Council Bluffs, IA

Custom Signs & Billboard Advertising in Southwest Iowa

From storefront signage and fleet graphics to monument signs and bus bench advertising, we design, produce, and install signage that gets your business noticed and remembered.

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• Monument Signs, Channel Letters & Storefront Signage • Bus Bench & Billboard Advertising Available • Vinyl Lettering & Fleet Graphics • Family-Owned Since 1985 • Get a Free Quote Today

• Monument Signs, Channel Letters & Storefront Signage • Bus Bench & Billboard Advertising Available • Vinyl Lettering & Fleet Graphics • Family-Owned Since 1985 • Get a Free Quote Today

A woman is applying a vinyl decal to the side of a white service van with business information, including a phone number, for a plumbing company named WALS PLUMBING.
Sign for Lewis Central High School with a welcome message, surrounded by bushes and trees, under a partly cloudy sky.
A series of green and white reserved parking signs with names of family members and their vehicles arranged on a worktable.
Exterior of McAllister's Deli restaurant with a brick wall and large sign displaying the restaurant's name and logo.
Black pickup truck with a Jimmy John's logo and slogan 'Freaky Fresh! Freaky Fast!' on the side, parked inside a garage.
Signs in a business office for Sandau Bros and Lund-Ross Constructors, including one with rules about no construction parking or deliveries, and another promoting Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers.
A delivery van inside a garage with branding for AireServ Heating & Air Conditioning, featuring red, white, and blue colors, a phone number, and a website link.
A white pickup truck parked on the side of a road next to a sign with directions for drop-off pickup and buses, staff, and ERC. The sign has three arrows pointing left, straight, and right. The area is grassy with trees on a hill in the background an
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Two white pickup trucks with 'LUNDR' and 'CONSTRUCTION' logos parked in front of a building with a sign that reads 'Sandau Bros SIGN COMPANY INC.' under a blue sky.
A red semi-truck in a parking lot in front of a building named 'The Gathering Room' with designated handicap parking spots.
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Your Local Sign Company in Council Bluffs, Iowa

We work with schools, contractors, boutiques, salons, retail businesses, and commercial property owners throughout Southwest Iowa. If you need signage that reflects your brand and lasts, you’re in the right place.

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From Hand-Painted Signs to Digital Billboards

For 40+ years, Sandau Bros has helped schools, contractors, and small businesses stand out across Council Bluffs and surrounding communities. We are proud to still be family-owned and personally involved in every project.

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CUSTOM SIGNAGE

Custom Signage in Council Bluffs & Southwest Iowa

Your sign is often the first impression of your business. At Sandau Bros, we design, fabricate, and install custom signage built for long-term durability and strong visibility. Whether you need full design support or already have professional artwork, we guide you from concept to installation.

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  • Welcome sign for Neola, established in 1882, with decorative elements and nearby greenery.

    Monument Signs

    Monument signs create a strong, permanent presence for your business. Ideal for commercial properties, schools, and multi-tenant locations, our monument signs are custom-built for durability and brand impact across Southwest Iowa.

  • Sign with a cupcake graphic and the word "Broadway" on a brick wall.

    Channel Letters

    Channel letters offer high-visibility storefront branding. These dimensional, often illuminated letters help businesses stand out day and night and are a popular choice for retail stores and commercial buildings in Council Bluffs.

  • Exterior of a building with a sign that reads 'The Gathering Room,' featuring large windows and accessible parking spaces.

    Storefront Signs

    Custom exterior signage designed to fit your building’s architecture and branding, including fascia signs, cabinet signs, and wall-mounted displays.

  • Black memorial plaque on a brick wall with text and logos, including a cartoon portrait of a man in a military uniform.

    Interior Signage

    Lobby signs, directional signage, wall graphics, ADA-compliant signs, and room numbering to improve navigation and reinforce branding inside your space.

OUT-OF-HOME ADVERTISING

Billboard & Bus Bench Advertising in Southwest Iowa

Expand your visibility beyond your storefront with strategically placed outdoor advertising. Sandau Bros owns and operates bus bench and billboard advertising space in Council Bluffs and surrounding communities.

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  • A worker in an orange shirt on a lift cleaning or repairing an outdoor signboard against a clear blue sky.

