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NOTICES:
Sign up now for the Iowa Aviation Museum kid’s free airplane rides to be held on Saturday, August 29th,
beginning at 9-a.m. Children from 8-17 years old are allowed to sign up. There are plenty of spots available. Please give the museum a call or email them to sign your children up for this fun experience or if you have questions! They would like to know the sooner the better so they can determine how many airplanes they need. They would love to see everyone that participated last year! You can find them on Facebook and Instagram. Iowa Aviation Museum is located at 2251 Airport Road, Greenfield. Call 641-343-7184
The Wall That Heals is a free exhibit that will be open to the public 24 hours a day from July 23 through July 26 at IKM-Manning School, 209 10th Street in Manning. The Wall That Heals is a 3/4 scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. The replica is 375 feet in length and 7.5 feet high at it’s tallest point. Visitors experience The Wall rising above them as they walk towards the apex, a key feature of the design of The Wall in D.C. Event Schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, July 21- Escort– The Wall That Heals is expected to be escorted into town mid afternoon.
Wednesday, July 22- Set Up– Exhibit opens at 8:30am. The opportunity to carry a panel of a loved one is available. Volunteer training at 6pm.
Thursday, July 23- Tours- Guided tours are available at 9am, 10:30am, Noon and 1:30pm. Sign up by calling 712-655-2176. Welcome Home Ceremony is at 6pm. Featuring music, bagpipes, a rose-laying ceremony and key note speaker who was a helicopter pilot during the war.
Friday, July 24- Tours– Guided tours are available at 9am, 10:30am, Noon, 1:30pm and 5pm. Sign up by calling 712-655-2176. Candle Vigil AT Dusk- To honor victims of PTSD and Agent Orange, a ceremony will take place at dusk (around 9:30pm) where participants will light candles to honor those effected and The Wall will be lit in orange.
Saturday, July 25- Tours- Same hours as Friday tours. Taps will be played at sunset.
Sunday, July 26- Closing Ceremony- There will be a short closing ceremony at 1:45pm and the wall will dismantled and prepared for travel to the next host community.
AtlanticFest, presented by First Whitney Bank & Trust, will be held Saturday, August 8 rain or shine. The annual community celebration serves as a fundraiser for the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce and brings together families, businesses, organizations, and visitors from across the region for a full day of activities and entertainment. Preregistration for the Car Show, Motorcycle Show, Fun Run, and Bags Tournament is open now, with day-of registration also available. Registration for craft and food vendors is also currently being accepted until August 3rd. To register for any activity or learn more about the event, visit https://www.atlanticiowa.com/atlanticfest/, email chamber@atlanticiowa.com, or call the Chamber office at 712-243-3017.
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Cass County Grow Another Row begins on Friday, May 1 with 11 stands in communities throughout Cass County. Locations are:
Atlantic Cedar Park @ 204 Cedar St.; Atlantic Library @ 507 Poplar; Midtown Apts @ 1209 E 8th St.; and Mollett Park @ 1020 E 3rd st.
Anita Food Pantry @ 208 Chestnut St
Cumberland @ 121 Main St
Griswold Methodist Church @ 100 Cass St
Lewis Library @ 412 W Main St
Marne Masonic Lodge @ 418 2nd St.
Massena Historic Gas Station @ 203 Main St
Wiota @ 108 Pioneer St.
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The Gathering FREE Community Meal takes place every other Monday from 5-7pm at the United Church Of Christ in Atlantic. Serving Cass County Neighbors. Everyone is welcome…no questions asked. Contact 712-249-7709…text or leave a message. Dine-in. Carry out. Delivery.
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Goodnews Concerts are a non-profit of The Gathering Place located at 102 SW Kent St in Greenfield on the 1st Sunday of every month at 5pm. Freewill donations are taken to help the groups out.
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Adventure Pass Program Expands with Audubon Rec Center Partnership. A Community for Kids and the Atlantic Public Library are excited to announce a new addition to the Adventure Pass program: the Audubon Recreation Center. This partnership brings even more opportunities for families to stay active, connect, and create meaningful memories together. Through this new Adventure Pass offering, families can enjoy a free game of bowling for up to six people along with complimentary access to the Audubon Rec Center gym space—all with the use of a library card. The Audubon Rec Center offers 8 lanes of bowling, featuring cosmic bowling on Friday and Saturday nights. Located within the bowling alley is a soft play area for young children, an arcade, and full service restaurant and bar. Within the same building is a gym space with a walking track and batting cage. Adventure Passes allow patrons to “check out” experiences just like books, turning ordinary days into extraordinary adventures. Instead of reading a story, families get to live one—laughing together, moving together, and exploring local fun in a way that’s accessible to all. The addition of the Audubon Rec Center strengthens the Adventure Pass mission of removing barriers to family-friendly recreation while supporting local destinations. It’s a win-win: families discover new places to play, and community partners welcome new visitors through the doors. Adventure Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis through the Atlantic Public Library. Any adult with a library card in good standing may check out a pass, and families will have seven days to use it after checkout. A Community for Kids is grateful for the Audubon Rec Center’s commitment to supporting families and enriching the lives of children throughout the area. This exciting new partnership ensures that even more families can bowl, play, and move their way into unforgettable memories. For more information about Adventure Passes and participating locations, visit acommunityforkids.com or stop by the Atlantic Public Library.
