The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce introduced their 2016 campaign “Explore, Discover, Share” at their Annual Dinner last weekend. The campaign will kick off in April and will focus on attractions and businesses throughout Cass County.

The Explore, Discover, Share campaign will encourage residents and visitors to explore local businesses and attractions to discover something new. The goal of the campaign is to raise awareness for all the great businesses, interesting history and exciting experiences available in Atlantic and Cass County.

Chamber officials say community members and visitors that share their photos and experiences will be part of the Explorer Challenge contest and will be eligible to win prizes throughout the campaign. People will submit their photos and experiences of designated places on www.atlanticiowa.com to be entered into the contest, and those photos will be shared on social media.

Chamber businesses and attractions that purchase sponsorships will be a part of the campaign, each receiving an “Explore, Discover, Share” sign or decal to designate them as a participant. Everyone has a story to tell and something to share and the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce hopes to have an endless list of businesses and attractions participate.

The success of the campaign will be determined by the amount of overall support and excitement within the Chamber membership and community.

Deputies in Montgomery County arrested a woman on drug and other charges, Wednesday night. Authorities say 42-year old Lorena Rene Jennings, of Essex, was taken into custody at around 11:05-p.m. in the 2400 block of Highway 48. Jennings was brought to the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center and charged with OWI/Drugged – 1st Offense, Child Endangerment, Unlawful Possession of Prescription Medication, and Driving While Suspended. Her bond was set at $2,000.

There’s still much work left to do, but two major hurdles have been overcome with regard to the a Whole Grade Sharing Agreement between the Guthrie Center and Adair-Casey School District. Wednesday night (1/27), the Guthrie Center School Board approved the 5-year agreement, which will become effective July 1st. The Adair-Casey Board had previously approved the agreement during their meeting on Jan. 20th.

School officials say the agreement will mean more, and varied course opportunities for students, including some courses not previously being added. The agreement stipulates each district will maintain its own kindergarten-6th grade program. 7th and 8th grade students will attend class at Adair-Casey. 9th-12th graders will attend high school in Guthrie Center.