Get Out of Town on the Lincoln Highway

There’s more to southwest Iowa history than just Council Bluffs. This program starts around the city limits at about Christy Creme and works its way up the Lincoln Highway, talking about the history up to county line. Included are the Mud Hollow neighborhood, the Mile-A-Way, Iowana (Lake) School, Blue Whale Road, Pink Poodle, Hitchcock Nature Center, and more. The video is a recording of a program that was presented live at the Council Bluffs library February 25, 2023. Presenters are Troy Stolp, Jon Barnes, and Richard Warner.

Manuel Lisa- First Fur Trapper in Council Bluff

Manuel Lisa organized the first fur trade trip up the Missouri River and opend American expansion by confirming native ties and set the frontier on its westward movement. He was the one that first brought “America” and “civilization” to Council Bluff.  This is a recording of a program presented live at Fox Run in Council Bluffs February 26, 2023.  The program is presented by Troy Stolp.