Atlantic Police Lt. Devin Hogue reports the Fireside Lounge raised more than $7,000 during their recent, 9th Annual Joe Dirt Memorial fundraiser and silent auction. The funds will help to support the Atlantic Police Department’s Christmas and various Cass County youth and family programs.

Photo courtesy Lt. Devin Hogue, Atlantic P-D

Hogue says “2020 put them (The Baier family) in an odd predicament for their normal fundraising, and left them without the ability to hold their annual pool tournament. They march[ed] forward anyway and reached out to many great businesses, individuals, and groups in Cass County, asking them to help make help their event a success.

“Despite the lackluster year that 2020 has been, they were still able to raise $7,013.04 as well as a large box of new toys, that will go towards our community programs,” Hogue said.  The Atlantic Police Department thanks the Baier family and their whole crew, who put forth so much time and effort to make this a successful event each year!

On the Joe Dirt Memorial Faceook page, the Baier’s said “With COVID19 we were worried how this year’s auction might go, especially with the pool tournament postponed. We should have known you guys would make it happen! Thank YOU for another year to our amazing community, family, and friends.”