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Atlantic, Iowa Patch AM: a 3 min readGreetings Atlantic! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Atlantic’s summer farmers market is growing with new sponsors and music
- How did Atlantic’s boys tennis squad stack up in Hawkeye Ten?
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 50 degrees.
- Thursday: Windy; a stray a.m. t-shower, temps: high: 78, low: 53.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 90 and low of 54 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Produce in the Park's 2026 Season Positioned to Thrive Thanks to Local Sponsors (kjan.com) — Atlantic’s Produce in the Park farmers market returns Thursdays all summer in City Park, offering local foods, food trucks, kids’ activities, and live music. Organizers credit strong sponsorship from Atlantic businesses and organizations, and they’re still accepting vendors and sponsors, with SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks welcomed at every market. 
• KMAland Boys Tennis (5/12): Shenandoah cleans up at Hawkeye Ten Tournament (kmaland.com) — Atlantic boys’ tennis tied for seventh at the Hawkeye Ten Conference Tournament, with Michael Hocamp and two doubles teams earning placements in their brackets. Shenandoah dominated the event for the team title, while Atlantic players gained valuable conference experience against regional rivals.
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🗓 Events Nearby
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ST Qualifying TR
Griswold Middle/High School Griswold, IA 51535
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JH COED TR @ Sidney (Corner Conference Championships)
Griswold Middle/High School Griswold, IA 51535
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Varsity SB v. Atlantic (Scrimmage) (H)
Griswold Middle/High School Griswold, IA 51535
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Gallivant – West Coast Tour Kickoff at East of Omaha →
East of Omaha, 524 Main St, Griswold
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JV BB v. Atlantic (H)
Griswold Middle/High School Griswold, IA 51535
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Varsity BB v. Atlantic (H)
Griswold Middle/High School Griswold, IA 51535
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JV BB @ Audubon
Griswold Middle/High School Griswold, IA 51535
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Varsity BB @ Audubon
Griswold Middle/High School Griswold, IA 51535
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JV BB @ IKM-Manning
Griswold Middle/High School Griswold, IA 51535
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Varsity BB @ IKM-Manning
Griswold Middle/High School Griswold, IA 51535
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Earlham Varsity Softball @ Griswold →
Griswold Community School District, 20 Madison St, Griswold
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Landslide - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac →
East of Omaha, 524 Main St, Griswold
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Atlantic. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Atlantic. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Atlantic here.
🗞 Nearby News
Exira
- Spartans Star Pitcher Miller Makes College Choice (westerniowatoday.com)
Underwood
- Underwood teacher awarded Lakin Outstanding Teacher Award (kmaland.com)
- KMAland Sports Schedule (5/12): Nebraska district track, Hawkeye Ten boys tennis (kmaland.com)
Stuart
- WCV Boys Soccer Beats Kuemper Catholic For 11th Overall Win (raccoonvalleyradio.com)
- Adair County Sheriff's Department report,5/11/26 (kjan.com)
- Stuart City Council Approves Items Related to Travel America Development (raccoonvalleyradio.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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