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NOTICES:

Produce In the Park takes place every Thursday through September from 4:30-6:30pm in the Atlantic City Park. Find locally grown produce, meats, eggs, plants, flowers…home-made crafts, candles and other items…valuable information from local businesses and organizations. Visit produceintheparkatlanticiowa.com

DISASTER RELIEF AT THE GREENFIELD MAINTENANCE BUILDING IS EVERY TUESDAY FROM 2-6PM.

The Reverend George B Hitchcock House is open for the season May 1 – September 15. Open Thursday thru Sunday for tours from 1pm-5pm. Last tour of the day starts at 4:15pm from the Granary. The Hitchcock House is located at 63788 567th Lane, near Lewis. The House is also open for guided tours. If you’re interested in volunteering by leading a pioneer station, email Lora at https://www.casscountyia.gov/county-departments/conservation-office

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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, SEPTEMBER 12

Toddler Time takes place on Thursday mornings from 10-10:45am at the Atlantic Public Library. Kids 3 years and younger can enjoy a story, songs, finger plays, crafts and more.

CAM Cougars will once again be bagging groceries and accepting monetary donations on Thursday, September 12 at HyVee in Atlantic as part of their Tackle Hunger Event. They will also be selling T-Shirts. Businesses wanting to be a sponsor can send their information and donation to Manda Thomas c/o CAM Community Schools, 1000 Victory Park Rd, Anita, Ia 50020 with checks made out to CAM Football. A minimum donation of $50 is requested and businesses will have their name/logo on the back of the T-Shirts, publicity during the game and recognition in the game-day program. The CAM Cougars will be taking on East Mills Wolverines for the 2024 Tackle Hunger football game on Friday, September 13. All fundraising donations will be given to 2 local food pantries and the CAM Backpack Program.

The Cass County Democrats Headquarters Grand Opening takes place on Thursday, September 12 from 4-7pm at 704 Walnut St. Suite 2 in Atlantic . The event features local candidates, including Iowa House Candidate Tripp Narup, who is running for the Iowa House in District 18. Cass County District Five Supervisor Candidate Phyllis Stakey will also be attending. District Five includes Wiota, Anita, Cumberland, and Massena. Everyone interested in meeting Narup or Stakey is welcome to attend the Cass County Democrats’ Headquarters Grand Opening on September 12, regardless of party affiliation. For more information on the Cass County Democrats or to join the Cass County Democrats email newsletter, contact casscountyiadems@gmail.com or follow the Cass County Democrats on Facebook @CassCountyIADems or on Instagram @CassCountyDemocrats.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Handmade Basket Demo with Sandy Maxa takes place on Friday, September 13 from 10-4pm at Corning Center For the Fine Arts. Using locally foraged materials, Sandy demonstrates how to make a basket. From 2:30-4pm, enjoy wine tasting with grape producer Bonnie Goodvin. Visit corningfinearts.com for more information.

The Griswold Community American Red Cross Blood Drive will take place on Friday September 13 at the Central Church of Christ Family Life Center from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call 712-789-0597 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Griswold to schedule an appointment

The Rose Theater in Audubon will be showing It Ends With Us (PG-13) on Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. Sunday matinee is at 2pm. Doors open 1:30. All seats are $4 cash and concessions are available for cash only.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

Cass County Master Gardeners to Host Fall Plant Sale will be held on Saturday, September 14 beginning at 8am at the Cass County Community Center, 805 W 10th Street on the
Fairgrounds in Atlantic. The sale will be open to the public to purchase divided perennials suitable for fall planting. There will also be a large collection of gently used garden decor, pots, books and more. To donate items, or for more information about these events and other 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@iastate.edu or visit www.extension.iastate.edu/cass [1]. You are also invited to follow the
Cass County Master Gardeners Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CassCoMG [2] to keep up with local events and tips for gardening!

The 3rd Annual Fall Fest will be held in Anita on Saturday September 14th from 10-4. Many vendors, Food, live music, face painting; hay rack rides, ect. Come join the fun! Follow Facebook page for more information and announcements of each Vendor

CCFA Art Challenge takes place on Saturday, September 15 from 12-3pm at Corning Center For the Fine Arts. Watch as artists paint and vote for your favorite. Visit corningfinearts.com for more information.

