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Possible drowning incident at Lake Anita Wed. evening
(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office report a man from Atlantic has died after drowning while swimming at Lake Anita, Wednesday evening. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office was notified just before 6:30-p.m., of a possible drowning at the lake. Deputies and several area first responders were called to the scene. First responders arriving at the Lake Anita Beach, learned 53-year old Ysota Rekis, of Atlantic, had been under water for a significant amount of time before surfacing, face down.
UPDATE: Atlantic man dies from drowning at Lake Anita
(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office report a man from Atlantic has died after drowning while swimming at Lake Anita, Wednesday evening. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office was notified just before 6:30-p.m., of a possible drowning at the lake. Deputies and several area first responders were called to the scene. First responders arriving at the Lake Anita Beach, learned 53-year old Ysota Rekis, of Atlantic, had been under water for a significant amount of time before surfacing, face down.
Cass County Supervisors Receive Recommendation from EMS Advisory Council on Funding to be Specified on November 5th Ballot
(Cass Co) The Cass County Board of Supervisors received a recommendation by the Emergency Medical Services System Advisory Council on the amount of funding to be specified on the November 5th ballot. Dr. Elaine Berry…. Supervisors Chair Steve Baier wants everyone to understand that this is not a new tax.
Cass Health Chapter of The Nurses Honor Guard Founded
(Atlantic) Cass Health is excited to announce the founding of the Cass Health Nurses Honor Guard. Cass County is now the fifteenth county in Iowa with a local chapter. Founded in 2003, this national organization has more than 250 groups across the United States. The Nurses Honor Guard is a volunteer program made up of current and former nurses that attend the services of nurses who have passed away, as well as parades, honor walks, living tributes, and more. The Nurses Honor Guard dresses in the traditional white uniform, complete with a cap and cape. During a funeral service, the ceremony is brief; it takes about 5 minutes and consists of reciting the Nightingale Tribute and laying of a white rose, symbolizing the nurse’s dedication to the profession. After the Nightingale Tribute is recited, a triangle is rung after a roll call for the nurse. The nurse’s name is called three times, and the triangle is rung after each call of the name. After the roll call, the words are spoken that the nurse is officially released from their nursing duties. A lit Nightingale lamp is carried up at the beginning of the ceremony and is then extinguished and presented to the family.
Cass County Supervisors act on request for a food truck to be located on the courthouse grounds
(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Board of Supervisors in Cass County, Tuesday, approved a request by Dennis Daniels, to set up a food truck on county owned property. Daniels explained his is a non-profit endeavor, with the funds raised from sales going toward the Boots on the Ground organization, serving food to Vietnam Veterans and others.
Guided Blooming Prairie Hike & stand-up paddleboard demo.
(Lewis, Iowa) – The Cass County Conservation Board is holding a Guided Blooming Prairie Hike! The program will start at the Outdoor Classroom shelter, located at 76977 Tucson Rd, Massena, IA on Saturday July 20th 2024, 8 PM, FREE, all ages welcome!. Come join our Naturalist for a hike...
Cass County Reads events announced
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Public Library will host a panel on Farm-to-Table Sales on Monday, August 5th. The panel aims to explore the process of local farmers selling their products directly to consumers. Panelists will include representatives from local farm vendors Brun Ko Farm and Noble Provisions, as well as Gilbert and Ardyth Gillespie, retirees raising sheep for local consumption and knowledgeable about our food system. Maria Miller will moderate the panel discussion.
Cass County Rabbit Table Raffle Continues
(Atlantic) The 75th Annual Cass County Fair is less than two weeks away. Cass County Rabbit Show Superintendent Justin Retallic announced he will continue the Rabbit table raffle again this year. Retallic says the current wooden tables have seen their better days after numerous remodels, protruding nails, and hard-to-clean surfaces.
Cass County (IA) Board of Supervisors Tuesday agenda
(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Board of Supervisors regular meeting takes place 9-a.m. Tuesday, in the Atlantic courthouse Board Room. Among the discussion and/or action items on their agenda, is:. Consider allowing Dennis Daniels to set-up a “Boots on the Ground” food truck in the courthouse parking lot,...
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