712Initiative's profile picture. The 712 Initiative is actively improving quality of life in Council Bluffs — from how we live, work, play and move to how we grow.

The 712 Initiative

@712Initiative

The 712 Initiative is actively improving quality of life in Council Bluffs — from how we live, work, play and move to how we grow.

𝕳𝖆𝖕𝖕𝖞 𝕳𝖆𝖑𝖑𝖔𝖜𝖊𝖊𝖓! We had a 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙩𝙖𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙧 time at the 100 Block Trick-or-Treat on Monday. The weather was 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙪𝙡 ! 👻 👻 👻 🎃Wishing everyone a fun and safe Halloween. 🎃

712Initiative's tweet image. 𝕳𝖆𝖕𝖕𝖞 𝕳𝖆𝖑𝖑𝖔𝖜𝖊𝖊𝖓!
We had a 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙩𝙖𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙧 time at the 100 Block Trick-or-Treat on Monday. 
The weather was 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙪𝙡 ! 👻 👻 👻

 🎃Wishing everyone a fun and safe Halloween. 🎃
712Initiative's tweet image. 𝕳𝖆𝖕𝖕𝖞 𝕳𝖆𝖑𝖑𝖔𝖜𝖊𝖊𝖓!
We had a 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙩𝙖𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙧 time at the 100 Block Trick-or-Treat on Monday. 
The weather was 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙪𝙡 ! 👻 👻 👻

 🎃Wishing everyone a fun and safe Halloween. 🎃
712Initiative's tweet image. 𝕳𝖆𝖕𝖕𝖞 𝕳𝖆𝖑𝖑𝖔𝖜𝖊𝖊𝖓!
We had a 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙩𝙖𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙧 time at the 100 Block Trick-or-Treat on Monday. 
The weather was 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙪𝙡 ! 👻 👻 👻

 🎃Wishing everyone a fun and safe Halloween. 🎃
712Initiative's tweet image. 𝕳𝖆𝖕𝖕𝖞 𝕳𝖆𝖑𝖑𝖔𝖜𝖊𝖊𝖓!
We had a 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙩𝙖𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙧 time at the 100 Block Trick-or-Treat on Monday. 
The weather was 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙪𝙡 ! 👻 👻 👻

 🎃Wishing everyone a fun and safe Halloween. 🎃

Ho, ho, hold onto your mittens! Winterfest Makers Market is back and vendor applications are OPEN! Get ready to sleigh the competition and show off your crafty creations at one of the most magical events in Council Bluffs! Apply today: marketspread.com/market/25015/c…

712Initiative's tweet image. Ho, ho, hold onto your mittens! 
Winterfest Makers Market is back and vendor applications are OPEN! Get ready to sleigh the competition and show off your crafty creations at one of the most magical events in Council Bluffs!
Apply today: marketspread.com/market/25015/c…

The Linkages Study seeks to improve multimodal and transit connections between downtown Council Bluffs and downtown Omaha, including the potential for a new Missouri River crossing. Learn more here facebook.com/share/hkRiHd9b…

712Initiative's tweet image. The Linkages Study seeks to improve multimodal and transit connections between downtown Council Bluffs and downtown Omaha, including the potential for a new Missouri River crossing. Learn more here facebook.com/share/hkRiHd9b…

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED October 12th! Small projects, big results! Suitable for kids 10+ with parent supervision. Lunch and T-shirt provided for volunteers. habitatcb.org/news-events/ev…

712Initiative's tweet image. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED October 12th!
Small projects, big results!
Suitable for kids 10+ with parent supervision.
Lunch and T-shirt provided for volunteers.
habitatcb.org/news-events/ev…

Attention Volunteers! We need 2-3 volunteers for the last two markets of the season. Reach out to some friends, coworkers, or family members and sign up today! 👉Click here to signup and get a limited edition FMCB T-shirt! bit.ly/4drsfkp

712Initiative's tweet image. Attention Volunteers!
We need 2-3 volunteers for the last two markets of the season. Reach out to some friends, coworkers, or family members and sign up today!  👉Click here to signup and get a limited edition FMCB T-shirt!  bit.ly/4drsfkp

Join us at the State of the County. Hear from representatives with Pottawattamie County including the Board of Supervisors and several departmental updates. Attendees must register online by 7:00 PM on Wednesday, September 18. Click here to register >> bit.ly/3Txa0Tb

712Initiative's tweet image. Join us at the State of the County. Hear from representatives with Pottawattamie County including the Board of Supervisors and several departmental updates. Attendees must register online by 7:00 PM on Wednesday, September 18.
Click here to register >> bit.ly/3Txa0Tb

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator, with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” — The Declaration of Independence, 1776


Our offices will be closed Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th. We will be back at it on July 8th!

712Initiative's tweet image. Our offices will be closed Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th. We will be back at it on July 8th!

The countdown begins 🗓️ Shamrock Shuffle is ONE week from tomorrow! Is it too late to sign up? NO WAY! Will I still get a cool t-shirt? YES WAY! Register here bit.ly/3SqAHau

712Initiative's tweet image. The countdown begins 🗓️ Shamrock Shuffle is ONE week from tomorrow!
Is it too late to sign up? NO WAY!
Will I still get a cool t-shirt? YES WAY!
Register here bit.ly/3SqAHau

☘️We just updated our volunteer signup with Shamrock Shuffle Cheer Stations! Why sign up? You get a t-shirt, design posters, and cheer on the runners! More details 👇 bit.ly/3I8K5La


Have you registered for the Shamrock Shuffle? It's almost a month away! bit.ly/3SqAHau

712Initiative's tweet image. Have you registered for the Shamrock Shuffle? It's almost a month away!
bit.ly/3SqAHau

Is anyone else as excited as we are for a new year? Here's to a great new year!


Wishing all our friends a very Merry Christmas. May your day be filled with happiness and love.


Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce and The 712 Initiative Welcome New CEO, Chris LaFerla. the712initiative.org/council-bluffs…

712Initiative's tweet image. Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce and The 712 Initiative Welcome New CEO, Chris LaFerla.
the712initiative.org/council-bluffs…

Join the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday, November 16th for an engaging public forum where people receiving long-term services and supports can connect directly with Iowa Medicaid leaders. More info here hhs.iowa.gov/ime/HOME/homet…

712Initiative's tweet image. Join the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday, November 16th for an engaging public forum where people receiving long-term services and supports can connect directly with Iowa Medicaid leaders. 
More info here
hhs.iowa.gov/ime/HOME/homet…

The Farmers Market CB is canceled for Thursday, August 24, due to the excessive heat index. 🌡️

712Initiative's tweet image. The Farmers Market CB is canceled for Thursday, August 24, due to the excessive heat index. 🌡️

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