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NOTICES:
The family of Larry and Beverly Moss of Fontanelle are having a Card Shower for Larry and Beverly’s 90th Birthdays. Greetings can be sent to Larry and Beverly Moss, 2999 Gibbon Ave Fontanelle, Iowa 50846.
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Cass Health is offering low-cost lab draw appointments on April 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, and May 1 from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. in the Cass Health Laboratory, located at 1501 E 10th Street in Atlantic. A general blood screening is available for $30, with additional tests offered for a small fee. Appointments are required and can be scheduled
by calling 712-243-3250 or by visiting cciaph.as.me/wellness. The $30 screening includes glucose, hemoglobin, white blood count, red blood count, hematocrit, liver function, kidney function, and a lipid panel (total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides). Additional screenings available for an added fee include:
TSH – $15; Uric Acid – $10; Hemoglobin A1C – $15; PSA – $20; Vitamin D – $30
Participants should fast overnight prior to their appointment. A small amount of water or black coffee the morning of the blood draw is permitted.
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Corning Center for Fine Arts presents The Iowa Watercolor Society Annual Traveling Show on Saturday, April 4 through Saturday, May 30. Stop by anytime 9am- 4pm to see the best Iowa watercolor paintings of the year! free admission!
Pottery By The Creek and Corning Center For the Fine Arts present Raku and Horsehair Pottery Decorating Experience with Paul Koch and Javier Fox. Classes are offered on April 25 & 26 and May 2 & 3 from 9:30-12:30 or 1-4. All skill levels welcome! Class fee is $155. Discount for groups of 6 or more. To save your spot, call 641-322-4549. Prepayment is required. Class will be held at 13063 432nd Street Carson, Ia.
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PEO Atlantic Chapter MU is hosting its second annual fundraiser, Tour of Tables on Thursday, April 16th at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Atlantic. PEO is a non-profit organization where women motivate, educate, and celebrate women. PEO was founded in 1869 by a group of young women at IA Wesleyan College, with a membership of over 197,000 throughout the US and Canada. Today PEO owns and supports Cottey College, an independent college for women in Navada MO. Worldwide PEO has granted over $435 million to women for education. It also grants to women and their families in time of need. Tickets are $20 per person for touring the tables, a salad supper, and dessert. Doors will open at 5:30 PM with the meal starting at 6. Our program will be given by Ann Johnk from Farmhouse Flowers, the art of flower arranging, starting at 7 PM. For tickets and additional information please call Julie at 712-243-3678. Tickets are limited and must be purchased ahead of time (no tickets will be available at the door) and are nonrefundable. Proceeds will go to support the Friendship and Education Funds of PEO. Space is limited so call today!
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The Gathering FREE Community Meal takes place every other Monday from 5-7pm at the American Legion Memorial Building 201 Poplar Street 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
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Cass Health is offering a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) class this summer. The class is free for Cass County residents, including state testing fees, but space is limited to twelve students. Becoming a CNA is often the first step for those looking to enter the nursing field. Participants will gain essential skills and knowledge to
provide high-quality care to patients of all ages. The class will begin on June 8, 2026 and ends in late June. Individuals outside of Cass County may register at a cost of $500; state testing fees are not included. Interested individuals can learn more or register now by visiting casshealth.org/cna. If you have questions, please call 712-250-8053.
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, APRIL 14
VIP Connections takes place on Tuesday mornings from 10-noon at the Atlantic Public Library. This week, enjoy a salad luncheon. Bring whatever salad you want and enjoy sampling what is brought. Can’t bring a salad? Don’t worry–there’s always more than enough to go around. Karmen from Senior Life Solutions will be the guest speaker.
EARTH DAY! Cass County Democrats Clean-up Day at Bull Creek at the Harl-Holt City Park. Meet at the south end of the park. RSVP at https://mobilize.us/s/JgATMf
THURSDAY, APRIL 16
The Atlantic Kiwanis will meet Thursday, April 16 at the Pizza Ranch at noon. Program will be given by Brian Ruge from Brown Shoe Fit. Frank Greiner is program chair. Everyone is welcome
Healthy U takes place on Thursday, April 16 at noon in Conference Room 2 at Cass Health. The April session will feature a presentation on strokes, led by members of Cass Health’s Emergency and Education Departments. Attendees will learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of stroke and understand the importance of seeking immediate medical care. Space is limited. A free boxed lunch will be provided for all attendees, and reservations are required. To reserve a seat, call 712-243-7479. For more information about Healthy U, visit casshealth.org/healthyu.
