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2025 SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
SMALL TOWN PRIDE SINCE 1875

AUGUST 1-3, 2025

Anita is a grand small town in southwest Iowa. Known as "A Whale of a Town," Anita proudly thrives, thanks to its active local community and its commitment to the future. We're thrilled to be planning our 150th-Year Celebration for 2025 during our Annual Steak Fry Weekend. Learn more below.

VOLUNTEERS & SPONSORS NEEDED

The big 150th celebration is only one year away! Volunteers are needed now to help with fundraising and planning celebration activities. Please consider becoming a sponsor, giving a donation, or volunteering your time at an event or activity. If everyone gives just one hour of time, we can make a great celebration of Anita’s 150th birthday.

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Monthly Meetings

Greetings from the Anita Sesquicentennial 150th Committee! Pictured Front: Ann, Cheryl, Patti; Middle: Kay, Janelle, Deidre, Deanna; Back: Melissa, Lisa, Dana

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Connecting to Anita's History & Future

The Anita Public Library and team have ALL of our current merchandise available! They can help you access digital files, scan photos to submit, and direct you to resources like their obit files and other resources. Call or stop in.

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SEQ 2025 NEWS & EVENTS

Pre-Order the History Book

Sesquicentennial History Book is now available for pre-sale! Order now to save $5.

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Cookbook Orders

Enjoy over 150 recipes collected from Anita and CAM Community Schools’ teachers, staff, employees, and students.

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Anita History Programs

Two programs about Anita’s 150 years of history will be presented by Ann Thelen on June 6th - one for adults and another for kids.

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Order Tickets for Anita's Fashion Through the Decades Event

Sunday, June 8th from 2-4 p.m. Tickets are $15.

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SHOP COMMEMORATIVE COINS

2025 SEQ Coin

Purchase this special "coin" to remember and support the SEQ.

$17 (includes shipping)

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1975 Centennial Coin

Enjoy a piece of Anita's history with a coin from the 1975 celebration.

$7 (includes shipping)

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MORE FROM ANITA ORGANIZATIONS

Anita Town
& Country

Discover the organization that provides events and supports the community all year long.

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Anita
Public Library

Proudly serving Anita since 1911. Learn about its history and its current offerings.

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Anita Volunteer
Fire Department

The Fire Department hosts Anita's Annual Steakfry Event held the same weekend.

Visit Facebook

A VIEW FROM ANITA, IOWA

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2025 SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONSMALL TOWN PRIDE SINCE 1875

AUGUST 1-3, 2025

Anita is a grand small town in southwest Iowa. Known as "A Whale of a Town," Anita proudly thrives, thanks to its active local community and its commitment to the future. We're thrilled to be planning our 150th-Year Celebration for 2025 during our Annual Steak Fry Weekend. Learn more below.

VOLUNTEERS & SPONSORS NEEDED

Monthly Meetings

Connecting to Anita's History & Future

SEQ 2025 NEWS & EVENTS

SHOP COMMEMORATIVE COINS

MORE FROM ANITA ORGANIZATIONS

Anita Town & Country

Anita Public Library

Anita Volunteer Fire Department

A VIEW FROM ANITA, IOWA

2025 SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
SMALL TOWN PRIDE SINCE 1875

Anita Town
& Country

Anita
Public Library

Anita Volunteer
Fire Department