Council Bluffs, located on the banks of the majestic Missouri River, Shimmers with a fascinating heritage rooted in exploration, transportation and commerce.The city's pioneering spirit was first kindled by the famous journeyman Lewis and Clark . While Charting an inland waterway to the Pacific Ocean, they held their first council with Native American tribes just north of the area in 1804. The city was named for this legendary "Council on the Bluff".