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.

 

Monthly Meetings

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

Connecting to Anita's History & Future

The Anita Public Library and team have been instrumental in helping document Anita's past while paving the way for the future, not to mention their ongoing support of our upcoming SEQ celebration. 

SEQ 2025 NEWS & EVENTS

Springtime Garden Tea Party

Saturday, April 20 from 1-3 pm

Tickets $40 per person

Cookbook Pre-Orders

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

SHOP COMMEMORATIVE COINS

2025 SEQ Coin

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

$17 (includes shipping)

1975 Centennial Coin

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

$7 (includes shipping)

MORE FROM ANITA ORGANIZATIONS

Anita Town
& Country

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

Anita
Public Library

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

Anita Volunteer
Fire Department

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

A VIEW FROM ANITA, IOWA