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SCHOOL DISTRICT PATRONS ASKING
Masks, Temp Checks, Social Distancing?
    HARLAN – Harlan Community School District patrons should have answers next week to the many questions they have regarding the re-opening of school in August.    HCS Superintendent of Schools Lynn Johnson said hopes are that parents/guardians should have in their hands next week the plan of...
    STATE – Guidance from the Iowa Department of Education released in late June allows schools to re-open with normal activities and without requirements for students and teachers to observe social distancing, have their temperatures checked when entering a building, or be required to wear a mask...
    COUNTY -- This summer’s restrictions might find families struggling to find activities that please everyone.  Shelby County Wellness Alliance listed numerous all-age opportunities for your family to experience by exploring what Shelby County has to offer.   •    Bowling   •    Golfing  and...
Miranda Lingle was crowned the 2020 Shelby County Fair Queen. First runner-up was Justine Buman (right) and second runner-up was Lucy Borkowski (left).
    HARLAN -- Miranda Lingle was crowned the 2020 Shelby County Fair Queen during coronation ceremonies held at the Shelby County Fairgrounds Monday evening, July 13.  First runner-up was Justine Buman (right) and second runner-up was Lucy Borkowski (left).
    COUNTY – The Shelby County Fair kicked off this week with safety and health of those involved top of mind as 4-H’ers and FFA begin to show their animals and projects at the fairgrounds in Harlan.    The Shelby County Fair Board made the decision in late June to proceed with a limited fair, one...
	Queen candidates this year are left picture, front L to R -- Sammi Wahling and Hannah Tunender.  Back L to R -- Abby Wingert, Brooke Goshorn and Lucy Borkowski.
    COUNTY -- Ten young women are vying to become the Shelby County Fair Queen this year.    Coronation took place Monday, July 13 with a reverse parade that allowed well-wishers to drive through and support the queen candidates and a few other static exhibits from 7-7:30 p.m. at the Shelby County...
Japanese Beetle
    REGIONAL -- Shelby County residents may be seeing significant damages to trees, bushes and flowers this summer, courtesy of the Japanese Beetle that has emerged during the past month.    This nasty new visitor to Iowa devours roses, fruits, lawns, and just about anything else that gets in its...
    HARLAN -- A former Harlan Community Schools superintendent was the highest paid individual in the HCS district based on the 2019-20 reported earnings as published in last week’s Harlan News-Advertiser.    Justin Wagner earned $158,050.50 according to the legal notice, required to be published...
    HARLAN – The Harlan Municipal Utilities (HMU) is seeking damages from an engineering firm and construction company over alleged problems and issues with its water treatment plant.    HMU filed a petition in Shelby County District Court June 26 against Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. (V&K) and...
    SHELBY -- Rick Kiesel received 58 votes in the special election Tuesday, July 7 to fill a vacant seat on the Shelby City Council.    The unofficial results has Kiesel the winner, with Patty Welsh earning 46 votes.    The city council vacancy became open upon the unexpected death of Donavon...

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