Jim Field visits with Dolly Bergmann of Atlantic Trees Forever about a voucher program providing homeowners with a $30 discount off a tree purchased at the HyVee Garden Center in Atlantic.

Jim Field visits with Christina Bateman about recent developments on the Vision Atlantic project.

Jim Field visits with Keegan Whitslar about her book, "Eye of the Storm." Inspired by a nightmare, Keegan wrote the story of Katie, who lost her husband as a tornado hit a small town. But there's more to this thriller. Keegan is a 2nd grade teacher at Clarinda Lutheran who just published her first book, which is available in paperback or e-book on Barnes & Noble.

Jim Field visits with Lisa Bates, Assistant Director, ISU Extension & Outreach Community & Economic Development about the new statewide Crop Cart initiative advancing value-added fruit and vegetable processing. Contact the Cass County ISU Extension office for details.

Jim Field visits with Nishna Valley Family YMCA Executive Director Dan Haynes about a community forum to discuss the next chapter for the YMCA on Wednesday, April 29 at the Cass County Community Center. Dinner, catered by he Downtowner Cafe & Catering, and social time begins at 5:00 pm with the input session from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. RSVP by April 22 at 12:00 pm to [email protected] or call 712-243-3934.

Jim Field visits with re Williams about the Friends of the Atlantic Public Library Book Sale April 22, 23 & 24.

Jim Field shares information from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources about spring burning and waste disposal.

Jim Field visits with Ashley Wenck, Ohwahnasse District Executive of the Mid-America Council of Scouting America about the Atlantic Wheels & Thrills event Saturday, April 18 from 9:00 am to 11:30 am at the Atlantic Skate Park. Several stations will be used to teach safety to all children who bring their wheels.

Jim Field visits with Atlantic Public Library Director Michelle Anderson about fun things planned for National Library Week April 19-25, 2026.

Jim Field visits with Greg Williams of the Friends of the Atlantic Public Library about the annual shred day event on Saturday, April 11 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Bring your paper item to the library for shredding. Also, the local scouts will be helping that day and ask for food pantry donations.