(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors visited with Jocelyn Lawson, co-owner of Atlantic Treasures, on Thursday, December 14th, 2023, to celebrate the Grand Opening of the thrift store located in Downtown Atlantic.

William Lawson, co-owner, originally moved to Atlantic in the 1980’s and moved away to attend college, and his continued education took him to California where he met his wife, Jocelyn. Jocelyn and William moved back to Atlantic in early 2023 and began shopping at the Thrift Store Downtown. The couple learned that the previous owner, Janet Jordan, had plans to close the doors in late June and the couple quickly started the process of purchasing the building and business. Since the purchase of the building and business, Jocelyn and William have been tirelessly working to make the store their own.

Atlantic Treasures is currently accepting clean and lightly used donations such as clothing, décor, kitchen items, toys, etc. The store cannot accept mattresses, cribs, tube TVs, and various other items. Jocelyn shared that seasonal items sell quickly, especially Christmas items. The store is in need of gently used coats, blankets, and towels as they head into the winter months. The couple has adopted the motto of “Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.” The couple wants to save as many items as they can from being disposed of in the landfill.

Pictured (Left to Right): Jim Kickland, Jeremy Butler, Steve Andersen, Bill Saluk, BJ Hart, Tori Gibson, Keith Leonard, Stephanie Steffens, Arlene Drennan, Elaine Otte, Jocelyn Lawson, Alisha Wagner, Dolly Bergmann, Krysta Hanson, Angela Walton, Colt Doherty, DeeDee Kalny, Sue Liston, Tonya Larsen, Connie Wailes, Steve, Donnie Drennan, Lana Westphalen, Jeff Christensen, Emily Kennedy, Megan Sramek, Rick Miricle, Kathie Hockenberry, Kelsey Beschorner, Anne Quist

Jocelyn has enjoyed visiting with shoppers stop into the store multiple times a month from all around the county. Jocelyn shared that many visitors have come to town for community Christmas events and have stopped and shopped at the store while they are in town. Jocelyn shared that it has been very beneficial to join the Chamber to learn about the community and be a part of the beautiful Downtown community.

Atlantic Treasures is open Monday through Saturday10AM-6PM. The couple is enjoying the holiday shopping season and plans to take some much-needed time off this winter to spend time with family.

Atlantic Treasures is located at 418 Chestnut Street in Atlantic. To learn more about Atlantic Treasures, call 712-326-5660 or visit their Facebook and Instagram pages.