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The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce today (Wednesday), announced the launch of the Atlantic Small Business Relief Fund in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund was kick-started by a substantial donation from a community donor. Bailey Smith, Executive Director at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, says “We’re so thrilled to launch this initiative. We received a call from a community-minded individual who wanted to do something to show support for local small businesses. They kept hearing the phrase, ‘We will get through this together’, and wanted to do their part in living up to those words. They have graciously donated $10,000 to kick start this fund and we are so thankful for their generosity and look forward to helping as many businesses as we can.”
The fund will be used to provide grants to local small businesses currently suffering economic hardship due to COVID-19. These funds are not intended to replace a loss of actual or anticipated revenue, but to provide businesses with funds to keep them viable during this public health crisis. Applications will be available beginning Monday, May 11th at 9 AM on www.atlanticiowa.com and will close Friday, May 15th at 12 PM. Grants will range between $500 – $2,500. To apply, businesses must have a 50022 zip-code. Atlantic Chamber of Commerce membership for participation is not required, though preference will be given to current members and/or businesses that have not received State and/or Federal funds previously. Applications will be reviewed by a committee and awarded pending availability of funds.
Our small business community is facing many unknown effects of COVID-19. The relief fund provides an opportunity for community members and larger businesses to donate with the reassurance their donations will be used to quickly move resources to where they are most needed and to adapt to evolving needs. To help as many businesses as possible, if you are interested in donating to the fund, contact the Chamber at 712-243-3017, email chamber@atlanticiowa.com or mail donations to 102 Chestnut St., Atlantic, IA 50022.
Officials with the Adair Fire Department said on their social media page this (Wednesday) morning, that after meeting Tuesday night, their members voted, and “Uunfortunately decided we will be cancelling Chuckwagon Days this summer due to COVID-19.”
The Department says “This was not an easy decision for us to make, but thinking of the safety of our supporters in our community along with our members on the Fire Department, we decided it was the best decision we could make during these uncertain times. Stay posted for events we will have later in the year!”
Jim Field visits with Cass County Health System Senior Life Solutions Program Director Karmen Roland about Mental Health Awareness Month in May and the added stress from COVID-19.
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The Creston Police Department reports a woman from Adair County was arrested Tuesday morning at the Union County Law Enforcement Center. 21-year old Brianna Lawson, of Greenfield, was arrested on a Union County Warrant for the charge of Violation of a Protection Order. During the course of her arrest, Lawson was additionally charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance 2nd Offense and Possession of Paraphernalia. She was released from the Union County Jail on a Promise to Appear on all charges.
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The area’s latest and/or top news stories at 7:06-a.m. From KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.
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Atlantic High School Principal Heather McKay, today (Wednesday), outlined the current plans for Prom, Senior Class Night, Senior Cruise Night (in place of traditional Drumline March), and Commencement.
Prom Information:
Prom has been rescheduled for July 11. If restrictions have been lifted AHS will host the event with all of its activities. This is dependent upon guidance from Governor Reynolds, the IDPH, and the CDC. Our final decision will be made on June 30. If we cannot have it on July 11, it will not be rescheduled.
Senior Class Night Information:
Senior Class Night will be shown/live-streamed on www.kjan.com through the KJAN website and will take place Thursday, May 21 at 6 PM. Only designated personnel will be present for the stream. If you miss the live-stream, it will be archived on the district’s website and the district Facebook page. Please join AHS staff remotely that evening as Atlantic students are honored for their hard work and dedication.
Commencement Information:
Atlantic Community Schools desires to have a traditional in-person ceremony for the Class of 2020. That ceremony has been rescheduled to Sunday, July 19 at 2 PM in the AHS gymnasium. Commencement rehearsal will be Wednesday, July 15 at 10 AM in the high school gymnasium. This all is dependent upon guidance from Governor Reynolds, the IDPH, and the CDC. Our final decision will be made on July 8.
Sunday, May 24: A commencement ceremony will be conducted as originally scheduled for Sunday, May 24 at 2:00 p.m. and will take place via a digital format provided by Jostens. At 2 PM on Sunday, May 24, you can enter a previously supplied password that will be sent from me and view the ceremony from the convenience of your home or any remote location. The ceremony will be archived on the district Facebook and web page. School officials will be asking for your help to make this experience as authentic as possible. District personnel considered many options for electronic graduation and believe this is the most personable.
Graduates will be staggered so sanitizing procedures can be implemented between each individual. Graduates and guests will enter through the front entrance auditorium doors. The exit door will be stage right – we will guide you through this process.
Details:
“Drumline March” Cruise Night Information:
A tradition AHS started several years ago was a final march through the schools. This will be modified with a cruise through town.
Today: A slight chance of isolated showers this morning; Partly cloudy to cloudy. High near 59. NW @ 10.
Tonight: P/Cldy. Low 38.
Tomorrow: P/Cldy to Cldy w/scattered afternoon showers. High 64. S @ 10.
Friday: Light rain ending in the morning; P/Cldy. High 58.
Saturday: P/Cldy w/a chance of showers, late. High 64.
Tuesday’s High in Atlantic was 59. Our Low this morning, 35. The High last year on this date was 67 and the Low was 47. The record High for May 6th was 97 in 1934. The record Low was 23 in 1891.