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Atlantic, Iowa Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Atlantic! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How a 2028 U.S. 6 bridge project could affect your drive
- Atlantic community mourns man found deceased after Mount Ayr search
- Cass County reports multiple recent arrests involving Atlantic residents.
Also on today's calendar: Brad Morgan: Produce in the Park.
Today's riddle: A man rode into Fenton on Friday. He stayed three days and left on Friday. How did he do that? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Humid; a stray a.m. t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
- Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Tell us what you think about a planned bridge replacement on U.S. 6 over Turkey Creek in Cass County (iowadot.gov) ā A bridge on U.S. 6 over Turkey Creek in Cass County is slated for replacement in 2028, and state transportation planners want your feedback now. Traffic will be detoured via 570th Street and Lansing Road during construction, and comments are being accepted through Aug. 12. Atlantic-area residents can contact the Iowa DOTās District 4 office on East Seventh Street with questions or translation needs. 
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2. Body of missing Atlantic man located (mtayrnews.com) ā An Atlantic man who had been reported missing while working in Mount Ayr was found deceased in a field near the municipal airport after a multi-agency search. Authorities say no foul play is suspected and believe a medical emergency related to recent heat may be involved, with autopsy results still pending. Officials emphasize there is no ongoing threat to the public. Ā Ā Ā
3. Cass County Sheriff's Office Reports Nine Arrests (westerniowatoday.com) ā Cass County Sheriffās Office reports several recent arrests, including multiple Atlantic residents facing charges such as OWI and probation violations. All individuals were booked into the Cass County Jail and later released on bond or recognizance, and all charges remain accusations with defendants presumed innocent under the law. Ā Ā Ā
4. Cash Grain July 30, 2026 (westerniowatoday.com) ā Local farmers can check July 30 cash grain bids for Atlantic, with Landus Coop and Elite Octane both listing current corn prices alongside other area elevators. These numbers give Atlantic producers a quick snapshot of what nearby buyers are paying today for corn and soybeans. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Atlantic
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Atlantic's Community Concert ā
Sunnyside Park, 1000 Sunnyside Ln, Atlantic
5:00 pm
Friday August 14
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Other local events
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Johnston VB Camp
Atlantic Comm School District Johnston High School
8:00 am -
Brad Morgan: Produce in the Park ā
Produce in the Park, 10 W 7th St, Atlantic
4:30 pm
Thursday August 6
Thursday August 27
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š Events Nearby
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Fall Camps Begin
Harlan Community School District Harlan, IA 51537
8:00 am -
Ann Heithoff - Elementary Gym
Harlan Community School District Harlan, IA 51537
8:00 am -
SPARK! - Museum of Danish America ā
Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington St, Elk Horn
10:00 am -
Massena Livestock Sales ā
Massena Livestock Sales, 78 Main St, Massena
12:00 pm -
Drama Camp Play - HS Auditorium
Harlan Community School District Harlan, IA 51537
7:00 pm -
Trivia and Tacos: Can You Guess Who? ā
Impact Hill, 501 Oakland Ave, Oakland
4:00 pm -
Milk & Honey Farm to Table Dinner ā
Milk & Honey, 919 7th St, Harlan
6:00 pm -
DIY Herbal Bath Bag Workshop ā
Milk & Honey, 919 7th St, Harlan
10:00 am -
ROCIA Rural Commerce Committee Meeting ā
Red Oak Chamber & Industry Association, 307 E Reed St, Red Oak
4:00 pm
Monday August 3
Tuesday August 4
Wednesday August 5
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Thursday September 3
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- FDM Field Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser Pharmacy in Atlantic. Apply here.
- Burger King - Dhanani Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager 10535 in Atlantic. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Atlantic here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: His horse's name was Friday (Thank you Coco S. for sending it in!)
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