HARLAN — For 60 years, Nelson Farm Supply has been “Not just a feed store, but a whole lot more” for Harlan and the surrounding area.“We sold bulk and bag feed when we started,” Joel Berndt said. “Now it’s turned into a little of everything.”It’s the little of everything that has made the...
SHELBY COUNTY — A simple home repair project decades ago sparked an idea to help people throughout Shelby County.“I was at my parents’ house helping them do some odd jobs,” said Shelby County Community Outreach Founder and Executive Director Ron French.French was on the roof, repairing shingles,...
HARLAN — Over 100 Harlan Community High School students volunteered their time to help others in their community Wednesday. No classes were held Wednesday, however, the students volunteered to assist 38 community members in spring yard work. “I am very proud and thankful to all the students for...
HARLAN— Myrtue Medical Center has been recognized as one of the 20 highest-ranked Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in the country by National Rural Health Association (NRNA). This distinction places Myrtue in the top 1 percent of more than 1,300 critical access hospitals in the nation in the...
SHELBY COUNTY — The Shelby County Board of Supervisors reviewed and approved the job description for the hiring of a permanent Emergency Medical Services (EMS) coordinator.Board members thanked members of the EMS Advisory Council. “The Council put a lot of thought into it,” said Board member Bryce...
SHELBY COUNTY — The generosity of a Shelby County farmer and the fund raising skills of a community made Myrtue Memorial Hospital a reality. In 1880, Andrew Myrtue, his wife and 10 children came to America from Denmark. Chris, the Myrtue’s third son, was 10 years old.In his early teens, Chris and...
HARLAN — Harlan City Council Member Jeanna Rudolph has resigned her position. Mayor Jay Christensen announced Rudolph’s resignation during the April 2 council meeting.Rudolph has represented Ward 3 on the Council since 2018, and will remain on the council until May. Christensen said the position...
SHELBY COUNTY — Shelby County Emergency Management will be celebrating Telecommunicator Week Sunday, April 14 through Saturday, April 20.“During this week, we acknowledge our employees who serve the county by answering emergency calls, dispatching first responders, rendering life-saving assistance...
SHELBY COUNTY — Shelby County is in a good financial position according to an audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.Chris Nelson, president of Gronewold, Bell, Khynn & Co., PC of Atlantic presented the report to the Shelby County Board of Supervisors April 2.“There was nothing...
SHELBY COUNTY — The Shelby County Board of Supervisors voted to sell the County Annex building during a meeting held Tuesday, April 2.The building, located at 719 Market Street in Harlan, will be sold though a sealed bid process, with a minimum required bid of $256,000, the building’s appraised...
HARLAN — Students from Harlan Community High School’s Business Professionals of America (BPA) Chapter have qualified to attend the 2024 BPA National Leadership Conference in Chicago May 10-14.Those attending the National Conference advanced from the State Leadership Competition held in Des Moines...
SHELBY COUNTY — Candidate filing for the June 4 Primary Election began March 4 and will continue until 5 p.m. March 22. Shelby County Election Commissioner Mark Maxwell said all paperwork must be received at the Shelby County Auditor’s Office within this time frame. Maxwell, who is also the Shelby...
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Despite windy conditions, the HCHS Cyclones girls tennis team was able to battle through against the Atlantic Trojans coming away with a 5-4 victory.
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Mariann Kathryn Nielsen was born on March 28, 1931 in Union Township. She was raised by her foster parents, Andrew and Tina Johnson from Avoca, Iowa. She attended Avoca School and...
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