“Mysterious Monarchs” Programs….The Cass County Conservation Board is holding “Mysterious Monarchs” Programs on Saturday September 14th at 1pm at Camblins Addition Shelter Sunnyside Park Atlantic and at 3pm at the Outdoor Educational Classroom Massena- Follow Hwy 148 South of Massena, turn Left onto Tucson Rd for 1 ½ mile the park will be on your right. This is a FREE event! Discover the Monarch Butterflies before their journey south! Learn to tag monarchs. If you would like a home tagging kit you must attend and pre-register for the Kit. Call 712-769-2372 to pre-register for your kit. You DO NOT have to be a registered camper to attend the program! We hope you will join us!

CANCELED: Audubon Country Players present Hans Christian Andersen on Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15 in the Audubon High School auditorium. Saturday’s performances are at 2pm and 7pm. Sunday’s performance is at 2pm. Tickets are $12 in advance or at the door. Call 712-304-4160.

The Museum of Danish America is pleased to announce its 2nd annual Flatbreads & Prairie Flowers event will be held on September 14 from 5 – 7 pm on the museum’s 35-acre tallgrass prairie. Enjoy farm-to-table flatbreads with locally sourced ingredients, heaping salads, and homemade s’mores! Guests are welcome to bring their own seating, beverages, lawn games, etc. This event is held in partnership with Brun Ko Farm of Exira, Iowa, a local producer of pasture raised meats, seasonal produce, and baked goods, and Milk & Honey, a farm-to-table restaurant in Harlan, committed to utilizing Iowa-sourced ingredients. To find the menu and preorder your meal, visit the Museum of Danish America’s Facebook Event page. Preorders are open through September 10. No onsite orders will be accepted.”

The Atlantic Seventh Day Adventist Church will have in concert Christian Musicians Laura Williams and Ernie Hernandez on Saturday, September 14 at 6:00pm at  63251 White Pole Rd. CDs will be available for sale after the concert. Everyone is welcome!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

Exira Mason’s Annual Labor Day Breakfast Fundraiser will take place on Sunday, September 15 from8am-12:30pm at the Elk Horn Fire Hall. Waffles, French toast, eggs, bacon, coffee and juice all you can eat for a freewill donation. Proceeds go to three Exira EHK Southwest Iowa Honor Band students to help with travel expenses to Florida.

Exira Fire and EMS annual open house will take place on Sunday, September 15 from 5 to 7pm. Serving steak sandwiches and hamburgers chips and beans for free will donation. Proceeds will go to training and up keep of equipment. Curbside pickup for the meal is also available.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

Elk Horn Community Blood Drive takes place on Tuesday, September 17 from 11:30am-5pm at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. Call 712-249-4582 to make an appointment or visit redcrossblood.org and enter Elk Horn IA. Walk-ins are always welcome!

WEDNESDAY,SEPTEMBER 18

Audubon County Conservation Club will hold a Hunter Education Certification on Wednesday, September 18 from 6-9pm and Saturday, September 21 from 8am-3pm. Certification is mandatory for anyone born on or after January 1, 1972 who wish to purchase an Iowa hunting license. Location for this class is 2592 Hwy 71, Exira. For questions call Pat Petersen at 712-292-0576. For further information or to register visit www.iowadnr.gov/hunting/Hunter-Education.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

The Rose Theater in Audubon will be showing My Penguin Friend (PG) on Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September 21 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. Sunday matinee is at 2pm. Doors open 1:30. All seats are $4 cash and concessions are available for cash only.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton will hold its annual breakfast and bake sale on Sunday, September 22, from 9:00 – 12:00. Enjoy a delicious meal and fellowship for a free will offering.

Party In the Park will take place on Sunday, September 22 from 11am-4pm in Casey. Celebrate the Casey City Park project with free lunch (while it lasts!) courtesy of the Casey Service Club. Kids can enjoy inflatable, face painting and free goodie bags. Bring your lawn chairs and beverages (alcohol is allowed) and join the Casey Grant Committee as they recognize the donors and contributors who made the project a success! There will be crafters and vendors and from 1-4pm, Garrett and the Relic will be performing live! Visit Casey, Iowa: My Hometown on facebook for more information.

