(Atlantic, IA)— Cass Health in Atlantic, will host a public meeting focused on cancer data specific to Cass County, on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Ann McCurdy, Director of Marketing and Communications and Chair of the Cass Health Cancer Action Plan Team, says “The Iowa Cancer Registry’s newest data puts Cass County at the top of the list for the highest cancer incidence rate in the state. This presentation dives into the data for our county, and it gives us an opportunity as a community to come together to talk about cancer, share resources and ideas, and it’s a call to action for all of us to tackle this complex issue.”.

Launched by the Iowa Cancer Registry, Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project is an initiative to make sure every county in Iowa has access to the latest cancer data and information. The goal of each presentation is to give local leaders, healthcare providers, and residents the tools they need to act—whether that means boosting cancer screening rates, supporting caregivers, or advocating for better access to care.

The Iowa Cancer Registry has tracked cancer cases, survival rates, and deaths across the state since 1973. Over the years, their data has revealed critical patterns—like higher rates of certain cancers in specific parts of the state—and helped public health teams and hospitals better serve their communities.

To bring this information to every corner of Iowa, the Registry has teamed up with local health departments and statewide partners, including the University of Iowa College of Public Health, the Iowa Cancer Consortium, University of Iowa Health Care Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the Iowa Rural Health Association.

The presentation for Cass County will be held at the Cass County Community Center on Wednesday, December 3. Doors open and dinner will begin at 5:30 pm, with the presentation to begin at 6 pm followed by Q&A time. Registration for both in-person or virtual attendance is required. To register, visit canceriowa.news/cass.