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Urgent Need Resource Guide

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LOST and FOUND:

FOUND: 2 (apparently) mixed breed Pit Bull-style dogs, north of Atlantic. Very friendly. These are large dogs, 1 is black & white, the other is light brown. Both have white legs and necks. No collars. If they are yours, please call 712-249-3480 to claim them. (posted 3/14/24 OWNERS FOUND!

*Please let us know if the pet is returned to the owner to help keep this updated. Items will be listed for 2 weeks**

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NOTICES:

Montgomery County Health Fair and Blood Draw will take place during the month of March from 6am-8am at the following locations:

Villisca… Tuesday, March 19 at Villisca Medical Clinic

Elliott…Thursday, March 21 at Elliott Community Building

Red Oak… Saturday, March 23 at Red Oak Medical Clinic

Comprehensive Blood Profile, Hemoglobin A1C, PSA, and Vitamin D for discounted costs. Pre-register for appointments by calling 712-623-7188 Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.

The Official Atlantic RAGBRAI website, www.atlanticragbrai.com, is live and will be full of information in the coming weeks. This will be the hub for local community members and for RAGBRAI riders to get information about housing, vendor opportunities, entertainment, maps, volunteering and more. If you are interested in lending a helping hand, fill out the volunteer form found on the website. The Atlantic RAGBRAI Committee will continue to meet regularly to plan various activities for the July 22nd overnight celebration. As information is available, it will be shared with the community and on the website. In the mean-time, everyone is encouraged to follow Atlantic RAGBRAI on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AtlanticRAGBRAI for all things RAGBRAI Atlantic.

Atlantic Business and Professional Women (BPW) has four scholarships available for 2024. The Iowa Business and Professional Women’s Foundation also has four $1,000 scholarships available at www.bpw-iowa.org. All applications are due by or postmarked by: April 1, 2024

1.      The $750.00 Collen Scholarship is available to any female student a resident of Cass, Shelby, or Audubon Counties in Iowa. The student must be pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Systems Management, Chemistry or Engineering. The student may attend college full-time or part-time.

2.      The $1000.00 BPW Scholarship is available to a Cass County resident non-traditional (has been out of high school 5+ yrs.) female or male who: (1) Is a United States citizen; (2) Has been out of the work force and is seeking to get back into the work force and needs additional education; (3) Completed high school five or more years ago and wants to start or resume their college education; (4) Demonstrates financial need, scholastic ability, leadership skills and career goals.

3.      The $1000.00 Bev Mendenhall Nursing Scholarship honoring the memory of a long-time active Atlantic member. The scholarship is available to a female or male resident of Cass County, Iowa who is a non-traditional student (has been out of high school 5+ yrs.) who: (1) Is a United States citizen; (2) Has been out of the work force and is seeking to get back into the work force and needs additional education; (3) Completed high school five or more years ago and wants to start or resume their college education; (4) Demonstrates financial need, scholastic ability, leadership skills and career goals.

4.      The $1000.00 Don Sonntag Nursing Scholarship, provided by the generous donation from Don Sonntag.  The scholarship is available to a female or male resident of Cass County, Iowa, is a high school senior or non-traditional student who is a US citizen and is pursuing education in the Nursing profession

Applicants must be a non-traditional student who:

·         Is a resident of Iowa. Attending a school outside Iowa does not negate residency. If the applicant was a resident of Iowa prior to attending school or if her (his) parents are residents, this will constitute residency. An active non-resident member of a BPW/Iowa local organization may also apply provided she/he has been a member for five (5) years. Active means attends local & state meetings; participates in projects. * The applicant need not be a member of Business and Professional Women of Iowa (BPW/Iowa).

·         Is a United States citizen.

·         Wants/needs to reenter the workforce but needs additional education.

·         Graduated high school five (5) or more years ago (2018 or before) and now wants to start or resume a college education.

·         Demonstrates financial need, scholastic ability, leadership skills and career goals.

·         The limit of the scholarship awards is two (2) years.

H.E.A.L ( Hope. Empathy. Acceptance. Love) meets every 2nd Wednesday each month from 6-8pm at the Exira Library Meeting room. Their mission: To support those living with incurable, chronic medical conditions that impact the quality of life. For questions call 712-304-5779.