A Community For Kids and The Atlantic Public Library are excited to announce the newest addition to the Adventure Pass: The Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn. Patrons who check out this pass will enjoy free admission for up to four people to explore the rich history, traditions, and culture of Danish Americans. The museum features engaging exhibits and artifacts, a “kids zone” lego wall and building area, a 30 acre prairie with trails, equipment, and community fire pit, and stories that bring Danish-American heritage to life. The museum provides a welcoming space to learn, connect, and discover something new for everyone.
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Free Radon tests are available at Cass Health in Atlantic for Cass County households. One per household. Contact Cass Health for more information. 712-243-3250
CASS COUNTY FOOD PANTRIES:
Atlantic Food Pantry: 704 W. 7th St. Hours: Thurs., 12:30 – 3 pm (or until all food sacks are distributed) Drive-through pantry (For safety reasons, there will be no access to the Pantry from 7th Street (Highway 6) during Thursday afternoon food distributions. Pantry Client vehicles will approach the Pantry from the East on 6th Street, turning South on Palm Street, then West on the access road directly in front of the Pantry to receive food. Cars will then exit north on the alley next to the Pantry. Traffic markers will guide the cars before and during food distribution.) Food Referrals are not needed. There is a pick-up limit of 3 households per vehicle. Pantry phone: (712) 243-5019 from 9-11 AM Mon. and Thurs. only
Anita Food Pantry: 208 Chestnut St. Drive-through pantry. Phone: (712) 250-0410 Hours: 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 8-10 am
Cumberland Care & Share Pantry: Methodist Church, 317 Monroe St. Phone: (712) 774-5818 Hours: 1st & 3rd Wed., 4:30pm- 5:30pm
Lord’s Cupboard of Griswold: Methodist Church, 100 Cass St. Phone: (712) 778-4178 Hours: 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 11am – 2pm
Adair-Casey Food Pantries are available to those living in the Adair-Casey School District on the second Thursday 6-8pm and the fourth Saturday 9-11am each month.
Locations – Adair United Methodist Church – in alley on north side of church, and
Casey United Methodist Church.
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MONDAY, JULY 20
The Pottawattamie County Fair concludes on Monday, July 20 with the Livestock Premium Auction at 9am. Visit pottawattamiecountyfair.org for more details.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22
The Cass County Fair begins on Wednesday, July 22. From 5:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. is the Dog Show (Outdoor Show Ring) Visit casscofairia.com for a full schedule
Free Audubon Merchant Movie…Babe: Pig In The City (G) will be showing at the Rose Theater in Audubon on Wednesday, July 22 at 10am. Doors open at 9:30. Concessions are available for cash only and thanks to the many Audubon sponsors, attendees will also get free popcorn and a bottle of water.
IowaWORKS will be having a hiring/resume writing event at the Atlantic Public Library July 22, 10am – 2pm. We will have three employers holding open interviews, Fortrex (sanitation for food production plants in Oakland, Harlan, and Council Bluffs), Care Initiatives (an elder care in Avoca), and Elm Crest Senion Living (a retirement home in Harlan). This event is free, and open to everyone.
Vision Atlantic is hosting an open house on Wednesday, July 22 from 4-6pm. Tour the completed short-term rental/tiny home units.
THURSDAY, JULY 23
The Kiwanis Club of Atlantic meeting will be Thursday, July 23 at noon at the Pizza Ranch in Atlantic. Lynn Stamp is program Chair. Guest speaker will be Jeff Thompson.
The Cass County Conservation Board Guided Blooming Prairie Hike! will be held Thursday July 23 at the Outdoor Classroom shelter, located at 76977 Tucson Rd, Massena,at 6 PM. Come join our Naturalist for a hike in the prairie! Explore blooms throughout the numerous prairies inside the park! , FREE, all ages welcome!