Revival! takes place on Sunday, September 22, Monday, September 23 and Tuesday, September 24 at the Corning Opera House in Corning each night at 6:30pm. If you’re feeling a little lost, recharge your spirit and join for worship, live music and speaker Josh Hostetler. Hosted by: Faithful Community Church in Corning; Clarinda Methodist Church in Clarinda; Villisca Advent Christian Church in Villisca and Arising Methodist Church in Lenox

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Exira Red Cross Blood Drive takes place on Monday, September 23 from noon -6pm at the Exira Event Center. Call 1-800-RED CROSS to make an appointment. Walk-ins are always welcome!

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

CAM Music Boosters Soup & Sandwich Fundraiser takes place on Thursday, September 26 at 5pm in the Jr-Sr High Commons. Serving chili, potato & ham and chicken noodle soups along with turkey and ham sandwiches, desserts and drinks all for a freewill offering. Proceeds benefit the CAM Music Boosters.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Stanton Child Resource Center Open House takes place on Friday, September 27 at the Lakin Foundation Child Development Center, 711 Prospect in Stanton from 2-6pm. Ribbon cutting takes place at 3pm.  Everyone is welcome!

CAM FFA Alumni Hot Beef Sundae Fundraiser takes place on Friday, September 27 near the football concession stand at CAM Cougar Football Field. Serving begins at 5:30 until gone. For $10 you will get a hot beef sundae (mashed potatoes, roast beef, gravy, corn, cheese, and a cherry tomato), dessert, and a bottle of water. A “To-Go” option will be available. The CAM FFA Alumni strives to help the development of students involved in FFA, provide assistance to the FFA Advisor, and help grow the CAM FFA Chapter. This fundraiser will help support the FFA Chapter and provide scholarships to our senior FFA members.

The Rose Theater in Audubon will be showing The Forge (PG) on Friday, September 27  and Saturday, September 28 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. Sunday matinee is at 2pm. Doors open 1:30. All seats are $4 cash and concessions are available for cash only.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

Southwest Iowa Cribbage Tournament takes place on Saturday, September 28 at the Viking Center in Stanton beginning at 11am. Entry is $3. Bring boards, cards and pens.No alcohol permitted. Call 712-370-1301 to sign up and for more information.

September Book Club takes place on Saturday, September 28 at 3pm at the Stanton Public Library. Stop by the library and pick up a copy of “Big Lies In A Small Town” by Diane Chamberlain. Read the book and join in the discussion. Snacks will be available. Everyone is welcome!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Iowa Rock ‘N Roll Music Association and The Warren Cultural Center present…Greenfield Strong…Still Rockin’ After The Storm Benefit, Concert & Raffle on Sunday, September 29 at the Greenfield Fire Department. Festivities begin at noon. Free will donation event! Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend and show your support!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4

The Rose Theater in Audubon will be showing Reagan (PG13) on Friday, October 4 and Saturday, October 5 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Sunday matinee is at 2pm. Doors open at 1:30pm. All seats are $4 cash and concessions are available for cash only. ** Free showings on Halloween night (10/31) — Hotel Transylvania @ 7 and Nightmare on Elm Street @ 9:15! **

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5

Drive-In Movie will be at the Cass County Fair Grounds in the grandstand area on Saturday, October 5 beginning around 8:30 PM with a showing of “Ghost Busters”. 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 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. Moviehouse & Event Center will have concessions 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.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9

Atlantic Mobile Food Pantry will be held on Wednesday, October 9 at the Cass County Fairgrounds  from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Massena Mobile Food Pantry will take place on September 11, October 9 from 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm on the East side of Massena’s City Park.

