Success Stories

My wife and I are in our late twenties. We have two children. My daughter just turned five and my son is two and a half. About a year ago I was given a blessing to make a career change. My new company said that I could live wherever I wanted. My wife hails from Omaha and my home town was Norwalk, Iowa. We wanted to live as close to the middle as we could.

We agreed that Atlantic would be the place for us. We fell in love when we were looking for houses. The whole town has a picturesque feel to it. The downtown area was just like my grandparents hometown of Hawarden, Iowa. Neither my wife, nor myself really knew anything about this town other than it was in the middle of Des Moines and Omaha. We knew no one, however, everyone we talked to seemed to have known someone who lived in Atlantic. No one had anything bad to say.

Last April we made the move and we could not be happier with our decision. The parades, the parks, the downtown area, the golfing and the people. It’s been like a Norman Rockwell painting everyday. This message stemmed from taking my children to Santa’s cabin where we talked with people waiting in line. We had a personable visit with santa in his cabin. We could take all the pictures we wanted, not one time did I feel rushed, and it was the first time my daughter hadn’t cried around Santa. After we finished seeing Santa with our free candy cane and popcorn we picked up our hot chocolate and took our horse drawn carriage ride. We went downtown, an absolutely beautiful area all the time but even more when it’s lit up with Christmas lights. Numerous times have I taken the long way home and hit every stop light downtown just to look at all the lights.

So, to whomever is behind this account, the chamber, the council, a city administrator, or just a regular citizen. I want to say that this is a beautiful small town. I can not wait to raise my children here. I can not think of a better place for my children to call home, and I look forward to all the memories that will be made here. Please don’t change, thank you.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays,

The Millers

The Miller Family

First Whitney Bank is a healthy, growing, locally-owned independent Bank working to improve our community of Atlantic, Iowa. We pride ourselves in helping you, our customers achieve your financial goals and dreams. Please join First Whitney Bank and our employees by shopping locally this holiday season to help support the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce’s + 5 Grow Atlantic Initiative. By shifting your holiday spending, not only are you supporting local businesses, you are also supporting our community. Happy Holidays from First Whitney Bank & Trust.

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The Picker’s Parlor, which opened in October 2015, is a vintage marketplace owned and operated by Amanda Graham. Vendors at the Parlor sell antiques, collectibles, all things vintage and junk, re-purposed items, crafts, handmade goods, and much, much more! Inventory is constantly changing so make sure you come in frequently to see all the great local vendors and their fabulous creations!

Amanda Graham

The Picker's Parlor

“I highly recommend membership in the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce to anyone looking to network and grow. Once a member, I encourage them to get involved, join a committee, attend events, etc. The Chamber offers a number of opportunities that a new member can utilize. I have found the staff to be friendly and genuinely interested in supporting and promoting the member businesses.”

Debbie Leistad

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