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NOTICES:

The Cass County Conservation Board is asking you…When do you think the first Trumpeter Swan will arrive at the Schildberg Quarry?  Please call in your prediction (by November 10th) to the Conservation Board at 712-769-2372, leave a message and return phone number.  Duplicate dates will not be allowed.  For example, if a caller predicts November 25th, no one else will be allowed to predict that arrival date.  Call anytime until November 11th to make your prediction!  One prediction per family, please. The sponsors of this contest will determine the official arrival of more than 6 trumpeter swans to Lake 4, and if they arrive before the Nov. 11th no more dates will be taken.  The winner will receive a Trumpeter Swan Prize from the Cass County Conservation Board.  Sorry, this contest is only for residents of Cass County.

The Cass County Geneology Society is planning a special event for local Cass county female veterans for Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11. If you have names and contact information for any female veterans residing in Cass County, please send the information to Mary Brasfield 1509 Roosevelt Dr, Atlantic, Iowa 50022 or call Mary at 402-890-3990.

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.

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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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10

Anita Community Blood Drive takes place on Friday, October 10 from 11am-5pm at the Anita Community Center. Call 712-762-3353, 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Anita to schedule an appointment.

Halloween Skate Bash takes place on Friday, October 10 from 5-8pm at Nishna Valley Family YMCA.A spooktacular night of fun including laser tag! 5-6pm is reserved for ghouls 2nd grade and under. All ghouls skate from 6-8pm. Members cost is $2/person or $5/ family. Non-members cost is $5/ person and $20/ family. For more information call 712-243-3934

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

Gubernatorial Candidate Adam Steen will be in Atlantic this Friday, October 10 at the Atlantic Depot 5pm-6pm. If you are free, please come and meet Adam!!!  Please help spread the word!

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

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11

Trick or Treating at Nishna Bend will be Saturday, October 11 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.  All twenty-four sites and both cabins are reserved and will be handing out treats.  There will be additional treats from the Nishnabotna Conservation Foundation.  Hot dogs and S’mores will be provided by Fresh Encounter Church.  Bounce houses will be provided by Stars and Bars Entertainment.  There is an extreme weather back up of October 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The 2025 Fireman’s Parade will take place on Saturday, October 11 at 6pm in downtown Atlantic. Charge Into Safety- Lithium Batteries In Your Home is this year’s theme. You can be part of the Annual Fireman’s Parade by meeting at 3rd and Olive Streets at 4pm. The Fireman Parade Committee will be on hand to answer questions and approve entries.

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

Fall Colors Hike at Prairie Rose State Park will be held on Sunday, October 12 at 2:00 p.m. Meet at the trailhead that goes over the dam in the west campground.  The hike will be relatively easy.  Please bring water to drink.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 13

Fall Dutch Oven Cooking Class will be held on Monday, October 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the nature center at Nishna Bend Recreation Area.  Make eight different breakfast recipes.  Preregistration is required and can be done by calling Iowa Western Community College at 712-755-3568.  The cost of the class is $15 for ages 12 and up, $10 for ages 5 to 10, and free for those under 5 years old.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14

Fall Watercolor Spray Paint Art will be held on Tuesday, October 14 from 4-5pm at the Atlantic Public Library. Using different stencils and watercolor spray paint, make fall themed art. This program is intended for those 6-11 years old. Contact the library at 712-243-5466 for more details.

Civic Obligations Discussion Group takes place on Tuesday, October 14 from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the Atlantic Public Library. Read and discuss Richard Haass’s book The Bill of Obligations: the ten habits of good citizens. Participation will be limited to the number of books available. Discuss obligations 5 & 6: Reject violence and Value Norms. Contact the library for more details 712-243-5466

Atlantic FFA Alumni Hot Beef Sundae Dinner will be held on Tuesday, October 14 from 6-8pm in the back parking lot of the Atlantic High School. The potatoes and corn in the meal were raised bin the Atlantic FFA chapter test plot. On the menu is a Hot Beef Sundae, cookie and bottled water (donated by Atlantic Bottling). Cost is $10 per person.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15

Upgrade Your Career with Iowa Works on Wednesday, October 15 from 10am-2pm at the Atlantic Public Library. Learn resume writing. Get job search and application assistance. Local companies who are actively hiring will be invited to stop by and offer preliminary interviews. Get more information by calling 712-243-5466

2025 Mobile Food Pantry takes place on Wednesday, October 15 in Anita from 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm at the Anita Food Pantry 208 Chestnut St. 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

Once Upon A Glow Meal and Silent Auction takes place on Wednesday, October 15 from 4:30-6:30pm at the Corning Community Center (601 6th Street) in Corning. Join for an enchanted evening of giving, glowing and gathering in support of the Corning Public Library. Bid on treasures, enjoy refreshments and be part of lighting the way for the Corning community and future readers. Proceeds help replace aging electrical wiring and lighting in the beloved library.