A mobile pantry is a traveling food pantry that delivers food directly to families in need for a one-day distribution. People from surrounding towns and communities are welcome. Mobile food pantries are available free of charge. Anyone in need is welcome, and no documentation is required. Each car can take food for up to two households at a time. For any additional information or questions please contact Grace McAfee, Community Wellness Coordinator, at (712) 250-8170 or by email at mcage@casshealth.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11

The Rose Theater in Audubon will be showing Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (PG13) on Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Sunday matinee is at 2pm. Doors open at 1:30pm. All seats are $4 cash and concessions are available for cash only. ** Free showings on Halloween night (10/31) — Hotel Transylvania @ 7 and Nightmare on Elm Street @ 9:15! **

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13

8th Annual Southwest Iowa Car Cruise will be held on Sunday Oct. 13th.  The cruise will start in Atlantic, leaving from the Walmart parking lot at 9 am sharp. Registration is $25.00. You get a T-Shirt, Cruise Route, Mileage Sheet, Stops, Lunch Locations, Restroom Locations, and Gas Locations. Street, Show, & Classic Rides plus family cars are welcome as long as they can maintain posted speed limits. Pass through 20 towns on this 200 mile drive. Cruisers will return to Atlantic at 4:45 pm.  All proceeds go to The Atlantic Food Bank. Rain date will be Oct. 20th. For registration forms & more information call Dave at 712-789-0155 or e-mail dgammell@netins.net

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16

Anita Mobile Food Pantry will be held on Wednesday, October 16 from  4:00 pm – 5:30 pm at  the Anita Food Pantry (208 Chestnut St.)

A mobile pantry is a traveling food pantry that delivers food directly to families in need for a one-day distribution. People from surrounding towns and communities are welcome. Mobile food pantries are available free of charge. Anyone in need is welcome, and no documentation is required. Each car can take food for up to two households at a time. For any additional information or questions please contact Grace McAfee, Community Wellness Coordinator, at (712) 250-8170 or by email at mcage@casshealth.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18

The Rose Theater in Audubon will be showing You Gotta Believe (PG) on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Sunday matinee is at 2pm. Doors open at 1:30pm. All seats are $4 cash and concessions are available for cash only. ** Free showings on Halloween night (10/31) — Hotel Transylvania @ 7 and Nightmare on Elm Street @ 9:15! **

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25

The Rose Theater in Audubon will be showing The Wild Robot (PG) on Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Sunday matinee is at 2pm. Doors open at 1:30pm. All seats are $4 cash and concessions are available for cash only. ** Free showings on Halloween night (10/31) — Hotel Transylvania @ 7 and Nightmare on Elm Street @ 9:15! **

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26

Creation Weekend is Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27 at Legacy Baptist Church in Oakland.  Consider what God’s Word says regarding the topic of Creation and show why we can trust God’s Word as our ultimate authority in the area of origins!  Special Speaker: Dr. Jobe Martin. Schedule: Sat., October 26th- 9AM- “True Science Confirms the Bible” & Sun., October 27th- 9AM- “How Beautiful are the Feet”/ 10AM- “Why Should the Christian Worldview be Grounded in Creation?”/1PM- “Creation Evangelism”. Contact: legacybaptistiowa@gmail.com

18th Annual Trick or Treat On the Trail takes place on Saturday, October 26 from 3-5pm in Stanton. To make the event a hit…candy, groups to hand out candy, hayrack ride helpers and approximately 400 goblins are needed! Call 712-829-2814 if you’d like to help with this event or email batesjnb@myfmtc.com

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31

The Rose Theater in Audubon will have FREE showings of Hotel Transylvania @ 7pm and Nightmare on Elm Street @ 9:15pm. Concessions will be available for cash only!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2

Griswold Mobile Food Pantry will take place on Saturday, November 2 from 10:00 am – 11:30 am at the Central Church of Christ (51 Harrison St. Griswold)

A mobile pantry is a traveling food pantry that delivers food directly to families in need for a one-day distribution. People from surrounding towns and communities are welcome. Mobile food pantries are available free of charge. Anyone in need is welcome, and no documentation is required. Each car can take food for up to two households at a time. For any additional information or questions please contact Grace McAfee, Community Wellness Coordinator, at (712) 250-8170 or by email at mcage@casshealth.org.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17

Marketplace Off Main will be held on Sunday, November 17 at the Old Lumber Yard Event Center in Stanton from 1-5pm. Call 712-289-7350 for details.

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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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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

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/

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.

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