(Atlantic) The Cass County Fair returns July 24–29, and organizers say the event wouldn’t be possible without the dedication and hard work of its volunteers.
Countless hours of volunteer time and effort are given by Fairboard members, Department superintendents, Junior Superintendents, Junior Fairboard, Grounds Committee, Cass County Extension Council, Cass County 4-H Endowment Committee, Youth Action Committee, and 4-H Youth Council to make the Cass County Fair one of very few completely free fairs in Iowa.
“Volunteers play a big role in every community event, and the annual Cass County Fair in July is no exception, especially this year!” said Katie Bateman, Cass County Extension Youth Coordinator.
In addition to those with roles directly related to fair, 4-H, and FFA. Many community service clubs, businesses, and individuals volunteer at events throughout the year with planning and preparation meetings. Others are involved at fair with events or activities such as the food stand, static exhibit hosts, livestock auction, and more. Additionally, a special thanks to Area Veterinarians, Cass County Auctioneers, Rolling Hills Bank and Trust, the Atlantic Police Department, and Cass County EMS.
“We appreciate the many hours donated by these volunteers in this united effort for the fair. It helps keep the Cass County Fair a free fair and one that 4-H and FFA members are proud to exhibit in,” shares Bateman.
Superintendents include: Jeff Anderson, Whitney Baxter, Jackie Brokaw, Jordan Dailey, Liz Denney, Marcy Dorsey, Ashley Freund, Dawn Freund, LaNette Freund, Marjorie Frisbie, Melissa Johnson, Layne Kinney, Melissa Lingk, Tracy Marshall, Ann McCurdy, Dexter McDermott, Eric Miller, Kat Niemann, Holly Oathoudt, Darrin Petty, Justin Retallic, Troy Retallic, Hannah Richter, Haley Schmidt, Chris Scholl, Jodi Scholl, Ashley Skow, Kara Victor, Duane Weirich, Julie Williamson, Molly Wise, and Katie York.
Fairboard members include: Trevor Becker, Cutis Bierbaum, Natalie Bierbaum, Shane DeBord, Liz Denney, Mike Dreager, Eric Hansen, Paul Hocamp, Jon Johnson, Mike Jacobsen, Stephen Ritter, Cory Scholl, Grant Stuart, Wayne Victor, and Drew Williams.
Junior Fairboard members include: Aly Dreager
Cass County Grounds Committee members include: Scot Bailey, Curt Behrends, Clint Freund, Paul Gude, Mike Henderson, Dennis Jipsen, Rick Larsen, Mike McDermott, Steve Myers, Dan Olsen, Stephen Ritter, Derek Sanny, Glen Sonntag, Nathan Steffen, Dave Williamson, Alan Zellmer, and Greg Zellmer.
Cass County Extension Council members include: Chad Becker, JJ Bierbaum, Marcy Dorsey, Tony Orstad, Jeb Peck, Brad Pellett, Sue Riggs, Todd Weppler, and Dave York.
Cass County 4-H Endowment Committee members include: Stacie Euken, Jon Johnson, Jenae Waters, Lisa Woodward, and Dave York.
4-H Youth Action Committee members include: Jeff Anderson, Hudson Brock, Aly Dreager, Shane DeBord, Jacquelyn Freund, Melissa Johnson, Lily Johnson, Carrie Ohms, Olivia Olson, Tony Orstad, Ashley Skow, Miraylie Stuart, Kayedance Sturm, Kailey Swain, and Kristy York.
County 4-H Youth Council members include: Hudson Brock, Aly Dreager, Jacquelyn Freund, Ada Hansen, Conner Johnson, Lily Johnson, Josie Millikan, Leah Ohms, Olivia Olson, Claire Schroder, Miraylie Stuart, Kayedance Sturm, and Kailey Swain.
4-H Club Leaders include: Jess Barber, Diane Brahms, Carolyn Bruck, Carrie Harrison, Eva Jensen, Melissa Johnson, Jerry McCroy, Holly Oathoudt, Lea Anne Peterson, Darrin Petty, Troy Retallic, Toni Rieck, Jill Rudy, Crystal Schroder, Ashley Skow, Aubrey Stuart, Jenae Waters, Brittney Weirich, Amanda Will, Molly Wise, Dave York, Kristy York, and Hillary Zellmer.
Club Volunteers include: TJ Barber, Rio Johnson, Chuck Rudy, Logan Skow, and Kara Victor.
Clover Kid Leaders include: Kristen Alexander, Sarah Becker, Jessica Delage, Terri Hansen, Kaitlynn Walter, Braedi Wickard, and Katie York.
“Please make sure to stop and thank these people for their contribution if you see them out and about during the fair this year, July 24th through July 29th.”
“Thank you to everyone who volunteers at the Cass County Fair. Our community members, parents, alumni, and friends help support us throughout this busy time which makes our county fair successful,” said Bateman.
These are a few of the volunteers that help make the Cass County Fair a success, but there are many more throughout the week. Helping in the Foodstand or at events are important roles to ensuring the fair is a place for the community to come together. If you are interested in volunteering at the 2025 Cass County Fair, contact the Cass County Extension Office at 712-243-1132.
