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HARLAN — For several years, Pastor Donna Ewert and the children in her congregation have created butterfly habitats. It is an annual project Ewert started when she was a teacher, so this marks the 35th year she has given children the opportunity to observe the transformation from larval stage to...
POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY – One fatality was reported after a train and semi accident that occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday near the intersection of 510 Street and Rosewood south of Walnut. Pottawattamie County Chief Deputy Jeff Theulen said the a 911 call came in about 2:30 p.m. about a semi...
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth Fire and Rescue recently earned state certification for the rescue department. Fire Chief Mike Leinen said the process was time consuming. “The first step was for the department to vote on it. Once that was accomplished, there is a standardized packet and checklist provided...
AMES — Chevron Corp. recently completed its purchase of Renewable Energy Group, (REG) a biodiesel and renewable diesel company based in Ames. The Ames location will serve as Chevron’s renewable fuel headquarters, and Kevin Lucke of Harlan has been named president of Chevron Renewable Energy Group...
COUNTY — The 2021 T-Bone Trail was one of the biggest and most entertaining promotions that Western Iowa has ever seen, so it’s Shelby County and Western Iowa Tourism Region’s absolute pleasure to do it again in 2022. There’s plenty of steak in this region to make this year’s expedition...
HARLAN — A new leadership program will be available for Harlan Community High School students in the 2022-23 school year. The program, Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG), will help students build skills to be successful in the classroom, in the workplace, and in life. The class will be...
15-year-old Bella Muller is already shining on one of the biggest stages as she excels in weightlifting.
Muller has competed in multiple events including the USA Olympic Weightlifting Youth Nationals (held at her club in Carroll in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic), the USA Olympic Weightlifting...
Bryce Schaben, R, has defeated former Harlan Mayor Mike Kolbe, R, 859-573 for the open Shelby County Supervisor seat.
Schaben said he was very pleased to win against such stiff competition.
“I knew it’d be tough beating Mike,” Schaben said. “He’s a quality guy and I hope he runs again because he’s...
Shelby County voters are reminded to cast ballots today in this year’s primary election. Polls are open Tuesday, June 7 from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. at the following polling places:· Jackson/Center/Lincoln/Cass - Therkildsen Ctr., Harlan· Clay/Monroe - Elk Horn City Hall· Douglas/Greeley/Jefferson/Polk -...
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