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2026

Pottawattamie County Disaster Proclamation Approved Following September 30–October 1 Flooding October 9, 2026 Read More

Shop with the Sheriff Apparel Fundraiser Supports Local Children October 7, 2026 Read More

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation Highlights Local Support for Patients October 6, 2026 Read More

Unleash Council Bluffs Highlights Tourism Growth, Year-Round Marketing Efforts October 6, 2026 Read More

Volunteer Spotlight: Mary Krueger the Green Thumb of Botna Bend. October 6, 2026 Read More

Additional Flood Reports Needed October 2, 2026 Read More

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Highlights Importance of Online Safety October 2, 2026 Read More

Know What's Ahead: Sign Up for County Road Notifications October 1, 2026 Read More

Pottawattamie County Asks Residents to Report Storm and Flood Damage October 1, 2026 Read More

Pottawattamie County IT Releases the 2026 Cybersecurity Activity Book October 1, 2026 Read More

Find Local Vaccine Information with VaccineConnect September 28, 2026 Read More

The Science Behind Snowmaking at Crescent Hill September 28, 2026 Read More

Final Days to Apply for Ambassador for Peace Medal September 25, 2026 Read More

Minden Recovery Moves Forward with Community Recreation, Park Projects September 24, 2026 Read More

Newly Expanded Hitchcock Folk School is Back September 24, 2026 Read More

Volunteer Spotlight: Ron Wolfe, Skier and Carpenter Extraordinaire September 24, 2026 Read More

More Than 20 Appointments Remain for September 23 Blood Drive September 22, 2026 Read More

National Voter Registration Day Encourages Residents to Get Election Ready September 15, 2026 Read More

Applications Open for Ambassador for Peace Medal Honoring Korean War Veterans September 10, 2026 Read More

Blood Donors Needed as September 23 Community Drive Approaches September 10, 2026 Read More

Together Expands Food and Housing Support in Council Bluffs September 10, 2026 Read More

National Payroll Week Highlights the Work Behind Every Paycheck September 9, 2026 Read More

Pottawattamie County Launches Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser September 4, 2026 Read More

Preparedness Starts Before an Emergency September 4, 2026 Read More

Recovery Month Highlights the Power of Connection, Community and Hope September 4, 2026 Read More

County Offices Closed September 7 in Observance of Labor Day September 1, 2026 Read More

Pottawattamie County Cooling Centers Activated September 1, 2026 Read More

Pottawattamie County Releases 2026–2028 Community Health Improvement Plan August 25, 2026 Read More

Improvements, Updates Planned for Hitchcock Nature Center's Educational Gallery August 24, 2026 Read More

Auditor’s Office Celebrates Becky Lenihan’s Retirement After 37 Years of Service August 19, 2026 Read More

County Employees Recognized for Outstanding Service in Second Quarter August 19, 2026 Read More

Your Questions About Meteors, Answered August 14, 2026 Read More

Emergency Management Awareness Month Highlights Year-Round Preparedness August 13, 2026 Read More

Habitat for Humanity Expands Reach Across Pottawattamie County August 13, 2026 Read More

Pottawattamie Conservation to Host Perseids Night Sky Event at Crescent Hill at Hitchcock August 13, 2026 Read More

Pottawattamie Votes: Make Your Plan for the 2026 General Election August 13, 2026 Read More

Save the Prairie 2026 Restores 4.2 Acres of Rare Iowa Habitat August 6, 2026 Read More

Blood Drive Surpasses Collection Goal, Future Donation Opportunities Planned July 31, 2026 Read More

Community Invited to Help Fill Final Appointments at July 29 Blood Drive July 28, 2026 Read More

Pottawattamie County Cooling Centers Activated July 27, 2026 Read More

Wellness Committee Hygiene Drive Collects More Than 800 Items for Local Students July 22, 2026 Read More

Pottawattamie County Welcomes New Finance and Budget Director July 21, 2026 Read More

Pottawattamie County Cooling Centers Activated July 20, 2026 Read More

Scam Alert: Beware of Fraudulent County Planning and Zoning Emails July 20, 2026 Read More

Secondary Roads Recognizes Employees for Years of Service July 17, 2026 Read More

Pottawattamie County Recognizes Rural Road Safety Awareness Week July 15, 2026 Read More

Christmas in July Campaign Returns to Support Shop with the Sheriff June 30, 2026 Read More

Pottawattamie County Public Relations Director Graduates from Leadership Council Bluffs June 26, 2026 Read More

“Behind the 99” with Iowa State Association of Counties June 23, 2026 Read More

Wellness Committee Launches Summer Hygiene Drive to Support Local Students June 19, 2026 Read More