 

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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

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THURSDAY, MARCH 21

Throwback Thor’s Day...a night of authentic Danish food, culture, and history will take place on Thursday, March 21 at the Norse Horse Tavern in Elk Horn.  Serving a Danish special of rolled beef, a classic throwback to the Danish Inn’s special of roast beef and bacon wrapped around a carrot. The sides will be cheesy potatoes, cucumber salad, and a buttered roll. The Norse Horse is also now serving a new cocktail, the Tipsy Windmill. This special will be available to order from 5pm to 8pm or until sold out. There will be Danish folk music featuring Bill Peterson and Khristian Bugge at Love You Mor, from 6pm to 7pm. Kringle Man Pastries will be serving aebleskiver, and the Egg Krate Antique Mall will also be open late. In addition, both the Danish Windmill and Museum of Danish America’s Education & Genealogy Center will be open extended hours until 8pm. If there is wind, the windmill will be running until sundown. Museum staff at the Genealogy Center will have showings of the film, Nadjeschda, at 5pm and 6:30pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a night of authentic Danish food and history. For more information, call the Danish Windmill at (712) 764-7472 or the Genealogy Center at (712) 764-7008.

Third Thursday Book Club will take place on Thursday, March 21 at the Coffeegirl from 6:30-8pm

FRIDAY MARCH 22

Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Dinner will be held on Friday, March 22 from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm at the Parish Center in Atlantic.  Offering Fried Alaskan Pollock and Shrimp Alfredo Pasta meals for $15 or Macaroni and Cheese and Alfredo Pasta meals for $10.   The maximum charge for families is $75.  Dine in or carry out.  Use west doors for dine in and carry out guests are asked to go north on Locust Street, turn east on 5th Street and stop by the north Parish Center door.  Meals will be brought to your car.  Proceeds support local charitable causes includes the Saints Peter & Paul Senior Scholarship Fund.

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Lenten Fish Fry will be held on Friday, March 22 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the St. Patrick’s Parish Center in Audubon. Meals are $12 each with seating and carry-out available.

Fish Fry St. John’s Catholic Church Adair will take place on Friday, March 22 from 5:00–7:00 p.m. Serving Fish, Shrimp, Fries, Coleslaw and Dessert.  Cost is $15.00 per meal Dine in at the parish hall or drive through for carryout using the alley north of the parish hall.

The Rose Theater in Audubon will be showing Madam Web (PG-13) on Friday, March 22 and Saturday March 23 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Sunday matinee is at 2pm. Doors open at 1:30pm. All seats are $4 cash only.

SATURDAY, MARCH 23

Hunter Safety Education Online Field Day takes place on Saturday, March 23 from 8am-noon at Nishna Bend Recreation Area ( 1 1/2 miles SE of Harlan Municipal Airport). Anyone born after January 1, 1972 must complete a hunter safety ed course in order to obtain an Iowa hunting license. Must be 12 years old to take class. Register online at http://license.gooutdoorsiowa.com/Event/ViewEvent. Complete the class before attending the field day event! Then go to iowadnr.gov/huntered to sign up and get started. You must bring your online completion voucher to be admitted to the field day event on March 23. Call with questions…712-744-3403.

Cass County Convention will take place on Saturday, March 23 at Atlantic Area Chamber meeting room from 10 AM – noon. At this event, they’ll finalize county platform (a set of goals,
strategies, and principles designed to address current political issues), and elect delegates to represent Cass County at the District and State Conventions on May 4 and June 15, respectively Registered democrats residing in Cass County are invited to attend. Individuals eligible to vote may register as Democrats at the event. Youth age 13+ who will not be 18 by Election Day 2024 may participate as Youth Delegates and also have the opportunity to participate in the Youth District and State Conventions.

Pine Needle Basket Class will be held on Satruday, March 23 from 10am-4pm at Corning Center For the Fine Arts. You will create a pine needle basket using a technique called coiling. Cost is $30 which includes materials. Sign up at www.corningfinearts.org or fineartscorning@gmail.com

Tree Care Workshop will take place on Saturday, March 23 from 1:00-4:00 PM at the Cass County Extension Office/Fairgrounds. Cost is $10. Hosted by Cass County Master Gardeners. Iowa DNR District Forester Sarah Bell will share information on tree selection, current tree diseases and pests, and tree resources. Following the presentation, Bell will lead a walking tour of the Cass County fairgrounds which will cover tree evaluation, pruning, and planting. Preregistration is encouraged by Thursday, March 21 to ensure materials are available. Contact: Cass County Extension Director and Master Gardener Coordinator Kate Olson at keolson@iastate.edu or 712-243-1132.

