Council Bluffs exists in Omaha's shadow and has made peace with it—mostly. Downtown rooms fill with people proud of their side of the river, tired of being treated as Nebraska's afterthought. West Broadway crowds want Iowa humor, not Omaha overflow. The rivalry creates material. Lake Manawa draws the weekend energy. South End hosts the working-class rooms. Open mics here force you to pick a side—or better yet, play both. Acknowledge the distinction, respect the pride, and Bluffs audiences reward you with laughs that feel earned.