The Cass County Fair continues on Thursday, July 23. Little Miss and Little Mister Contest is at 7pm, followed by the Cass County Fair queen and King Contest. 4-H Recognition is at 8pm and the Youth Dance is at 9pm. Visit casscofairia.com for a full schedule
The Crowning of the 2026 Cass County Fair King and Queen will take place in the Outdoor Show Ring at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Thursday, July 23rd at 7:30 pm. High school 4-H and FFA members will compete for a place on the royal court during the annual Cass County Fair, July 23rd through July 28th. The candidate selected as queen will advance to the Iowa State Fair, where she will compete in the statewide competition for the title of the 2026 Iowa State Fair Queen. Judges will also select the King, Prince and Princess. The evening will kick off at 7:00 pm with our Little Miss and Mister contest. Any Cass County youth 5 years to 8 years old can participate in Little Miss/Mister by filling out a form in the Extension Office by noon on Wednesday, July 22nd. Little Miss and Mister contestants will introduce themselves to the crowd before a name is randomly drawn out of a hat.
FRIDAY, JULY 24
The Cass County Fair continues on Friday, July 24. The Rabbit Show is at 8am, followed by the Horse Show. Livestock Judging takes place at noon. Share the Fun and Pre-Fair wards Show is at 5:30pm. At 5:45pm, the 4-H and Clover Kids Style Show will be held and the Bull Ride is at 8pm. Visit casscofairia.com for a full schedule
Toy Story 5 (PG) will be showing at the Rose Theater in Audubon on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. Sunday matinee is at 2pm and doors open at 1:30. All seats are $4 cash. Concessions are available for cash only.
SATURDAY, JULY 25
The Cass County Fair continues on Saturday, July 25th. The Sheep SHow is at 8am. The Pet Show is at 10am, followed by the Meat Goat/Dairy Goat Show. The Clover Kids Animal Show is at 4pm. At 6pm, the Tractor Pulls begin and a Youth Obstacle Course is at 7pm. Visit casscofairia.com for a full schedule
Cass County Conservation Board is holding Stand-Up Paddleboard Demonstration on Saturday, July 25 at 9am and 10:30am at Cold Springs Park near Lewis. After a quick demonstration, try out the boards. Bring a life jacket or one will be available for use. Children must be 16 years and up and weigh less than 250 pounds. Kayaks will also be available for use. 4 sit-in kayaks and 3 sit on top. The event will be cancelled if there is unsafe weather conditions.
SUNDAY, JULY 26
The Cass County Fair continues on Sunday, July 26th. The Swine Show begins at 7:30am. Poultry Show begins at 10am. Decorator’s Showcase is from noon-3pm. Cow/Calf & Feeder Calf Show is at 6pm and Horse Fun Show begins at 6:30pm. Visit casscofairia.com for a full schedule
Exira Fire and EMS Association is hosting a benefit for Keegan Deist and Audrey Jensen on Sunday, July 26 from 4:30-7pm at the Exira Event Center. Keegan and Audrey lost their home and belongings in a house fire. Keegan has been a member for a little over a year. Enjoy a delicious meal for free will donation, with a live and silent auction to follow. All are welcome!
MONDAY, JULY 27
The Cass County Fair continues on Monday, July 27th. The Beef Show begins at 8am, followed by Best Of Iowa. Dairy Cattle Show is at 2pm. Parade Of Champions Bucket Of Junk Auction starts at 5:45pm. Grand Champion Beef Selection is at 7pm. Visit casscofairia.com for a full schedule
TUESDAY, JULY 28
The Cass County Fair concludes at 8:00 A.M. – Livestock Sale (Indoor Show Ring) Visit casscofairia.com for a full schedule
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29
The 49th Annual Carson Rodeo takes place Wednesday, July 29 through Saturday, August 1. A Kick Off Supper will be held on Wednesday. Thursday is Kids Night. Friday is the Street Dance. The Carson Rodeo Parade is at 10:30am on Saturday with another Street Dance Saturday night. Mutton Bustin will take place each night. Advanced tickets are $15 and $20 at the gate. Get your advanced tickets at the Country Store, Bar N’ Grill and Rolling Hills Bank in Carson. In Oakland at Keast Motors and in Macedonia at Agrivision Equipment and Back 40 Bar & Grill. For more information visit carsoncommunityrodeo.com, see Carson-Community-Rodeo on facebook or call 402-689-5622
FRIDAY, JULY 31
Anita Whaletown Celebration 2026 “Land Of the Free Because Of the Brave” takes place on Friday, July 31 beginning at 5pm with food trucks open and the Anita Fire Staion Steak Sandwich meal and beer garden. Anita/ Cam Alumni Gathering, Kids Parade, Bags Tournament Crowning of Little Miss and Mr Whaletown, Scavenger Hunt, Kids Scooter Glow Ride and live music with Aiden Flathers are all part of the fun! Check them out on facebook for more information.
