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LOST and 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**

LOST! Little black phone number book. Lost out of coat pocket in Atlantic. If found, please call 712-243-3238. Has cell numbers listed in it. No owner name. (9/13)

 

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NOTICES:

Cass County Conservation is looking for volunteers for their 30th biannual “Little Red Riding Hood” Halloween Hike! We are looking for Actors, Hike Leaders, and Treat Makers!! The 30th biannual Halloween Hike, will be held on Saturday, October 28th, as you follow a trail where meet the Little Red, her forest friends like Brown Bat, Mice, and The Wolf! Starting at 7:00 p.m. small groups will depart from the Camblin Addition of Sunnyside Park every ten minutes. Please call 712-769-2372 to sign up as a volunteer! It is not our intent to scare or frighten anyone, but to educate and entertain people of all ages! This hike is sponsored by the Cass County Conservation Board.

NAMI Connection Support Recovery Group takes place the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 2pm also the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 6:30pm at United Church Of Christ 1607 Hazel in Atlantic. NAMI is a mental health support group for adults. For information call 712-243-4846.

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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

Grow Another Row 2023 Stand Locations (June-October, dawn to dusk)

Atlantic: Midtown Apartments – 1209 E. 8th St. /Atlantic Public Library – 507 Poplar St. /Mollett Park – 1020 E 3rd St Pl.

Cumberland United Methodist Church – 317 Monroe St., Cumberland (the stand is near the alley behind the church)

Marne: Masonic Lodge – Washington St.

Massena: Southwest Iowa Egg – 74851 Richland Rd.

Anita Food Pantry – 208 Chestnut St

Griswold United Methodist Church/Food Pantry – 100 Cass St.

Lewis Public Library – 412 W. Main St.

Wiota: Located on White Pole Rd. between Pioneer Ave. and Prospect St.

Contact Kate Olson with questions 712-243-1132

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

Cass County Genealogical Society will meet Thursday, September 28 beginning at 1 pm at Atlantic Public Library. A discussion will be about various ways to chart and save genealogical information. Attendees are asked to bring an example of how they compile records such as a chart, a notebook or other method.

Produce In the Park will take place on Thursday, September 28 from 4:30-6:30pm in the Atlantic City Park. This week, local musician Sarah Selders will be providing live music and Hungry Spartan Pizza food truck will be on site, along with over 40 vendors including…

●     Aubrey’s Bows: assortment of bows including new fall bow collections

●     Bridgewater Farms: wide assortment of produce including sweet potatoes

●     Brun Ko Farms: honey, radishes,  peppers, sweet snacking peppers, 5, 10 & 20 lb boxes of heirloom slicing tomatoes, onions, garlic & jalapenos and leeks

●     CK3 Farms: wide assortment of produce including watermelon

●     Harrisdale Farmstead: assortment of produce including grapes

●     Imagine Garden Gifts: unique garden gifts including antique, vintage, and repurposed planters.

●     Kringleman: assorted Danish pastries

●     Neighborhood Bakehouse: sourdough, baguettes, sandwich bread & pumpkin spice sourdough

●     Noble Provisions: homegrown ribeyes, beef snacks (jerky, summer sausage, beef sticks), beef brats, patties, pork brats, Italian sausage, & ground pork.

Featured kids activity will be bounce houses and yard games.

The Atlantic Lions Club will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, September 26th at Farmers Walnut Street Diner in Atlantic from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Our program will begin at 7:00 p.m. and our presenter this month is Wendy Richter. The public is welcome to attend!   If you are interested in joining the Atlantic Lions Club, feel free to stop by at our meeting.

The regular meeting of the Atlantic Kiwanis Club will meet at the Venue on Thursday, September 28 at 6 pm – 6:30 pm for social time.  Dinner will be at 7:00pm.  Reminder to bring a dessert for the evening meal.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

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

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1

God’s Portion Dinner and Sale will take place on Sunday, October 1 from 11:30am- 1:30pm, with auction beginning at 2pm, at St. John’s United Church Of Christ, one mile South of Lyman. Enjoy Roast Beef, Ham Balls, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, corn, assorted salads, pies & desserts. Carry out is available, call 712-778-4485. Adults are $12. Ages 6-10 years old are $6. Ages 5 and under are free.

Kayaking will be held at Prairie Rose on Sunday, October 1 at 1:30 p.m.  We will meet on the east side of the lake/east side of County Road M47.  Kayaks, paddles, and life jackets will be provided.  If wind gusts are 30 mph or higher, the program will be cancelled.

