Community Corner
🌱 How Atlantic’s runners stacked up at the Ballard cross country meet
And on the Atlantic Patch calendar - Special Neighbors Meal Community BBQ
Coffee in hand, Atlantic? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Atlantic's runners stacked up at the Ballard cross country meet
- See how Atlantic's grain bids compare to nearby towns today
Also on today's calendar: Special Neighbors Meal Community BBQ and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.
- Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 70, low: 63.
- Thursday: Humid with variable clouds, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Betts Finishes Second; Atlantic and Nodaway Valley in Ballard XC Meet (westerniowatoday.com) — Atlantic High School's cross country teams turned in strong performances at Monday's Ballard meet in Huxley, highlighted by Mason Betts' second-place boys finish and fourth-place team standings for both Trojan squads. Several Atlantic runners placed in the top 25, giving local fans an early look at how competitive this season could be. 
• Cash Grain September 14, 2026 (westerniowatoday.com) — Farmers around Atlantic get a snapshot of today's local cash grain bids, including corn and soybean prices at Landus Coop and Elite Octane in town, plus nearby elevators and processors. If you're planning to haul grain soon, these posted bids help you compare options and decide where a few extra cents might be found.
📸 Around Atlantic
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Atlantic
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★ Featured events ★
- Special Neighbors Meal Community BBQ →
The Gathering Cass County Inc,
3:00 pm
Monday September 21
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Other local events
- Coca-Cola Days →
Atlantic IA
5:30 pm - Coca-Cola Days Pie Baking Contest →
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 →
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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🗓 Events Nearby
- JH VB vs CAM @ Elk Horn
EXIRA-ELK HORN-KIMBALLTON COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT Elk Horn, IA 51531
4:00 pm - JH VB Stanton (H)
Griswold Comm School District Griswold, IA 51535
4:00 pm - VB @ Stanton
Griswold Comm School District Griswold, IA 51535
5:30 pm - Stanton at Griswold →
Griswold High School, 20 Madison St, Griswold
5:30 pm - VB vs CAM @ Elk Horn
EXIRA-ELK HORN-KIMBALLTON COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT Elk Horn, IA 51531
5:45 pm - Southwest CDE Day @ Cass County Fairgrounds
EXIRA-ELK HORN-KIMBALLTON COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT Elk Horn, IA 51531
8:00 am - Esport vs Lawton Bronson @ EH
EXIRA-ELK HORN-KIMBALLTON COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT Elk Horn, IA 51531
4:00 pm - Cass County Reads: Basic Self Defense →
Anita IA
6:00 pm - XC @ Panora
EXIRA-ELK HORN-KIMBALLTON COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT Elk Horn, IA 51531
4:30 pm
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Wesley Retirement Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Carpenter/ Painter in Atlantic. Apply here.
- Boys Town posted a job opening for Family-Centered Service Specialist in Atlantic. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Atlantic here.
🗞 Nearby News
Anita
- Cougars Volleyball Start a Busy Week On the Road Tonight (westerniowatoday.com)
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