Young Washington (PG-13) will be showing at the Rose Theater in Audubon on Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. Sunday matinee is at 2pm and doors open at 1:30. All seats are $4 cash. Concessions are available for cash only.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1
Anita Whaletown Days continue in Anita on Saturday, August 1 with the Whaletown Parade with Grand Marshal Neil Aupperle and all local veterans, followed the Anita Show & Shine Car Show. Anita/ CAM Alumni Gathering, Dance Atlantic Performances, FFA Barrel Ride, Slow Pitch Tournament, Photo Ops, Face Painting, KIds Fun Zone, Fireman’s Steak Fry Dinner and Beer Garden and live music by The Ridgerunners and the Brian Herron Trio. There will also be food trucks…Spartan Pizza, Corndog Caravan, PEO: Burgers & Dogs, Dance Atlantic: Walking Tacos, CAM Cubs Snow Cones and Lyn’s Coffee.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2
Anita Whaletown Days continue on Sunday, August 2 with local church services. Lyn’s Coffee in the Market On Main and the Weathervane Cafe will be open for food and drinks.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
“Moana Live Action” (PG) will be showing at the Rose Theater in Audubon on Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. Sunday matinee is at 2pm and doors open at 1:30. All seats are $4 and concessions are available for cash only. Thanks to an anonymous donor, admission is FREE on Saturday, August 8.
MONDAY, AUGUST 10
Healthy Cass takes place on Monday, August 10 at noon at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic. “Local Food & Healthy Eating” is this month’s topic. Nutrition, access and health promotion. For more information, call 712-250-8170 or visit hcc@casshealth.info
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11
Give Blood on Tuesday, August 11 at Cass Health in Atlantic from 8:30am- 12:30pm. Schedule your appointment by calling LifeServe Blood Center at 800-287-4903 or visit lifeservebloodcenter.org.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
“Minions & Monsters” (PG) will be showing at the Rose Theater in Audubon on Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. Sunday matinee is at 2pm and doors open at 1:30. All seats are $4 and concessions are available for cash only.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21
“The Odyssey” (R) will be showing at the Rose Theater in Audubon on Friday, August 21 and Saturday, August 22 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. Sunday matinee is at 2pm and doors open at 1:30. All seats are $4 and concessions are available for cash only.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
“Spiderman: Brand New Day” (PG-13) will be showing at the Rose Theater in Audubon on Friday, August 28 and Saturday, August 29 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. Sunday matinee is at 2pm and doors open at 1:30. All seats are $4 and concessions are available for cash only.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Healthy Cass takes place on Monday, September 14 at noon at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic. “Health Promotion Through Collaboration” is this month’s topic. Building partnerships that strengthen Cass County’s well being. For more information, call 712-250-8170 or visit hcc@casshealth.info
EXTRAS ….
CITY OF ATLANTIC YARD WASTE SITE HOURS:
The compost near the Schildberg Recreation Area is open seven days per week from 7:30-a.m. until dusk. The site is monitored by camera to catch illegal dumping. If the gate happens to be locked during those times, please call 243-3512 and tell them that the gate to the yard waste site is locked and a police officer will be out shortly to unlock the gate. The brush pile is offered to citizen within the city limits only.
*** City of Atlantic officials remind citizens to bring ONLY trees, branches, grass, garden waste, and/or leaves. ***
BINGO / GAMES
Heritage House Games: The 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month the community is invited to play cards or dominoes. Come as a group or as a single. Playing starts at 1 pm
Anita Sunset Club meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 11:30am at the Anita Congregational Church. Enjoy lunch, special guests and programs and card games. Call 712-249-4996 for more information.
Atlantic Elks Bingo is every Thursday at the Atlantic Elks Lodge, 411 Walnut St in Atlantic. Doors open 5:45 pm bingo starts at 6:30 pm.
Anita American Legion Bingo is held every Saturday night 6:30 to 10:00pm at Anita American Legion Hall. Doors open at 4:30. Dinner available for purchase.
Coon Rapids American Legion Bingo is every Tuesday. Doors open at 5:30, bingo starts at 6:30 pm. Prizes, jackpot $599 weekly. Games range from $20-$40.
Irwin Bingo is every Thursday at the Irwin Community Building (404 Front St) beginning at 7pm. Food will be served beginning at 5:30pm and Early Bird Bingo starts at 6:30pm with a progressive jackpot.
