Join American Midwest Ballet School for our Day of Dance celebration! Attend a variety of free classes for children and adults, open to the public from 1:00 pm to 4:15 pm. Day of Dance participants will also have the chance to win free tickets to an American Midwest Ballet performance. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, so register early! Between activities, visit the craft room to make and decorate a paper crown, and color your favorite dancer page!
Friends of Underwood is sponsoring Monday Markets beginning Mondays from June 21, 2021, through September 20, 2021. Food is available and there are vendors of all types.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the Monday Markets, please view the vendor application.
Students entering 5th & 6th grade (age 10 to 11) will make some waves as they continue to expand their outdoor knowledge during Wild Wanderers at Arrowhead Park. Campers will continue growing their outdoor survival skills through continued archery lessons, canoeing, advanced shelter building, and more of the most iconic summer camp games during this hands-on camp. The camp will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. July 27th through 29th. The cost for this three-day camp is $75.00 per camper and includes park admission, snacks, and camp materials. Online pre-registration is required as space is limited, register at www.pottconservation.com.
Join us every Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in beautiful downtown Avoca for fresh local produce, baked goods, local handicrafts, food truck, and family entertainment.
Have you herd? It is what it sounds like, yoga with goats! Half Moon Yoga and Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard are partnering to bring you this unique and memorable experience with the goats that live at the Orchard! Don't be scared off if you have never done yoga...this will be about 30% yoga, 70% goat cuddles, and laughter! Be prepared to have goats snuggle beside you, nibble on your hair, climb on your back, poop near you, make cute sounds, and above all else, melt your heart. And of course, spend time in nature appreciating the beauty and scenery of Ditmars Orchard.
Carrie, from Half Moon Yoga, will be leading a 45 min yoga sequence that will be safe and fun for everyone! Cost: $30/ person. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, or towel to lay on the ground. Also, bring a water bottle and wear clothes you can get dirty. Space is very limited, so sign up soon! Tickets are non-refundable and must be paid ahead of time.
Westfair 2021 is just around the corner! Come join us at the largest and oldest on record (1861) county fair in Southwest Iowa. There will be free parking and free admission to the main part of the fair, and we are always seeking sponsorships to help defray the costs of putting on the fair. For the full schedule of events, click here.
At the heart of Westfair are the 4-H and FFA exhibits featuring livestock shows, static exhibits, presentations, apple pie auction, etc. The Queen Contest will be held in the Showring Wednesday evening. Sunday at noon, the Best of the Southwest Shootout, where Grand Champions in all livestock species from 11 counties vie for supreme SW IA district champion.
Free daily entertainment Thursday through Sunday on the lawn: Tumbleweed Crossing Wild West Gunfight Show and the Kevin Barnes Magic Show will highlight the greenspace in 2021.
Nightly Arena Events:
Concluding the fair is the 4-H Livestock Sale on Monday, August 2 at noon. Gather some partners, enjoy a ribeye sandwich, purchase cattle, sheep, hogs, or poultry and advertise your business with your purchase. Champions pictures and all buyers will be published in The Nonpareil and Gazette.
Advertising opportunities are available for your business. If you are interested in participating, please call 712-322-3400.
For arena admission fee information: www.westfairevents.com
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The Taco Ride takes place every Thursday evening on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Mineola, Iowa, and back. The scenic ride is about 20 miles through the Loess Hills and ends with dinner at Tobey Jack's Mineola Steakhouse. The weekly rides take place from when the trail is dry enough in the spring (usually in April or May) until late in the fall (usually until Halloween).
Most riders start at Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park where parking is available. Slightly more than halfway between the trailhead and Tobey Jack's, many riders will stop at a picnic area, nicknamed Margaritaville, for a quick break and to join in a conversation with fellow bikers or to partake in refreshments they brought with them.
Note: The Taco Ride is a weekly event. It runs every Thursday evening during most of the year, weather permitting. Visit the Taco Ride website, linked below, for event news. For more information about the ride, visit our blog.
Parade 11 a.m.
Festival in the park 12 - 4 p.m. (food, entertainment, carnival games, and a car show)
Band “Frenzy” at the ballpark 6 - 10 p.m.
Fireworks 10 p.m.
The Committee is still accepting registrations for vendors/crafters and parade entries Questions? Please call (402)659-4475 or send an email to parksandrec@carterlake-ia.gov Watch for more details to come in July City of Carter Lake newsletter.
