Council Bluffs firefighter Charles Jones, 52, died following a medical emergency while responding to a call last week. The paramedic and firefighter served the community for 19 years.
Despite cold weather and rain, Council Bluffs neighbors gathered along 4th Street to pay their respects as Jones’ funeral procession made its way to fire department headquarters.
Fire Chief Robert Schoening called Jones’ passing “a tremendous loss” for the department, and the mayor praised his “unwavering commitment to those around him.”…