KIMBALLTON – Olympic dreams are a lofty goal for the top competitive athletes in the United States, but a Kimballton teenager is one step closer and can see those dreams within reach after solidifying herself last week as one of the finest youth weightlifters in the country. Bella Muller, 13...
REGIONAL -- With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, cold and flu season and with the winter blues upon us, a healthy immune system is more important than ever. Myrtue Medical Center, Harlan, officials said this week they want to empower local residents with some tools that give you some control...
HARLAN – The Harlan Community Schools was placed on lockout Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 8, as local law enforcement aided a suicidal subject with a gun at a home near the intermediate building on 19th St. Harlan Police report they were called to the Harlan address at approximately 12:30 p.m. and...
KINGWOOD, TX -- Captain J. Kerry Boltinghouse dreamed about being an airline pilot at a very young age. “I always wanted to fly as long as I can remember. I was about 4 when I thought the contrails overhead were caused by the airplanes flying so high they were scratching the sky. I told my...
STATE -- Iowa has updated the positive case analysis dashboard on coronavirus.iowa.gov to include new data for total tests, in addition to individuals tested, providing the public more comprehensive testing data that more clearly illustrates recent virus activity and testing volume. The...
HARLAN – Motorists traveling in the vicinity of 4th and Main Sts. in northeast Harlan are being made aware that, for safety reasons, a wooden structure bridge near that location is being closed for the winter. The Harlan City Council approved the closing last week through April 15. ...
COUNTY – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) has announced that the destructive Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been detected for the first time in Shelby County. The invasive, tree-killing pest was collected from trees recently in Shelby. EAB is a significant...
HARLAN -- As temperatures drop and campers wane, Prairie Rose State Park employees Brianna Martens, park manager, and Brent Martens, park technician, no relation, are able to finish projects such as burning the wood species they collect during the year that are not native to the prairie.
COUNTY – The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges throughout 2020. Nowhere is it more apparent than in the need for continued giving for the most needy during the Christmas season. With the arrival of the holidays, Shelby County residents know it is time for the annual appearance of the...
COUNTY – The first round of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer Inc. are expected to arrive in Iowa this month, and Myrtue Medical Center, Harlan, hosts one of the needed ultra cold-storage units that will keep the vaccine vials safe and viable during distribution. Myrtue officials said this week...