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Overnight closure of northbound I-80/I-35 begins on May 14
Mandy Billings - 1h ago
(Grimes) The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) has announced an overnight closure of northbound Interstate 80/Interstate 35 between the Southwest Mixmaster and Iowa Highway 141. The closure...
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Iowa Capital Dispatch May 08, 2025

Cass County Sheriff's Report
Mandy Billings - May 08, 2025
(Cass Co) The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports four arrests. Ryan Charles Juhl, 37, of Atlantic, was arrested on May 2nd for Violation of Probation and Sex Offender Verification Violation. Juhl wa...

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Uncertain Times for Hog Producers: Tariffs, Market Volatility Weigh on Industry
Tom Robinson - May 07, 2025
(Washington, D.C.) - While cattle prices have soared to record highs, hog producers have been facing significant challenges in recent months. Duane Stateler of McComb, Ohio, who serves as President of...

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Friday's High School Sports Schedule
Chris Varney - 7h ago
Friday, May 9 Track and Field Ogden Co-Ed Meet: Coon Rapids Bayard, Glidden Ralston, Madrid, Paton Churdan, West Central Valley, Woodward Granger, Woodward Academy Boys Rebel Relays @ Sloan Westwood:...

Trojans Finish 8th in H-10 Girls Tennis; Cyclones 7th; Clarinda Wins by One Over KC
Chris Varney - May 08, 2025
(Red Oak, IA) -- Clarinda won the Hawkeye Ten Conference Girls Tournament on Wednesday -- Harlan finished in 7th place and Atlantic finished 8th. Here are the results for the Trojans and Cyclones Atl...

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Upcoming Community Events

MAY 05 - MAY 09
MAY 05 - MAY 09
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Atlantic Citywide Cleanup
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MAY 10
MAY 10
Cass County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale
Cass County Community Center, West 10th Street, Atlantic, IA, USA
Cass County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale from 8AM to 10AM or until they sell out. Free will donation for perennial plants
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MAY 09
MAY 09
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Cookout and Skate Night
Nishna Valley Family YMCA, Maple Street, Atlantic, IA, USA
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MAY 15
MAY 15
Carson ZIP Code Day
Carson Iowa
Carson, Iowa, ZIP Code 51525, is celebrating a once in a lifetime event with ZIP Code Day on 5-15-25. We'll be celebrating with a show and shine car show, live music, food vendors, kids events, and business open houses.  It will be a block party with something for everyone to enjoy. Ribbon cuttings at 4:00 at the new playground at the south end of the Carson City Park on Rodeo Drive. We encourage everyone to bring your classic or unique vehicles for the Car Show. There is no entry fee. This event is sponsored by the Carson Business Club and the Carson Park Board. For information about the Car Show call 402-689-4040.  For details about ZIP Code Day, contact Carson City Hall at 712-484-3636.
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