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Urgent Need Resource Guide

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LOST and FOUND:

FOUND: Small black male dog. approximately 1-2 years old. Has a curly tail. 712-304-0850 (4/22/24)

*Please let us know if the pet is returned to the owner to help keep this updated. Items will be listed for 2 weeks**

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NOTICES:

Atlantic Municipal Utilities wants residents/businesses to know: AMU will be flushing water mains & checking fire hydrants this Thursday & Friday (5/9 & 5/10), throughout the entire City of Atlantic. As a result, you may temporarily experience rusty-colored water both days.

Cass County portion of T-bone trail is CLOSED at Cold Springs Park. DO NOT go around any barriers, please turn around. The Construction contractor is repairing bridge approaches in Cass county. The project is taking longer due to the weather. This weekend there may be sections of the trail open and others may have barriers. We are hoping to be finished with the project next week! Summer camps still have a couple open spots!!! Those fliers were in our last newsletter! Or on our website https://www.casscountyia.gov/county-departments/conservation-office/

The Reverend George B Hitchcock House will be opening for the season May 1 – September 15. Open Thursday thru Sunday for tours from 1pm-5pm. Last tour of the day starts at 4:15pm from the Granary. Cost for adults & high school aged children is $5. Cash or check only. The Hitchcock House is located at 63788 567th Lane, near Lewis.
We invite you to join us for our Pioneer Skills Day, Saturday May 4 from 1-5pm in the Big Red Barn. Enjoy candle dipping, tin punch, rope making, cider press,butter churning & more. The Pioneer Skills stations are free of charge & fun for the whole family. The House is also open for guided tours. If you’re interested in volunteering by leading a pioneer station, email Lora at https://www.casscountyia.gov/county-departments/conservation-office/

 

The Official Atlantic RAGBRAI website, www.atlanticragbrai.com, is live and will be full of information in the coming weeks. This will be the hub for local community members and for RAGBRAI riders to get information about housing, vendor opportunities, entertainment, maps, volunteering and more. If you are interested in lending a helping hand, fill out the volunteer form found on the website. The Atlantic RAGBRAI Committee will continue to meet regularly to plan various activities for the July 22nd overnight celebration. As information is available, it will be shared with the community and on the website. In the mean-time, everyone is encouraged to follow Atlantic RAGBRAI on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AtlanticRAGBRAI for all things RAGBRAI Atlantic.

 

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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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TUESDAY, MAY 7

The East Pottawattamie County Extension Office  This free program will take place on May 7, 2024 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm at the Oakland Community Building located at 614 Dr Van Zee Rd in Oakland. Pre-registration is requested. RSVP by phone (712-482-6449) or email (reannh@iastate.edu). This program will help attendees understand their well water quality and connect them to resources to manage their well.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8

H.E.A.L meets on Wednesday, May 8 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/

THURSDAY, MAY 9

5th Grade Field Trip and Conservation Day takes place on Thursday, May 9 at Cold Springs park from 9am-2pm. Looking for volunteers to help the 5th graders fish! If you are available that day to help, email Lora at https://www.casscountyia.gov/county-departments/conservation-office/

Mental Wellness Panel takes place on Thursday, May 9 at the Griswold Community Center. Dinner begins at 5:30pm. Presentation is at 6pm. This is a free event for all ages. Discuss resiliency strategies, emotional support for youth and local information for therapy and crisis situations. For more information or to arrange FREE transportation with SWITA, call 712-250-8170 or email mcage@casshealth.org. This even is generously supported by Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company.

FRIDAY, MAY 10

The Christian Motorcyclists Association Chapter 301…Chariots Of Faith in Atlantic multi family garage sales will take place on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11 from 8am-3pm in the alley behind 1008 Birch Street in Atlantic. Lots of miscellaneous items including tools, jewelry, kitchenware, games, yard equipment, shoes, clothes and much much more!

The Rose Theater in Audubon will be showing Epic Tails (PG) on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Sunday matinee is at 2pm and doors open at 1:30pm. All seats are $4 cash only and concessions are available.

SATURDAY, MAY 11

Cass County Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale will take place on Saturday, May 11 at the Cass County Community Center starting at 8am. Featuring divided perennials, garden tools, books and lawn decor. Atlantic FFA and horticulture students will be selling started vegetable and annual flowering plants. For upcoming events, follow CassCoMG on facebook.  Call 712-243-1132 for more details.

THURSDAY, MAY 16

Brown Bag Lunch Series “Runes and Runic Inscriptions will take place on Thursday, May 16beginning at noon at the Museum Of Danish America in Elk Horn. What are runes? What does runic writing teach about our Scandinavian ancestry? This presentation by Loraine Jensen will provide an overview of the thousands of runestones existing today, primarily in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, with some being researched in North America. Examples of runes in pop culture will be shared along with highlights of a recent “Rune Round” that took place in Denmark with a group of Americans and Canadians, coordinated by Loraine. Bring your lunch to the museum for MoDA’s free monthly speaker series, made possible with financial support from former museum board member Dennis Andersen, Atlanta, GA.

