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Fresh Out of the Box is a popular new food delivery program serving a number of area communities.
    ELK HORN -- The Elk Horn and Kimballton communities are in the beginning discussions with a local grocery delivery firm to bring fresh product to the towns on a regular basis.    The Danish Villages Improvement Organization (DVIO) will host a public meeting Wednesday, Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. at the...
    HARLAN – The Harlan Community Schools had laid out its plans on how to spend the $1,451,851 in federal ESSER 3 (American Rescue Plan Act Elementary and Secondary Emergency School Relief Fund) dollars it has received.    The HCS Board of Education approved the plan this month.    Funding will go...
    COUNTY -- “Nothing compares” to the happenings at the Iowa State Fair this year.    The Iowa State Fair will be held August 12 through 22 at the fairgrounds in Des Moines. After a year off due to the pandemic, the fair is back with new locations, events and activities for all ages.    Grant...
	Avoca Flower Shop Owner Linsey McCarthy with her runner-up $10,000 check.
    AVOCA -- The Avoca Flower Shop was named runner-up in the final round of the statewide Open 4 Business Contest, and will receive a $10,000 grant to be used for remodeling/rehabilitation or other needs at the business.Located in Avoca’s downtown Main Street District, where it’s been a community...
Maya and Korbin Todd build robots at the Avoca Public Library using Cubeletes TM, a kit supplied by the Iowa Governor’s STEM grant program.
    AVOCA -- The Avoca Public Library has received more than $20,000 in STEM grant kits and materials to support science and technology learning for all ages.    The grant was provided by the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council.    Since receiving the grant in 2019, the library has been provided...
Artists being featured this weekend include  Leasa Brouillard (left) and Katie Sandquist, shown at top with Brian Byrnes of Brick Wall Gallery.  Also shown here is some of the art on display.
    HARLAN – Brian Byrnes of Brick Wall Gallery in downtown Harlan knows the local art presence in the Harlan area is strong, and he wants the broader community to experience it on a regular basis.    This desire to amplify the presence of local art is behind the launch of a new running exhibit...
    HARLAN -- The HCHS Marching Band kicked off its season last week with a week-long band camp, preparing the pre-game and halftime shows for the upcoming ball games and contests.Here, Kody Bruck on trumpet and L to R -- Micah Sorensen, Quinn Mahoney, and Abram Wilwerding.    Director of Bands...
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    COUNTY -- COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Shelby County, Iowa and across the nation, according to data provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention COVID-19 tracker, prompting new safety recommendations from the health organization.    The CDC site now provides a county...
Goodvin at the Little Mermaid Park in Kimballton recently.
    COUNTY – Recognized public speaker, writer, social influencer, promoter, and blogger Jay Goodvin, The Iowa Gallivant, is making a swing through Shelby County Wednesday, Aug. 11 as part of his T-Bone Trail tourism trip through western Iowa.    The T-Bone Trail tour began earlier this year in...
Rick and Cheryl Chipman have been “blessed” to participate in missionary trips to Tanzania.
    HARLAN -- Rick Chipman said he used to “pray to God that he didn’t send me to Africa to be a missionary.”    Now, Rick and his wife, Cheryl, say they are “blessed” to participate in the Tanzania mission trips with the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan.    Cheryl and Rick are devoted members of...

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