Paint with Shelley Davidson will take place on Sunday, October 1 beginning at 2pm at the Stanton Viking Center. Cost is $25. Call 712-829-7340 or visit jramsey@fmtcnet.com to register.

Tour de Parks will take place on Sunday, October 1, beginning at 2:00pm and ending at approximately 4:00pm. The ride will start and end at Atlantic City Park.  Anyone who would like to bike around Atlantic and check out some great parks is welcome to join! The event is Free and no registration is required! Details: Tour de Parks is a free bicycle tour of Atlantic parks. The 10-mile ride will stop at various parks in Atlantic where area organizations will be welcoming riders with information on area programs and happenings. The Atlantic Kiwanis will be providing a free meal for riders when they finish the ride, and singer Sarah Selders will be providing live music. The ride will be on both trails and streets to highlight area trails and the bike-ability of Atlantic. Questions: Contact Nishna Valley Trails President Dave Chase 712-249-3059

MONDAY, OCTOBER 2

Stanton Chamber Of Commerce’s 17th Annual Trick or Treat On the Trail is searching for candy,  volunteers to hand out candy, hayrack ride helpers and approximately 400 goblins. To sign up or for more information, call 712-829-2814. No dogs please.

The “Little Red Riding Hood” Halloween Hike-Call for volunteers. Cass County Conservation is looking for volunteers for their 30th biannual Halloween Hike! They are looking for Actors, Hike Leaders, and Treat Makers!! The 30th biannual Halloween Hike, will be held on Saturday, October 28th, as you follow a trail where meet the Little Red, her forest friends like Brown Bat, Mice, and The Wolf! Starting at 7:00 p.m. small groups will depart from the Camblin Addition of Sunnyside Park every ten minutes. Please call 712-769-2372 or online to sign up as a volunteer! It is not our intent to scare or frighten anyone, but to educate and entertain people of all ages! This hike is sponsored by the Cass County Conservation Board.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3

The Atlantic Public Library will be hosting historian and author Linda McCann on Tuesday, October 3 at 11:00 am. She will be speaking on POWs in Iowa. Iowa had about 25,000 German, Italian, and Japanese prisoners of war from 1942 to 1946. Algona and Clarinda were the main camps with each housing about 3,000 POWs. There were 19 branch camps around the state where the prisoners worked for farmers, in canning factories and doing whatever they were hired to do. McCann spoke with people who knew or worked with the prisoners and will share their memories. McCann is also the author of several books about Iowa’s history including Prohibition in Eastern Iowa, Civilian Conservation Corps in Northeast Iowa, and Prisoners of War in Iowa. These titles are available for checkout at the library. The VIP Connections, a social group that meets every Tuesday morning, will gather for coffee and refreshments at 10 am and the POW presentation will begin at 11 am. The public is invited to come at either time. The Atlantic Public Library connects the community to information, resources, and each other in order to spark ideas and new connections.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4

Knitting Group takes place on Wednesday, October 4 from 10-noon at the Atlantic Public Library. Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, or other hand-held craft to work on your project while socializing with community folks. New crafters always welcome!

Pumpkin Painting will take place on Wednesday, October 4 from 3-4pm at Sunnyside Park at the Kiddie Korral shelter. It’s a boo-tastic Art in the Park event! Please make sure you are wearing clothes that are ok to get paint on. If we have bad weather, the program will be moved to the Atlantic Library meeting room. We are partnering with Your Forte and Atlantic Parks and Rec for this event.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6

The Rose Theater in Audubon will be showing Disney’s Haunted Mansion (PG) on Friday, October 6 and Saturday, October 7 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. Sunday matinee is at 2pm. Doors open at 1:30pm. All seats are $4 cash only.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7

Corning Center For the Fine Arts presents Watercolor Class with Emily McQueen on Saturday, October 7 from 10-noon. This class is for all skills levels from beginner to advanced. Limited to 12 students. Cost is $50. Register by calling 641-322-4549 or online at corningfinearts.org.

Southwest Iowa Cribbage Tournament will take place on Saturday, October 7 beginning at 10am at the Stanton Viking Center in Stanton. Entry fee is $3. Must bring cards, boards and ink pen. No alcohol is permitted. For more information call Paul at 712-370-1301.