Horse enthusiast? Come join us at Lakeside Country Store for a horse Chiropractor Clinic featuring the well-known Dr. Mark Zink. He will speak on the benefits of Chiropractor work and the health of your horse, along with demos. Come and learn and hang out with horse people! There will also be a special deal for Purina horse feed that day as well.
Friends of Underwood is sponsoring Monday Markets beginning Mondays from June 21, 2021, through September 20, 2021. Food is available and there are vendors of all types.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the Monday Markets, please view the vendor application.
Students age 3 to 5 are invited to join us for Wildlings: Rockin' Reptiles! Why do snakes stick out their tongues? How do snakes move without legs? What other reptiles make Iowa their home? Join us for this hands-on camp and find out! Campers will get to meet a local snake and learn all about reptile adaptations through hands-on activities. Wildlings Camp is designed for unaccompanied campers age 3 to 5 who have not attended Kindergarten. The cost is $15.00 per camper per day and includes park admission and all program materials. Online pre-registration is required as space is limited, register at www.pottconservation.com.
Students age 3 to 5 are invited to join us for Wildlings: Magnificent Mammals! Our furry friends the whitetail deer, the raccoon, the fox, and more take center stage at this camp. Touch and feel animal furs, head out on a hike to spot animal tracks, and learn about some of the furry friends that make Hitchcock Nature Center their home. Wildlings Camp is designed for unaccompanied campers age 3 to 5 who have not attended Kindergarten. The cost is $15.00 per camper per day and includes park admission and all program materials. Online pre-registration is required as space is limited, register at www.pottconservation.com.
The 44th Annual Carson Pro Rodeo is happening August 5 - 7, 2021! Professional rodeo announcer Anothony Lucis comes to us from Weatherford, Texas, and Trent McFarland, the professional rodeo entertainer, and barrel man will entertain the crowds all weekend long!
Wednesday, August 4th:
6:00 p.m. | Kickoff Dinner at the Carson Community Center. Free will offering. Serving chicken, corn on the cob, cucumbers, and drinks. The Legion will have the bar open.
Thursday, August 5th:
6:00 p.m. | Gates Open
8:00 p.m. | Rodeo Begins (kids night)
Friday, August 6th:
6:00 p.m. | Gates Open
8:00 p.m. | Rodeo Begins
Carson Street Dance following the rodeo
Saturday, August 7th:
10:30 a.m. | Parade
6:00 p.m. | Gates Open
8:00 p.m. | Rodeo Begins
Carson Street Dance following the rodeo
*The image above was taken by Megan Bourette Photography.
Join us every Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in beautiful downtown Avoca for fresh local produce, baked goods, local handicrafts, food truck, and family entertainment.
Students age 3 to 5 are invited to join us for Wildlings: Awesome Amphibians! How far can a frog jump? Learn the answer and much more as we learn more about frogs and other amphibians. Meet live frogs and have a "hopping" good time with hands-on activities and a froggy craft. Wildlings Camp is designed for unaccompanied campers age 3 to 5 who have not attended Kindergarten. The cost is $15.00 per camper per day and includes park admission and all program materials. Online pre-registration is required as space is limited, register at www.pottconservation.com.
The Taco Ride takes place every Thursday evening on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Mineola, Iowa, and back. The scenic ride is about 20 miles through the Loess Hills and ends with dinner at Tobey Jack's Mineola Steakhouse. The weekly rides take place from when the trail is dry enough in the spring (usually in April or May) until late in the fall (usually until Halloween).
Most riders start at Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park where parking is available. Slightly more than halfway between the trailhead and Tobey Jack's, many riders will stop at a picnic area, nicknamed Margaritaville, for a quick break and to join in a conversation with fellow bikers or to partake in refreshments they brought with them.
Note: The Taco Ride is a weekly event. It runs every Thursday evening during most of the year, weather permitting. Visit the Taco Ride website, linked below, for event news. For more information about the ride, visit our blog.
Students age 3 to 5 are invited to join us for Wildlings: Impressive Insects! Did you know butterflies taste with their feet? Or that most flowers cannot make seeds without help from insects. Insects are fascinating and have so many neat adaptations to learn about. Go on an insect safari and see what insects live in the forests and prairies. Discover their secrets and learn more about these tiny creatures that share our world. Wildlings Camp is designed for unaccompanied campers age 3 to 5 who have not attended Kindergarten. The cost is $15.00 per camper per day and includes park admission and all program materials. Online pre-registration is required as space is limited, register at www.pottconservation.com.
