Closed
Council Bluffs, IAWednesday, January 1, 2025
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.
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