Drive-In Movie Experience will be held on Saturday, October 7 at the Cass County Fair Grounds in the grandstand area beginning around 8:30 PM with a showing of “Matilda”. Cars may begin parking at 7 PM. The screen is 60 feet long with a high definition projector. Speakers will be available next to the screen for people to utilize. A transmitter will be provided for those enjoying the movie from their car. Attendees will turn their radio to a certain station and the transmitter will play the audio through their car speakers. Entry is $25 per car vehicle and tickets can be purchased at www.atlanticiowa.com or day-of at the gate. People are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit on. Inside parking for the Drive-In is limited, so pack a chair or blanket as precaution. Concessions will be available for purchase on the fairgrounds. For more information, visit www.atlanticiowa.com, call the Chamber at 712.243.3017 or email chamber@atlanticiowa.com. The Drive-In is sponsored by Meyer & Gross Real Estate and Nishna Valley Family YMCA.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8

7th Annual Southwest Iowa Car Cruise begins on Sunday, October 8 at 9am sharp. Registration is $25 and includes a Cruise T-Shirt, rute map mileage sheet, where to eat, get gas and the stops along the way. Travel through 14 towns along a 165 mile cruise, returning to Elliott for the Big BBQ event. To register and for more information, call Dave at 712-789-0155

Show & Shine Car, Pickup & Motorcycle Show will be held on Sunday, October 8 on Main Street at the Community Building in Elliott. Times for the shows are 2pm and 7pm. Southwest Iowa Car Cruisers will be at the show at 3:45pm. A freewill offering BBQ with hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, chips, lemonade, tea and desserts will be served beginning at 4:30pm.Proceeds support United Church Of Hope Food Bank in Elliott. For questions call Dave at 712-789-0155. Rain date will be Oct. 15th.

Cass County 4-H Annual Fall Fest will take place on Sunday, October 8 from 2:00-4:00pm on the fairgrounds a t805 W 10th Street in Atlantic.   All community members are welcome to attend this event, admission is free, tickets to participate at booths are only 10 cents each. 4-H Clubs host booths with fun activities and share information about what they do as a 4-H group. Plan to attend to have a fun family outing and learn more about 4-H. This event is fun for all ages, you don’t have to be in 4-H to attend Fall Fest! Enrollment is currently open for the 2023-2024 program year and it is FREE to join 4-H in Cass County. Thanks to generous donations to our Cass County 4-H Endowment fund, members fees are completely covered in Cass County. Youth in kindergarten through 12 grade are eligible to join. There are 7 Clover Kid Groups and 11 4-H Clubs in Cass County to choose from, most meet monthly. Clover Kid Groups are for youth currently enrolled in kindergarten though third grade. These youth meet with their club and participate in hands-on activities, make new friends, and build life skills. Youth currently enrolled in 4th-12th grade are eligible for 4-H Community Clubs. 4-H helps youth develop leadership and communication skills while exploring new interests and giving back to the community in a fun and safe setting with friends and caring adults.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10

Red Cross Blood Drive will take place on Tuesday, October 10 from 12:30-5:30pm at the Anita Community Center. Contact Debbie at 712-762-3353 or Mary Lou at 712-762-4471, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter ANITA to make an appointment. Walk-ins are always welcome.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11

Tiny Tot Story Hour will be held on Wednesday, October 11 beginning at 9:30 am at the Stanton Public Library. Young children and their caregivers can enjoy stories, songs, crafts and snacks.

Red Cross Blood Drive will take place at the Nishna Valley Family YMCA on Wednesday, October 11 from noon-6pm. Call 1-800-RED CROSS to make an appointment or visit redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins are always welcome.

Atlantic and Massena Mobile Food Pantries will take place on Wednesday, October 11.

In Atlantic: Cass County Community Center 805 W 10th Street from 4-6pm.

In Massena: Southwest Iowa Egg 74877 Clarke Ave from 4:30-5pm. Call 712-779-3447 for information on Massena site.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13

The Rose Theater in Audubon will be showing My Big Fat Greek Wedding (PG-13) on Friday, October 13 and Saturday, October 14 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. Sunday matinee is at 2pm. Doors open at 1:30pm. All seats are $4 cash only.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Rummage & Bake Sale will take place on Thursday, October 19 from 8am-6pm at 1011 E 13th in Atlantic (across from High School). Find great treasures like: household items, furniture, books, toys, seasonal decor and more. There will also be yummy homemade baked items for sale. All items are sold for a free will donation! Proceeds will support charitable projects of the Women of the ELCA. Use the main entrance on the East side of the building.

