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Council Bluffs Today welcomes back Kate Gerber to reflect on the impact of The Wall That Heals during Memorial Day weekend in Council Bluffs. Kate shares behind-the-scenes insights into the planning process, the emotional moments experienced by visitors and volunteers, and the importance of honoring the 58,281 names memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica. The conversation highlights community involvement, remembrance, healing, and the lasting impact the event had on veterans, families, and residents across Southwest Iowa. #CouncilBluffsToday #KateGerber #TheWallThatHeals #VietnamVeterans #MemorialDay #CouncilBluffs #PottawattamieCounty #Veterans #NeverForget #MilitaryFamilies #SouthwestIowa #CommunityStrong #VietnamMemorial #HonorAndRemember #YourVoiceAmplified

Council Bluffs Today travels to Clarinda for NAMI Walks 2026 and sits down with Cara Knutson and Abbie Ashcroft of NAMI Southwest Iowa. Cara shares how her work as a pastor led her to become involved with mental health advocacy, while Abbie discusses how personal family experiences inspired her passion for helping others. Together they talk about reducing stigma, connecting people with resources, and the importance of community support for mental wellness across Southwest Iowa. #CouncilBluffsToday #CaraKnutson #AbbieAshcroft #NAMISouthwestIowa #NAMIWalks #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #ClarindaIowa #SouthwestIowa #CommunitySupport #EndTheStigma #MentalWellness #CouncilBluffs #Hope #YourVoiceAmplified

Joe DeSalvo from The Dock and Cellar 19 joins Council Bluffs Today to talk about the realities of running restaurants in today’s economy, adapting to online ordering and delivery culture, balancing food quality with rising costs, and building two unique dining experiences in Council Bluffs. The conversation also dives into live music at The Dock, creating community gathering spaces, and what it takes to survive and grow in the restaurant business. #CouncilBluffsToday #JoeDeSalvo #TheDock #Cellar19 #CouncilBluffs #LiveMusic #RestaurantLife #SmallBusiness #Foodie #LocalBusiness #DiningOut #SouthwestIowa #Entrepreneur #Community #YourVoiceAmplified

Keith Jones with Edward Jones joins Council Bluffs Today to break down the growing world of scams, phishing attempts, identity theft, and online fraud. From fake toll road texts and romance scams to cryptocurrency ATM schemes and social media data harvesting, Todd and Keith discuss how scammers operate and what people can do to better protect themselves and their families. They also share practical advice on passwords, social media privacy, suspicious emails, debit card risks, and why seniors are often targeted by fraudsters. #CouncilBluffsToday #KeithJones #EdwardJones #ScamPrevention #IdentityTheft #CyberSecurity #FraudAwareness #OnlineSafety #FinancialSecurity #CouncilBluffs #ConsumerProtection #PhishingScams #RetirementPlanning #YourVoiceAmplified

Bambi Wilson from Bambi’s Green Acres Natural Market joins Council Bluffs Today for an honest conversation about natural health, supplement quality, nearly 30 years of helping customers, and the emotional decision to begin planning for retirement. Bambi shares why education and trust have always mattered more to her than sales, what makes quality supplements different, and why finding the right person to continue the business is so important. Todd and Bambi also discuss the relationships built inside the store over decades and what the future could look like for one of Council Bluffs’ longtime wellness destinations. #CouncilBluffsToday #BambisGreenAcres #CouncilBluffs #NaturalHealth #Wellness #SmallBusiness #LocalBusiness #Supplements #HealthyLiving #DowntownCouncilBluffs #CommunityPodcast #YourVoiceAmplified

On this episode of Council Bluffs Today, Todd Studer welcomes Cassy and Dave Lawrence from Sail On and Fly High back into the studio to talk about the upcoming Community Mental Health Celebration happening Thursday, May 28th in Bayliss Park alongside the farmers market. The conversation dives into the importance of everyday mental health, creative outlets, community resources, and the personal passion that continues to drive their mission after the loss of their son Sailor. They discuss this year’s theme, “Your Mind Is a Masterpiece,” the growing community response to the event, and why mental health support can come from far more places than people often realize. #CouncilBluffsToday #MentalHealthAwareness #BaylissPark #SailOnAndFlyHigh #CommunityMentalHealthCelebration #CouncilBluffs #MentalHealthMatters #FarmersMarket #ToddStuder #LoessHillsMedia #YourVoiceAmplified

A personal tribute from Todd Studer honoring his grandmother Mary Rose Brown who lived 100 years with joy faith service kindness and a deep love for family and community #CouncilBluffsToday #MaryRoseBrown #IowaFalls #FamilyLegacy #CommunityMatters #LocalStories #YourVoiceAmplified

On this episode of Council Bluffs Today, Todd Studer continues his conversations with local candidates currently running for public office with Republican candidate Steve McKern. With nine Republicans competing for just three spots in the primary race for the Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors, Steve talks about what it has been like stepping into politics for the first time and trying to connect with voters across the county. The discussion covers campaign forums, visiting communities throughout Pottawattamie County, the challenges of running in a crowded field, and the uncertainty that comes with being a first-time candidate. Steve also shares his perspective on local government, public service, and why he decided now was the time to put his name on the ballot. #CouncilBluffsToday #PottawattamieCounty #SteveMcKern #CountySupervisor #LocalPolitics #CouncilBluffs #SouthwestIowa #IowaPolitics #CommunityLeadership #LocalGovernment #Election2026 #RepublicanPrimary #LoessHillsMedia #YourVoiceAmplified