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Produce in the Park kicks off its farmers market season this Thursday June 6 from 4:30 - 6:30 PM in the Atlantic City Park. Join the community for locally grown food including produce, meat and eggs, in addition to locally made baked goods and a variety of products by...

Participants will gain insight into pollinators, vegetables and flowers, and urban ecology Just in time for the summer growing season, the Master Gardener Program with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is planning three, one-hour-long educational webcasts....

Recent floods have devastated areas of southwest Iowa and the Atlantic Rotary Club is stepping up to help. The Atlantic Rotary Club is sponsoring a drive to collect much-needed bug spray that will be delivered to the community of Sidney and distributed to residents of...

The Cass County Local Food Policy Council voted this week to provide $1300 in funding to Cass County farmers’ markets to encourage residents to visit local farmers markets and eat locally-grown produce.  Most of the money will provide coupons which can be redeemed...

Invasive Pest Discovered in Cass County Earlier this Year Cass County Extension is hosting an informational meeting this month for local residents who want to learn more about the invasive Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) pest. In mid-February, the presence of EAB was...

Spring is in the air, and plans are underway for gardening projects in Cass County. Local groups planning community gardening, beautification or education programs will again be eligible for assistance from the Cass County Master Gardeners. The group is offering grant...

A newly constructed section of recreational trail was conveyed to the City of Atlantic Park and Recreation Department and Atlantic Municipal Utilities at the regular meetings of both Boards Monday evening. Dave Chase and Rollie Landsness, officers of Nishna Valley...

Open House Set for Saturday, April 21 ISU Extension in Cass County is excited to be celebrating 100 years of Extension work in Cass County during Extension Week, April 16-21. The public is invited to celebrate by joining in on contests throughout the week to win...

Senior Living Residence Opens Its Dining Room Doors! Allen Place, an Enlivant community, hosts a special Lunch on April 27th , from 11 am to 1 pm in an effort to give area seniors a true taste of life at the assisted living residence. Older adults, who are invited to...

The Cass County, Iowa Master Gardeners (CCMG) are offering a $1,000 scholarship, with applications due April 27.  This scholarship is available to students who are graduating in 2018 or who have previously graduated from any of the following Iowa school districts, in...