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Driver Improvement Program (DIP) - RESTART 4-Hour Defensive Driving Course

Cost: $100

November 1 - November 30, 2026- Online

Our course is designed to improve a driver's skills, focusing on preventing accidents and responding safely to potential hazards on the road. The course includes both theoretical and practical elements, where participants learn techniques to reduce the risk of accidents and improve their ability to make safe decision while driving.

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Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid Adult and Asthma Care Video

Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid Adult and Asthma care Video (BLSC-07)
11/02/2026 - Online
Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED (Asthma care video is optional) online is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs first aid & CPR AED training and a course completion card for job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements. The course is intended for those involved in childcare who have a duty to respond to illnesses and injuries in children/infant in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. It is also ideal for anyone who wants to be prepared to respond effectively to emergencies at work, home, or in the community. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. Please call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256. This will be the last class for 2026. New class for 2027 coming soon.

Start Date: 11/02/2026
End Date: 11/13/2026
Seats Available: 50
Cost: $80
Location: Online

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Heartsaver Total CPR/AED & First Aid

Heartsaver Total CPR/AED & First Aid (BLSC-07)
11/02/2026 - Online
Heartsaver® Total—First Aid CPR AED Online is a self-directed course that provides students with the highest quality training in the lifesaving skills of first aid, CPR, and how to use an AED. The flexibility to complete the cognitive portion of the course at their own pace and location. The Heartsaver Total track is a comprehensive course designed for those requiring training to meet OSHA or other regulatory agency requirements. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256 to set up skills.

Start Date: 11/02/2026
End Date: 11/13/2026
Seats Available: 50
Cost: $80
Location: Online

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Heartcode Basic Life Support

Heartcode Basic Life Support (BLSC-01)
11/02/2026 - Online
HeartCode® BLS Online is a self-directed, comprehensive eLearning program that uses adaptive learning technology to allow learners to acquire and demonstrate Basic Life Support skills using a personalized learning path that adapts in real time to a learner’s performance. The program is designed for healthcare professionals who need Basic Life Support training for their clinical duties. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. Call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256 to set up your skills. Cost also includes cost of the card.

Start Date: 11/02/2026
End Date: 11/13/2026
Seats Available: 50
Cost: $80
Location: Online

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

The Historic Preservation Commission makes recommendations to the City Council on land use; gifts and donations of real and personal property, the preservation, restoration, maintenance and operation of historic properties; identification and designation of historic districts and sites; and makes recommendations to the Zoning Board of Adjustment on conditional uses involving historic sites. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at City Hall in the Council Chambers.

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REV Pitch Competition

REV Event 2026 is all about bold ideas, local innovation and the people driving both forward. Whether you’re launching something new or growing an established business, REV is designed to help business owners and their ideas make an impact.

Five finalists will pitch live on stage for a share of the prize pool, on Thursday, November 5, from 4–7 PM at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center.

TS Bank originally started REV in 2015 in an effort to spur economic growth and encourage business owners to continue pursuing their dreams. In 2020, TS Bank and Advance Southwest Iowa partnered together to offer entrepreneurs and business owners the chance to "ignite their business." The 2025 event crossed the $177,000 threshold total awarded through this program.

View more about this event in our blog here.

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Auto Dealer Renewal Course

Cost: $199


This course is the basic course on understanding dealer responsibilities. This class will serve as a refresher course and will teach the requirements of being an auto dealer in Iowa and how to maintain a dealer’s license. Updates on changes to state and federal law, rules and regulations will be provided. The trainer will discuss new laws enacted during the most recent legislative session impacting auto dealers as well as providing new information from federal and state agencies pertaining to the auto industry. Dealers will be encouraged to bring forth areas of concern to assist with possible solutions to these concerns. Dealers will review videos from the staff of the Iowa Department of Transportation Bureau of Investigation and Identity Protection and the Consumer Protection Division of the Iowa Attorney General’s office.

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Quiet Riot

Hey Music Lovers! Join us at Whiskey Roadhouse for Quiet Riot! Tickets will be sold on ticketmaster.com!

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Driver Improvement Program (DIP)

Driver Improvement Program (DIP) (DRIVE-55)
11/07/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus
 The Iowa Driver Improvement (DIP) will examine attitudes and behavior in relation to driving. It will focus on teaching drivers how their behind the wheel attitude affects their driving behavior. Its purpose is to give participants an opportunity to reflect on their driving behavior and make a commitment to positively alter their daily driving experience.
Please note, cancellations must follow IWCC Policy. If not followed, a rescheduling fee will be applied.

