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NOTICES:

FOUND! 2 Dalmation mix dogs. North of Atlantic on Hwy 173 (Elk Horn Road). Call 712-304-3066. (9-17)

Catch the Wave at Coca-Cola Days 2025. The 33rd Annual Coca-Cola Days will be held on Friday, September 26th and Saturday, September 27th in Atlantic. The event is the second largest collector’s show in the United States and includes a tailgate barbeque open to the public, a Show, Swap & Sell, Coca-Cola themed raffle and many more activities for all ages. The theme for the 2025 Coca-Cola Days is “Catch the Wave” a beach theme. The committee brainstormed ways to celebrate the theme through raffle items which include Coca-Cola beach towels, beach umbrella, IGLOO cooler, JENGA game and bags board. 2025 Coca-Cola Days t-shirts are available for purchase online now until September 14th at https://cocacoladays2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/. The t-shirts are a District Tee with a soft, polyester and cotton blend. T-Shirts can be picked up on the day of the event, or at the Chamber following Coca-Cola Days. For an additional fee, your purchase can be shipped right to your door! Raffle tickets are available at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce for $5 a ticket or 5 tickets for $20. The winner will be announced Saturday, September 27th at 2 PM at the Show, Swap & Sell meet at the Cass County Community Building. Tickets will also be available for purchase that day, and the winner does not have to be present to win.

Produce In the Park is now accepting vendors and sponsors for the 2025-26 Holiday Farmers Market Series. There are 5 events this year: Boo-tique Market (Oct. 18); Harvest Market (Nov. 24); Christmas Market ( Dec. 20); Sweetheart Market (Feb. 14) and Spring Market (April 4). Find vendor applications and sponsorship info at porduceintheparkatlanticiowa.com. Call with questions at 712-249-5870.

A Fall Market is being planned for Saturday, September 27 at 409 Clark Street in Lewis and they are looking for vendors! Contact Melanie at 531-203-0986 if you would like to be part of the Fall Market!

The City Of Atlantic will be spraying for mosquitoes on Thursdays from 4-7pm and continue every Thursday and Friday throughout the season.

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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, SEPTEMBER 23

VIP Connections takes place on Tuesday, September 23 from 10am-noon at the Atlantic Public Library.  Karmen from Senior Life Solutions will address seniors mental health issues and solutions and ideas. Call the library at 712-243-5466 for more information.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Home Delivery takes place on Wednesday, September 24 from 9-11am. Atlantic Library volunteers delivery library materials to home-bound city residents and in-home day-cares. Call the library to use this service. 712-243-5466

Halloween Themed Altered Art at the Atlantic Public Library takes place o Wednesday, September 24 from 3:30-4:30pm. Middle and high school students can help “alter” some paintings with Halloween themed additions. These paintings will be used in a library scavenger hunt. Contact the library for more information 712-243-5466

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Coca-Cola Days takes place on Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27 in Atlantic. This event includes a tailgate barbeque, a Show, Swap and Sell, Coca-Cola themed raffle and lots more activities for all ages. T-Shirts are on sale now for $22. Order online at cocacoladays2025.itemorder.com or get yours at the Atlantic Area Chamber Of Commerce. Get more information about Coco-Cola Days at atlanticiowa.com.

The Roses (R) will be showing at The Rose Theater in Audubon on Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. Sunday matinee is at 2pm with doors opening at 1:30pm. All seats are $4 cash only and concessions are available for cash only.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Cass Health is sponsoring “Car Seats and Cool Rides,” on Saturday, September 27 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am in the Cass Health employee parking lot.   Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their children and car seats for a complimentary safety check.  There will be other fun activities and refreshments.  This is a free event, but appointments are needed.  Call Cass County Public Health at 712-243-7475 to schedule.