    Digital Billboards

    High-impact rotating ads in high-traffic areas. Ideal for seasonal promotions, brand awareness, and time-sensitive messaging.

  • Sign for The Animal Clinic outside a building with large windows and a shrub nearby.

    Static Billboards

    Traditional large-format advertising that provides consistent long-term exposure along major routes in Southwest Iowa.

  • A welcome sign for Christy Magers, a realtor, displayed outside on a bench, featuring her photo making a heart gesture with her hands, with contact information and logos of real estate companies, near a building and a sidewalk.

    Bus Bench Advertising

    Localized advertising placed throughout neighborhoods and commercial corridors. A steady and affordable way to keep your brand visible in the community.

  • A person working on a computer at a cluttered white desk with a keyboard, mouse, glasses, pens, a yellow mug, a box of colored chalk, notebooks, a camera lens, a potted plant, books, and pencils.

    Advertising Design Support

    Need help creating your ad? We provide layout and design services to ensure your billboard or bench ad is readable, clear, and effective from a distance.

Bus Bench Advertising in Council Bluffs

Sandau Bros owns and manages bus bench advertising locations throughout Council Bluffs and surrounding communities. Bench marketing offers consistent, hyper-local visibility in high-traffic residential and commercial areas.

Unlike one-time signage, bench advertising provides long-term brand exposure directly within the community.

  • Continuous 24/7 visibility


  • Local neighborhood reach


  • Cost-effective recurring advertising


  • Strong brand repetition

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CUSTOM VINYL SOLUTIONS

Custom Vinyl Lettering & Graphics in Southwest Iowa

Looking for vinyl lettering in Council Bluffs or custom decals in Southwest Iowa? We specialize in professional vinyl graphics for storefronts, vehicles, schools, and commercial properties.

Our services include window lettering, fleet graphics, vinyl decals, magnetics, and interior wall graphics — all custom designed and installed for long-term durability and strong brand visibility.

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  • White service van for Loftus Heating & Air, parked outside a building with a sign that reads Sandau Bros Sign Company Inc.

    Fleet Graphics

    Turn your vehicles into mobile advertising with professional fleet graphics and truck lettering designed for clear visibility and long-term durability.

  • Close-up of the rear window of a police vehicle with a decal reading 'K-9 UNIT' in large white letters.

    Window Lettering

    Custom vinyl window lettering enhances storefront visibility while keeping a clean, professional look. We install business names, logos, hours, and promotional graphics across Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa.

  • A large window with multiple panes showing a sign for Long ELLow LIONS, emphasizing learning, compassion, and inspiration, with an arrow pointing to the right.

    Vinyl Decals

    Durable and versatile, our custom vinyl decals are ideal for branding, informational signage, and equipment labeling, built for both indoor and outdoor use.

  • Red square sign with a silver crest featuring a large letter B in the center, flanked by the letters C and A on ribbons on either side.

    Magnetics

    Removable magnetic vehicle signs provide flexible branding for shared or temporary vehicles without permanent installation.

Our Process

Whether you need help designing a logo, planning storefront signage, or installing a monument sign, we handle the entire custom sign process from start to finish. Our team works closely with you to ensure your business signage reflects your brand and stands out in Council Bluffs and beyond.

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Submit a quote request or call us directly.

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Consultation & Site Visit

We gather details, measure, photograph, and assess your space.

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Design & Approval

If needed, we design your signage and provide realistic mockups for review.

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Production & Installation

Once approved, we produce and install your signage professionally and efficiently.

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Industries We Serve

Sandau Bros Sign Company proudly serves businesses throughout Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa, including Glenwood, Underwood, Trainer, Avoca, and Missouri Valley.

Schools & Educational Facilities

Contractors & Service Businesses

Retail & Storefronts

Commercial Properties

Local & Regional Businesses

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Signs Across Southwest Iowa and Beyond

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Have a Project in Mind?

If you have a project in mind, whether it is custom signage, vinyl lettering, or outdoor advertising, we are happy to talk it through.

Give us a call, send an email, or submit a quote request and we will take it from there.

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Sandau Bros Sign Company is proudly based in Council Bluffs, Iowa. If you have questions about custom signage, vinyl lettering, or outdoor advertising, we’re happy to help.

Phone:

712-328-2342

Address:

1627 9th Ave

Council Bluffs, IA 51501