Stories

Small Towns, Big Impact: Building a Thriving Rural Pottawattamie County

June 23, 2025

From murals to main streets, fire stations to childcare centers—rural communities across Pottawattamie County are thriving thanks to local partnerships and the support of the Iowa West Foundation. This video celebrates the people, places, and projects shaping the future of small-town Iowa. Hear directly from residents, business owners, and local leaders as they share what […]

Iowa West Foundation, CB Chamber and City of CB Launch Council Bluffs Area Survey

June 19, 2025

The Iowa West Foundation, Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce, and City of Council Bluffs—together with the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Center for Public Affairs Research—are conducting the Council Bluffs Area Survey to better understand what attracts people to live and work in our community and what supports long-term satisfaction and success. Why this matters: […]

Belonging in the Bluffs – Connie Casson, Westfair

June 18, 2025

Belonging in the Bluffs – Jeff Franco, Pottawattamie County Conservation

June 16, 2025

Belonging in the Bluffs – Rachel Jensen, Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce

June 6, 2025

Belonging in the Bluffs – Mia Silva-Laustrup, STARS

June 3, 2025

Belonging in the Bluffs – Mike Hornacek, Together Inc. Food Pantry

June 2, 2025

Belonging in the Bluffs – Gail Dwyer, Dreamweaver/Merrymakers

May 20, 2025

Belonging in the Bluffs – Nicole Lindquist CB Area Survey

May 12, 2025