Joining the cause and supporting Special Olympics Iowa, along with nearly 175 others, is Police Chief Timothy Carmody and Mayor Matt Walsh.The Council Bluffs Polar Plunge will be taking place Saturday, March 19th at Lake Manawa at the Council Bluffs Country Club.The Polar Plunge is a fundraiser for Special Olympics, and offers the opportunity for individuals and organizations to raise money and support Special Olympics Iowa athletes by plunging into frigid waters. This event will take place at noon, and there will be a post-party to follow at Barley’s.There is a way for everyone to be involved, officials say: plunge solo, plunge as a team, toss your boss, sponsor an individual or team, the corporate challenge or volunteer at the event. If you choose not to plunge, you can register to raise funds and receive a t-shirt and other prizes.When someone raises a minimum of $75, they receive an official event long-sleeve T-shirt and admission to the post-plunge party. The more money participants raise, the more prizes they receive. Special prizes will be given to the plunger who raises the most money, those who choose not to plunge and raises the most money, the team with the best costume, and also the plunger with the best costume.Registration and check-in begins at 10:30 a.m.

Joining the cause and supporting Special Olympics Iowa, along with nearly 175 others, is Police Chief Timothy Carmody and Mayor Matt Walsh.

The Council Bluffs Polar Plunge will be taking place Saturday, March 19th at Lake Manawa at the Council Bluffs Country Club.




The Polar Plunge is a fundraiser for Special Olympics, and offers the opportunity for individuals and organizations to raise money and support Special Olympics Iowa athletes by plunging into frigid waters. This event will take place at noon, and there will be a post-party to follow at Barley’s.



There is a way for everyone to be involved, officials say: plunge solo, plunge as a team, toss your boss, sponsor an individual or team, the corporate challenge or volunteer at the event. If you choose not to plunge, you can register to raise funds and receive a t-shirt and other prizes.



When someone raises a minimum of $75, they receive an official event long-sleeve T-shirt and admission to the post-plunge party. The more money participants raise, the more prizes they receive. Special prizes will be given to the plunger who raises the most money, those who choose not to plunge and raises the most money, the team with the best costume, and also the plunger with the best costume.





Registration and check-in begins at 10:30 a.m.