Start Date: 11/07/2026
End Date: 11/07/2026
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $125
Location: Council Bluffs Campus

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Paws & Pasture's Vendor Fair/Farmers Market

Come join us on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month beginning 5/2/2025-11/2026 for our Support Local, Shop Small vendor fair and farmers market. We’re always on the lookout for new vendors and excited to keep growing this wonderful small-town event. Come out and show your support for local community members and businesses.

Want to become a vendor? Find more details on our website at www.pawsandpasture.com

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Bison Fest at Botna Bend

In honor of National Bison Day, come visit our bison herd out at Botna Bend Park and learn more about this magnificent species and the conservation efforts that help protect them.

Swing by between 11 AM and 2 PM for fun, family-friendly activities, including:

• Botna Bend’s live bison herd
• Atlatl throwing
• Bison wool spinning
• Flint knapping
• Hay rack rides
• Bison artifacts
• Food by The Feed Trough
• Crafts
• Fossils
• Video presentations on the Joy Creek Major archaeological site

This event is free with a $3 park entry fee or an annual permit and will be held RAIN or SHINE. We'll see you there!

View more about this event in our blog here.

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Substitute Teacher Authorization

 Complete required coursework needed to apply for the State of Iowa Substitute Teacher Authorization in 4 Days. Minimum educational requirements are 60 units completed college credits. Ideal for a person without a teaching degree who wants to become a substitute teacher. Paraeducators can also take this course to be able substitute in SPED classroom.

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Yoga

Yoga (FAMHE-2)
This 60-minute beginner-friendly yoga class is designed to help reduce stress and enhance flexibility. Yoga for beginners will focus on soft, mindful movements to connect our body and mind. The simple sequence of movements, along with intention, build a stronger body and mindset. Ultimately, making us happier and healthier to take on all that we want to accomplish in life! Yoga mats are available, but feel free to bring your own.

Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Cost: $ 10.00

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Substitute Teacher Authorization

 Complete required coursework needed to apply for the State of Iowa Substitute Teacher Authorization in 4 Days. Minimum educational requirements are 60 units completed college credits. Ideal for a person without a teaching degree who wants to become a substitute teacher. Paraeducators can also take this course to be able substitute in SPED classroom.

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City Planning Commission Meeting

The City Planning Commission advises the City Council on matters of zoning, subdivision, development, and comprehensive planning for the City. Meetings are held every second Tuesday of the month at the Council Bluffs Public Library Meeting Room B.

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Substitute Teacher Authorization

 Complete required coursework needed to apply for the State of Iowa Substitute Teacher Authorization in 4 Days. Minimum educational requirements are 60 units completed college credits. Ideal for a person without a teaching degree who wants to become a substitute teacher. Paraeducators can also take this course to be able substitute in SPED classroom.

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Hitchcock Folk School | Music Out of Mud

Join Naturalist and craftsman Dustin Clayton for a three-part exploration of the art of making beautiful, functional musical instruments out of clay. During this series, you will learn a bit of the history surrounding humanity’s relationship with clay, how clay is formed in the earth, and some of the various ways that ceramics have been used to make music for thousands of years. We will also learn a very little bit about musical theory, focusing on the different sorts of scales you can play on a vessel flute. The main focus of our time will be spent creating flutes, ocarinas, and other wind instruments directly from clay. We will learn how to shape and refine our instruments, how to correctly form the mouthpiece so that the flute will be playable, and we will discuss drying and shrinkage as it relates to keeping the flute in tune. The finished pieces will be fired offsite and we will schedule a time for you to pick them up once firing is complete.

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Substitute Teacher Authorization

 Complete required coursework needed to apply for the State of Iowa Substitute Teacher Authorization in 4 Days. Minimum educational requirements are 60 units completed college credits. Ideal for a person without a teaching degree who wants to become a substitute teacher. Paraeducators can also take this course to be able substitute in SPED classroom.

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OWI/DUI 12 Hour Program

OWI/DUI 12 HOUR Program (DRIVE-10)
11/13/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus
November 13 & 14, 2026, 5pm-10pm & 8am-4:30pm
This class is for those that were arrested for an OWI over the age of 18. Class is designed to help each person reduce risk for any type of alcohol or drug problem by helping them understand and accept the need to make necessary changes to reduce the risk for future problems. The class meets state requirements under sections 321J.2 and 321J.17, Subsection 2, and is open to anyone wishing to better understand their problem. Students with limited English proficiency must provide their own interpreter.

