HARLAN – The Harlan Community Schools has signed off on an agreement with Denovo Construction Solutions to provide master planning for future facilities improvements. The HCS Board of Education unanimously approved a $26,540 expenditure with the company to provide an abbreviated assessment...
HARLAN – The Shelby County Sheriff Department’s two K-9 officers earned top honors at the annual Heart of America Police Dog Association’s (HAPDA) certification event held recently in Ankeny. K-9 Odin, with handler Nathan Pigsley, earned the master tracker award while K-9 Corty, with handler...
Congratulations to Hansen House – 1st place
West Central Community Action 2nd place
Scarecrow Showdown Winners!
Was a close race between the two with only 18 votes separating the two businesses!
Contest is sponsored by Harlan Newspapers and KNOD Radio.
ELK HORN/HARLAN -- Jump in your favorite car, fire up the engine, roll down the windows, turn up the radio, and put on your biggest smile. It is time to hit the road to show your support for state parks in Iowa. The crew for Anna Rea, the 1930 Ford Model A, invites everybody to drive along...
ATLANTIC -- Music students from the Harlan Community Schools will audition Saturday, Oct. 23 for the Iowa High School Music Association’s All-State Band, Orchestra and Chorus. A total of 24 Cyclone music students will audition on Saturday at Atlantic High School. Iowa’s All-State Music...
By Bob Bjoin, Editor AVOCA – AHSTW School District patrons will head to the polls November 2 and cast ballots on two referendum questions regarding the construction of an auditorium addition, as well as remodeling/repair of existing K-12 facilities, along with building additions. The last in...
REGIONAL – A new state shopping website is gaining popularity in recent months, as small-town businesses take advantage of the opportunity to sell their products to a larger audience in Iowa and beyond. Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industry Executive Director Todd Valline is...
ELK HORN -- The Exira-EHK sophomore TAG students’ project including selling May Day Baskets to the K-12 students during the last school year. They wanted to give back by creating a healthy fitness activity for the elementary students. They came up with the GaGa Ball which involves a large...