Council Bluffs
A city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa — population 62,405 as of 2022.
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News in Council Bluffs
New Alarm Registration Process
We recently moved alarm registration and renewals to our online Customer Portal. The new system replaces the previous paper process and allows residents and businesses to manage their registration online.
Government & Civic
The Adventure Tower and Treetop Walk are now open!
A new adventure has begun at River’s Edge.
Events
Police Department Launches New Criminal Trespass Program
The Council Bluffs Police Department has launched a new Criminal Trespass Program to help property owners address trespassing and help officers respond more efficiently.
Public Safety
Solutions for Blocked Crossings
The City and Union Pacific Work Together to Reduce Blocked Railroad Crossings and Pursue Long-Term Solutions
Government & Civic
Mayor's 311 Updates
Since launching on June 29, Mayor's 311 has processed 600 reports, surpassing an entire year's worth of submissions through the City's previous reporting system, and we're already making improvements based on resident feedback.
Government & Civic
What Should Council Bluffs Look Like in 2050?
Council Bluffs is planning for the future, and the people who live, work, and spend time here should have a say in what comes next.
Government & CivicIn and around Council Bluffs
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Council Bluffs by the numbers
- Median age
- 38.7
- Households
- 26,023
- Persons per household
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $64,578
- Median house value
- $171,800