(Atlantic, Iowa) – Memorial Day services in Atlantic will be held Monday in the Atlantic Cemetery, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

The ceremony will begin with the firing of cannons, followed by the presentation of the National Flag, the National Anthem, the Pledge of Allegiance, a welcome address, a performance of God Bless America by the Atlantic High School Band, an invocation, an Armed Forces Salute, and keynote speaker, Mark McNees.

A new addition to the service this year, is a presentation by the Cass Health Nurses Honor Guard, who will pay tribute to those nurses in the military who have died in service to their country.

There will also be the traditional placement of the wreaths, a Benediction, an Atlantic Color Guard “Fall In”, and they will read the names of more than a dozen veterans who have passed-on since Memorial Day, 2024.

The ceremony will conclude with a salute by the Atlantic Color Guard Rifle Squad, and Taps.

The forecast calls for a 50% chance of rain. If there is inclement weather on Monday, the service will moved to another location to be announced. We will have live video on KJAN TV if you can’t make it to the service. The list of other Memorial Day Services around the area includes:

Brayton Legion Post #350 will hold their Memorial Day Services on Monday, May 26 beginning at 10:00 am at the Brayton Town Hall in Brayton.  After the service they will move to the bridge east of town to honor the Navy dead and then to Oakfield, Bowen and Oakhill cemeteries.

Anita American Legion Post #210 will hold their Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26 at 10:30am at the Anita Evergreen Cemetery. Members wanting to participate will need to meet at the Legion Hall by 9am.  Help with flags…Be at the Legion Hall Saturday, May 24 at 8am to put flags up and 3pm on Monday, May 26 to help take flags down.

Anita Congregational United Church Of Christ Annual Memorial Day Dinner takes place on Monday, May 26 from 11am-1pm. Serving Ham Balls, Cheesy Potatoes, Green Beans, Salads, Roll, Pies and Drinks. Adults $13, kids 5 and under free. Carry-out is available.

The Griswold American Legion Auxiliary will be holding their annual Memorial Day Service and Lunch on Monday, May 26th at 10:30 at the Griswold Community Building.  The speaker for the event will be Mitch Holmes – Cass County Director of Veterans Affairs.

Prescott United Church Memorial Day Dinner and Quilt Bazaar will be held on Monday, May 26 from 11-1 at 405 6th Avenue in Prescott. Menu includes Homemade Chicken & Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Green Beans, Rolls, Assorted Salads, Pies and Desserts. Carry out is available by calling 515-669-5375 or 641-202-4222. Adults $12. Kids 5 t0 12 years of age are $8 and under 5 years are free. If you are unable to attend but wish to donate, send payment to Venmo: @Prescott-Church.

Cumberland Fitness Center will host a free breakfast on Monday, May 26 at 9:00 am at the Cumberland Community Building and the Memorial Day program will follow at 10:30 am.

The Massena Memorial Day Service will be held at 10:30 am at the CAM Elementary School commons.  Refreshments will be served before and after the program.

Audubon Memorial Day services sponsored by American Legion Post #120 will be held at 10:00 am at the Arlington Heights/Maple Grove Cemetery at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.  Guest speaker is Command Sgt. Major Matthew T. Strasser.

Elk Horn Memorial Day Services will begin at 9:00 am at the fire station and proceed to Clay Township Cemetery, the Monroe Church and end with services and salute at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church followed by a free lunch.

Kimballton Memorial Day Services will begin at 9:30 am at the Jacksonville Cemetery, move to the Bethany Cemetery at 10:15 and then to the Kimballton Cemetery at 11:00 am.

Exira Memorial Day Services will begin at 9:45 am at the cemetery with the band playing and the service at 10:00 am.  Pastor Glen Meyers will be the speaker.  After the services at the Exira Cemetery, they will travel to Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery, St. John’s Cemetery west of Exira and then to the river to honor the Navy dead.