Council Bluffs
in Pottawattamie County of Iowa, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
41.262 and -95.861 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 41° 15' 42" and W -95° 51' 38"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:46 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:11 am and 8:28 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-07 07:59:51

Discover Council Bluffs

Council Bluffs in Pottawattamie County (Iowa) with it's 62,597 citizens is a city in United States about 1,006 mi (or 1,620 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital city.

Local time in Council Bluffs is now 07:46 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Council Bluffs, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Eppley Airfield in a distance of 3 mi (or 5 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like golfing, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Omaha, Papillion, Glenwood, Plattsmouth and Blair. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 20°C / 68 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Evening Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 42%
Air Pressure 1001 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Wednesday, 8th of May 2024

13°C (56 °F)
11°C (53 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Thursday, 9th of May 2024

21°C (69 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Friday, 10th of May 2024

18°C (64 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Few clouds, fresh breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

SpringHill Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs IA

Address
2,5 mi
3216 Plaza View Dr
51501 Council Bluffs
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Quality Inn & Suites

Address
2,2 mi
3537 W. Broadway
51501 Council Bluffs
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn * Ameristar Casino

Address
2,9 mi
2204 River Road
51501 Council Bluffs
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs IA

Address
2,2 mi
520 30th Avenue
51501 Council Bluffs
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn & Suites COUNCIL BLUFFS-I-29

Address
2,8 mi
2202 River Road
51501 COUNCIL BLUFFS
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hilton Garden Inn Omaha East-Council Bluffs

Address
2,2 mi
2702 Mid America Drive
51501 Council Bluffs
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Comfort Suites Council Bluffs

Address
2,4 mi
1801 S. 35th Street
51501 Council Bluffs
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express & Suites COUNCIL BLUFFS - CONV CTR AREA

Address
2,2 mi
2211 South 32nd Street
51501 COUNCIL BLUFFS
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Council Bluffs Country Inn and Suites by Radisson

Address
2,3 mi
17 ARENA WAY
51501 Council Bluffs
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Sleep Inn & Suites Airport

Address
2,9 mi
2525 Abbott Drive
68110 Omaha
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Thoughts on Places: Council Bluffs' Fairview Cemetery

Published: July 16, 2011
Length: 59:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ks4isu

Many Council Bluffers aren't aware of the rich history resting in their Fairview Cemetery, waiting to be discovered...and exploited for a video. But what of the things that, well, AREN'T resting...


Misfits - MidAmerica Center - Council Bluffs, Iowa

Published: January 23, 2015
Length: 36:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mark Dauner

January 10, 2015 - Selections from the show.


New Truck Painting Facility in Council Bluffs, Iowa

Published: May 14, 2014
Length: 35:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PeterbiltMarketing

This 2.5-minute video provides a view of the high-tech painting facility at the Peterbilt of Council Bluffs Body Shop. The pressurized paint booth is large enough to handle Class 8 Trucks and...


Council Bluffs Union Pacific 844

Published: August 04, 2013
Length: 10:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: GeneralPurpose9

844 and 6936 arriving in Council Bluffs to pick up the passenger cars for the College World Series in Omaha. As you can see the Mars light is still there. It was taken off at some point during the two.


Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Winter Tour 2012 - Council Bluffs, IA - Finale

Published: November 16, 2012
Length: 33:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: UKMelia

TSO never fails to make me go OOooooooooo.


Legendary Premier - 24K - Day 1 American Championships - Council Bluffs IA 2-15-2014

Published: February 15, 2014
Length: 08:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: LegendaryPremier

Legendary Premier is a Competitive All-Star Cheerleading Company located in Algonquin Illinois. Find us at www.legendarycheer.com.


Chiropractic Council Bluffs Bluffs Family Chiropractic 8 week old with colic under chiropractic

Published: June 25, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Council Bluffs Chiropractor Bluffs Family Chi

Chiropractic Council Bluffs http://www.bluffsfamilychiropractic.com In this video Council Bluffs Chiropractic expert talks about how an eight week old baby with colic improved under chiropractic...


Apex Riot - Council Bluffs

Published: February 15, 2014
Length: 49:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ryan Ladwig

The American Heartland National Competition.


Old Home Movie (silent) near Council Bluffs, IA

Published: October 03, 2013
Length: 54:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: CSkokan

Two reels of 8mm film were recently found tucked away in an old Benos Department store paper bag. They were nested far up on the top shelf in the master bedroom closest in the past homestead...


Monster Truck Jam - Mid American Center Council Bluffs 2009

Published: January 11, 2009
Length: 22:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: whoamiwhoareu

Taken at the Monster Truck Jam in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Mid America Center on January 10, 2009. Bounty Hunter Truck!


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Council Bluffs, known until 1852 as Kanesville, Iowa—the historic starting point of the Mormon Trail and eventual northernmost anchor town of the other emigrant trails—is a city in and the county seat of Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States and is on the east bank of the Missouri River across from what is now the much larger city of Omaha, Nebraska. The population of Council Bluffs was 62,230 at the 2010 census.

