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July 15Planning And Zoning Meeting5:30pmPottawattamie County Courthouse
Council Bluffs, IA -
July 16 to July 18, 2024Wild Seekers Summer Camp | Arrowhead Park8:00am to 1:00pmArrowhead Park
Neola, Iowa 51559 -
July 16Board Of Supervisors Meeting9:30amPottawattamie County Courthouse
Council Bluffs, IA -
July 16WIC Travel Clinic in Monona County9:30am to 4:00pmKiwanas Shelter House
Onawa , IA -
July 16Board Of Supervisors Meeting10:00amPottawattamie County Courthouse
Council Bluffs, IA -
July 16Weed & Invasive Species Management Workshop10:00am to 12:00pmHitchcock Nature Center
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542 -
July 18WIC Travel Clinic in Shelby County9:00am to 4:30pm
Harlan, IA -
July 18Insect Club6:30pm to 8:00pmHitchcock Nature Center
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542 -
July 20Meander & Gander | A Mindfulness in Nature Program with Lindsay Knieper9:00am to 11:00amHitchcock Nature Center
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542 -
July 23 to July 25, 2024Wild Ones Summer Camp | Hitchcock Nature Center8:00am to 1:00pmHitchcock Nature Center
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542 -
July 23 to July 25, 2024Wild Wanderers Summer Camp | Botna Bend8:00am to 1:00pmBotna Bend Park
Hancock, Iowa 51536 -
July 23Hitchcock Hike for Health Club9:00am to 11:00amHitchcock Nature Center
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542
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Planning And Zoning Meeting
Pottawattamie County Courthouse227 S 6th St
Council Bluffs, IA
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Monday, July 15, 2024
5:30pm Posted by: Planning and Development
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Wild Seekers Summer Camp | Arrowhead Park
Arrowhead Park29357 310th Street
Neola, Iowa 51559
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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.
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Board Of Supervisors Meeting
Pottawattamie County Courthouse227 S 6th St
Council Bluffs, IA
Map to Event
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
9:30am Posted by: Board of Supervisors
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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
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Board Of Supervisors Meeting
Pottawattamie County Courthouse227 S 6th St
Council Bluffs, IA
Map to Event
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
10:00am Posted by: Board of Supervisors
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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.
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WIC Travel Clinic in Shelby County
1408A Hwy 44Harlan, IA
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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
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Insect Club
Hitchcock Nature Center27792 Ski Hill Loop
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542
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Thursday, July 18, 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.
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Meander & Gander | A Mindfulness in Nature Program with Lindsay Knieper
Hitchcock Nature Center27792 Ski Hill Loop
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542
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Saturday, July 20, 2024
9:00am · 11:00am
Let's slow down the whirling pace of modern life and realign with the cadence of Mother Nature. Things we'll be reflecting on during this summer program: Feeling Discomfort and Flourishing Anyway
For the full event description, and more information, please visit the Pottawattamie Conservation website.
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Wild Ones Summer Camp | Hitchcock Nature Center
Hitchcock Nature Center27792 Ski Hill Loop
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542
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Tuesday, July 23, 2024 to July 25, 2024
8:00am · 1:00pm
Students entering 1st & 2nd Grade will venture into the wild during this immersive camp experience packed full of outdoor fun like fort building, water exploration, hiking, outdoor games, nature crafts, & more during Wild Ones at Hitchcock Nature Center, July 23rd - July 25th.
For the full event description, and more information, please visit the Pottawattamie Conservation website.
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Wild Wanderers Summer Camp | Botna Bend
Botna Bend Park42926 Mahogany Road
Hancock, Iowa 51536
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Tuesday, July 23, 2024 to July 25, 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.
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Hitchcock Hike for Health Club
Hitchcock Nature Center27792 Ski Hill Loop
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542
Map to Event
Tuesday, July 23, 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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WIC travel clinic in Cass County
Pymosa Head Start54233 Olive Street
Council Bluffs, IA
Map to Event
Tuesday, July 23, 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
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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, July 23, 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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WIC Travel Clinic in Harrison County
Community Center108 West 4th Steet
Logan, IA
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Wednesday, July 24, 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
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Family Learn Archery
Narrows River Park2500 North 25th Street
Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501
Map to Event
Friday, July 26, 2024
7:00pm · 8:30pm
We provide the guidance, bows, arrows, and targets, YOU provide the energy and enthusiasm!
For the full event description, and more information, please visit the Pottawattamie Conservation website.
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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, 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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Evening Walk-in Clinic
Pottawattamie County Public Health Clinic600 South 4th Street Suite 100
Council Bluffs, IA
Map to Event
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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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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