Availa Bank has named Mitch Kay as its Council Bluffs market president, putting the longtime southwest Iowa resident in charge of the bank’s local market as it looks to expand its presence in Council Bluffs and surrounding communities. Kay brings about 10 years of previous banking experience to the position along with five years in Pottawattamie County government, where he served as chief financial officer and worked with county leaders during the distribution of federal pand

After 30 years in business, Bambi Wilson is looking for the right person to take over Bambi’s Green Acres Natural Market in Council Bluffs as she prepares for retirement. Wilson said she intends to continue operating the store while searching for a buyer who can maintain the relationships and services she has built over three decades. If she is unable to find that person, however, she plans to close the business by the end of March 2027. “I know my customers don’t want to hea

Entrepreneurs and small business owners have until Sept. 10 to apply for the 2026 REV Pitch competition, with the prize pool now nearing $20,000 and organizers expecting another competitive field. TS Bank’s Kelsey Stupfell said the total had reached $19,750 as of the latest count, with additional support still possible before the event. The money is awarded to winning businesses with no repayment required. “No strings attached,” Stupfell said. “We want folks to use it for wha

Good Neighbor Day returns to downtown Council Bluffs Wednesday, Sept. 9, when Bloomworks Floral will give away 15,000 roses and ask those receiving them to help spread the flowers throughout the community. The annual event begins at 8 a.m. at the floral shop on the 100 Block and will continue until the roses are gone. Owner Alisa Roth said each visitor receives a dozen roses and is asked to keep one and give the remaining 11 to other people. “Come get some roses. Spread some