Atlantic Police announce their 2025 Christmas Programs

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November 1st, 2025 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Officials with the Atlantic Police Department have announced the department’s 2025 Christmas Programs. Each year, the A-PD holds two programs intended to help Cass County families have a fantastic holiday. This years “Family Dreams Christmas” program will be held on Saturday, December 20th. The program is handled by the Atlantic Police Reserves. Applications are accepted for this program. Individuals may nominate a family that they feel is in need and families may also fill out an application for themselves.
Families that are chosen, are taken shopping throughout town, with a goal of highlighting our local businesses. A QR code to submit an application is included in the photo attached, or can be found using this link https://na4.documents.adobe.com/public/esignWidget…*. Applications must be submitted by December 9th at 4:00 PM to be considered.
This years “Shop with a Cop” program will be held on Sunday, December 21st. ***The A-PD DOES NOT ACCEPT NOMINATIONS OR APPLICATIONS FOR THIS PROGRAM*** The program pairs Cass County children with officers for an afternoon of shopping at the Atlantic Wal-Mart store.
Those two programs, officials say, are not possible without the generous donations and support from our community. Anyone wanting to make a donation to help support these programs, may stop by the Police Department or reach out to us to schedule a time when an officer can meet with your group to accept a donation.
Together, these two programs were able to assist 99 children and 21 adults from 34 different Cass County families in having a much more joyful Christmas in 2024. Atlantic Police say they are excited, and looking forward to another successful year for our programs in 2025!!