When you log on to www.councilbluffsiowa.com, you may notice a drastic change - a flash back to our past. Although we're moving forward as a community, we decided to showcase our heritage by using our Streetscape pattern - which incorporates historical elements into our downtown scheme.

Setting our future's foundation, the "bricks" of our past (embedded throughout the site) have truly paved the way for our progress.

Our claim, "Council Bluffs - Iowa's Leading Edge," holds true today as did our stake as a major outpost on the Western Frontier.

Packed with historical information, the entire layout is filled with descriptive, pop-up icons from our past, making it fun for browsers to further explore our site.

More informational, interactive and artful, the site includes some of the latest elements in web design.

For easier navigation, the contents have been divided into four main areas: Visitor Information, Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development and Community Information.

Some of the new features include:

• A What's New section, highlighting events such as Winterfest, Renaissance Faire of the Midlands and other on-going community projects and developments.
• A media center, where press releases will be posted and archived. Users will also be able to download various photos of Council Bluffs, our new logo and, as a free bonus, new screen savers.
• An updated calendar section, highlighted by seasonal photographs, listing both Chamber and community events. In addition, browsers will be able to sign up and post their own events on-line.
• A series of 360-degree tours of Council Bluffs, including the Historic Gen. Dodge House, Winterfest's Winter Wonderland of Lights, the city's new library and the Squirrel Cage Jail.
• A postcard section, allowing users to send personalized postcards from Council Bluffs.
• A campaign center, dedicated to promoting Council Bluffs, our new slogan, logo and image campaign.
• Lodging, shopping, attractions and various points of interest.
• An on-line, request-for-proposal section for convention and meeting planners.
• Pre-formed tour itineraries of the Council Bluffs area.
• Prospective businesses looking to locate in Council Bluffs can check out the economic development section to learn why Council Bluffs is on the "leading edge" of business.

Throughout the section they can view and download up-to-date business information, including:

- Available industrial land and buildings.

- Current work force and demographic data.

- Council Bluffs' business location advantages.

- Business assistance and incentives overview.

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