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Iowa Disaster Recovery Temporary Housing Program Now Available in Pottawattamie County
(Council Bluffs) In response to this year’s severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding in Iowa, the State of Iowa has initiated the Disaster Recovery Temporary Housing Program for Pottawattamie County. This program is for individuals whose homes were significantly damaged, destroyed, or deemed uninhabitable in counties covered by a Presidential...
Cass County Fair (IA) Schedule: 7/26/24
(Atlantic, Iowa) – The 75th Cass County Fair continues in Atlantic. Today’s schedule includes:. 9:00am – 12:00pm FFA Floriculture Speciman Enter. 6:30pm Mutton Busting (Grandstand event) 8:00pm Bull Ride/Rodeo (Grandstand event) The Fair runs through July 30th, and concludes with the Livestock Auction at 8-a.m. Tuesday. The...
The Late Bob Bebensee Honored at 2024 Cass County Fair Horse Show
(Atlantic) The late Bob Bebensee was honored before the Cass County Horse Show started on Thursday afternoon. Bob, known as “Cowboy Bob,” passed away last summer. His family is donating a memorial bench in his honor, service, and love of the Cass County Fair. Bob’s wife, Dee, and family were on hand to unveil the bench, and Dee was the first to take a seat.
Young Atlantic woman helps Ronald McDonald Houses of Iowa in the Governor’s Charity Steer Show
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State Fair is quickly approaching and plans for the annual Governor’s Charity Steer Show are in full swing. Iowa cattlemen support this great event that benefits the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa. Claire Pellet of Atlantic, Iowa, has joined the Governor’s Charity...
Claire Pellett and Jack Brahms Crowned Queen and King of the 2024 Cass County Fair
(Atlantic) The Crowning of the King and Queen capped off Day One of the activities at the 75th Annual Cass County Fair on Thursday evening. Claire Pellett, a member of the Pymosa 4H club, was crowned Queen and will represent Cass County at the 2024 Iowa State Fair. Jack Brahms, a Union Leaders 4H Club member, is the 2024 Cass County Fair King.
Cass County Fair Continues Today with the Rabbit, Horse, and Dog Show, Bull Ride Tonight
7:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M., Beef Weigh-In 8:00 A.M., Rabbit Show. 9:00 A.M – 12:00 P.M., FFA Floriculture Specimen Enter. 5:00 P.M., 75th Fair Grounds Celebration Cake Social. 5:45 P.M., Parade of Champions, Bucket of Junk/Fundraising Auction. 6:30 P.M., Grand Champion Beef Selection. 7:45 P.M., Livestock Released. 8:00...
Erik Johnson Cass County Program Coordinator for the Iowa United First Aid Program Provides Update to Atlantic City Council
(Atlantic) Seven months ago, First Responder Erik Johnson approached the City Council regarding a new program to cut emergency response times in rural areas. Iowa Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg is sponsoring this program, sending a trained volunteer closest to the emergency to provide care until the ambulance arrives. Cass County...
Cass County Fair Kicks off Today
(Atlantic) A complete list of activities is lined up for the Cass County Fair Today. The King and Queen Contest is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The Queen Candidates are Rachel Becker, Lily Johnson, Makayla Atkinson, Brooklynne Peterson, Claire Pellett, Quincy Sorensen, Ryleigh Harrison, and Olivia Olson. The King candidates are Jace Thomsen, Brock Henderson, Jack Brahms, Joaquin Wailes, and Nollan Smith.
Former Cass County Assistant Extension Director Reflects Back on the History of the Fair
(Atlantic) The Cass County Fair is celebrating its 75th anniversary, and many of you following the Cass County Facebook Page have enjoyed reading about the individuals, families, and business contributors who have contributed over the past 75 years. One of those individuals is Duane Feltz, who served as the Assistant County Extension Director under Dan Merrick from 1959 to 1966. Mr. Feltz, who is 93 years old, still has fond memories of helping the 4H youth and working under Extension Director Dan Merrick.
Atlantic’s & Council Bluffs Mayors to attend ISU College of Design, Extension and Outreach’s “Iowa Mayors’ Design Workshop,” July 30–31
AMES, Iowa — The Iowa State University College of Design, in partnership with ISU Extension and Outreach, will host the Iowa Mayors’ Design Workshop (IMDW) July 30–31 on the Iowa State campus. Atlantic Mayor Grace Garrett and Council Bluffs Mayor Matt Walsh, are the only two mayors from southwest Iowa who were invited to the event. Mayors from Cedar Falls, Fort Madison, Marshalltown and Ottuwma were also extended an invitation to attend and present their projects. As we previously reported on KJAN, Mayor Garrett will be working with the College of Design’s team, on projects for Bull Creek and the Schildberg Recreation Areas.
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