FRIDAY, MARCH 29

The Cass County Democrats are hosting their County Convention at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce meeting room on Saturday, March 23 from 10 AM – noon. Registered
democrats residing in Cass County are invited to attend. Individuals eligible to vote may register as Democrats at the event. Youth age 13+ who will not be 18 by Election Day 2024 may participate as Youth Delegates and also have the opportunity to participate in the Youth District and State Conventions. Press and observers are welcome, as long as they do not interrupt or interfere with the Convention.

The Rose Theater in Audubon will be showing Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) on Friday, March 29 and Saturday March 30 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Sunday matinee is at 2pm. Doors open at 1:30pm. All seats are $4 cash only.

SATURDAY, MARCH 30

Moped Class takes place on Saturday, March 30 from 8am-2pm at the Atlantic Fire Department. Cost is $50. Bring a sack lunch and drink. Call 712-243-3643 for more information.

Produce in the Park’s Spring Celebration Market will be held the day before Easter, Saturday, March 30, from 12 PM – 3 PM at the Nishna Valley Family YMCA. Food truck Amos Fabulous Foods will be on site, and the YMCA will set up free activities for kids. Vendors at this year’s Spring Celebration Market will be selling a variety of local foods–from fresh produce and meat, to fresh breads and desserts. Craft vendors will be selling wood products, decorations such as handmade gnomes, crocheted items, candles, and more. Spring Celebration Market 2024 is sponsored by Cass Health, Gregg Young of Atlantic, First Whitney Bank & Trust, Nishna Valley Family YMCA, Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Atlantic.
For the latest information on Spring Celebration Market and all Produce in the Park markets visit www.ProduceInTheParkAtlanticIowa.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 7

Exira Masons Scholarship Breakfast Fundraiser will take place on Sunday, April 7 from 8:30am-12:30pm at the Elk Horn Fire Hall in Elk Horn. Waffles, biscuits & gravy, French Toast, eggs, bacon, coffee and juice all you can eat for a freewill donation. Proceeds support Exira EHK 2024 graduating seniors

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10

 

The Warren Cultural Center at Greenfield has scheduled a Successful Communities Speakers Series event for Wednesday, April 10 at 7 PM at 154 Public Square. The program is to feature Iowa native Austin Frerick. Frerick is currently a Fellow at the Thurman Arnold Project at Yale University. A graduate of Grinnell College and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has been a Fellow at The Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement at Drake University. His agriculture research focuses on Competition policy and anti-trust enforcement, which has lead to his first book focusing on restoring the balance of power in the American food system in favor of farms, workers, small businesses, and communities –  Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry. Soulshine’s food catering truck is open at the event site prior to program start. Call Austin Frerick  at 319-651-8003 for more information and with questions.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13

Audubon County Country Players present “All-School Reunion” Murder Mystery Dinner by Archie Wilson on Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14 at St. Patrick’s Parish Center in Audubon. Saturday’s showing is at 6:30pm with doors open at 6pm. Sunday’s show is at 12:30pm with doors open at noon. Cost is $25. RSVP only to 712-304-0195. Catered buffet style meal by Lidderdale Country Store. Gluten-free options available.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6

Vintage Fishing Lure Exhibition will take place on Saturday, April 6 from 10-noon at the Corning Center For the fine Arts in Corning. Longtime Corning resident Marvin Pottorff will have his collection of 2000-3000 vintage fishing lures on display. Pottorff has been a member of the National Fishing Lure Collectors Club for 25 years and will share how to clean and polish fishing lures and some general fishing tips with attendees. This is a freewill offering event. Everyone is welcome. Call 641-322-4549 or just drop in the day of the event.

Spring Marketplace takes place on Saturday, April 6 at the Old Lumber Yard Event Center 227 Thorn in Stanton from 10am-2pm. Admission is $1. Several local vendors, crafters and more. For more information call 712-829-7350.

SATURDAY, APRIL 20

Springtime Garden Tea Party will take place on Saturday, April 20 beginning at 1pm at the Anita Community Center in Anita. Registration, viewing and ticket sales begin at 1pm. Tea and food begins at 1:30 and Garden Presentation by Sue Liston with Imagine at Zellmer Century Farm begins at 2pm. Tickets are $40 per person and seating is limited to 48 guests. Tickets purchased by April 1 get 5 free chance drawing tickets. Gluten-free options must be ordered by April 1.  Best Garden Party Hat will win a door prize! Tickets are available online at anitawhaleofatown.org or at the Anita Tribuneoffice. All proceeds go to support the Anita Sesquicentennial 2025 Celebration.