Join the Firehouse Flames for bingo every first Monday at the Memorial Building in Audubon. Doors open at 5:30 pm with a light lunch available, early bird bingo at 6:30 and regular bingo at 6:45 pm.
Shenandoah Eagles Bingo will be held on Sunday, December 12th from 2:30-5:00 pm at Shenandoah FOE Club Located at 709 West Thomas St Shenandoah, IA 51601. Shenandoah FOE Auxiliary #3849 has restarted their Sunday Bingo. Currently Bingo will be held bi-weekly starting November 14th, 2021. Holiday weekends are TBD. Early Bird starts at 2:30pm. Bingo starts at 3:00 pm. CASH PRIZES! Family Friendly event. Check the event page on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/eagles3849/
MUSEUM / CULTURAL CENTERS
American Legion Memorial Building, also known as the Armory, will be open for tours Saturday afternoons through October and by request through Atlantic Chamber of Commerce. See the web site at Arise Atlantic for more details.
Cass County Historical Museum in Griswold is now open Wednesdays-Sundays from 1-4
Audubon County Historical Society Meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month at 10 am (alternating meetings in Audubon and Exira). This is open to the public, the Historical Society is looking for volunteers!
Hitchcock House – During the season, the Hitchcock House is open for tours beginning at 1 p.m. on Thursdays through Sundays May 1st through September 4th. The same fee schedule listed above applies. The last tour each day begins at 4:15 p.m. Tours at other times and groups of 10 or more are encouraged to schedule a tour time by calling 712.769.2323.
Space to Play at Jens Jensen Landscape Park is open daily from dawn to dusk. Visit the Jens Jensen Prairie Landscape Park to find native plants, explore outdoor exhibits, play on innovative Danish-designed outdoor fitness equipment, gather around the council rings, and enjoy thirty acres of tallgrass prairie. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend events hosted by the Museum of Danish America. If you are an individual who requires accommodation, please email info@danishmuseum.org. Museum of Danish America 2212 Washington Street Elk Horn 51531
The Swedish Heritage & Cultural Center in Stanton is open Wednesday-Saturday from 1-4pm April through October.
SUPPORT GROUPS / OUTREACH SUPPORT
Dementia Caregivers Support Group meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 719 Benton in Corning at 5:00 p.m. No registration is required…just pop in. This group is open to anyone who is now, or ever has been, a caregiver for someone with dementia.
FREE: Furniture and other items. Open on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 107 Cedar Street in Atlantic. If you need something, take it at no charge. If you have items that are in good shape and clean, donate them!
DISASTER RELIEF AT THE GREENFIELD MAINTENANCE BUILDING IS EVERY TUESDAY FROM 2-6PM.
2nd Hand Rose is open Monday’s 1:30-3:00 and Friday’s 9:30-11:00 at the Heritage House in Atlantic.
Grief Share meets Wednesdays from 6-7:30pm in the Heritage Hall at the Heritage House in Atlantic. No charge, donations for Grief Share are welcomed. Call Heidi 712-243-5492. This is sponsored by the Roland Funeral Home in conjunction with Grace Point Church.
NAMI Support Group meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month at 2pm and the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 6:30pm at the United Church Of Christ in Atlantic.
H.E.A.L… Hope. Empathy. Acceptance. Love…meets the second Wednesday each month at 10am at the Exira Public Library in the meeting room. Their mission is to connect those living with incurable, chronic medical conditions with community that supports, educates and empowers them to improve their quality of life. Call 712-304-5779 with questions and for more information. follow them at www.facebook.com/groups/healiowa/
Creating Hope Together meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 5-8pm at the Audubon County Memorial Hospital in the Community Health Center, 1st floor. Enter at south door entrance. For more information call Peter Youngren at llrspprt@gmail.com
Public Health HCCMS Family Services is located at 1408 E 10th St. Call 712-755-4422 or visit www.shelbycountyclinics.com. Clinic will also be held in Irwin, Earling, Westphalia, Shelby, Avoca, Defiance, Panama, Portsmouth and Elk Horn. Appointments are not needed for these clinics.
HCCMS Family Planning is a program available for men and women of all ages, offering reproductive and other health services to help you get and stay healthy. They serve anyone requesting family planning services regardless of residency, household income or gender. In Cass County, your HCCMS office is located at Cass County Home Care, 1500 E 10th St., Atlantic, IA. For more information or to make an appointment call 712-243-7551 or 1-800-993-4345.
The Atlantic Lions Club takes used eye glasses and hearing aids. You can drop them off at these Atlantic locations: Hy-Vee, W & S Appliance, Fareway, or any Lions Club member.
WIC CLINIC- Call for information at 1-800-338-4129
