Loess Hills Media and Podcasts

06/15/2026

This episode of Council Bluffs Today looks at the reaction following the recent Council Bluffs City Council vote involving the pit bull ban, focusing on the difference between fair civic disagreement and personal retaliation, including calls for boycotts, home addresses and attacks on private businesses or families.

06/13/2026

Thank you Katrina!

A Council Bluffs restaurant owner recovered stolen podcast equipment, tracked down the rightful owner and refused to be repaid. 🙌

06/12/2026

This episode of Pottawattamie County Routes looks at a busy weekend across Pottawattamie County, with garage sales, farmers markets, live music, art events, motocross, library activities, a snack drive car show, conservation events and more happening in Council Bluffs, Crescent, Carter Lake, Walnut, Underwood, Carson and Honey Creek.

06/12/2026

Travis Waldstein from Waldstein Plumbing joins Council Bluffs Today to talk about summer HVAC issues, cottonwood and dirt clogging outdoor units, the importance of maintenance, rising repair costs, older air conditioners, refrigerant changes and when homeowners should start weighing repair versus replacement.

06/11/2026

Bella Canada from Brewed Awakening in Avoca joins Pottawattamie County Routes to talk about building her coffee shop, creating new drinks and launching the Coffee World Series, a bracket-style contest where customers vote for their favorite Brewed Awakening drinks on Facebook.

06/11/2026

After days of updates, uncertainty and an outpouring of support, Todd shares the full story of what happened after his recording equipment was stolen and how quickly the Council Bluffs community stepped forward to help.
This episode is about the disbelief of standing in broken glass, the fear of not knowing how the shows would continue, the people who immediately reached out with offers of help, and the integrity shown by Juan at Juanito’s, whose actions helped get everything back.
The story will also be featured Friday evening on KMTV Channel 3 in Omaha with Katrina Markel.

06/10/2026

Mark Thalken, Regional Director of the Small Business Development Center at Iowa Western, joins Pottawattamie County Routes to talk about the free resources available for small businesses, startups and entrepreneurs across the region.
Mark explains how the SBDC helps business owners with everything from forming an LLC and building a business plan to marketing, growth, succession planning, finances and knowing whether an idea can truly become a sustainable business.
The conversation also touches on the challenges of pricing services, understanding business finances, hiring help, supporting small-town main streets and why small businesses remain such an important part of local communities.
To learn more or schedule an appointment, visit iowawesternsbdc.com.

06/10/2026

Nancy Ruffcorn from Timothy Lutheran joins Council Bluffs Today to talk about the new community refrigerator project coming to Council Bluffs. The program is designed to rescue usable food from restaurants, caterers, grocery stores, gardens and local donors, then make it available 24/7 for neighbors facing food insecurity.

Nancy explains how the project came together with support and guidance from Iowa West Foundation, Saving Grace Food Rescue, Timothy Lutheran and other community partners. She also shares how volunteers will help pick up food, repackage donations when needed, monitor the refrigerators and make sure people have access to food in a simple, dignified and anonymous way.

The first community refrigerator will be located at Timothy Lutheran near 31st and West Broadway, with additional locations planned through All Care and the Lakin Campus.

To learn more or volunteer with Timothy Lutheran, call 712-323-0693.

06/09/2026

Kim Canada joins Pottawattamie County Routes to talk about Walnut’s first farmers market, the local vendors already signed up, the community effort behind bringing the event to life, and why Friday evenings in Walnut will be a great chance to shop local, enjoy food trucks, and support small-town Iowa.

06/09/2026

Kathy Fiscus joins Council Bluffs Today to talk about her work as one of the studio artists at PACE, the creative energy inside the Hoff Family Arts and Culture Center, Fourth Friday events, upcoming art classes, and why art matters for people of all ages.