Students age 3 to 5 are invited to join us for Wildlings: Brilliant Birds! Why are some birds so colorful? Do all birds build nests? How do they fly so high? Campers will answer all these questions and more as they learn to use binoculars, climb our observation tower for a birds-eye view, learn about wings, and even meet a live bird friend. Wildlings Camp is designed for unaccompanied campers age 3 to 5 who have not attended Kindergarten. The cost is $15.00 per camper per day and includes park admission and all program materials. Online pre-registration is required as space is limited, register at www.pottconservation.com.
Join us and celebrated educator Ron Cisar for another session of "A Land Ethic Workshop". This program will be held entirely online 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. Our August program participants will enjoy an introduction to common insect species of the Midwest and an introduction to monarch tagging.
This program is intended for participants age 14 and over. The cost is $15.00 per session. Pre-registration is required for this online program, visit www.pottconservation.com for details and to register online.
Friends of Underwood is sponsoring Monday Markets beginning Mondays from June 21, 2021, through September 20, 2021. Food is available and there are vendors of all types.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the Monday Markets, please view the vendor application.
Join us every Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in beautiful downtown Avoca for fresh local produce, baked goods, local handicrafts, food truck, and family entertainment.
Each year a world-class spectacle graces the heartland of Central Nebraska. Over 500,000 lesser sandhill cranes spend 4-6 weeks along the Platte River during their spring migration. Join Ron Cisar as he explores the biology and ecology of this ancient bird that has been a part of our Midwestern fauna for thousands of years.
In-person program - registration required. Contact the Reference desk at 712-323-7553, to sign up to join us in Meeting Room B. If you're not fully vaccinated, please wear a mask to in-person events and programs.
Pottawattamie Conservation has received a grant award from Humanities Iowa, a state-based affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, in support of the “Speakers Series 2020 - 2021”.
The Taco Ride takes place every Thursday evening on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Mineola, Iowa, and back. The scenic ride is about 20 miles through the Loess Hills and ends with dinner at Tobey Jack's Mineola Steakhouse. The weekly rides take place from when the trail is dry enough in the spring (usually in April or May) until late in the fall (usually until Halloween).
Most riders start at Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park where parking is available. Slightly more than halfway between the trailhead and Tobey Jack's, many riders will stop at a picnic area, nicknamed Margaritaville, for a quick break and to join in a conversation with fellow bikers or to partake in refreshments they brought with them.
Note: The Taco Ride is a weekly event. It runs every Thursday evening during most of the year, weather permitting. Visit the Taco Ride website, linked below, for event news. For more information about the ride, visit our blog.
Three Doors Down are coming to Harrah’s Stir Cove on The Better Life 20th Anniversary Tour with special guests Seether on Thursday, August 12th! 3 Doors Down are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the debut album “The Better Life” by playing it in its entirety plus all the hits! This is one show you can’t miss this summer! Tickets on sale Friday at 10 a.m.!
Brothers Osborne with guest Travis Denning are coming to Harrah's Stir Cove! The singer/songwriter siblings have collected four CMA and five ACM trophies including Video of the Year wins for their Top 10 Grammy-nominated Platinum single “It Ain’t My Fault”. Grab your friends and get your tickets today.
For the full 2021 Stir Concert Cove lineup, check out our blog!
Think you have what it takes? Come join us and find out by registering for the Black Squirrel Triathlon! The race is open to ages 18 & older, both individuals and teams! Proceeds will benefit Council Bluffs, Parks, Recreation and Public Property, Council Bluffs YMCA, and Iowa Department of Natural Resources-Lake Manawa.
Swimmers take to the water at Lake Manawa for the first leg (750 yd swim) of the Black Squirrel Triathlon. Bikers will start at Lake Manawa State Park Beach and bike around the lake 2 times for a total of 13 miles. The Black Squirrel Triathlon will conclude with a 3.1-mile run on City trails (1.55 out and 1.55 back to the finish line). All participants will receive a finisher medal! Awards for the Top 3 overall males and females ages 15 and above. Top 3 individuals in each 5 year USA Triathlon Age Group on both male and females. Awards also for the top 3 relay teams. Top overall award for the "SwimRun" and "Aquabike" for both male and female.
Friends of Underwood is sponsoring Monday Markets beginning Mondays from June 21, 2021, through September 20, 2021. Food is available and there are vendors of all types.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the Monday Markets, please view the vendor application.
Join us for the fourth hike in the 2021 Hitch Hike series. Meet up with the group at the Old Lincoln Highway Deck at the Hitchcock Nature Center Campground to begin this walk down the Hohneke Trail to Oak Avenue and the Bunker Hill Loop. Explore the northern section of the park and view a remnant of the original Old Lincoln Highway. This event is free with paid park admission or current Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation membership. Visit www.pottconservation.com for details.