FRIDAY, MAY 17

The Rose Theater in Audubon will be showing The Long Game (PG) on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Sunday matinee is at 2pm and doors open at 1:30pm. All seats are $4 cash only and concessions are available.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22

Master Gardeners Annual Garden Bus Trip takes place on Wednesday, May 22. Cost is $65/person. Featured stops are:

Cathy’s Flower Habit, Wall Lake

Prairie Pedlar, Odebolt

Thistle Down Nursery, Lake View

The Yard N Garden, Auburn

Enjoy the day touring gardens and nurseries, a garden presentation and lunch. Register at Cass County Extension Office. Find details on upcoming events at www.extension.iastate.edu/cass or by calling 712-243-1132. Upcoming events, gardening tips and more can be found on facebook at CassCoMG

THURSDAY, MAY 23

Prairie Rose State Park’s Hike Nights will occur on the fourth Thursday evenings of May through September at 7:00 p.m. (except for September, which will be at 6:30 p.m.).  Hike a different trail each time.  Meet at the first parking area along the beach road and hike one of the trails that runs along the lake.  If it is raining/storming, the hike will be canceled.  The hikes are fairly easy.

FRIDAY, MAY 24

The Rose Theater in Audubon will be showing Hard Miles (PG-13) on Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Sunday matinee is at 2pm and doors open at 1:30pm. All seats are $4 cash only and concessions are available.

MONDAY, MAY 27

The Prescott United Church Memorial Day Dinner & Quilt Bazaar will be held on May 27th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.  They will serve homemade chicken & noodles, mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, rolls, assorted salads and dessert.  The price is $12.00 for adults, ages 5-12 $8:00 and under 5 years old eat free.  Carry-outs are available.

FRIDAY, MAY 31

The Rose Theater in Audubon will be showing Escape From Germany (PG-13) on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Sunday matinee is at 2pm and doors open at 1:30pm. All seats are $4 cash only and concessions are available.

SATURDAY, JUNE 1

Basket Class with Sandy Maxa takes place on Saturday, June 1 from 9-12 and Saturday, June 8 from 9am-3pm at Corning Center For the Fine Arts in Corning. This is a 2 part class. On June 1, you will gather natural materials suitable for making a basket. On Saturday, June 8, you will use the fibers collected to make your own basket. Cost is $40 and everyone is welcome. Sign up at corningfinearts.org or by emailing fineartscorning@gmail.com.

Dan Daugherty Family Benefit takes place on Saturday, June 1 at the Cumberland Community Building. Social hour is at 4pm; free will offering meal begins at 4:30pm and live auction begins at 6:30pm with live music to follow. If you can’t make it to the benefit, but would like to support the Daugherty Family, you can donate at FNB Bank in Massena or through Venmo @DaughertyBenefit.

MONDAY, JUNE 10

Swedish School takes place Monday, June 10 thru Friday, June 14 from 9am- noon at the Swedish Heritage & Cultural Center in Stanton. Swedish School “Svenska Skolan” is a free, cultural enrichment opportunity for children who have completed first through 6th grade. Call 712-586-4504 to register. Curriculum includes Beginning Language, Culture, Songs & Dances, Games plus Arts & Crafts. Children are encouraged to attend the Mid-Summers Day Celebration on June 15.

SATURDAY, JUNE 15

Mid- Summers Day Celebration takes place on Saturday, June 15 from 5-7pm at the Swedish Heritage & Cultural Center in Stanton. The SHCC is open April – October on Wednesdays through Saturdays from 1-4pm.

MONDAY, JUNE 17

Theater Camp at MODA takes place Monday, June 17 through Friday, June 21 from 9am-noon at The Museum Of Danish America in Elk Horn. Join the fun and gain experience at this week long theater camp that culminates in a production of three short Hans Christian Andersen plays. Live performance will be held on Saturday, june 22 at 7pm at the Museum Of Danish America. Open to 6th graders and up. Auditions will be held on May 6 from 4-5:30pm at 4210 Main in Elk Horn. For more information call 712-764-7008. This is a free event!

SUNDAY, JUNE 23

Garden Walk takes place on Sunday, June 23. Tour 4 unique gardens in Atlantic and meet the gardeners who made them. Tickets available at the Cass County Extension Office beginning June 3 and are $10/person. Find details on upcoming events at www.extension.iastate.edu/cass or by calling 712-243-1132. Upcoming events, gardening tips and more can be found on facebook at CassCoMG

FRIDAY, JULY 12

11th Annual Spartan Athletics Fundraiser Golf Tournament takes place on Friday, July 12 at the Atlantic Golf and Country Club. Registration at 8:30 am with shotgun start at 9:30am. $260/ teams of four…register by June 23. Top 2 teams of three flights earn placing. Silent auction and raffle available for golfers and public. Proceeds benefit the Exira- EHK Athletic Department. To make a donation to the silent auction, call 712-304-4464 or 712-249-1048

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

Gray All School Reunion will take place on Sunday, September 1. Meal begins at 12:30pm. Cost is $20 per person payable at the door.  Come early, stay late. Call 712-249-2069 or 712-249-2020 for more information and to RSVP

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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. ***

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BINGO:

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 every Saturday night at the Anita American Legion Hall (740 Main St. Anita). Doors open at 4:30pm. Bingo begins at 6:30 pm. Payout amounts depend on attendance. Progressive Jackpot. Food is available. No outside food or beverages allowed.

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/

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2nd Hand Rose is open Monday’s 1:30-3:00 and Friday’s 9:30-11:00 at the Heritage House in Atlantic.

The 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month the community is invited to play cards or dominoes at Heritage House. They are welcomed to come as a group or by themselves. Playing starts at 1 pm

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/

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.

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