Start Date: 11/13/2026
End Date: 11/14/2026
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $180
Location: Council Bluffs Campus

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OWI/DUI 12 Hour Program

OWI/DUI 12 HOUR Program (DRIVE-10)
11/13/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus
November 13 & 14, 2026, 5pm-10pm & 8am-4:30pm
This class is for those that were arrested for an OWI over the age of 18. Class is designed to help each person reduce risk for any type of alcohol or drug problem by helping them understand and accept the need to make necessary changes to reduce the risk for future problems. The class meets state requirements under sections 321J.2 and 321J.17, Subsection 2, and is open to anyone wishing to better understand their problem. Students with limited English proficiency must provide their own interpreter.

Start Date: 11/13/2026
End Date: 11/14/2026
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $180
Location: Council Bluffs Campus

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Nature's Recyclers & Winter Tree Identification | A Land Ethic Workshop

Pre-registration is required. To ensure a high-quality participant experience, we are unable to accommodate walk-ins. Please click the icon above to register today. 

Join us & celebrated educator Ron Cisar for November's Nature's Recyclers 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. 

Enjoy a full morning of instruction & learning, including:

• The process of nature's annual decomposition
• The organisms responsible for breaking down organic matter in nature
• Continued nature journaling practice
• A reading & discussion of Aldo Leopold's essay "Odyssey" & "A Mighty Fortress"
• Identifying Trees in Winter

Ages 14+. $15 per person.

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Voyage - Celebrating The Music of Journey

Hey Music Lovers! Join us at Whiskey Roadhouse for Voyage - Celebrating The Music of Journey! Tickets will be sold on TicketMaster.com at the below link.

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Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid Adult and Asthma Care Video

Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid Adult and Asthma care Video (BLSC-07)
11/16/2026 - Online
Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED (Asthma care video is optional) online is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs first aid & CPR AED training and a course completion card for job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements. The course is intended for those involved in childcare who have a duty to respond to illnesses and injuries in children/infant in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. It is also ideal for anyone who wants to be prepared to respond effectively to emergencies at work, home, or in the community. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. Please call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256. This will be the last class for 2026. New class for 2027 coming soon.

Start Date: 11/16/2026
End Date: 11/27/2026
Seats Available: 50
Cost: $80
Location: Online

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Heartsaver Total CPR/AED & First Aid

Heartsaver Total CPR/AED & First Aid (BLSC-07)
11/16/2026 - Online
Heartsaver® Total—First Aid CPR AED Online is a self-directed course that provides students with the highest quality training in the lifesaving skills of first aid, CPR, and how to use an AED. The flexibility to complete the cognitive portion of the course at their own pace and location. The Heartsaver Total track is a comprehensive course designed for those requiring training to meet OSHA or other regulatory agency requirements. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256 to set up skills.

Start Date: 11/16/2026
End Date: 11/27/2026
Seats Available: 50
Cost: $80
Location: Online

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Heartcode Basic Life Support

Heartcode Basic Life Support (BLSC-01)
11/16/2026 - Online
HeartCode® BLS Online is a self-directed, comprehensive eLearning program that uses adaptive learning technology to allow learners to acquire and demonstrate Basic Life Support skills using a personalized learning path that adapts in real time to a learner’s performance. The program is designed for healthcare professionals who need Basic Life Support training for their clinical duties. An eLearning link will be sent to your personal e-mail. Call 712-325-3255 or 712-325-3256 to set up your skills. Cost also includes cost of the card.

Start Date: 11/16/2026
End Date: 11/27/2026
Seats Available: 50
Cost: $80
Location: Online

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Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting

The Zoning Board of Adjustment hears requests for conditional use permits and requests for variances from the Zoning Ordinance. The board also conducts hearings on appeals of administrative interpretations pertaining to the Zoning Ordinance. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month in the Council Chamber on the second floor of City Hall.

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Sleigh Your Holiday Hair

Get ready to shine at every holiday party, family gathering, and New Year's celebration! In this hands-on styling workshop, a professional cosmetology instructor will walk you through festive updos and styling techniques you can recreate at home. Learn tips and tricks for elegant holiday hairstyles from polished twists to glamorous half-up looks using tools and techniques that work for a variety of hair types and lengths. Whether you're dressing up for a work party or a family photo, you'll leave with the skills (and confidence) to style your own show-stopping look this holiday season. No experience necessary! And we will supply the practice heads. Includes one drink ticket, a goodie hair bag, and a take-home styling guide.