Located at 41.2536, -95.8625 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places established in 1853, Cities in Iowa, Council Bluffs, Iowa, County seats in Iowa, Mormon Trail, Populated places in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, Iowa populated places on the Missouri River

USS Marlin (SST-2)

USS Marlin (SST-2), originally USS T-2 (SST-2), was a T-1-class training submarine in commission from 1953 to 1973. She was the second submarine of the United States Navy to be named for the marlin, a large game fish. She was one of the smallest operational submarines ever built for the U.S. Navy.

Located at 41.2762, -95.9011 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
T-1-class submarines, Cold War submarines of the United States, Ships built in Connecticut, 1953 ships, Museum ships in Nebraska, Museums in Omaha, Nebraska, Military and war museums in Nebraska, National Register of Historic Places in Omaha, Nebraska, Ships on the National Register of Historic Places in Nebraska

USS Hazard (AM-240)

USS Hazard (AM-240) was an Admirable-class minesweeper which served in the United States Navy during World War II. Hazard was launched on 1 October 1944 and was commissioned on 30 December 1944. The vessel was built by the Winslow Marine Railway and Shipbuilding Corporation of Winslow, Washington. Hazard was fitted for both wire and acoustic sweeping and could double as an anti-submarine warfare platform. The Admirable class of minesweepers were also used for patrol and escort duties.

Located at 41.2768, -95.9016 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Admirable-class minesweepers, Ships built in Washington (state), 1944 ships, World War II minesweepers of the United States, Museum ships in Nebraska, National Historic Landmarks in Nebraska, National Register of Historic Places in Omaha, Nebraska, Ships on the National Register of Historic Places in Nebraska, Museums in Omaha, Nebraska, Military and war museums in Nebraska

Mid-America Center

The Mid-America Center is an arena and convention center located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, just five minutes from downtown Omaha, Nebraska. The arena's maximum capacity is about 8,000 for concerts and 6,700 for ice hockey and arena football. The arena continues to provide free parking. It is the home of the Iowa Blackhawks of the APFL. From 2002-2009, it hosted the Omaha Lancers of the USHL. Beginning February 19, 2011, it will host roller derby bouts for the Omaha Rollergirls of the WFTDA.

Located at 41.2375, -95.8897 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Convention centers in Iowa, Indoor arenas in the United States, Indoor ice hockey venues in the United States, Music venues in Iowa, Sports venues in Iowa, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Roller derby venues in the United States, Sports venues in Omaha, Nebraska, Buildings and structures in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, Visitor attractions in Pottawattamie County, Iowa

Saint Albert High School (Council Bluffs, Iowa)

Saint Albert High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA. It is part of a chain of private schools going from pre-kindergarten through 12th Grade. Saint Albert's Mascot is a falcon for the boys, while the girls are known as the saintes. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Des Moines.

Located at 41.2619, -95.8225 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Roman Catholic secondary schools in Iowa, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Educational institutions established in 1964, Roman Catholic Diocese of Des Moines, Schools in Pottawattamie County, Iowa

Horseshoe Council Bluffs

Horseshoe Council Bluffs is a racino located in Council Bluffs, Iowa near Omaha, Nebraska. It has 68,000 sq ft . of gaming space, 1900 slot machines, 62 table games, live greyhound races and simulcast horse racing, a WSOP poker room, and accommodations through Hilton Garden, the local Country Inns & Suites, Holiday Inn Express, and SpringHill by Marriott.

Located at 41.24, -95.8854 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Caesars Entertainment Corporation, Buildings and structures in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, Casinos in Iowa, Visitor attractions in Pottawattamie County, Iowa

Council Bluffs Public Library

EARLY LIBRARIES IN COUNCIL BLUFFS The Council Bluffs Public Library has been a cultural, educational and entertainment leader in Council Bluffs since 1866. In March of that year, the first attempt to establish a Library was made by a newly organized group known as the Young Men’s Library Association. D. C. Bloomer was its Chair.

Located at 41.2588, -95.85 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Council Bluffs, Iowa, Public libraries in Iowa, Buildings and structures in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, Education in Pottawattamie County, Iowa

Illinois Central Missouri River Bridge

The Illinois Central Missouri River Bridge, also known as the IC Bridge or the East Omaha Bridge, is a rail through truss double swing bridge across the Missouri River connecting Council Bluffs, Iowa with Omaha, Nebraska. It is owned by the Canadian National Railway and is closed to all traffic. At 521 feet long, the second version of the bridge was the longest swing bridge in the world from when it was completed in 1903 through 1915. In 1975 it was regarded as the third longest swing bridge.

Located at 41.2781, -95.8911 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railroad bridges in Iowa, Railroad bridges in Nebraska, Historic bridges in Omaha, Nebraska, Rail transportation in Iowa, Rail infrastructure in Nebraska, Illinois Central Railroad, Bridges over the Missouri River, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Bridges completed in 1893, Bridges in Pottawattamie County, Iowa

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kanesville, Miller's Hollow, كونسيل بلوفس, Каунсил-Блафс, Council Bluffs, کونسیل بلوفس، آیووا, CBF, カウンシルブラフス, Коунсл Блаффс, काउन्सिल ब्लफ्स, Каунсил Бафс, Консіл-Блафс, کونسل بلفس، آئیووا, 康瑟尔布拉夫斯