Pizza, Puzzles, & Pub Night will take place on Saturday, April 20  at the Venue in Atlantic. The Cass County Library Association (CCLA) is holding this Pizza, Puzzle,  & Pub Night to raise funds for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program in Cass County. The event is a race to be the first team to complete a 300-piece puzzle, eat a large pizza (from Casey’s), and drink 12 bottled or canned beverages. Those who choose to drink an alcoholic beverage should come with appropriate ID. Teams of 4 can register for $120 and individuals can watch the event for $10. In order to accommodate more teams, two start times are being offered, 5 pm and 7 pm, with cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place at each. There will be other “puzzle up” opportunities for an extra charge during the event. Cash bar will also be open and tips are encouraged. Registration for the fundraiser (including payment) is required by April 12 using the online form (linked on the Facebook event) or a paper form at your local library. Register a child for Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com. Click on “Check Availability” to get started.

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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:

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 every Saturday night at the Anita American Legion Hall (740 Main St. Anita). Doors open at 4:30pm. Bingo begins at 6:30 pm. Payout amounts depend on attendance. Progressive Jackpot. Food is available. No outside food or beverages allowed.

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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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.

2nd Hand Rose is open Monday’s 1:30-3:00 and Friday’s 9:30-11:00 at the Heritage House in Atlantic.

The 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month the community is invited to play cards or dominoes at Heritage House. They are welcomed to come as a group or by themselves. Playing starts at 1 pm.

Roland Funeral Service is running Randy Alcorn’s “HAPPINESS” VIDEO SERIES for anyone interested in gatherings Wednesday 3:30 to 5:00 at 1011 E 10th St. In Atlantic. Call Amy Roland at 254-1266.

A support group helping those touched by dementia and Alzheimer’s for family members and caregivers – “People Helping People” – will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Atlantic Specialty Care/Care Initiatives – in the chapel, 1300 E. 19th St., Atlantic. Call 249-4193 or 243-3952 for more information. Everyone is welcome – you are not alone.

Grief Share meets Wednesday afternoons at 3:30 pm at 1011 East 10th St. in Atlantic. 13 weeks of Grief Share Gatherings include workbook, video lessons and sharing times, each session can stand alone. No charge, donations for Grief Share are welcomed. Call Amy Jo Roland at 712-243-5492. This is sponsored by the Roland Funeral Home.

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.

New SAA (Sex Addicts Anonymous) Meetings will be held on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm at the 12 Step House at 309 Elm Street in Atlantic. Details on SAA website, email atlanticssa@gmail.com or contact Tom at 712-269-0190.

Operation Barnabas meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 7 pm at the Atlantic Iowa Western Community College campus.

Myrtue Medical Center Public Health has scheduled several flu vaccination clinics. Immunization Clinics are held every other month during even-numbered months in 2017. Wednesday, June 7th is the next clinic date. Appointments are available from 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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.

The Adair & Casey United Methodist Churches have opened the A-C Food Pantry in the Casey United Methodist Church. It is available to those living in the A-C Community School district the 2nd Wednesday and 4th Saturday of every month.

American Legion Post #43 meetings at the Armory at 7 pm. Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of every month.

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.

Weight Watchers meeting will be held on Thursdays at 5:30 pm at the United Church of Christ on 16th St. in Atlantic.

TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly a non profit weight loss support group meets every Thursday in the 1st Assembly of God Church (1913 E. 22nd). Weigh in from 5-5:30 pm with meeting from 6-6:30pm. For more information call Barb at 243-6222.

Support group for people with Parkinson’s disease and their family, caregivers or befrienders is held the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 1-3 pm in the Commons room of Summerset Estates, the condos in the north end of the 3rd street in Fontanelle. For further directions or questions about this support group, call Lyle or LaVon at 641-745-4044.

Parkinson’s Support Group will be held the 3rd Wednesday each month at 2 pm at the Heritage House in Atlantic.

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.

