Driving around Siouxland is always fun during the Christmas holiday because of the many festive displays of lights that people and communities put up. Some are extensive, some very simple with only a few figures or lamp post decorations.
Bayliss Park in Council Bluffs always seems to have such a nice display with most trees and its fountain lit this opinion informed from photos I have seen of previous years. The park was a nice display, although something was amiss with some lights as they came on, and went, off, with no apparent reason or “timed” response/reaction, as though it might be a planned lighting scheme.
But with everything, there are challenges. I am sure city crews are not checking out the park at night unless someone lets them know something is amiss. But it was a thing of beauty to hang out until dark to see the trees aglow, and watch a few planes overhead beginning their descent for a nearby airport, adding their own lights to a festive scene.
Jerry Mennenga
Sioux City, Iowa
lostinsiouxland 
Oh Jerry, thanks for showing us lights in the Siouxland. It seems as I get older, I’m appreciating Christmas lights more and more each year and this year they are especially appreciated. Not being acquainted with the Siouxland area, it is a treat to see what you bring our way. Merry Christmas!
Becky, Thank you for the kind words. I think all of us during these earlier evenings and “darker” months are like moths drawn to the flame when it comes to Christmas lights and holiday decorations. You have a healthy and safe Merry Christmas as well. jerry