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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
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.
Mark your calendars for September 25-26 as Coca-Cola Days returns to the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic. This year’s theme, “An American Tradition,” honors America’s 250th birthday, and organizers are adding several family activities to help celebrate the occasion. Kids can enjoy bounce houses, face painting, a baseball throw contest, and visits with the Coca-Cola Polar Bear. An apple pie baking contest and live music are also planned throughout the weekend. Collectors can browse the Coca-Cola Show, Swap & Sell, take part in the Coca-Cola Days raffle, and enjoy the Friday night Tailgate Party. Saturday afternoon will feature food from Boulevard Grill, live music by Dirt Road Divide, and Coca-Cola floats.
Official 2026 Coca-Cola Days t-shirts are now available to preorder for $22/$24 at https://cocacoladays2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/. This year’s shirts are available by online preorder only. No additional shirts will be produced, so orders must be placed by September 6, 2026.
A full event schedule, registration information, and additional details are available at www.atlanticiowa.com. Questions can be directed to the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce at 712-243-3017 or chamber@atlanticiowa.com.
Coca-Cola Days is sponsored by Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company.
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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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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 27
The Cass County Fair continues on Monday, July 27th. The Beef Show begins at 8am, followed by The Final Drive/ Grand Champion Beef Selection. The Watermelon Feed is at 10:30am near the outdoor show arena. Dairy Cattle Show is at 2pm. Bucket Of Junk Auction, Pie Auction and Parade Of Champions start at 5:45pm. Visit casscofairia.com for a full schedule
The Writers and Poets Gathering will meet on Monday, July 27th at 3:30 at the Atlantic Library. If you are wanting to start writing or are an accomplished writer, all are welcome. For more information call 712-249-0749.
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
Toy Story 5 (G) will be showing at Rose Theater in Audubon on Wednesday, July 29th at 6:00pm.
THURSDAY, JULY 30
The Atlantic Kiwanis regular noon meeting on Thursday, July 30 will NOT be held. A Corn Boil gathering will take place instead at the Kiddie Korral at Sunnyside Park at 5:30.
It’s Water Week at Produce In the Park on Thursday, July 30 from 4:30- 6:30pm in the Atlantic City Park. Stay cool with water-themed fun including kids bike washing activity. This week’s food trucks are Liza’s Sushi and More, Lucky Wife Wine Sluhies, Barrel Smoke BBQ and Spirits of the Faire Fresh Squeezed Lemonade. Enjoy live music by Ridge Runners. Find local produce, locals meats, farm-fresh eggs, baked goods and desserts, honey, flowers, plants, bath & body products, candles, was melts and valuable information from local organizations and businesses. Visit produceintheparkatlanticiowa.com for more information.
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.
Atlantic Specialty Care presents Ron Moshier for one night only Friday, July 31 from 7-9pm. Enjoy a great night of dancing to your favorite country and rock and roll. Everyone is welcome.
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