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SHELBY COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT CLINICS:

The Shelby County Public Health Department has the following available services at their office location, 2712 12th Street, in Harlan:

Community Health Needs Assessment: Shelby County Public Health and Myrtue Medical Center is conducting a community health needs assessment survey. Input from all stakeholders and residents of Shelby County is essential to address population health needs in Shelby County. The deadline to complete the survey is March 16th. The survey is available online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2JFVB8N or you can pick up a paper copy at Public Health, the Harlan Library, The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, the Therkildsen Center or at West Central Community Action Agency-WIC office.

Immunization Clinic for Children: Immunization Clinic will be held on. at Community Health. Immunizations are free for children that qualify for the VFC program. If you have insurance that pays for immunizations including Hawk-i, please call Myrtue Medical Clinic at 755-4516 to schedule an appointment there.

The Shelby County Public Health Nursing Department at Myrtue Medical Center offers immunizations to infants and children through age 18 that qualify under the Vaccine for Children (VFC) program guidelines. These vaccines are offered to children with Medicaid coverage, children without any health insurance coverage, children with health insurance that does not cover any of the cost of these immunizations or children of American Indian or Alaskan Native descent.

Immunizations are free for children that qualify for the VFC program. An administration fee of $14 per child will be charged, unless the child is covered by Medicaid. If you have insurance that pays for immunizations including Hawk-i, please call Myrtue Medical Clinic at 755-5130 to schedule an appointment there.

Immunizations offered are: DTaP (diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus), Polio, MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella), Hib (haemophilus influenza type B), Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Influenza, Varicella (chicken pox), Rotavirus, Pneumococcal, Meningococcal Quadrivalent, Meningitis B, Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria & pertussis for older kids & teens) and HPV (Human Papillomavirus, Gardasil 9, for both boys and girls).

Family Planning Services: Our Family Planning Nurse Clinic will be held on . These clinics are for consultations, contraceptive refills, STD testing and depo injections. Please call to schedule an appointment for family planning services. Free HIV and Hepatitis C testing is also available at the October 17th Family Planning Nurse Clinic. For more information concerning the availability of family planning or women’s health services please call 712-263-3303 for assistance. Family Planning services are also available in Logan, Atlantic, Denison and Onawa.

Lead Screening: This important health screening is available at all immunization clinics or at the Public Health office by appointment for children 12 months to 6 years of age. Lead testing is recommended yearly for every child in this age group.

Learning For Life program offers a home visitation program for families with children from prenatal through age 5. The curriculum uses the Parents as Teachers model, which helps parents, prepare their children for learning and school entry. Assistance with proper installation of car seats for children is also available. Major funding for this program is provided by Harrison/Monona/Shelby Early Childhood Iowa.

Tobacco Cessation: Call Quitline Iowa at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8869) for information on quitting smoking or visit them online @ www.QUITLINEIOWA.org where you can learn more about Quitline Iowa services. Quitline Iowa is offering free nicotine replacement therapy (gum, lozenges or patches) for persons receiving Medicaid or Medicare insurance. Call 1-800-784-8869 or go online to get started with the tobacco-cessation coaching staff.

Blood Pressure Screening: Public Health offers free blood pressure screenings. Appointments preferred but will walk-ins are welcome. Please call 712-755-4422 for an appointment. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Maternal Health Support Group: Pregnant women are welcome to join the Mothers and Babies Support Group. The goal of the group is to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies. Assistance with transportation and child care is available if needed. Group members also receive incentive items to prepare for the baby’s delivery. If interested, call Cara Cacy at 712.755.4406 for more information.

Care For Yourself & Check the Girls: These programs provide free or low-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings to qualified women. Regular screening is the best way to prevent and detect cancer in its earliest stages. Contact Dawn Klein for more information 712-755-4312.

Lean into Life Widow/ Widower Support Group: This informal support group meets as an ongoing support system for people who have lost a spouse or significant other. A wide range of topics are discussed. If you are interested in attending a meeting, please call Public Health 712-755-4312 for more information.

For further information about any of these programs or other public health services, contact Lori Hoch, Director of Public Health, Myrtue Medical Center, at 712-755-4423.

WIC CLINIC

West Central Community Action

WIC clinic is held at the Atlantic Head Start Center located 2 miles north of Atlantic on Olive Street.

Parking is limited to the north side of bldg under the Pine trees and use north door entry into the gym. 712-243-5421

All WIC clients must now have an appointment for either a nutrition talk or to certify in order to get checks. If client doesn’t have either, then need to call the Harlan WIC Office at 1-800-338-4129