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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...
EXIRA -- Winners in the Exira-Elk Horn/Kimballton Punt, Pass & Kick competition were honored during the Spartan football game last Friday. Pictured L to R are front: Lane Christensen, Owen Johnson, Charlie Ratigan, Greta Boysen, Staci Partridge, Mary Eldal, Forrest Smith, Caden Akers,...
HARLAN -- Five students from the Harlan FFA Chapter competed in the Southwest Iowa District FFA Soil Judging Competition on Monday, September 27. The competition was held at the Iowa State University Armstrong Research Farm near Lewis, Iowa. The district team consisting of Marissa Schmidt,...
HARLAN -- Elizabeth L. Gross, a senior student at Harlan Community High School, has been named a commended student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. HCHS Principal Scott Frohlich made the announcement this week. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit...
HARLAN – The City of Harlan is applying for grant monies from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Fund that, if approved, could help finance street improvement projects in the city. The Harlan City Council this month approved a resolution calling for...
HARLAN – The City of Harlan has signed off on a professional services agreement with Snyder Associates to develop a master plan for a new, updated Dream Playground on the west side of Pioneer Park to replace the current structure that has outlived its life span. The Harlan City Council has...
HARLAN -- Victoria Station in Harlan has won the 19th annual contest for Iowa’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin 2021, presented by the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) and managed by its restaurant and food service committee. “That’s pretty good for a prime rib joint,” joked Richard Buman...
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