Healthy Cass Coalition Releases 2025–2026 Meeting Schedule

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November 4th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) — Officials with the Healthy Cass Coalition have announced the release of their 2025–2026 meeting schedule. The coalition meets on the second Monday of every month at noon at the Cass County Community Center.
The next meeting will be held on Monday, November 10, at noon at the Cass County Community Center. The topic will be “Awareness of Community Resources,” featuring local organizations that provide rent, utility, and emergency relief assistance. Representatives will share details on what services are available and who to contact for different types of support.
Each monthly meeting focuses on a key health topic identified in the 2025 Cass County Community Health Needs Assessment and aligns with both the Cass County Community Health Improvement Plan and the Iowa State Health Improvement Plan. The alignment, officials say, ensures that Healthy Cass continues to address local health priorities while supporting statewide goals for a healthier Iowa.

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The full 2025–2026 calendar is released so that community members and organizations can plan ahead and attend the meetings that best align with their mission areas, services, or personal passions. Whether your focus is mental wellness, food access, senior services or community resources, there’s a conversation for you at the table.
Healthy Cass 2025–2026 Meeting Schedule:
  • November 10, 2025: Awareness of Community Resources — Rent, utilities, emergency relief, and other supports.
  • December 8, 2025: Cass County Cancer Rates — Screenings, prevention, and survivorship.
  • January 12, 2026: Community Health Improvement Plan Review — Learn about the 2025–2028 Cass County health priorities and get involved.
  • February 9, 2026: Volunteerism Task Force Recap — Hear from the task force about efforts to strengthen volunteerism in Cass County.
  • March 9, 2026: Food Equity — Making healthy food accessible for all.
  • April 13, 2026: Family-Oriented Full Circle Resource Navigation — From crisis to careers: helping families reach stability.
  • May 11, 2026: Senior Services — Redefining senior centers in rural Iowa.
  • June 8, 2026: Substance Misuse Resources in Cass County — Local and regional resource awareness.
  • July 13, 2026: Mental Wellness: Community Awareness & Resources.
  • August 10, 2026: Local Food & Healthy Eating — Nutrition, access, and health promotion.
  • September 14, 2026: Health Promotion through Collaboration — Building partnerships that strengthen Cass County’s well-being.
  • October 12, 2026: No Meeting (Annual Planning Month).
Cass County ISU Extension Director Kate Olson says “These meetings are a great opportunity to hear all the different voices of community partners and citizens from across the county. Extension has been a partner and participant in the Healthy Cass County group for many years, and it helps us stay connected to local community needs, identify partnership opportunities, and share resources that can benefit others as well. It’s a great collaborative opportunity for anyone who wants to make Cass County a better, healthier place to live and work!”
Healthy Cass welcomes all community members, service providers, and partners who are passionate about improving the health and well-being of Cass County residents.  If you would like to be added to the Healthy Cass meeting invitations and newsletters, please email hcc@casshealth.info or call Grace McAfee at 712-250-8170.