HARLAN — Myrtue Medical Center invitied area children to go “Fishing for Fun” on Monday, May 9 at Nishna Bend Recreation Area. Children under 12 were able to attend the event with an adult. A boxed meal was provided for all participants and prizes were awarded.
COUNTY — Iowa Secretary of State Paul D. Pate visited with members of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and Industry last Thursday to introduce area businesses to a statewide coalition to end human trafficking in Iowa. Iowa businesses are encouraged to visit IBAT.iowa.gov. The website, Iowa...
AVOCA -- Local farmer, Brad Meyers, recently directed a $5,000 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to AHSTW. AHSTW will use the funds to complete the greenhouse project.“The greenhouse project has been a long term goal since I began at AHSTW. I can’t thank supporters, like Brad...
HARLAN -- Parian Masonic Lodge #321 in Harlan sponsored “Grossology”, part of Henry Doorly zoo’s “Bring the Zoo to You” program.Approximately 750 Harlan Community Elementary Schools learned about the grossest animal traits Friday, May 6.Brian and Holly led the demonstrations, which featured a...
HARLAN — Former KNOD sportscaster Ron Novotny passed away at his home in Harlan Saturday, May 7. Service arrangements are pending at Pauley Jones Funeral Home.“I was always interested in radio and broadcasting sports,” he said in an interview last December. “I got the teams backward on the kick-off...
HARLAN — Students at Harlan Community High School recently completed their Spring Esports season, finishing in the top 20 in the midwest region. The division included teams from over 150 schools from 16 States and Canada. This was the first year that HCHS has participated in high school Esports...
HARLAN — Local farmer, Janet Buman, recently directed a $5,000 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to the Harlan Community School District Education Foundation.The Harlan Community School District Education Foundation will use the funds to supplement its STEM and Talented and...
HARLAN – Grant Funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in the amount of $1 million will allow Myrtue Medical Center to expand and renovate the Emergency Room. The USDA is funding seven Iowa hospitals to expand access to healthcare which includes Myrtue. The program under...
Tivoli Fest Queen and King Barb and Mark Smith of Elk Horn were crowned April 23 at the fundraising dinner. Both Barb and Mark have raised their family in Elk Horn and been very involved in the community. Also on hand to welcome people attending the dinner were the Tivoli 2022 Princess Susan...