Officials with the Cass County Salvation Army Unit have announced your support for their 2018 “Red Kettle” campaign, resulted in a collection of funds amounting to $7,977. The Cass County Unit thanks all the Bell Ringing volunteers and Bell Ringing Campaign Coordinator Steve Livengood. Officials says Bell Ringers filled 1.5 hour shifts at Wal-Mart, Fareway, and Hy-Vee again this year.  Co-Chairpersons Dave Erickson and Teresa Kanning also want to thank Dave Hancock who assists Livengood each year by taking care of the Hy-Vee location, and they thank the Realtors who have a day each season that they ring bells on a Friday.

Campaign organizers says 90-percent of money collected stays in Cass County and assists with school backpacks, emergency assistance for stranded travelers, the Atlantic Food Pantry, West Central Development, and numerous other small projects. The remaining 10-percent goes to the Division headquarters to be set aside for Disaster Assistance in the Western Division Service Area.

It should noted also, that Steve Livengood is resigning his position as Bell Ringing Coordinator after five years of scheduling sites, picking up buckets, and depositing funds.  A volunteer to replace him is being sought. Anyone interested can contact the Atlantic Police Department at 712-243-3512.