(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Board of Supervisors, Tuesday, will place a resolution back on the table, with regard to vacating and closing a portion of 570th Street under Interstate 80, and contained within the State of Iowa right-of-way. The Board tabled action during their meeting three weeks ago. The Iowa DOT requested the road vacation and provided the County with a financial incentive to do so. The meeting begins at 9-a.m.

During a public hearing in October, the DOT’s Scott Suhr explained that about six years ago the Department conducted a study of Interstate 80 from the Nebraska border to the Illinois border in advance of widening the road to six lanes – three in each direction instead of the current two lanes. As part of that study, they looked for a low volume of traffic on those road ways both over and under the Interstate that could be closed, rather than constructing a new bridge.

During the Nov. 16th meeting, Supervisor Steve Green said he and County Engineer Trent Wolken met with three real estate agents to discuss what impact closing the road would have on property values.

Green said he met with the three affected property owners earlier in the day on the 16th, one of whom made it clear they would pursue legal action if the Board agreed to close 570^th.

Green said no one in his district supports the measure, even though the County could use the bridge money. In other business, the Cass County Supervisors, Tuesday, will discuss and possibly act on the establishment of an abatement plan for property improvements for specified classes of property in the non-incorporated area of Cass County. They will also act on authorizing an allowance for the use of personal cell phones, when County employees conduct County business.

The Board will then discuss finance options for the ISICS communication system, and equipment upgrade, along with (but separately), a construction permit application for a confinement feeding operation to be located in Section 9 of Washington Township, in Cass County, Iowa.

Red Oak Police, Sunday evening, arrested a man for Domestic Assault with intent to cause serious injury, and Obstruction of Emergency Communications. 24-year-old Skylar Lee Bingham, of Red Oak, was arrested at around 5:05-p.m. in the 200 block of N. 2nd Street. He was transported to the Montgomery County Jail and held without bond.

ATLANTIC, IA (December 6, 2021) – Produce in the Park will host Christmas Market at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic on Thursday, December 23 from 3-7 pm. This holiday farmers market is being held just two days before Christmas, so shoppers can enjoy delicious local foods on Christmas day. Christmas Market brings “Local” to your holiday table by offering a variety of produce, meats, desserts, and other foods, in addition to handmade decorations, gifts, and stocking stuffers.

Miss NiNi (Janine Knop) with her Best of the Best Lemon Cheesecake, which won Grand Champion Cheesecake at the Iowa State Fair. Miss NiNi is offering over ten flavors of cheesecakes and pies at Christmas Market by pre-order only..

Christmas Market is poised to offer a fantastic selection of premium products that are either homegrown or homemade.
Christmas Market Vendors confirmed as of December 5:
Vendors offering pre-ordering only:
• Harrisdale Farmstead – Produce
• Miss NiNi’s Fine Desserts – Handmade pies and cheesecakes
Vendors offering pre-ordering and in-person shopping:
• Bridgewater Farm – Organic produce, eggs, and meat
• Brun Ko Farm – Beef, pork, chicken, lamb, granola, suet blocks, cookies, and desserts
• Erickson Foods – Produce, syrups, fruit butters, and jellies
• Frosting Inc. – Cupcakes, cookies, hot cocoa bombs, and more
• Johnna Joy Designs – Jewelry and more
• Kingwood Farm – Goat milk soap, detergent, bath shreds, lotion. Pasture-raised pork, eggs,
beef
• Kringle Man – Danish kringle, cream horns, Danish letters, Danish pastries
• Noble Provisions – Beef
• Smudge – Bath and body products, soaps, and candles
• Sweet Sisters Vegan – Vegan health and beauty products
• The Pet Bistro – Dog and cat food and treats; cat toys and beds
• TJ’s Kitchen – Wine bread pastries
Vendors offering in-person shopping only:
• Connie’s Creations – Hand-crocheted dishcloths, hats, hot pads, and more
• DeLaine’s Designs – Doll clothes
• DezaRae Farm Soaps – Goat milk lotions and soaps
• JD Crafters – Items made using a laser and CNC router and a lathe, including Christmas and table
ornaments, signage, cutting boards, coasters, serving trays and catch all trays, and more
• Mandy’s Sweet Tooth Confections – Homemade pies, sugar cookie bars, cupcakes, cookie trays,
candy barks and fudge, savory pretzels and snack mix, and other assorted desserts
• Slightly Sassy Orchid Designs – Tumblers and signs
• Wud Bi Tek – CNC laser carvings and cuttings
Prepared food vendors selling dinner on-site:
• Pomodoro Fresh Italian Food Truck -Homemade pasta, sauces, sandwiches, salads and dessert

Christmas Market Pre-ordering: Christmas Market will offer both in-person shopping as well as preordering. Christmas Market pre-ordering will be available through www.produceintheparkatlanticiowa.com from Dec. 13-20. Pre-ordering is recommended for customers who want to plan on a particular food item (such as a favorite pie) as well as customers who want to stay distanced this holiday season. Some vendors, such as Miss NiNi’s Fine Desserts, will only be offering
pre-ordered products.

Produce in the Park thanks customers for masking and distancing at indoor markets. Produce in the Park continues to accept vendor applications to Christmas Market and other holiday farmers markets (Sweetheart Market and Spring Celebration Market). For more information visit produceintheparkatlanticiowa.com or contact Market Manager Brigham Hoegh at produceintheparkatlanticiowa@gmail.com or 712-249-5870.

Christmas Market is made possible by sponsorships from the Atlantic Community Promotion Commission, First Whitney Bank and Trust, Camblin Mechanical, Cass County Tourism, Cass County Farm Bureau, the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, Meyer and Gross, and Smith Land Service.

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