Cass/Atlantic Development Corp.

08/06/2026

LABORSHED STUDY TO BE CONDUCTED IN ATLANTIC

Cass/Atlantic Development Corporation is partnering with Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) and Iowa Economic Development Authority to complete a Laborshed employment study for the Atlantic area. This study will geographically define which communities contribute to Atlantic’s workforce, regardless of political boundaries. This defined area is called a Laborshed area and is based upon commuting patterns.

The purpose of this Laborshed study is to measure the availability and characteristics of Atlantic area workers. Laborshed studies are useful tools for economic development teams and existing or prospective employers to understand the local labor market, make informed expansion and site selection decisions, and maintain/recruit a high-quality workforce.

For the success of this study, we are sending letters to randomly selected households asking residents to take a confidential online survey. Survey questions will cover topics such as: employment status, current and desired wages, current and desired benefits, education level, and type of occupation, among other things. However, Iowa Workforce Development will not be asking survey takers identifiable information such as: name, social security number, or date of birth. Participation in this workforce study is greatly appreciated regardless of employment status whether you are currently employed, unemployed, a homemaker, retired, etc. Your input is highly valued.

Following the conclusion of the online surveying efforts IWD will conduct telephone surveying in the area through a third-party vendor. The same survey questions asked in the online survey will be asked of those who participate in the survey on the phone and again, no identifying information will be collected. All the survey answers collected will be combined and reported together. Individual answers are completely confidential.

Every year Iowa Workforce Development conducts Laborshed studies across the State. The results of each analysis are publicly available online at workforce.iowa.gov/laborshed. If you have any questions about the Laborshed project, please contact Sam Queen at [email protected] or 515-281-8179 or Jennifer McEntaffer, with CADCO at 712-243-2022.

07/31/2026

Check out these amazing homes in Anita! Contact Anita Economic Development ASAP!

Come tour one of Anita’s newest homes!

The Anita Economic Development Corporation invites everyone to an Open House at The Meadows!

Location: West Main Street (formerly Sun Valley)
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Take a break from the festivities at Bandshell Park tomorrow August 1st and stop by to see what the Anita Economic Development Corporation has been working on to help our community grow. Whether you’re looking for a home, curious about the development, or just want to support Anita, we’d love to see you!

Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing, and tagging someone who would be interested. Your share helps us reach more people and showcase all the great things happening in Anita!

We hope to see you there!

07/15/2026

This is awesome for Cass County!

Iowa Western Community College in Atlantic will invest nearly $1 million in vocational degree programs, including manufacturing, construction, electrical and plumbing training.

Supporters say the programs will help build the workforce and keep local people employed in their hometowns.

Read more at the link in the comments.

06/23/2026

Local manufacturers... this one is for you!

AMP’D is a new employer driven training reimbursement program designed to help Iowa’s advanced manufacturers focus on their most critical resource: their people

06/22/2026

Awesome day for Cass County!

(Atlantic) Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03) joined leaders from Iowa Western Community College, Cass County, and ...

06/09/2026

Located at 1301 SW 7th in Atlantic. This 2,280 square foot property offers endless possibilities! Please contact Roger Poulsen at (712)243-6915 or the CADCO office for more information.

06/09/2026

Things are moving forward in Anita! The two-car garages will be going up shortly. These homes will be available soon!

05/15/2026

Obtain your CNA this summer at IWCC - Cass County Center. Classes start on June 15th. Call 712-325-3256 to register.

05/14/2026

Great business opportunity!

After 10 years of serving SW Iowa, and with much thought and regret, I have decided to sell A-Town SmokeShack LLC.

I have been promoted at Walmart and i’m not able to commit to all the events and catering as needed! I receive many messages and calls from people who want me do their events or catering which I cannot do. I’m also ready to retire soon.

Have you ever wanted to own a food truck and don’t know where to begin. The only stopping you is you! I can and will help you succeed as I have. I am also offering my services to help.

You will receive all the equipment and support you need to be profitable. I’ll supply all the contacts I have and you’ll also get this page with over 1K followers. I’ll give you all my recipes that these followers love.

I have many events and a large catering job scheduled which would be yours For those events and catering I already committed to, I will continue to fulfill my commitments.

Ready to make that leap? Call or PM me 712-254-3556. I’m available after 4 Tuesday thru Saturday. Anytime Sundays and Mondays.

Price? Starting at 20K or make me an offer I can’t refuse.

05/07/2026

This summer, we have a CNA course running in Atlantic! If you are interested in registering, you can do so online here: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/health-amp-public-service/