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    HARLAN – Harlan Community Schools has indicated it will continue with its voluntary educational enrichment opportunities for students through the end of April, at which time it will re-assess based on direction from the governor’s office and Iowa Department of Education.    When Iowa Gov. Kim...
    DES MOINES -- The Diocese of Des Moines COVID-19 Relief Fund has been established with a two-fold purpose: help individuals and families struggling with COVID-19, and to help the most pressing needs in Catholic parishes and schools in the diocese. The fund offers an opportunity for those who...
Easter and spring holidays are a traditional time of family gatherings, celebrations and observances. Like many other events and activities, Shelby County Public Health advises residents that these observances should be different this year. “We know many families gather together over Easter and...
We are Harlan
WE ARE HARLAN! We are all in this together. Awesome video courtesy of the Harlan Municipal Utilities. Thanks to everyone who participated. We will get through this! Stay safe and healthy. https://vimeo.com/405980642?fbclid=IwAR044oU3hrY2JeauO629RDr9gNuvqGnp8rh_4anTI67rBG_VVodaknIiHis
	Shelby County area churches are finding new ways to worship during the coronavirus pandemic.  Easter Services for many will be held via Zoom-type teleconferencing, live stream or video.
    COUNTY – Shelby Countians will have a multitude of options to celebrate Easter Sunday Services this weekend; albeit not in person, rather, through everything from pre-recorded video and Zoom teleconferencing to live streamed worship.    The Shelby County Ministerial Association reports amazing...
    COUNTY -- Shelby County COAD is offering grocery shopping services for Fareway customers and grocery delivery services for Hy-Vee customers (working on shopping service volunteers as well).  The phone bank can place your orders for Fareway and schedule Hy-Vee deliveries.  The phone bank is open...
Donation table
HARLAN -- Travel along  south 7th St. in Harlan and you’ll see this eye-catching display at 2106 7th St.  The Gotto family set up this table full of food and snacks for anyone who is in need.  People are encouraged to partake, and to leave some items for others as well.  Cash donations are being...
Alicia Rau
    NEW YORK CITY -- I moved from Iowa to New York City in May 2001, to make a living as a professional trumpet player and teaching artist. I live in a 42-story high-rise apartment building, two blocks from the Empire State Building.    I have 4-5 performances per week, mostly in New York City, New...
	Nurses Michelle Sorensen, Staci Meyer and Cathy Noon show the masks that have been donated to Myrtue Medical Center and the Shelby County Medical Clinic.  (Photo contributed)
    HARLAN -- When the request went out for help in making masks to help keep healthcare workers safe and healthy at Myrtue Medical Center, volunteers stepped up in a big way. And they are continuing to step up each day using their sewing skills to help others during this COVID-19 pandemic.    “Dr...
	Drive-through is the only way for customers to do their in-person banking these days; however, Shelby County banking institutions are available via phone and email as well.
    REGIONAL -- As COVID-19 continues to disrupt the day-to-day life of Americans, local financial institutions are doing their best to protect and serve the monetary and health concerns of Shelby Countians and surrounding communities.    The Harlan Newspapers contacted several area banks and our...

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