Ladies’ Night Out with Iowa author Angela Youngers takes place on Wednesday, October 15 at 6pm at the Stanton Public Library. Youngers will lead a variety of party games, share excerpts, information and discuss her writing journey. Youngers’ book Another Dance will be available for purchase at the end of the event.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16

Library for All: Zombie Hands takes place on Thursday, October 16 from 11:30-12:30 at the Atlantic Public Library. Make glowing zombie hands. Patience is required…but the end result is really fun! These are events planned for adults with developmental disabilities but anyone may attend. Registration may be required as some activities will be limited on number of participants. Visit the library’s online calendar for more information and to register.

Third Thursday Book Club takes place on Thursday, October 16 from 6:30-8pm at the Atlantic Public Library. Call 712-243-5466 for information.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17

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.

Women Of Exira Lutheran Church’s Fall Supper takes place on Friday, October 17 from 4:30-7pm at the Exira Event Center. Enjoy a 2 piece Staley’s Chicken dinner for $13 or a 3 piece dinner for $16. Each dinner includes potatoes & gravy,  vegetables, salads and roll. Delivery in Exira is available by calling 712-304-2600.

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.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18

BOO-tique Market takes place on Saturday, October 18 from 10am-noon at the Nishna Valley Family YMCA, 1100 Maple in Atlantic. Find high-quality farmers market products, like Farm Fresh Eggs, meats, honey, sourdough bread, desserts, candles, soaps, crafts, plants, holiday decorations and more plus trick-or-treating, hand-led horse rides, food trucks, face painting, balloon animals, and more! There is no charge for this holiday market. Get more information at ProduceInTheParkatlanticiowa.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21

Civic Obligations Discussion Group takes place on Tuesday, October 21 from 6-7pm at the Atlantic Public Library. Read and discuss Richard Haass’s book The Bill of Obligations: the ten habits of good citizens. Participation will be limited to the number of books available. Discuss the 7th & 8th obligations: Promote the common good and respect government service.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22

Friends Of the Atlantic Public Library Book Sale will be held Wednesday, October 22 through Friday, October 24 during regular library hours. Donations of gently used, clean books may be brought to the library before October 20. Bag sale is Friday, October 24. Call 712-243-5466 for more information

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.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25

Atlantic BPO D.O.E.S. Quilt Show and Bake Sale takes place on October 25 from 10 am to 3 pm at The Venue in Atlantic. Showing locally owned quilts, raffling 1 King size Quilt made and donated by Sonya Clausen (need not be present to win) tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. If you have a quilt that you would like to display, please contact Sonya Clausen by October 23rd. A bake sale will be conducted at the same time with all funds going to various DOES Charities. The Sew Sisters Quilt Group will be joining again this year and will be making various projects. This event is open to the public. For more information about the Quilt Show contact Sonya Clausen at 712-249-1869

Rooted in Lewis is hosting a Trunk or Treat event October 25 from 5:30-8:30pm at 405 5th St in Lewis.  Hot dogs, root beer floats, games & prizes, a bounce house, costume contest, pumpkin carving contest, and much more!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26

First United Methodist Church Trunk-Or-Treat takes place on Sunday, October 26 from 11:45-2:00 in the west parking lot of the church, located at 800 Poplar Street. Treats will be handed out from decorated vehicles. There will be hot dogs for the first 100 Trick-Or-Treaters. If you would like to hand out candy or donate candy to be handed out, call the Outreach Committee at UMC at 712-243-3156. If weather is bad, the event will be held in the Fellowship Hall- enter the north door of the church.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Rummage Bake Sale will take place on Thursday, October 30 from 8am-6pm in the Fellowship Hall Area. All items are sold for a freewill donation with proceeds going to charitable projects supported by the Women of the ELCA. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is located at 1011 E 13th Street in Atlantic.

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

Atlantic Rotary Club Charity Dinner and Auction takes place on Saturday, November 1 at the Cass County Community Center. This event includes dinner, cash bar and live auction and begins at 5:30pm. Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased at First Whitnet Bank or by contacting any Rotary Member. A raffle will also be held. Tickets are $20 each or 6 for $100. Prizes include a 2025 Hustler Raptor XD 54″ mower; $500 cash and $250 cash. Call 712-249-9275 or 712-254-1070 with questions.

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. 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8

Marketplace Off Main will be held on Saturday, November 8 at the Old Lumber Yard Event Center from 10am-2pm. Admission is $1.

 

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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

Dementia Caregivers Support Group meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 719 Benton in Corning at 5:00 p.m. No registration is required…just pop in. This group is open to anyone who is now, or ever has been, a caregiver for someone with dementia.

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