Cost: $55

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Medication Manager

Medication Manager (MEDMN-01)

Medication Manager November 18th, 2026- Council Bluffs Campus
Prepares an individual to safely supervise self-administration of non-parenteral medications.

Looft Hall Room 109
COST: $199

Med Manager Lab is available November 23rd for those who need it. Separate registration required.

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Medication Manager

Medication Manager (MEDMN-01)

Medication Manager November 18th, 2026- Council Bluffs Campus
Prepares an individual to safely supervise self-administration of non-parenteral medications.

Looft Hall Room 109
COST: $199

Med Manager Lab is available November 23rd for those who need it. Separate registration required.

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Medication Manager

Medication Manager (MEDMN-01)

Medication Manager November 18th, 2026- Council Bluffs Campus
Prepares an individual to safely supervise self-administration of non-parenteral medications.

Looft Hall Room 109
COST: $199

Med Manager Lab is available November 23rd for those who need it. Separate registration required.

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Council Bluffs Kennel Club Dog Show

The Council Bluffs Kennel Club Dog Show returns for 2026, bringing dogs from around the country to compete for Best in Show! From your fluffiest friends to dogs you didn't know existed before, you'll see the cutest four-legged friends strutting their stuff in the rings for the big prize. This is a family-friendly event and is perfect for all ages.

The Council Bluffs Kennel Club, a 501(c)(3) organization, was established in 1962 for the betterment of our canine friends through public education, community activities, and various canine-related events.

​Each year our signature event, the Council Bluffs Kennel Club Dog Show, gives our members and other passionate dog lovers the chance to showcase some of the best dogs in the country.

​As an AKC-registered Club, we are excited to bring this event to Council Bluffs and the surrounding community.

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ServSafe Manager Certification

Please register at least two weeks prior to the scheduled date. On that day, you'll attend a 4-hour review and Q&A session with the instructor, followed by the 2-hour certification exam. A ServSafe study guide will be mailed to your address on file upon registration. This is an independent study - ServSafe Manager course—students are expected to study the materials on their own in advance. The testing day includes a brief Q&A session and ends with the national certification exam. The course provides essential food safety knowledge for food handlers, covering topics such as foodborne illness, contamination, receiving and storing food, preparation, service, hygiene, sanitation, pest control, and inspections. It is ideal for those in restaurants, long-term care, assisted living, schools, food trucks, and small food businesses.

Location Council Bluffs
Cost: $150.00

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Paws & Pasture's Vendor Fair/Farmers Market

Come join us on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month beginning 5/2/2025-11/2026 for our Support Local, Shop Small vendor fair and farmers market. We’re always on the lookout for new vendors and excited to keep growing this wonderful small-town event. Come out and show your support for local community members and businesses.

Want to become a vendor? Find more details on our website at www.pawsandpasture.com

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Council Bluffs Kennel Club Dog Show

The Council Bluffs Kennel Club Dog Show returns for 2026, bringing dogs from around the country to compete for Best in Show! From your fluffiest friends to dogs you didn't know existed before, you'll see the cutest four-legged friends strutting their stuff in the rings for the big prize. This is a family-friendly event and is perfect for all ages.

The Council Bluffs Kennel Club, a 501(c)(3) organization, was established in 1962 for the betterment of our canine friends through public education, community activities, and various canine-related events.

​Each year our signature event, the Council Bluffs Kennel Club Dog Show, gives our members and other passionate dog lovers the chance to showcase some of the best dogs in the country.

​As an AKC-registered Club, we are excited to bring this event to Council Bluffs and the surrounding community.

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Medication Manager Lab

Medication Manager Lab (MEDMN-03)
Medication Manager Lab-November 23rd, 2026
COST $79

Council Bluffs campus - Looft Hall Room 102

Session Times will be assigned upon course completion, for those who need it.

Session #1 8:30 AM -11:30 AM

Session #2 1 PM -4 PM

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Open Mic Night

Come join us for a FUN evening with open mic and karaoke! | Every 4th Friday of the month!

Open Mic: 7PM-830PM
Karaoke: 830PM-930PM
*Doors open at 6:30PM

Sign up to perform your music, comedy, poetry or whatever you do by emailing HarvesterArtistLofts@gmail.com or sign up when you arrive if there is room. Reserve your spot soon, spaces are filling up!

Don't want to perform? Then come listen and hang out!
Ages 17+

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