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Council Rejects Golf Club Sale Amid Community Outcry

5/7/2025

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In a heated two-hour debate, the Council Bluffs City Council voted narrowly against selling the historic Dodge Riverside Golf Club to developers. Local employers championed the proposal for workforce housing, but passionate golfers rallied to protect the cherished recreational space. The final vote stood at two in favor and three against, leaving the future of the club intact—for now.

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Story summary

In a heated two-hour debate, the Council Bluffs City Council voted narrowly against selling the historic Dodge Riverside Golf Club to developers. Local employers championed the proposal for workforce housing, but passionate golfers rallied to protect the cherished recreational space. The final vote stood at two in favor and three against, leaving the future of the club intact—for now.