Join us every Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in beautiful downtown Avoca for fresh local produce, baked goods, local handicrafts, food truck, and family entertainment.
Come down for the Fourth Gear of Bikes on the 100 Block featuring live music by VOLK! There will be a block-long beer garden with lots of other great entertainment. Motorcycle parking will be allowed on the 100-400 blocks. Please enter from 2nd and Broadway with your motorcycle.
Social distancing is recommended. Please don't attend if you are feeling ill.
Presented by Edwards Motorsports & RVs + Barley's Bar + Defiance Harley-Davidson and The Council Bluffs 100 Block
The Taco Ride takes place every Thursday evening on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Mineola, Iowa, and back. The scenic ride is about 20 miles through the Loess Hills and ends with dinner at Tobey Jack's Mineola Steakhouse. The weekly rides take place from when the trail is dry enough in the spring (usually in April or May) until late in the fall (usually until Halloween).
Most riders start at Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park where parking is available. Slightly more than halfway between the trailhead and Tobey Jack's, many riders will stop at a picnic area, nicknamed Margaritaville, for a quick break and to join in a conversation with fellow bikers or to partake in refreshments they brought with them.
Note: The Taco Ride is a weekly event. It runs every Thursday evening during most of the year, weather permitting. Visit the Taco Ride website, linked below, for event news. For more information about the ride, visit our blog.
Save the date for a Symposium to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Latter-day Saint Exodus across Iowa, the founding of Kanesville (forerunner of Council Bluffs), and the granting of Iowa statehood - all in 1846. This event will be a two-track Symposium featuring Latter-day Saint (Mormon) scholars, local historians, overland trail experts, archeologists, geographers, and many more! This event promises to deliver a harvest of new insights into early Council Bluffs/ Mormon history. A musical concert and several fun activities will follow on Saturday evening at Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park.
Admission is free and open to the public! Sessions will feature both live and zoom-based presentations.
If you will be attending either in-person or virtually, please RSVP to Richard Bennett via richard.bennett@churchofjesuschrist.org, or call the Mormon Trail Center at (402) 453-9372.
Friends of Underwood is sponsoring Monday Markets beginning Mondays from June 21, 2021, through September 20, 2021. Food is available and there are vendors of all types.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the Monday Markets, please view the vendor application.
Join us every Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in beautiful downtown Avoca for fresh local produce, baked goods, local handicrafts, food truck, and family entertainment.
The Taco Ride takes place every Thursday evening on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Mineola, Iowa, and back. The scenic ride is about 20 miles through the Loess Hills and ends with dinner at Tobey Jack's Mineola Steakhouse. The weekly rides take place from when the trail is dry enough in the spring (usually in April or May) until late in the fall (usually until Halloween).
Most riders start at Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park where parking is available. Slightly more than halfway between the trailhead and Tobey Jack's, many riders will stop at a picnic area, nicknamed Margaritaville, for a quick break and to join in a conversation with fellow bikers or to partake in refreshments they brought with them.
Note: The Taco Ride is a weekly event. It runs every Thursday evening during most of the year, weather permitting. Visit the Taco Ride website, linked below, for event news. For more information about the ride, visit our blog.
This program will be taught by butterfly enthusiast Jason Andersen, Wildlife Biologist with Pheasants Forever. It begins with an informative classroom presentation on what species are currently active, how to identify them, and helpful tips on the habitats in which various species can be found. Then, we embark on an adventure out into the Loess Hills to find our local butterflies! Please bring binoculars if you have them; we will also have some pairs of close focus insect binoculars to check out on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is required, ages 14 and up, please. For more information call 712-545-3283
Cancellation Policy: Guests may cancel their reservation for a full refund up to 1 week (7 days) prior to the program date by calling 712-545-3283 and speaking with staff directly. Cancellations received less than 1 week (7 days) in advance of the event will not be refunded. Fees for programs canceled by PCC due to weather or other circumstances will be refunded.
Sweetstock is bringing the nostalgia back! After almost two decades, the premier '90s and '00s music event is coming back to the city where it all began. Presented by Hurrdat and Got Live Entertainment, see live music from all of your favorites, including Shaggy, TLC, 98 Degrees, Sugar Ray's Mark McGrath, LFO, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, The ReUnion of Souls, and more!
Save money by purchasing your tickets online!
