MANNING — For more than two decades, former IKM-Manning resource teacher Beth Hagedorn has helped save lives — not just through her own donations, but by inspiring generations of students to do the same.Hagedorn was recently recognized by the American Red Cross for her many years of service hosting...
MANNING — Stockings for Soldiers was started by Burke and Boni Johnson who currently have two sons serving with the Iowa National Guard overseas. The Johnson’s became aware that there are some soldiers who may not be receiving much from home, and decided to start this project to reach as many...
HARLAN — Nine Harlan FFA members traveled to the National FFA Convention and Expo October 28-31 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The members attended several tours and participated in various National FFA Convention activities while on the trip. The Harlan FFA members that attended the trip were joined on...
AMES – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach staff members were honored in October at the Iowa 4-H YouthFest professional development conference. Award recipients were recognized for their impact on local communities, accomplishments in their field and embodiment of the ISU Extension and...
HARLAN — The generosity of a Shelby County parish has left a missionary pastor shocked, humbled, and eternally grateful.The people of St. Michael Parish in Harlan raised $175,000 that’s being used to build a new church in a rural, poor area of Father Clement Owusu’s home in Ghana. Father Owusu...
HARLAN —The Harlan Firefighters Association is slated to be the recipient of a Fuel Up and Give Back pilot program by AGRILAND FS that will run October 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026. During that time, AGRILAND FS will donate 3¢ for every gallon of gas and diesel fuel sold at their Harlan FAST STOP®...
HARLAN — The Myrtue Medical Center Board announced that Kile Magner has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Magner sucedes Barry Jacobsen, who is retiring at the end of this year after 28 years of leadership to the hospital and community.Magner joins Myrtue Medical Center...
HARLAN — A Harlan man convicted in the murder of an Earling woman was sentenced Wednesday to a maximum of 50 years in prison.Winston “Joe” Joseph Leal, 34, was originally charged with first degree murder for the death of Theresa Kenkel in late July. Her body was found when Deputies went to conduct...
HARLAN — Chief Executive Officer, Barry Jacobsen, will be retiring at the end of the year, and Myrtue Medical Center proudly acknowledges his nearly three decades of leadership. Jacobsen made the announcement in 2024 about his plans to retire from the Critical Access Hospital after 28 years of...
HARLAN — Children of all ages enjoyed a bounty of family fun in downtown Harlan Saturday at the 24th Annual Harlan Harvest Fest Celebration.Attendees enjoyed a $1 movie, games, food, and fun, all provided by local businesses and the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industry.Pictured: Hansen...
HARLAN — Members of the Shelby County Plant Iowa Committee, the City of Harlan, and the Harlan FFA joined together to plant 33 trees in Harlan city parks Wednesday, October 15.Funding for the trees was provided through the “Trees for Kids” grant, a program run by the Iowa Department of Natural...
SHELBY COUNTY — The Shelby County Board of Supervisors voted to increase the wages of the county death investigators and the county medical examiner, effective in Fiscal Year 2027 at the Tuesday, October 7 board meeting. Jenny Lefeber of Myrtue Medical Center presented the proposed wage increases...
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HARLAN – The Harlan Community Cyclones finished their season Friday night, shutting out Greene County 49-0.The Cyclones controlled every aspect of the game—offense, defense, and special teams.
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Russell “Russ” Coenen, age 75, of Woodward, Iowa passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 16th, 2025.Russ was born on May 1, 1950. He proudly served his country in the United...
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