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Cass County
Cass County is made up of eight unique communities that each bring their own charm to the area, but Atlantic stands at the heart of it all. As the county seat and largest town in Cass County, Atlantic serves as the regional hub for shopping, healthcare, education and community events. From the rolling countryside of Massena to the historic neighborhoods of Griswold, every town in Cass County offers the warmth of small-town living with easy access to larger metro areas like Omaha and Des Moines.
Whether you’re raising a family, launching a business, or simply looking for a quieter way of life, the communities of Cass County offer a friendly welcome, scenic surroundings and the space to grow. Scroll down to explore each town and see what makes our corner of Southwest Iowa so special.
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Supporting our community starts with access to help. This guide brings together trusted Cass County resources for food, housing, health, and urgent needs.
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Atlantic
- Population: 6,780
- School District: Atlantic
- Distance from Des Moines: 80 miles
- Distance from Omaha: 57 miles
Anita
- Population: 965
- School District: CAM (Cumberland - Anita - Massena)
- Distance from Atlantic: 14 miles
- Distance from Des Moines: 64 miles
- Distance from Omaha: 77 miles
Cumberland
- Population: 250
- School District: CAM (Cumberland - Anita - Massena)
- Distance from Atlantic: 16 miles
- Distance from Des Moines: 80 miles
- Distance from Omaha: 61 miles
Griswold
- Population: 991
- School District: Griswold
- Distance from Atlantic: 16.5 miles
- Distance from Des Moines: 100 miles
- Distance from Omaha: 44 miles
Lewis
- Population: 362
- School District: Griswold
- Distance from Atlantic: 8.5 miles
- Distance from Des Moines: 90 miles
- Distance from Omaha: 50 miles
Marne
- Population: 111
- School District: Atlantic
- Distance from Atlantic: 7 miles
- Distance from Des Moines: 84 miles
- Distance from Omaha: 58 miles
Massena
- Population: 335
- School District: CAM (Cumberland - Anita - Massena)
- Distance from Atlantic: 23 miles
- Distance from Des Moines: 77 miles
- Distance from Omaha: 65 miles
Wiota
- Population: 92
- School District: CAM (Cumberland - Anita - Massena)
- Distance from Atlantic: 6.6 miles
- Distance from Des Moines: 70 miles
- Distance from Omaha: 73 miles
Convenient Travel
within a few hours.
Living in Atlantic means you’re connected. With two major airports less than an hour’s drive away, travel is simple whether you’re heading out for business, visiting family, or welcoming guests. Positioned in the heart of the Midwest, Atlantic offers easy access to regional hubs and major cities, making it effortless to stay close to the places and people that matter most.
- By Road: Interstate 80, Highway 71, Highway 83/Highway 6
- By Air: Des Moines International Airport, Omaha International Airport, and Atlantic Municipal Airports