LC Clinic Annual Fundraising Banquet takes place on Thursday, April 16 at Hillside Hope Assembly, 1913 E. 22nd Ave. in Atlantic. Registration is required to attend, with seating beginning at 5:30 PM. There is no cost to attend. An opportunity to make a financial gift will be extended. You can register to attend this event, or to become a business sponsor, table sponsor, or table host, online at IowaLcClinic.org/events or donate online, or by calling 641-782-2150. The banquets for the Stuart clinic and the Creston clinic will be held on Thursday, April 9, at the American Legion, 1116 Thomas Street in Redfield, and on Thursday, April 23, at The Legacy, 3148 170th Street in Creston, respectively. For more information about these events, please inquire at communicate@IowaLcClinic.org.
LC (LifeCare) Clinic is a pregnancy medical clinic, with locations in Stuart, Creston, and Atlantic, providing medical services, peer counseling, and material assistance at no charge, and is funded solely through the generous donations of individuals, churches, and business sponsors.
FRIDAY, APRIL 17
“Hoppers” rated (PG) will be showing at the Rose Theater in Audubon on Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. Sunday matinee is at 2pm and doors open at 1:30pm. All seats are $4 cash and concessions are available for cash only.
SATURDAY, APRIL 18
Wheels & Thrills takes place on Saturday, April 18 from 9-11:30am at the Atlantic Skatepark, 1300 Sunnyside Lane. Bring anything with wheels…bikes, scooters, skateboards. Station #1- Learn basic fix-it skills, simple first aid. Station #2- Master proper helmet fit. Station #3- Practice hand signals, learn the rules of the road and work through real life scenarios. Station #4- Test your skills on balance challenges-cone weaving, emergency stops and hazard avoidance. Complete all 4 stations for a chance to win a free bike, scooter or skateboard! This FREE event is brought to you by Mid America Council and Scouting America
Community Baby Shower takes place on Saturday, April 18 from 10-11:30am at the Cass County Community Center. This free event is for all new (infants less than 6 months) and expecting mothers. Win prizes, pick up free baby supplies, learn more about community resources and enjoy refreshments. Drawings for door prizes, including a Graco stroller. For more information and transportation call 712-243-7552
The Cass County Conservation Board will hold the second session of Camping 101 on Saturday April 18th at the Campground Shelter inside Cold Springs Park. The session begins at 6-p.m. and will be all about supplies and gear! Bring your gear and stay with an optional camping night at Cold Springs park. The camping program is also FREE, and all ages are welcome to attend.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22
Friends Of the Atlantic Public Library Book Sale takes place Wednesday, April 22 through Saturday, April 24 from 9am-6pm each day. Friday is the Bag Sale! All proceeds support events and special projects at the Atlantic Public Library.
FRIDAY, APRIL 24
“Reminders of Him” rated (PG13) will be showing at the Rose Theater in Audubon on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. Sunday matinee is at 2pm and doors open at 1:30pm. All seats are $4 cash and concessions are available for cash only.
SATURDAY, APRIL 25
Cass County Conservation Board will hold a Wildflower Walk Program on Saturday, April 25th at the Pellett Memorial Woods north of Atlantic, beginning at 9-a.m. There is no charge to participate in the event. Walk through the early spring wildflowers with Naturalist Lora Kanning and learn the names, uses and history of these Wildflowers. Pellett Memorial Woods is located just outside of Atlantic (63066 Troublesome Creek Rd), ½ mile north and ¾ mile east of the KJAN radio station.
CC’s Cancer Crushers Relay For Life takes place on Saturday, April 25 from noon-4pm at the Lewis Community Center. Soup luncheon, desserts and drinks, along with a silent auction and raffle items. All proceeds go to The American Cancer Society. A $10 donation is requested.
FRIDAY, MAY 1
“Project Hail Mary” rated (PG13) will be showing at the Rose Theater in Audubon on Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. Sunday matinee is at 2pm and doors open at 1:30pm. All seats are $4 cash and concessions are available for cash only.