County Offices Closed July 3 in Observance of Independence Day June 18, 2026 Read More

Matt Dickerson Memorial Bridge Dedicated in Pottawattamie County June 18, 2026 Read More

Pottawattamie County Partners with American Red Cross to Host Community Blood Drive June 18, 2026 Read More

State Disaster Proclamation Approved for Pottawattamie County June 12, 2026 Read More

Pottawattamie County Welcomed Thousands for The Wall That Heals June 9, 2026 Read More

Access to County Services Expands Through Traveling Office Hours June 8, 2026 Read More

Board of Supervisors Proclaims June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month June 5, 2026 Read More

No Board of Supervisors Meeting on June 16th June 5, 2026 Read More

Horses Help Southwest Iowa Shares Impact of Equine-Assisted Services May 29, 2026 Read More

Information for the June 2 Primary Election May 29, 2026 Read More

The Wall That Heals is On Display for Memorial Day Weekend May 22, 2026 Read More

May Planning Commission Meeting Postponed May 18, 2026 Read More

Here Are the 2026 T-Shirt Design Contest Winners! May 17, 2026 Read More

County Offices Closed May 25 for Memorial Day May 16, 2026 Read More

Schedule of Memorial Day Weekend Ceremonies During The Wall That Heals May 16, 2026 Read More

Community Invited to Welcome The Wall That Heals to Pottawattamie County on May 20 May 14, 2026 Read More

Pottawattamie County Recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month May 14, 2026 Read More

Pottawattamie County Recognizes Police Week 2026 May 14, 2026 Read More

Help Us Welcome Cattle Grazers to Hitchcock Nature Center May 7, 2026 Read More

Arrowhead Park Recognized During National Travel and Tourism Week May 6, 2026 Read More

Mosaic Shares Update on Services, Community Impact May 6, 2026 Read More

Pottawattamie County Recognizes First Quarter 2026 Employee Award Winners May 6, 2026 Read More

Pottawattamie County Recognizes ‘The Power of Nurses’ During National Nurses Week May 6, 2026 Read More

Pottawattamie County Recognizes National Correctional Officers and Employees Week May 3, 2026 Read More

May Proclaimed as Methamphetamine Prevention Month May 1, 2026 Read More

Veterans Resource Festival Draws Hundreds, Strengthens Community Connections May 1, 2026 Read More

Give a Hoot About Light Pollution April 29, 2026 Read More

Ticked About Ticks April 29, 2026 Read More

April 19–25 Proclaimed as National Library Week April 22, 2026 Read More

From Risk to Resiliency: County Proclaims Drug Endangered Children Awareness Day April 22, 2026 Read More

Pottawattamie County Recognizes April as Donate Life Month April 22, 2026 Read More

Free Day at Pottawattamie County Parks is April 25th April 21, 2026 Read More

Request for Proposal: Food & Beverage Catering Services, PCF April 18, 2026 Read More

The Cost of Wasted Light April 16, 2026 Read More

Wildlife & the Night April 15, 2026 Read More

Pottawattamie County Recognizes 911 Professionals During Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 14, 2026 Read More

Submit Names by April 22 for Vietnam Veterans “In Memory” Recognition at The Wall That Heals April 14, 2026 Read More

How Artificial Light Affects Us April 14, 2026 Read More

Shining Some Light on the Vanishing Night April 10, 2026 Read More

Pottawattamie County Proclaims Public Health Week April 8, 2026 Read More

Volunteers Still Needed for The Wall That Heals in Pottawattamie County April 8, 2026 Read More

Welcoming Maury Salz to the Pottawattamie County Conservation Board April 8, 2026 Read More

Fourth Judicial District Seeks Mentors for Veterans Treatment Court Program April 6, 2026 Read More

Scam Alert: Fake County Invoices Still Targeting Citizens April 6, 2026 Read More

Pottawattamie County Recognized for Support of Spirit of Westfair Capital Campaign April 3, 2026 Read More

Veterans Resource Festival Returns April 25, Expanding Access to Services for Local Veterans April 3, 2026 Read More

Volunteer Spotlight: Kanesville Elders Nebraska Omaha Mission Group April 2, 2026 Read More

Celebrating County Government Month in Pottawattamie County April 1, 2026 Read More

County Proclaims Child Abuse Prevention Month, Highlighting the Power of Strong Families and Communities April 1, 2026 Read More

Project Prairie Restoration April 1, 2026 Read More

Signs of Spring: Turkey Vultures March 30, 2026 Read More

Pottawattamie County to Observe Vietnam War Veterans Day March 24, 2026 Read More

Pottawattamie County Recognizes Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 23–27 March 23, 2026 Read More