Get your motor running with the 4th Annual Wags & Wheels Car Show, a fundraising event for the animals at the Midlands Humane Society. The 2021 event will be held Sunday, August 29 from 12- 4 pm at McCoy’s/Thunderbowl in Council Bluffs. All participants can enjoy amazing cars, great food and drink specials, live music, an air-conditioned building with indoor restrooms, raffle prizes, and adoptable animals — Wags & Wheels offers something for everyone! Registrations to have a vehicle in the Car Show are happening now! We recommend registering early, but will accept "day of" registrations if room remains. Go to www.motosho.com to easily register! Sponsorships are still available to help support this event.
Friends of Underwood is sponsoring Monday Markets beginning Mondays from June 21, 2021, through September 20, 2021. Food is available and there are vendors of all types.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the Monday Markets, please view the vendor application.
Join us every Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in beautiful downtown Avoca for fresh local produce, baked goods, local handicrafts, food truck, and family entertainment.
The Taco Ride takes place every Thursday evening on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Mineola, Iowa, and back. The scenic ride is about 20 miles through the Loess Hills and ends with dinner at Tobey Jack's Mineola Steakhouse. The weekly rides take place from when the trail is dry enough in the spring (usually in April or May) until late in the fall (usually until Halloween).
Most riders start at Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park where parking is available. Slightly more than halfway between the trailhead and Tobey Jack's, many riders will stop at a picnic area, nicknamed Margaritaville, for a quick break and to join in a conversation with fellow bikers or to partake in refreshments they brought with them.
Note: The Taco Ride is a weekly event. It runs every Thursday evening during most of the year, weather permitting. Visit the Taco Ride website, linked below, for event news. For more information about the ride, visit our blog.
Randy Houser is coming to Harrah's Stir Concert Cove on Saturday, September 4th with special guests Caylee Hammack and Zach Miller! Randy Houser has been nominated for several ACM, CMT, and CMA awards. He also racked up three consecutive No. 1 hits with his album, “How Country Feels”. Get your tickets now and don’t miss out!
Friends of Underwood is sponsoring Monday Markets beginning Mondays from June 21, 2021, through September 20, 2021. Food is available and there are vendors of all types.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the Monday Markets, please view the vendor application.
Join us every Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in beautiful downtown Avoca for fresh local produce, baked goods, local handicrafts, food truck, and family entertainment.
The Taco Ride takes place every Thursday evening on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Mineola, Iowa, and back. The scenic ride is about 20 miles through the Loess Hills and ends with dinner at Tobey Jack's Mineola Steakhouse. The weekly rides take place from when the trail is dry enough in the spring (usually in April or May) until late in the fall (usually until Halloween).
Most riders start at Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park where parking is available. Slightly more than halfway between the trailhead and Tobey Jack's, many riders will stop at a picnic area, nicknamed Margaritaville, for a quick break and to join in a conversation with fellow bikers or to partake in refreshments they brought with them.
Note: The Taco Ride is a weekly event. It runs every Thursday evening during most of the year, weather permitting. Visit the Taco Ride website, linked below, for event news. For more information about the ride, visit our blog.
Join us in the fight against veteran suicide at our 3rd Annual Poker Run. Registration will open from 10 a.m until 12 p.m. at Edward's Motorsports & RV. Food and drinks will be served by The Dock Bar & Grill. Register with us, get your route maps, and then grab breakfast before heading out. The Dock will have breakfast burritos available. The route will be announced in 2021. Our ride will once again end at Full Fledged Brewing Co. for a street party. There will be a silent and live auction, food truck, and a live band. We will have a suggested donation of $20 for single riders or car drivers, and $35 for couples or carloads. All donations will be collected at registration. More details to come in 2021. Please visit our website.
Farm Days is held each year at Carstens 1880 Farmstead near Shelby, Iowa the weekend after Labor Day. This two-day event always draws a crowd of people who are wanting a glimpse back into the old days. You're sure to get that at Carstens Farm Days! There is something for everyone to do at Carstens Farm Days including demonstrations, tours, live music, a parade, and so much more!
Junkwood occurs rain or shine! Find "upcycled treasures" like antiques, vintage and repurposed items, collectibles, paintings, benches, jewelry, wood carvings, and so much more. Located at 3rd Street from Railroad Highway to 2nd Avenue and UMBA and UMBA Pavilion on 2nd Avenue to 4th Street.
Indoor and outdoor spaces are available for vendors. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please see the Junkwood 2021 vendor application.
Junkwood is sponsored by Friends of Underwood.
