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NOTICES:

MISSING! From 613 Poplar in Atlantic. Young male, yellow Lab. He has a collar on, but no name on it. If you see him, please call 712-249-1453 FOUND!

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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THURSDAY, AUGUST 28

2025 Guthrie County Fair takes place on Thursday, August 28 in Guthrie Center. Highlights include The Bill Riley Talent Show at 8pm. Day passes to the fair are $15. Weekend passes are $35.

Produce In the Park takes place on Thursday, August 28 from 4:30-6:30pm in the Atlantic City Park. It’s a Salsa Party in the Park! Salsa Dancing with Jazzeercise and Chopped style Guest Chef Salsa Competition are part of Produce In the Park this week, so bring your dancing shoes and appetite! Zipp’s Pizzeria will be serving up delicious hot pizza. You’ll also find fresh produce, locally produced meats, farm fresh eggs, honey, baked goods, desserts, fresh flowers, soaps and other handmade and homemade goods. See you in the park!

Hike Night at Prairie Rose State Park takes place on Thursday, August 28 at 7:00 p.m.  Meet at the beach parking lot and hike one of the trails that runs along the lake.  The hike will be relatively easy.  Please wear comfortable shoes and bring water.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29

2025 Guthrie County Fair takes place on Friday, August 29 in Guthrie Center. Highlights include Mutton Busting and The Grand River Rodeo. Day passes to the fair are $15. Weekend passes are $35.

Fantastic Four: First Steps (PG 13) will be showing at The Rose Theater in Audubon on Friday, August 29 and Saturday, August 30 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. Sunday matinee is at 2pm and doors open at 1:30pm. All seats are $4 cash and concessions are available for cash only.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30

2025 Guthrie County Fair takes place on Saturday, August 30 in Guthrie Center. Highlights include a Sand Volleyball Tournament and the Figure 8 Races. Buy a raffle ticket for a chance to win a 2025 Polaris Northstar ATV. Winner will be announced during the races. Day passes to the fair are $15. Weekend passes are $35.

Bash at the Ballfields III will be held on Saturday, August 30 from 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm at the Atlantic Little League complex.  Enjoy music from 2024 Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jason Erickson-Reed and the band Fountains of Dane.  For the kids, there will be bounce houses, face painting and a balloon artist, a foam party and bags games.  Also, enjoy food trucks, a beer garden and the City of Atlantic fireworks display at 9:00 pm.

Griswold Roots, keeping local producers local, will be held Saturday, August 30 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Griswold City Park.  Free vendor admission and free entry.  Bring your own bag for locally grown produce and more.  Check us out on facebook @GriswoldRoots.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31

2025 Guthrie County Fair takes place on Sunday, August 31 in Guthrie Center. Highlights include Nag Races and live music with Sierra Griggs and Tyler Ritchton and the High Bank Boys. Day passes to the fair are $15. Weekend passes are $35.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

Audubon County DNR Hunter Safety Course take place on Wednesday, September 3 from 6-9pm and Saturday, September 6 from 8:30am-4pm. Register online at license.gooutdoorsiowa.com/Event/ViewEvent. For more information call 712-292-0576

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

Freakier Friday (PG) will be showing at The Rose Theater in Audubon on Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6 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 6

The Villisca Lions are hosting the Villisca city wide yard sales on Saturday, Sept 6. Many of the sales will also be available on Friday, Sept 5th during the afternoon. The Lions will also be providing a biscuits and gravy breakfast on Saturday at the Villisca Community building. Take outs will be available and cost is free will donation.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

St Mary’s Catholic Church invites you to the CWO Annual Staleys Chicken Dinner on Sunday, September 7 at 302 Chestnut Street in Anita. Dinner will be served 11:00 am – 1:00 pm and includes: Staley’s fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, variety of salads, cake or pie for dessert. Take out orders are available from 10:30am- 12:30 pm. Please call 712-304-8304 or come to the church to place order. Adults $14.00 and children age 5-12 is $7.00.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

Healthy Cass County will meet on Monday, Sept. 8th, at 12 p.m. at the Cass County Community Center. The September meeting will highlight Volunteerism in Cass County, exploring the role of volunteers in strengthening community health and well-being. Additional details about the meeting agenda will be shared in the coming weeks. Healthy Cass County meetings are open to the public. All community members, organizations, health professionals, and local leaders are encouraged to attend and take part in the conversation. For more information or to receive updates, contact Grace McAfee at hcc@casshealth.info or call 712-250-8170.

Cass County Local Food Policy Council Meeting will be held on Monday, September 8 at 4:30pm  at the Cass County ISU Extension, 805 W. 10th Street in Atlantic. The Cass County Local Food Policy Council promotes a local food system that supports the health and well-being of Cass County residents. The Council builds networks among people engaged in all aspects of food,
supports local food activities, and makes reports and recommendations for improving food policies. The Council is appointed by the Cass County Board of Supervisors. For more information on the Council visit https://www.casscountyia.gov/county-departments/food-council-policy/

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

2025 Mobile Food Pantry takes place on Wednesday, September 10 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, SEPTEMBER 11

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, September 11 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, SEPTEMBER 12

Nobody (R) will be showing at The Rose Theater in Audubon on Friday, September 12 and Saturday, September 13 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 13

Moped Safety Class will be held on Saturday, September 13 from 8am-2pm at the Atlantic Fire Department. Cost is $50. Bring a sack lunch and drink. Call 712-243-3643 for more information.

The Cass County Master Gardeners  Annual Fall Plant Sale takes place on Saturday, September 13, at the Cass County Community Building  from 8 to 10AM or until sold out.  Master Gardeners will bring plants, primarily perennials, from their own gardens for this sale, along with a variety of garden decor, pots, tools, and gardening books.  All items are offered for a free will donation.   Donations of divided plants are welcome if you would like to donate perennial, bulbs or other garden items from your garden, we will even help dig if needed.  Please call in advance and make arrangements to drop off donated plants before the date of the plant sale!  For more information about this event and about Master Gardener activities in Cass County, please call the Cass County Extension Office at 712-243-1132, or email Cass County Extension Director and Master Gardener Coordinator Kate Olson at keolson@ia.state.edu.  In addition, you are invited to follow the Cass County Master Gardeners at their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CassCoMG to keep up with local events and tips for gardening!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

Peace United Church of Christ at 404 North St in Walnut will be hosting a message from Perfect Time Gospel group on September 14 at 9:30 AM.  Free Will Offering.

Exira Fire Department will be hosting open house on Sunday, September 14th from 5 to 7pm. Audubon County Beef Producers will be grilling steak sandwiches or hamburgers for a free will donation. Proceeds will go towards upgrading equipment.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

Sketch (PG) will be showing at The Rose Theater in Audubon on Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20 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 20

Menlo Fire & Rescue Cookout takes place on Saturday, September 20 from 11am-1pm in the Menlo Park. Hamburger, baked beans, chips, cookie and drink for $10 or a hot dog, baked beans, chips, cookie and drink for $7. Delivery available in Menlo. There will be a silent auction and cotton candy, sno cones and games in the park.

Walk with Us to Prevent Suicide Southwest Iowa Regional Walk will be held on Saturday, September 20 at the Manning City Park.  Registration and check-in will begin at 1:00 pm withe program beginning at 1:45 pm.  Register online at afsp.org/swia

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

 

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EXTRAS ….

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