(Atlantic, Iowa) – The owner of an ag chemical supply company near Atlantic is hosting the Cass County Republicans Trap Shoot and BBQ tomorrow (Saturday, Aug. 27th.) Erich Wickman, owner of Wickman Chemical, says the trap shoot takes place on his property north of Atlantic across from his place of business, off Highway 71, to the east, and will feature Republican candidates for office.

Last year there were about 260 who stayed for the dinner. Wickman says they’re hoping for more this year. The politicians or their representatives who have said they will be in attendance, aren’t coming to make a campaign stop.

Aside from the trap shoot, Cass County Cattleman’s BBQ steak sandwich dinner and elbow rubbing with politicians, there are many other things that will draw your interest.

There will be a raffle for a gun and gun safe, following the dinner. The drawing will take place at the end of the trap shoot. You do not need to be present in order to win. The cost is $10/1 gun ticket; $25/3 gun tickets; $100/12 gun tickets; $100 worth of tickets = 1 chance at the Kodiak Gun Safe. There is a $25 entry fee and register when you arrive. That covers the shooting event and the cost of the dinner. Many people come just to watch and enjoy the food. Wichman says while the event is intended to benefit the Cass County Republican Party, there is another purpose.

The Top Shot finished-up Thursday night, with about $9,000 raised for the Atlantic Police Community Charitable Organization (APCO). To participate in the Trap Shoot, you must bring a 12 or 20-gauge shotgun (target loads only) and ammo. Protective ear/eye equipment is required. Wickman says if you want to participate in the shooting part of the day, please call ahead to reserve a specific time slot…which are filling fast. He says the afternoon is already full.

For more information contact Erich Wickman at (712) 243-7739.