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Atlantic, Iowa Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Atlantic! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How serious is the flooding around Atlanticās roads and ballfields?
- How Atlanticās tennis doubles teams dominated the Hawkeye Ten tournament
Also on today's calendar: Special Neighbors Meal Community BBQ and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 69 and low of 63 degrees.
- Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 76, low: 67.
- Friday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 65 degrees. š¶ Hot!
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Flooding Continues Across Southwest Iowa, Water Reaches Highway 25 in Adair County (westerniowatoday.com) ā Flooding in Atlantic has pushed water from Olive Street to Great River Road, leaving the Little League fields under water even though the roadway remains open for now. Southwest Iowa drivers, especially those using Highway 25 in Adair County, are urged to watch for changing conditions, barricades, and DOT warnings as more gravel roads and low spots see water over the surface. 
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ā¢ Atlantic Sweeps Doubles Field Finish Second in Hawkeye Ten Conference Tournament: Clarinda Wins Team Title, Atlantic Second (westerniowatoday.com) ā Atlantic Trojan girlsā tennis players brought home both Hawkeye Ten doubles titles and finished second overall in Tuesdayās conference tournament at Denison, just two points behind Clarinda. Local standouts Dylin Ball, Jacobi Harter, Taryn OāBrien, Sophie Rose, Lily Willrich, and Hope Hammontree all contributed key finishes that capped a strong day for Atlantic under coach Mike McDermott. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Special Neighbors Meal Community BBQ ā
The Gathering Cass County Inc,
3:00 pm
Monday September 21
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Other local events
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Coca-Cola Days ā
Atlantic IA
5:30 pm -
Coca-Cola Days Pie Baking Contest ā
Location Cass County Community Center (805 W 10th Street, Atlantic, IA) 805 W 10th Street Atlantic IA 50022, 805 W 10th Street, Atlantic
10:00 am -
Blue Plate Mystery Dinner & Auction ā
Cass County Community Building, 805 W 10th St, Atlantic
5:00 pm
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Saturday October 3
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š Events Nearby
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Southwest CDE Day @ Cass County Fairgrounds
EXIRA-ELK HORN-KIMBALLTON COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT Elk Horn, IA 51531
8:00 am -
Wednesday Storytime ā
213 N Elm St, Avoca
10:30 am -
Avoca Public Library Storytime ā
213 N. Elm, Avoca
10:30 am -
Massena Livestock Sales ā
Massena Livestock Sales, 78 Main St, Massena
12:00 pm -
Esport vs Lawton Bronson @ EH
EXIRA-ELK HORN-KIMBALLTON COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT Elk Horn, IA 51531
4:00 pm -
Crochet Club for All Ages ā
213 N. Elm, Avoca
4:30 pm -
Crochet Club ā
213 N Elm St, Avoca
4:30 pm -
Avoca Main Street Farmers Market ā
203 N Elm Street, Avoca
5:00 pm -
Cass County Reads: Basic Self Defense ā
Anita IA
6:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
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- Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company posted a job opening for Syrup Batcher (2nd Shift) in Atlantic. Apply here.
- Wesley Retirement Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Carpenter/ Painter in Atlantic. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Atlantic here.
š Nearby News
Anita
- Cougars Volleyball Start a Busy Week On the Road Tonight (westerniowatoday.com)
Corning
- Southwest Valley Homecoming week starts Monday, and the theme this year is Hollywood: Lights, Camera, Homecoming. (kcsifm.com)
Underwood
- Radio Iowa High School Football Poll: Week Four (westerniowatoday.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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