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The 25th biannual Halloween Hike, will be held on Saturday, October 26th, as you follow a trail where you will hear “Squeaks, Squawks and Screeches” along the way!  Starting at 7:00 p.m. small groups will depart from the Camblin Addition of Sunnyside Park every ten...

New Event to Feature a Variety of Perennial Favorites Fall can be a great time for planting! The Cass County Master Gardeners are hosting their first fall plant sale on Saturday morning September 21 at the Cass County Community Center. The sale will be open to the...

Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms (ISU Armstrong Research Farm) along with the Wallace Foundation for Rural Research and Development would like to invite you to attend our annual Demonstration Garden Field Day at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 25,...

Wallace Foundation and Iowa State Research and Demonstration Farms The field day will feature the latest information on crop production and crop management practices. Below is a list of speakers with their featured speaking topics.  This is a free field day and is...

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...