Council Bluffs residents and business owners are responsible for clearing sidewalks within 24 hours of a snowfall. The best city source we could open is an archived 2019 city notice, so check with the city for any changes.
What the City of Council Bluffs says about sidewalks
- Clear sidewalks within 24 hours of a snowfall, on all sides of your property, the full width, down to the pavement.
- Pile snow onto your yard and boulevard. It's against the law to shovel snow into streets and alleys.
- On a corner property, clear curb cuts at corners and crosswalks to the street gutter.
- Snow removal complaints go to the Public Works Right-of-Way office, (712) 890-5296.
Hiring help in Council Bluffs
If you hire a company, make sure the agreement covers the public sidewalk (and, on a corner lot, the side walk and curb ramps), says how soon they'll come after the snow stops, and matches the city's deadline above. Ask what de-icer they use: Iowa State University Extension says rock salt works best above 15°F and that salt buildup can injure turfgrass, trees and shrubs. Our guide to choosing a snow removal company has a full checklist.
Iowa has no state license for snow removal. For lawn treatments, anyone in the business of applying pesticides (including weed and insect control) to other people's property needs an IDALS commercial applicator license; each listing below shows what we could verify.
Snow removal and lawn care companies in Council Bluffs
704 Hazel St., Council Bluffs, IA 51503
- Sidewalk & driveway clearing
- Salting / de-icing
- Snow hauling
- Mowing
- Lawn treatments
- Landscaping
- Homes
- Businesses
Council Bluffs property maintenance company (since 1995, per its site) listing snow removal and haul-away for stairs, sidewalks, driveways and parking lots, de-icing, and lawn mowing, edging and chemical applications.
Service area (their words): Its site lists a Council Bluffs address.
Lawn chemicals: IDALS license not confirmed by us (checked 2026-10-22)
How we checked
IDALS pesticide company lookup (https://agriculture-iowa.my.salesforce-sites.com/lookup), 'Search By Company/License', searched by company name on 2026-10-22. Searched 'Borwick': found BORWICK'S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, Council Bluffs (06126-000), but that record expired 2015-12-31, so we could not confirm a current license.
Listing source: https://www.borwicks.com/ (checked 2026-10-22).
- Sidewalk & driveway clearing
- Fertilizing
- Aeration
- Spring & fall cleanup
- Homes
- Businesses
Council Bluffs lawn care company offering a six-step fertilization program, seasonal cleanup and aeration, curbside pickup, and snow removal for residential driveways, walkways and commercial spaces.
Service area (their words): Its site says it serves Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Lawn chemicals: IDALS license not confirmed by us (checked 2026-10-22)
How we checked
IDALS pesticide company lookup (https://agriculture-iowa.my.salesforce-sites.com/lookup), 'Search By Company/License', searched by company name on 2026-10-22. Searched 'BZ': found BZ LAWN CARE, Council Bluffs (11058-001), but that record expired 2025-12-31, so we could not confirm a current license.
Listing source: https://bzslawncare.com/ (checked 2026-10-22).
179 Woodbury Circle, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
- Sidewalk & driveway clearing
- Mowing
- Aeration
- Seeding / overseeding
- Spring & fall cleanup
Council Bluffs lawn care company offering mowing, aeration, seeding, mulch, cleanups and trimming, plus snow removal for driveways and sidewalks.
Service area (their words): Its site describes service in the Council Bluffs, IA area.
How we checked
No fertilizer, weed-control or other lawn-chemical service listed on the pages we checked, so no pesticide license status is shown. Snow removal is not part of Iowa's pesticide licensing.
Listing source: https://lslawncare.com/ (checked 2026-10-22).
- Snow removal
- Salting / de-icing
- Mowing
- Fertilizing
- Aeration
- Spring & fall cleanup
- Landscaping
- Homes
- Businesses
Council Bluffs lawn company listing mowing, snow removal, salt and sanding, fertilization, aeration, spring and fall clean-ups and landscape material delivery.
Service area (their words): Its site says it serves residential and commercial clients throughout the Council Bluffs, IA area.
Lawn chemicals: IDALS license not confirmed by us (checked 2026-10-22)
How we checked
IDALS pesticide company lookup (https://agriculture-iowa.my.salesforce-sites.com/lookup), 'Search By Company/License', searched by company name on 2026-10-22. Searched 'Perfect Diamond': found PERFECT DIAMOND LAWNS LLC, Council Bluffs (08625-001), but that record expired 2017-12-31, so we could not confirm a current license.
Listing source: https://perfectdiamondlawns.com/ (checked 2026-10-22).
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Listings are informational, not endorsements or rankings, and no company paid to be listed. Details come from each company’s own website. For fertilizer or weed control, check the company’s Iowa pesticide license with IDALS. We don’t show a license status for snow removal. Companies can request a correction or removal.
Guides for Council Bluffs homeowners
- Hiring helpHow to Choose a Snow Removal Company in IowaPer-push vs. seasonal snow removal, what to get in writing, red flags from the Iowa Attorney General, and why snow removal needs no state license in Iowa.Read the guide →
- Lawn careHow to Protect Your Lawn From Salt Damage This WinterHow de-icing salt hurts Iowa lawns and shrubs, which ice melts do less damage, how much to use, and how to flush salt in spring, from ISU Extension.Read the guide →
- Lawn careHow to Winterize Your Lawn in IowaISU Extension's fall lawn calendar for Iowa: final mowing height, when to stop mowing, late-fall fertilizer, broadleaf weeds, leaves and snow mold.Read the guide →
- Snow removalSnow Removal in Des Moines: Sidewalk Rules, Plowing and Getting HelpDes Moines sidewalk snow rules from the city: the 48-hour deadline, penalties, parking during plowing, salt tips and local snow removal companies.Read the guide →
- Snow removalSnow Removal in Waukee: The 24-Hour Rule, Parking Ban and Local HelpWaukee's 24-hour sidewalk snow rule, the snow emergency parking ban, fines in city code, de-icing tips for new concrete, and local snow removal companies.Read the guide →
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Sources
- Archived - Sidewalk Snow Removal (January 16, 2019 notice) - City of Council Bluffs (checked 2026-10-22)
- Using Deicing Salts in the Home Landscape - Iowa State University Extension and Outreach (checked 2026-10-22)
- Applicator Licensing and Certification - Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (checked 2026-10-22)
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