Atlantic Lions Club annual Pancake & Supper + Bake Sale will take place on Thursday, October 19th at the Cass County Community Building. Adult tickets are $8.00 per person; Tickets $5.00 each for ages 12 and under. Carry-out IS available. All you can eat! There will also be HOMEMADE baked goods for sale – Cash or check please. Proceeds stay local & support Lions Club charities. Contact any Atlantic Lions Club member for tickets, or text Deb Marcellus Schuler at 712-249-4321 for more information. You can also contact Deb at (712) 243-4444 (work) or at Debschuler4@gmail.com

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20

Women of Exira Lutheran Church Fall Supper will take place on Friday, October 20 from 4:30-7pm at the Exira Event Center. Enjoy Staley’s Chicken and fixins. *Take Out Only*

The Rose Theater in Audubon will be showing Camp Hideout (PG) on Friday, October 20 and Saturday, October 21 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. Sunday matinee is at 2pm. Doors open at 1:30pm. All seats are $4 cash only.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24

Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday, October 24 from 8am-1pm at the Atlantic High School. Call 1-800RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment. Walk-ins are always welcome.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27

The Rose Theater in Audubon will be showing A Haunting In Venice (PG-13) on Friday, October 27 and Saturday, October 28 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. Sunday matinee is at 2pm. Doors open at 1:30pm. All seats are $4 cash only.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28

53rd Annual Atlantic BPW Fall Craft Show will take place on Saturday, October 28 from 9am-3pm at the Cass County Community Building in Atlantic. Admission is only $1 and gives you a chance for door prizes. Lunch will be available. Vendor space is available. For more information call Brandi at 712-249-1470. Proceeds benefit many local community projects and scholarships.

Trunk or Treat will take place on Saturday, October 28 from 12-2pm at First Church Of Christ in Atlantic. Join for a free lunch, then Trunk or Treating in the FCC parking lot. Everyone is welcome!

Stanton Chamber Of Commerce’s 17th Annual Trick or Treat On the Trail will take place on Saturday, October 28 from 3-6pm.

The “Little Red Riding Hood” Halloween Hike will take place on Saturday, October 28 starting at 7pm. The 30th biannual Halloween Hike has you follow a trail where you’ll meet Little Red Riding Hood, her forest friends like Brown Bat, Mice, and The Wolf! Starting at 7:00 p.m. small groups will depart from the Camblin Addition of Sunnyside Park every ten minutes. It is not our intent to scare or frighten anyone, but to educate and entertain people of all ages! This hike is sponsored by the Cass County Conservation Board.

 

 

 

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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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Cass County Farmers Markets 2022

Anita Farmers Market:
Location: Bandshell Park on Main Street in Anita
Time/Dates: Tuesdays 4:30-6:30 PM, June – August
Highlights: Fresh, locally grown vegetables, honey, farm-fresh eggs, Lion’s club nuts, fresh baked
goodies, popcorn, jellies, sauces, salsa, hand-crafted items, and metal yard art.
$: Some vendors accept Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) Senior vouchers and WIC checks.
Some vendors accept SNAP/EBT (also known as “food stamps”).
Contact: (402)677-2460

Atlantic Farmers Market:
Location: Farm Bureau (1501 East 7th Street, Atlantic, IA 50022)
Time/Dates: Saturdays 9:00 AM- Noon, May 21 – End of August
Highlights: Fresh produce, honey, pollen, popcorn, farm-fresh eggs, jellies, dressings, BBQ sauces, salsa,
baked goods, soaps, lotions & more.
$: Some vendors accept Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) Senior vouchers and WIC checks.
Some vendors accept SNAP/EBT (also known as “food stamps”).
Contact: (402)677-2460

Lewis Farmers Market:
Location: 3HO (201 1st St., Lewis, IA 51544)
Time/Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00-6:30 PM, May 31– October 13
Highlights: Fresh produce, baked treats, crafts, and pallet wood creations.
$: Some vendors accept Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) Senior vouchers and WIC checks.
Contact: (712)789)-9455

Produce in the Park:
Location: Atlantic City Park (10 W 7th St., Atlantic, IA 50022)
Time/Dates: Thursdays 4:30-6:30, June 2– October 13
Website: www.produceintheparkatlanticiowa.com
Highlights: Fresh, local produce, baked goods, farm-fresh eggs, honey, local meat, soaps, candles,
additional crafts and art, and weekly food truck. Live music, Guest Chef, free Samples, and activities for
young and old.
$: Some vendors accept Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) Senior vouchers and WIC checks. All
qualifying food vendors at Produce in the Park accept SNAP/EBT (“food stamps”). All produce vendors at
the market both accept and distribute Double Up Food Bucks ($1 coupons for fresh produce provided
for every dollar spent on fresh produce with SNAP/EBT up to $10 per transaction). Contact: (712) 249-5870

