Holidays & Health Fair
Atkins Family Medical Clinic
Friday, November 10th 2017 4 pm to 8 pm
Virginia Gay Hospital Health Care Foundation
Tree of Lights Annual Campaign is raising money
to purchase needed equipment for the
VGH Atkins Family Medical Clinic.
Vendors are needed by October 18, 2017
WWW.myvghfoundation.org
Atkins Woman’s Club will be hosting their Annual Soup Luncheon
Sunday, November 5th 2017 11 am to 1 pm
Atkins American Legion Hall
Menu: Chili, Chicken Noodle Soup and Potato Soup
along with Salads, desserts and drinks.
$6.50 for adults
$3.50 For children under 12.
Fall garage sales are approaching.
Mark your calendar for September 30th 8-3.
General Election Tuesday November 7th 2017
Council Seat 4 year term
Council Seat 4 year term
Council Seat 4 year term
Mayor 4 year term
Affidavit of Candidacy can be picked up at City Hall or found online.
All Candidates must return paperwork to Atkins City Hall by September 21, 2017 by 5:00pm.
Watermelon Days Race Results
Watermelon Days Race History Click Here
Watermelon Days Race Participants Click Here
Watermelon Days Race Awards Click Here
Watermelon Days Race 5 K Click Here
Watermelon Days Race 1 Mile Click Here
Atkins Watermelon History Click Here
On Monday, September 4th, your Waste Management team will observe Labor Day. All collection the week of September 4th – September 8th will be delayed by one day. Collection will be delayed for all services.
Wednesday service will be Thursday, September 7th
2017 Watermelon Days Parade 10am on August 5th
Click here to preregister or
you can meet August 5th at the Atkins Elementary at 8:30am
The State of Iowa recently changed the state code on the sell and use of fireworks. Currently the City of Atkins bans the use of fireworks. The city is in the process of updating the city ordinance for fireworks to stay in compliance with state code. The city can still control the use of fireworks under the new code. The City can still ban the use all together or we can allow use of fireworks (with in state code).
We know that people have many different opinions about the use of fireworks in the city limits. We would like to hear your opinion!! Everyone is welcome to attend a council meeting on September 18th at Atkins City Hall at 6:30pm.
Garrett Hein’s Benefit account at Atkins Savings Bank
If you wish do donate an account has been set up at
Atkins Savings Bank.
The family recently had a fire in the home.
12th Annual Gordy Nelson Show
Present Fire Club
Saturday August 5th, 2017 Atkins, Iowa
Soccer Field (Under the water tower)
Registration 8am – 12pm Registration – $10
Awards 3pm
Classes Include:
Pre-48 Truck 4 x 4
’49 – ’64 Original Motorcycle
’49 – ’64 Street Machine Tractor
’65 – ’70 All Mustang
’71 – ’80 All Camaro
’81 – ’95 All Special Interest
’96 – Present Best of Show
Truck 2 x 4 Best Paint
Hamburgers, Brats, Chips and Water available to purchase
Questions?
Contact Dan Cross at
38fireclub@gmail.com or (319) 446-7928
Saturday Aug. 5, 2017
4:00 – 6:00 pm
Two Divisions
Junior – Ages up to 15
Senior – ages 16 and older
CASH PRIZES AWARDED IN EACH DIVISION!
1st -$300 2nd– $150 3rd– $50
Please review the rules and complete the entry form and return with the $20 entry fee no later than
JULY 1, 2017
Please contact angela.gammill@gmail.com for more information.
Click Here For Entry Forms
Mail entry forms and refundable entry fee to
Angela Gammill, 3216 70th Street, Atkins, IA 52206.
5k Run and 1 Mile Run/Walk (Friday Night)
Friday, August 2nd, 2019 – 6:30 P.M.
(Proceeds go to support the Benton Community Cross Country Team)
Click Here for Registration Form
COME FOR THE RUN STAY FOR THE FUN – FOOD AND GAMES AVAILABLE AFTER THE RACES – SPONSORED BY THE ATKINS COMMUNITY CLUB.
Start –Finish: Located at the Atkins City Park Pavilion on the west side of the park. Race start times are 6:30 P.M. The course will be on streets and city grass trails. Packet pick up begins at 5:30 P.M.
Walkers: We encourage walkers in the 1-mile event
1 Mile Run & Walk: $5 entry fee awards given to top 3 finishers over all.
1 Mile participants will not receive a t-shirt/bag
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5K: Females: 13 & Under, 14–19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50–59, 60–69, 70 & Over
Males: 13 & Under, 14–19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50–59, 60–69, 70 & Over
Awards: Medals will be given to the top 3 places in each division and trophies to overall male & female runner
Registration Fee:
€ $5 for all 1 Mile participants (shirts not included)
€ $20 if received by July 19th Includes shirt
€ $25 if mailed after July 19th or paid on race day (shirts not guaranteed)
# $15 No shirt option for the 5K Race
Checks payable to Atkins Community Club Fun Run
Enjoy bottled water, watermelon and other snacks after the race. Also you must be present to win great prizes from our list of sponsors!
Mail Registration To: Atkins 5K Run
Attn: Marty Thomae 203 Cherry Street
Van Horne, IA 52346
If questions please e-mail: mthomae@benton.k12.ia.us