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The county supervisors will move to Zoom® meetings instead of in person starting this week.  The board last week approved a mask requirement in all county administrative buildings.
    COUNTY – Shelby County has implemented a mask mandate that requires the wearing of a face covering for the public and county employees while in the administrative areas of county buildings, including the courthouse in Harlan.    The county’s board of supervisors approved the mandate last week,...
Jerry Conroy plays Taps during Veterans Day ceremonies
    AVOCA -- Jerry Conroy plays Taps during Veterans Day ceremonies at Eagles Landing Travel Plaza in Avoca.  American Legion Fred Funston Post #227 also held a flag-raising ceremony at the facility, as part of a dedication event for the new owners of the travel plaza.
    COUNTY – Two long-term care (LTC) facilities in Shelby County have joined others across the state announcing COVID-19 positive cases amongst their residents.    The State of Iowa’s coronavirus website reports as of Thursday, Nov. 12 that Shelby County has had 17 positive cases in its LTC...
Tom Lehr, Harlan, pulls up in his Ride of Pride truck in downtown Harlan Sunday morning, Nov. 8.
    HARLAN – Tom Lehr has been honored as a Ride of Pride driver with Schneider Corp., recognized for his illustrious career with the United States Marine Corps.    Lehr, Harlan, pulled his rig onto the downtown Harlan courthouse square Sunday morning, Nov. 8, and participated with other local...
    REGIONAL – The annual holiday adoption program is under way with a number of needy families hoping to receive some assistance this holiday season.    Administration of the adoption program is being handled by West Central Community Action, and the Harlan Newspapers remains actively involved in...
	Jon and Dena Kaufman, both alums of HCHS.  Jon was injured on duty this week when a vehicle struck his patrol vehicle.  Donations are being accepted to help with expenses.
    WEST DES MOINES – Donations are being accepted to help with expenses for Jon and Dena Kaufman, former Shelby Countians, after Jon, a West Des Moines police officer, was injured while on duty early Sunday morning, Nov. 8.    The Urbandale Police Department reports on its Facebook® page that at...
Alicia Rau
    SHELBY -- If you have not checked this out yet.....Clappy Hour from a grain bin in Shelby.      Amazing Grace in amazing acoustics.  From Shelby native and HCHS Alum Alicia Rau.  Will give you chills.....    Give it a look.    https://www.facebook.com/533301971/videos/10158920661086972/
    COUNTY -- The Shelby County Board of Health is requesting that all Shelby County residents follow public health guidance to reduce transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.    These preventative measures include wearing masks in public, social distancing of six feet or more in public, and...
   HCHS seniors Tyler Mumm (33) and Jesse Schwery (67), junior Joey Moser (3) and sophomore Teagon Kasperbauer (11) celebrate the Cyclones' 44-7 playoff semifinal win over Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley on Thursday.
   CEDAR FALLS (Nov. 12) -- The title game drought is officially over.    For the first time since 2009, the Harlan Community football team is headed back to the Class 3A championship game following Thursday's dominating 44-7 victory over Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley in a semifinal game at the UNI-Dome...
	An innocent card party in September put together to try and get some sense of normalcy during this pandemic spread COVID-19 to a number of people.  Sadly, Joan Bauer and Keith Rasmussen died from the disease.  Holding obituaries are Barb (left) and Nina.
    MANILLA – Joan Bauer knew she was dying.      So did Keith Rasmussen.      Both exactly 10 days after hospitalized for COVID-19.    “I can’t think of a worse nightmare,” said Nina, who lost her husband of nearly 35 years – they were to celebrate their anniversary the week of Keith’s death -- ...

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