The Cass County Local Food Policy Council encourages low-income adults age 60 and older and WIC recipients to apply for Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) produce vouchers. Adults age 60 and older with annual incomes less than $25,142 (single) and $33,874 (married) are eligible to apply for the Senior FMNP. The Senior FMNP provides $30 in farmers market produce
vouchers to qualifying seniors first come, first served. To apply for the Senior FMNP vouchers, individuals over age 60 should call the Connections Area Agency on Aging at 800-432-9209 (extension 8888) and leave a message with their name and phone number. The agency may take up to five days to respond to messages. FMNP produce vouchers are also provided to WIC (Women, Infants, Children) recipients first come, first served. For more information on the WIC program and the WIC FMNP vouchers, people in Cass County should call 800-338-4129.FMNP is a congressionally authorized program with the goals of providing fresh, nutritious, locally grown produce to nutritionally at-risk women, infants, children, and low-income seniors; increasing the
domestic consumption of agricultural commodities by expanding farmers markets; and aiding in the development of farmers markets. More information on the program can be found at
https://iowaagriculture.gov/agricultural-diversification-market-development-bureau/farmers-marketnutrition- program. All four Cass County farmers markets accept both Senior and WIC FMNP vouchers.

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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.

GROW ANOTHER ROW CASS COUNTY:
Grow Another Row Cass County has released its pick-up and drop-off schedule for 2021, and is now accepting local fresh produce donations across the county through October 1. Grow Another Row Cass County is a Healthy Cass County campaign started by a group of local growers to encourage residents to grow and share more fresh local produce. Grow Another Row Cass County invites local farmers and gardeners to plant a few more rows of produce to share again this year. Anyone interested in the program is invited to sign up for the Grow Another Row newsletter to keep up with the latest program news, gardening tips, recipes, and more at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/cass/content/grow-another-row-cass-county. Anyone is welcome to donate fresh produce, and anyone is welcome to take fresh produce they need. You are also welcome to drop off extras and pick up something you need in the same trip. There is no requirement to sign up to either donate or take the produce. Donations of any size are appreciated! Each location has set hours during which people can pick-up or drop-off fresh produce. If you plan on just donating, it’s best if you can drop produce off closer to the beginning of the location’s open hours. If you just want to pick up produce, try visiting closer to the end. All pantries in Cass County also accept donations during specified hours prior to their distribution hours.

Monday: Griswold: Griswold United Methodist Church (100 Cass St. Griswold) Time: 8 AM – 12 PM.

Tuesday: Atlantic: New Life Church (600 Pine St. Atlantic) Hours: 9 AM – 3 PM. Marne: Masonic Lodge (Washington St. Marne) Hours: 8 AM – 8 PM. Massena: Southwest Iowa Egg (74877 Clarke Ave. Massena) Hours: 8 AM – 2 PM. Griswold: The Lord’s Cupboard (Griswold United Methodist Church, 100 Cass St. Griswold) Special note: this location only accepts donations on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month Donation hours: 10 AM – Noon Food pantry hours: 11 AM – 2 PM Contact: 712-778-4178

Wednesday: Cumberland: Cumberland City Hall (216 Main St. Cumberland) Hours: 8 AM – Noon. Lewis: Lewis Public Library and Heritage Center (412 W. Main St. Lewis) Hours: 1 – 6 PM. Cumberland: Cumberland Care & Share (Cumberland Methodist Church, 317 Monroe St. Cumberland) Special note: This location only accepts donations on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month Donation hours: 3-4 PM Food pantry hours: 4 – 5:30 PM Contact: 712-774-5818.

Thursday: Atlantic: New Life Church (600 Pine St. Atlantic) Hours: 9 AM – 3 PM Cumberland: Cumberland City Hall (216 Main St. Cumberland) Hours: 1-4 PM Atlantic: Atlantic Food Pantry (19 W. 4th St. Atlantic) Donation hours: 9-10 AM Food pantry hours: 1-2 PM Contact: 712-243-5019

Friday: Massena: Southwest Iowa Egg (74877 Clarke Ave. Massena) Hours: 8 – 11 AM. Marne: Masonic Lodge (Washington St. Marne)
Hours: 8 AM – 8 PM

Saturday: Anita: Anita Food Pantry (208 Chestnut St. Anita) Special note: This location only accepts donations on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. Donation hours: 8-9 AM Food pantry hours: 9-11 AM Contact: 712-762-3645

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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CITY OF ATLANTIC YARD WASTE SITE SUMMER HOURS:

Effective July 1st, 2015:

The site is open seven days per week from 7:30-a.m. until dusk. The site is monitored by camera to catch illegal dumping. *** City of Atlantic officials remind citizens to bring ONLY trees, branches, grass, garden waste, and/or leaves. ***

SHELBY COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT CLINICS:

The Shelby County Public Health Department has the following available services at their office location, 2712 12^th 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