Budget Statement Mailing Information March 19, 2026 Read More

Fourth Judicial District Veterans Treatment Court Celebrates Sixth Graduation March 10, 2026 Read More

Board of Supervisors to Host Town Hall Meeting in Underwood March 5, 2026 Read More

March 2026 Proclaimed as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month March 4, 2026 Read More

Pottawattamie County Honors Annual Employee Recognition Award Recipients March 4, 2026 Read More

Vote for Arrowhead Park for Pottawattamie’s Best Attraction March 3, 2026 Read More

Reproductive Health Services Now Available at Pottawattamie County Public Health February 25, 2026 Read More

Winter Storm Update February 20, 2026 Read More

Free Car Seat Checks Help Keep Local Children Safe February 19, 2026 Read More

Join the Motorcade Escort for The Wall That Heals February 19, 2026 Read More

PACE Drives Economic Impact, Tourism, and Community Growth February 19, 2026 Read More

Pottawattamie County Announces New Citizen Text Notification System February 19, 2026 Read More

County Offices Closed February 16 for Presidents Day February 11, 2026 Read More

Pottawattamie County Recognizes 2025 Quarterly Employee Award Winners February 6, 2026 Read More

Saving Grace Food Rescue Shares Local Impact of Perishable Food Rescue February 5, 2026 Read More

SWIPCO and SWITA Present to Board of Supervisors February 5, 2026 Read More

Shop with the Sheriff Receives Donation Through Harrah's and Horseshoe's “Change to Make Change” Program February 2, 2026 Read More

County Libraries Share Updates with Board of Supervisors January 30, 2026 Read More

Public Notices Posted for Honey Creek Levee District Disaster Recovery Projects January 30, 2026 Read More

Pottawattamie Tourism Committee Shares 2025 Highlights and 2026 Priorities January 29, 2026 Read More

Vietnam Veterans Who Died After Returning Home Eligible to Be Honored at The Wall That Heals January 29, 2026 Read More

Iowa Transportation Commission Approves $1.9M TAP Award for Weston–Underwood Trail Segment January 27, 2026 Read More

Meet County Supervisor Keith Jones January 27, 2026 Read More

Soil and Water Conservation Districts Share Annual Update January 22, 2026 Read More

Volunteer Sign-Up Now Open for The Wall That Heals January 20, 2026 Read More

County Offices Closed Monday for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 16, 2026 Read More

Board Proclaims January 2026 as Radon Action Month in Pottawattamie County January 15, 2026 Read More

New Proclamation Request Page Now Available January 9, 2026 Read More

2025

County Offices Closed New Year's Day December 31, 2025 Read More

No Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, December 30 December 29, 2025 Read More

Appointment Made to Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors December 23, 2025 Read More

Prepare for Winter Weather with Tips from Emergency Management December 16, 2025 Read More

Fourth Judicial District Veterans Treatment Court Supports Local Veterans on the Path to Recovery December 9, 2025 Read More

Recorder’s Office Launches Traveling Office Hours Across Pottawattamie County December 8, 2025 Read More

Board of Supervisors Vacancy December 5, 2025 Read More

Pottawattamie County Holiday Closures December 4, 2025 Read More

Pottawattamie County Launches Warm Clothing Drive to Support Community Members December 2, 2025 Read More

Statement on Temporary County Supervisor Vacancy November 22, 2025 Read More

First Annual “Smoke Meats, Not Butts” Competition in Support of the Great American Smokeout November 21, 2025 Read More

The Wall That Heals is Coming to Pottawattamie County on Memorial Day Weekend 2026 November 20, 2025 Read More

Pottawattamie County Celebrates National Adoption Day November 18, 2025 Read More

Pottawattamie County Recognizes GIS Day November 18, 2025 Read More

Shop with the Sheriff Returns November 15 to Support Local Children November 10, 2025 Read More

County Offices Closed for Veterans Day; Board of Supervisors to Meet Wednesday November 7, 2025 Read More

County, City, and Chamber Partner to Support Local Food Drive November 4, 2025 Read More

Pottawattamie County Honors Veterans Through Operation Green Light November 4, 2025 Read More

Pottawattamie County Roads Operation Center Honored for Excellence in Energy-Efficient Design October 28, 2025 Read More

Council Bluffs Convention & Visitors Bureau Showcases Tourism Growth and Community Partnerships October 24, 2025 Read More

Pottawattamie County Recorder's Office Launches New Notary Fraud Alert Service October 24, 2025 Read More

Reminder: Register Your Recreational Vehicles by December 31 October 24, 2025 Read More

Pottawattamie County to Host Flag Retirement Ceremony October 25 October 21, 2025 Read More

Pottawattamie County Welcomes New County Engineer, Andy Wicks October 21, 2025 Read More

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