Justin Moore is coming to Stir Cove on Saturday, September 11th! Chart-topping powerhouse Justin Moore proves that, through all the fame and success, he’s still just the same country boy he’s always been on his stellar new album, Late Nights and Longnecks. Moore’s songs racked up more than a billion on-demand and programmed streams, in addition to headlining arenas and amphitheaters around the country. Don’t miss out on an amazing night of live music, get your tickets now!
Join us and celebrated educator Ron Cisar for another session of "A Land Ethic Workshop". This program will be held entirely online 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. Our September program participants will enjoy an introduction to common raptor species of the Midwest, a discussion of lead poisoning and its effect on bald eagles, and an introduction to the annual raptor migration through the Missouri River valley.
This program is intended for participants age 14 and over. The cost is $15.00 per session. Pre-registration is required for this online program, visit www.pottconservation.com for details and to register online.
Friends of Underwood is sponsoring Monday Markets beginning Mondays from June 21, 2021, through September 20, 2021. Food is available and there are vendors of all types.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the Monday Markets, please view the vendor application.
The sprawling mighty oak tree remains a symbol of the American Midwest but a new, swift, and little understood disease has recently emerged in our area with the potential to eliminate these iconic trees from our landscape. Join us for the final training session for a volunteer project aimed at understanding and alleviating the effects of this new threat. Training sessions will cover a variety of topics and includes field training sessions to help volunteers practice their skills and become independent project volunteers. Topics covered will include the project and field data collection app, oak ecology, and oak fire wounds. Portions of the training will occur out of doors and off-trail, so please dress appropriately. This event is free but pre-registration is required as space is limited, visit www.pottconservation.com to register online.
Join us every Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in beautiful downtown Avoca for fresh local produce, baked goods, local handicrafts, food truck, and family entertainment.
The Taco Ride takes place every Thursday evening on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Mineola, Iowa, and back. The scenic ride is about 20 miles through the Loess Hills and ends with dinner at Tobey Jack's Mineola Steakhouse. The weekly rides take place from when the trail is dry enough in the spring (usually in April or May) until late in the fall (usually until Halloween).
Most riders start at Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park where parking is available. Slightly more than halfway between the trailhead and Tobey Jack's, many riders will stop at a picnic area, nicknamed Margaritaville, for a quick break and to join in a conversation with fellow bikers or to partake in refreshments they brought with them.
Note: The Taco Ride is a weekly event. It runs every Thursday evening during most of the year, weather permitting. Visit the Taco Ride website, linked below, for event news. For more information about the ride, visit our blog.
ZZ Top is bringing all the hits to Stir Cove on September 17th! ZZ Top aka “That Little Ol’ Band From Texas,” lay undisputed claim to being the longest-running major rock band with original personnel intact and, in 2004, the Texas trio was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Get ready for a night filled with all your favorites from, “La Grange”, “Sharp Dressed Man”, “Gimme All Your Lovin”, “Just Got Paid”, “Got Me Under Pressure”, “Tush” and more! Don’t miss out on the party, get your tickets now!
Friends of Underwood is sponsoring Monday Markets beginning Mondays from June 21, 2021, through September 20, 2021. Food is available and there are vendors of all types.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the Monday Markets, please view the vendor application.
Join us at Hitchcock Nature Center for the final Hitch Hike of the 2021 season. This hike will begin at 6:00 p.m. and is the most challenging hike of the series. Head out to the westernmost section of the park along the famed Westridge Trail to our final destination, a scenic overlook with an astounding view of the Missouri River. All experience levels are welcome but the +2.5 mile hike will include traversing steep terrain. This event is free with paid park admission or current Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation membership. Visit www.pottconservation.com for details.
Join us every Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in beautiful downtown Avoca for fresh local produce, baked goods, local handicrafts, food truck, and family entertainment.
The Taco Ride takes place every Thursday evening on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Mineola, Iowa, and back. The scenic ride is about 20 miles through the Loess Hills and ends with dinner at Tobey Jack's Mineola Steakhouse. The weekly rides take place from when the trail is dry enough in the spring (usually in April or May) until late in the fall (usually until Halloween).
Most riders start at Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park where parking is available. Slightly more than halfway between the trailhead and Tobey Jack's, many riders will stop at a picnic area, nicknamed Margaritaville, for a quick break and to join in a conversation with fellow bikers or to partake in refreshments they brought with them.
Note: The Taco Ride is a weekly event. It runs every Thursday evening during most of the year, weather permitting. Visit the Taco Ride website, linked below, for event news. For more information about the ride, visit our blog.