SATURDAY, MAY 2
Griswold City Wide Yard Sales will take place on Saturday, May 2. Maps will be available in the April 29th edition of the Griswold American and online at griswoldamerican.com. Cost to be listed on map is $5 for 25 word paragraph. Deadline is April 24.
Stanton City Wide Clean Up Day takes place on Saturday, May 2 from 8am-4pm. Containers will be located at the city maintenance building. Drop off junk, old furniture, wood, appliances, metal, TVs, computers, etc. Also accepting car batteries. Senior citizens and disabled persons can call 712-829-2613 to arrange pickup on Friday, May 1 from 8am-3pm. No brush, limbs, trees or leaves.. No hazardous waste, explosives, tires, liquids, paint, railroad ties or raw garbage.
TUESDAY, MAY 5
Monthly Gathering of the Cass County Democrats takes place on Tuesday, May 8 at the Heritage House, in the Heritage Hall. from 6:00 to 8:00. Learn composting with Greg Keiser. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Bring snacks to share!
FRIDAY, MAY 8
“The Drama”– (R) will be showing at the Rose Theater in Audubon on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. Sunday matinee is at 2pm and doors open at 1:30pm. All seats are $4 cash and concessions are available for cash only.
SATURDAY, MAY 9
The Cass County Master Gardeners will be holding their Annual Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, May 9, at the Cass County Community Building, 805 W 10th Street in Atlantic, from 8 to 10AM or until sold out. Master Gardeners will bring plants, primarily perennials, from their own gardens for this sale, along with a variety of garden decor, pots, tools, and gardening books. All items are offered for a free will donation. Donations of divided plants are welcome if you would like to donate perennials or bulbs from your garden, we will even help dig if needed. Please call in advance and make arrangements to drop off donated plants before the date of the plant sale! The Atlantic High School FFA and horticulture students will also offer food plants, herbs, and started annual flowers for sale, which have been produced in their greenhouse. For more information about this event and about Master Gardener activities in Cass County, please call the Cass County Extension Office at 712-243-1132, or email Cass County Extension Director and Master Gardener Coordinator Kate Olson at keolson@ia.state.edu. In addition, you are invited to follow the Cass County Master Gardeners at their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CassCoMG to keep up with local events and tips for gardening!
MONDAY, MAY 11
Healthy Cass takes place on Monday, May 11 at noon at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic. “Senior Services” is this month’s topic. Redefining senior centers in rural Iowa. For more information, cal l712-250-8170 or visit hcc@casshealth.info
FRIDAY, MAY 15
“Super Mario Galaxy Movie” rated (PG) will be showing at the Rose Theater in Audubon on Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. Sunday matinee is at 2pm and doors open at 1:30pm. All seats are $4 cash and concessions are available for cash only.
FRIDAY, MAY 22
“Holy Days” (Not Yet Rated) will be showing at the Rose Theater in Audubon on Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. Sunday matinee is at 2pm and doors open at 1:30pm. All seats are $4 cash and concessions are available for cash only.
SATURDAY, MAY 23
Moped Safety Class takes place on Saturday, May 23 from 8am-2pm at Atlantic Fire & Rescue. Cost is $50. Bring a sack lunch and drink. Call 712-243-6343
FRIDAY, MAY 29
“You, Me & Tuscany” rated (PG13) will be showing at the Rose Theater in Audubon on Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. Sunday matinee is at 2pm and doors open at 1:30pm. All seats are $4 cash and concessions are available for cash only.
MONDAY, JUNE 8
Healthy Cass takes place on Monday, June 8 at noon at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic. “Substance Misuse Resources In Cass County” is this month’s topic. Local and regional resources awareness. For more information, call 712-250-8170 or visit hcc@casshealth.info
SUNDAY, JUNE 14
Audubon County Flight Breakfast takes place on Sunday, June 14 from 8-11:30am at the Audubon County Airport, 2110 Hwy 71. Cost is $10 for those 6 and older. 5 and younger are free. Serving pancakes, ham & cheese omelets, juice, coffee and water. No parking at Airport: A Shuttle Bus will run from Audubon High School or bike or walk on the T-Bone Trail. For more information contact Audubon County Tourism 712-563-2742.
MONDAY, JULY 13
Healthy Cass takes place on Monday, July 13 at noon at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic. “Mental Wellness: Community Awareness & Resources” is this month’s topic. For more information, call 712-250-8170 or visit hcc@casshealth.info
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
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
