![]() ![]() The new park already is bringing tens of thousands of people to the river for music and community events, public art, sightseeing, and recreation. Dedicated May 22, 2013, the 90-acre public park is located right on the riverfront, with a beautiful view of downtown Omaha across the Missouri. Iowa Rivers Revival pointed to several key river-related projects in and near Council Bluffs: Mayor Matt Walsh, Mark Eckman, Executive Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Larry Foster, Director of Park and Recreation and Public Property, are accepting the award on behalf of Council Bluffs. Iowa Rivers Revival is presenting the “River City of the Year” award at a reception Friday morning (10 a.m.) at Harrah’s Casino overlooking the Missouri River. It’s a model for communities all over Iowa.” “The result is outstanding features and events that are bringing citizens and visitors back to the river to live and work and play. “Council Bluffs’ recipe includes strong vision, focused planning, and constant collaboration,” Lehman said. “It’s a great success story,” said Roz Lehman, Director of Iowa Rivers Revival (IRR). Iowa Rivers Revival, a group that advocates for rivers, has named Council Bluffs “River City of the Year” in recognition of the city’s outstanding efforts to renew its connections to the Missouri River.
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