Join us every Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in beautiful downtown Avoca for fresh local produce, baked goods, local handicrafts, food truck, and family entertainment.
The Taco Ride takes place every Thursday evening on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Mineola, Iowa, and back. The scenic ride is about 20 miles through the Loess Hills and ends with dinner at Tobey Jack's Mineola Steakhouse. The weekly rides take place from when the trail is dry enough in the spring (usually in April or May) until late in the fall (usually until Halloween).
Most riders start at Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park where parking is available. Slightly more than halfway between the trailhead and Tobey Jack's, many riders will stop at a picnic area, nicknamed Margaritaville, for a quick break and to join in a conversation with fellow bikers or to partake in refreshments they brought with them.
Note: The Taco Ride is a weekly event. It runs every Thursday evening during most of the year, weather permitting. Visit the Taco Ride website, linked below, for event news. For more information about the ride, visit our blog.
The Skid Row with Dokken and Vixen show was originally scheduled for July 17, 2021, and has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 2, 2021. All tickets will be honored for the new date. Refunds are available at the point of purchase.
Skid Row with Dokken and Vixen are gearing up to perform at Harrah’s Stir Cove. Don’t miss your chance to experience Skid Row’s signature energy live in concert. Get your tickets now!
The Taco Ride takes place every Thursday evening on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Mineola, Iowa, and back. The scenic ride is about 20 miles through the Loess Hills and ends with dinner at Tobey Jack's Mineola Steakhouse. The weekly rides take place from when the trail is dry enough in the spring (usually in April or May) until late in the fall (usually until Halloween).
Most riders start at Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park where parking is available. Slightly more than halfway between the trailhead and Tobey Jack's, many riders will stop at a picnic area, nicknamed Margaritaville, for a quick break and to join in a conversation with fellow bikers or to partake in refreshments they brought with them.
Note: The Taco Ride is a weekly event. It runs every Thursday evening during most of the year, weather permitting. Visit the Taco Ride website, linked below, for event news. For more information about the ride, visit our blog.
The Taco Ride takes place every Thursday evening on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Mineola, Iowa, and back. The scenic ride is about 20 miles through the Loess Hills and ends with dinner at Tobey Jack's Mineola Steakhouse. The weekly rides take place from when the trail is dry enough in the spring (usually in April or May) until late in the fall (usually until Halloween).
Most riders start at Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park where parking is available. Slightly more than halfway between the trailhead and Tobey Jack's, many riders will stop at a picnic area, nicknamed Margaritaville, for a quick break and to join in a conversation with fellow bikers or to partake in refreshments they brought with them.
Note: The Taco Ride is a weekly event. It runs every Thursday evening during most of the year, weather permitting. Visit the Taco Ride website, linked below, for event news. For more information about the ride, visit our blog.
The great outdoors begins in your own backyard. Join us for our new programming series "Gardening for Diversity". Our fifth program session will be held on Saturday, October 16th at 1:00 p.m. at Narrows River Park. Participants at this session will evaluate the progress of our native planting, learn about seed harvesting and storage, and learn the important steps that should be taken to successfully put your native planting bed to sleep for winter. Gardening for Diversity is a 6 part programming series that will walk participants through creating their own diverse native gardens through a mix of classroom learning and hands-on gardening exercises. Each session will cover different aspects of native gardening, from planning to planting to maintaining, and is perfect for beginning gardeners and anyone who is looking for new ways to incorporate native plantings in their own garden. Cost is $15.00 per person per session. Registration is required as space is limited.
Join us and celebrated educator Ron Cisar for another session of "A Land Ethic Workshop". This program will be held entirely online 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. Our October program participants will enjoy an introduction to the science behind our annual fall color and a look at the process of photosynthesis.
This program is intended for participants age 14 and over. The cost is $15.00 per session. Pre-registration is required for this online program, visit www.pottconservation.com for details and to register online.
The Taco Ride takes place every Thursday evening on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Mineola, Iowa, and back. The scenic ride is about 20 miles through the Loess Hills and ends with dinner at Tobey Jack's Mineola Steakhouse. The weekly rides take place from when the trail is dry enough in the spring (usually in April or May) until late in the fall (usually until Halloween).
Most riders start at Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park where parking is available. Slightly more than halfway between the trailhead and Tobey Jack's, many riders will stop at a picnic area, nicknamed Margaritaville, for a quick break and to join in a conversation with fellow bikers or to partake in refreshments they brought with them.