The 26th Annual Pie Auction hosted by the Republicans of Guthrie County takes place on September 27th at the Guthrie Center Activity Center. Doors open at 4:30pm, social hour is from 4:30-5:30pm. Supper will be served at 5:30pm with live auction to follow. There will be Live Music throughout the evening. Free will offering supper is sponsored by Representative Carter Nordman.Numerous pies are being donated by elected officials at county, state and federal levels! All proceeds benefit Guthrie County! Scholarships, community involvement and supporting local Republican candidates.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3

Caught Stealing (R) will be showing at The Rose Theater in Audubon on Friday, October 3 and Saturday, October 4 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. Sunday matinee is at 2pm with doors opening at 1:30pm. All seats are $4 cash only and concessions are available for cash only.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5

St. John’s United Church of Christ God’s Portion Dinner and Sale is Sunday, October 5, 2025.  The menu includes roast beef, ham balls, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, corn, assorted salads and desserts.  Served from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.  Carry outs available by calling 712-778-4485.  The auction begins at 2:00 pm.  Adults $12, children age 6-10 $6 and children age 5 and under are free.  The church is located one mile south of Lyman.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7

Cass County Democrats monthly meeting takes place on Tuesday, October 7 from 6-7:30pm at the Heritage House in Atlantic. Guest speaker is Sarah Trone Garriott, candidate for Congress in 2026. Bring an appetizer to share. Call 712-249-9824 for more information.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8

2025 Mobile Food Pantry takes place on Wednesday, October 8 in Atlantic and Massena. In Atlantic, from 4-6pm at the Cass County Fairgrounds and in Massena from 4:30-5pm. A mobile food pantry is a traveling food pantry that delivers food to families in need for a one-day distribution. Mobile food pantries are free of charge and anyone in need is welcome. No documentation is required. Cars can take food for up to 2 households at a time. For more details, call 712-250-8170 or email mgage@casshealth.org

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9

Thunder N2 Atlantic takes place on the second Thursday of each month beginning in June through October. The Chariots Of Faith chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association hosts this bike night on Thursday, October 9 from 5:30-7:30pm. Meet in the parking lot of Grace Cornerstone Fellowship at 906 Sunnyside Lane. Check out mods, talk about rides taken this year and where rides are being planned.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10

Light Of the World (PG) will be showing at The Rose Theater in Audubon on Friday, October 10 and Saturday, October 12 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. Sunday matinee is at 2pm with doors opening at 1:30pm. All seats are $4 cash only and concessions are available for cash only.

NAMI Southwest Iowa’s 3rd Annual Gala… Hope Illuminated will be held on Saturday, October 11 beginning at 5pm with Social Hour. Event begins at 6pm at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic. Join for a special evening, celebrating the power of community and mental health advocacy. There will be a silent auction and delicious meal provided by Ashley’s Kitchen and Katering and an interactive game show. Tickets can be purchased online at www.NAMISouthwestIowa.org

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12

9th Annual Southwest Iowa Car Cruise takes place on Sunday, October 12 at 9am sharp. Starting point is at Fareway parking lot in Shenandoah. Pass through 14 towns, cruising 140 miles for the day and visit a private car collection. Registration is $25 which includes a T-Shirt, route map, gas stops, bathrooms stops and eateries. Sign up early on the day of cruise or pre-register at dgammell@netins.net. All proceeds support Shenandoah Community Food Pantry. All vehicles must be able to run 55mph. Questions? Call 712-789-0155

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17

Downtown Abbey: The Grand Finale (PG) will be showing at The Rose Theater in Audubon on Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. Sunday matinee is at 2pm with doors opening at 1:30pm. All seats are $4 cash only and concessions are available for cash only.

October Healthy You will be held on Thursday, October 23 at Cass Health. Ophthalmologist Dr. David Ingvoldstad will present the session at noon in Conference Room 2. To ensure
your spot for October’s Healthy U, please RSVP by calling 712-243-7479.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24

The Senior (PG) will be showing at The Rose Theater in Audubon on Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. Sunday matinee is at 2pm with doors opening at 1:30pm. All seats are $4 cash only and concessions are available for cash only.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (R) will be showing at The Rose Theater in Audubon on Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. Sunday matinee is at 2pm with doors opening at 1:30pm. All seats are $4 cash only and concessions are available for cash only.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Pizza, Puzzles & Pub Night takes place on Saturday, November 1 at 6pm at The Venue in Atlantic. 4 person teams race to finish a 300 piece puzzle, eat one large pizza and drink 12 canned or bottled beverages (beer, soda or water). Cash prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Registration is due by October 25 and cost is $120 per team. Special puzzle-up for teams wearing costumes. Register online at http://forms.gle/1NpNDcKdSW71Nm9A. Spectators can watch for $10 at the door. Cash bar. All proceeds support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. 

 

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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. ***

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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/

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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.

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SUPPORT GROUPS / OUTREACH SUPPORT

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