Welcome to the Gibraltar Neighborhood Association website. We are so proud of our historic neighborhood, and our residents work hard to make it a great place to live! In fact, in 2016, we were awarded SECOND PLACE in the Neighborhoods, USA (NUSA) National Competition under the "Social Revitalization" category, beating other neighborhoods from around the country! (Learn more about NUSA at www.nusa.org). Watch the conference presentation about our 2015 accomplishments by clicking on the video below.
The Gibraltar Neighborhood Association (GNA) encompasses a large number of homes and businesses in an area east of the Council Bluffs public library. Our approximate boundaries are from the top of 5th Avenue on the east, 4th Street on the west, and from 9th Avenue on the south edge all the way north to St. Peter's church! (To see an actual map of the GNA boundaries and other Neighborhoods, click this cool interactive tool provided by the 712 Initiative!). Our neighborhood also includes the Willow/Bluff/Third Street Historic District which is on the National Register of Historic Places. For a comprehensive description of the many historic homes in the district, click here. So, how did we get our name? One of the most striking formations of the Loess Hills once stood at the southeast corner of 5th Avenue and 3rd Street. Standing at least 250 feet high, this large dirt formation was known as Gibraltar. According to Silent Hills Speak, History of Council Bluffs (by William E. Ramsey and Betty Dineed Shrier), "The tower cliffs of Gibraltar (likely named for the global landmark at the entrance of the Mediterranean Sea) were an area fixture in the neighborhood for as long as early residents can remember." Our Association logo is derived from early photos like the one below-right. Photos of the Gibraltar Neighborhood Gibraltar Resident Buck Christensen is an AWESEOME photographer! Check out some of his amazing snaps below, then visit his website for other cool pics: buckchristensenphoto.com. |
Gibraltar Holiday Party
Join us for our Neighborhood Holiday Party! Enjoy food, fun and camaraderie as we celebrate the season with friends and neighbors! Please bring an appetizer, snack, or sweet treats to share with the group.
Also BYOB - or a bottle or two of wine for all to enjoy. The main menu will be announced on the GNA Facebook page. Renters, owners, association and non-association members, and well-behaved children are warmly welcome! PLEASE: We ask that you RSVP by December 26 so we have enough supplies on hand! Contact a board member with the number attending in your group (board member emails can be found under the "VISION" tab). MARK YOUR CALENDARS and make plans to come celebrate with neighbors! SEE YOU THERE! _________________________________________ STAY IN TOUCH / KEEP INFORMED! We promote events, share notifications, post pictures and MORE using our online channels (website + facebook + NextDoor.com), and also via email notices. Click here to learn more about the ways to keep in touch! __________________________________________________ Attend a Meeting! We need your input, suggestions and experience to make our neighborhood a clean, safe, wonderful place to live! Our business meetings are held in a variety of locations (people's homes, The Center, The American Legion, The Dodge House, Our Savior's Lutheran Church, etc.). We also have frequent SOCIAL meetings that are held in a variety of places (resident's homes, the park, a local watering hole, etc.), so watch for news on those! __________________________________________________ |