Note: The Taco Ride is a weekly event. It runs every Thursday evening during most of the year, weather permitting. Visit the Taco Ride website, linked below, for event news. For more information about the ride, visit our blog.
The Taco Ride takes place every Thursday evening on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Mineola, Iowa, and back. The scenic ride is about 20 miles through the Loess Hills and ends with dinner at Tobey Jack's Mineola Steakhouse. The weekly rides take place from when the trail is dry enough in the spring (usually in April or May) until late in the fall (usually until Halloween).
Most riders start at Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park where parking is available. Slightly more than halfway between the trailhead and Tobey Jack's, many riders will stop at a picnic area, nicknamed Margaritaville, for a quick break and to join in a conversation with fellow bikers or to partake in refreshments they brought with them.
Note: The Taco Ride is a weekly event. It runs every Thursday evening during most of the year, weather permitting. Visit the Taco Ride website, linked below, for event news. For more information about the ride, visit our blog.
The IMPACT for Women Summit on October 28, is the inaugural event for the Women's Fund of Southwest Iowa. This half-day event is packed with dynamic conversations geared toward sharing knowledge and building community to support women in our region. The morning discussion is focused on women in the workforce and the most relevant work happening from a statewide perspective with Debi Durham, Director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority. Also scheduled are two fast-moving conversations -- one regarding childcare as a driver of economic development featuring Dawn Oliver Wiand, executive director of the Iowa Women's Foundation, and the other on opportunities and challenges around aging in place in rural communities with Lakelyn Hogan, Gerontologist and Caregiver Advocate with Home Instead Senior Care. The summit culminates with Elizabeth Smart, the renowned author and nationally recognized advocate for change related to child abduction, recovery programs, and national legislation.
This is a hybrid event with online and in-person (Ameristar Casino Hotel) options available.
The great outdoors begins in your own backyard. Join us for our new programming series "Gardening for Diversity". Our sixth and final program will be held on Saturday, November 6th at 1:00 p.m. at Narrows River Park. Participants at this session will cover fall seeding techniques for spring success along with coverage of brome and tall fescue grasses. Gardening for Diversity is a 6 part programming series that will walk participants through creating their own diverse native gardens through a mix of classroom learning and hands-on gardening exercises. Each session will cover different aspects of native gardening, from planning to planting to maintaining, and is perfect for beginning gardeners and anyone who is looking for new ways to incorporate native plantings in your own garden. Cost is $15.00 per person per session. Registration is required as space is limited.
Join us and celebrated educator Ron Cisar for another session of "A Land Ethic Workshop". This program will be held entirely online 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. Our November program participants will explore the process of nature's annual decomposition and the organisms responsible for breaking down organic matter.
This program is intended for participants age 14 and over. The cost is $15.00 per session. Pre-registration is required for this online program, visit www.pottconservation.com for details and to register online.
The inaugural MAGE (Mid-America Gamers Expo) will take place in Council Bluffs in November! Powered by the Iowa West Foundation, this unique multi-tiered, three-day esports festival will be held at the Mid-America Center and will feature three main components.
Friday, November 19 from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday, November 20 from 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sunday, November 21 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tickets and entries for the tournament and LAN Party will be available in August. A variety of options will be offered including single day and weekend passes, LAN Party admission, and Tournament entry for teams and individuals wishing to be placed on a team. Click here for more information!
As we count the blessings of this past year, we celebrate the power of coming together. We are grateful for one another and energized by what we can do when we rally together and give. Giving Tuesday will happen across the globe on November 30 this year. In our corner of the world, this is our day to prove the power of our region. We declare November 30th as #GivingTuesday402 in the Omaha metro and #GivingTuesday712 in Southwest Iowa. It is time to give what we can and do what is needed. Join SHARE Omaha on November 30 and be a part of hearts and hands giving to hundreds of local nonprofits across the metro. You can easily make needed donations, find volunteer opportunities and be counted on this powerful day of giving in the Omaha/Council Bluffs metro. Give on November 30, all in one stop, at SHAREomaha.org. Giving Tuesday in the metro is powered by SHARE Omaha, with #GivingTuesday402 presented by Core Bank and #GivingTuesday712 presented by TS Bank.
Join us and celebrated educator Ron Cisar for another session of "A Land Ethic Workshop". This program will be held entirely online 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. Our December program participants will explore winter adaptations of the plant and animal world as well as tips and tricks for effective winter bird feeding.
This program is intended for participants age 14 and over. The cost is $15.00 per session. Pre-registration is required for this online program, visit www.pottconservation.com for details and to register online.
