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Harlan Newspapers won several awards at the 2025 Iowa Newspapers Association’s (INA) Iowa Better Newspaper Contest, chief among them First Place in Community Service for the team’s work following the 2024 tornado disaster that devastated rural Shelby County. The newspaper assisted in producing a...
AREA — For 25 years, a dedicated group of volunteers have dedicated their time and talents to perform for residents of area nursing homes. This year marks the silver anniversary of the Goldenaires.“We love to volunteer and see the enjoyment in the residents’ eyes,” said member Kathleen Eckerman. ...
HARLAN — In an effort to advance student learning and career readiness, Harlan Community High School will soon be the home of The Cyclone Corner Café, a student-operated coffee shop. The district was recently awarded the STEM BEST®Grant to fund the startup and equipment for the shop. “It’s awesome...
HARLAN — Longtime offensive coordinator for the Harlan Community High School football team Mark Kohorst has been recognized as the Iowa Football Coaches Association’s Class 3A Assistant Coach of the Year.Kohorst said he was honored to be nominated and humbled to win.“I never entered teaching and...
HARLAN — Heartland Funeral Homes (formerly Burmeister Johannsen) is proud to announce a new chapter of service and care as Tina Bartelson and Danielle (Sondag) Mikels assumed ownership in September 2024. Both Tina and Danielle bring a deep connection to the communities these funeral homes serve,...
HARLAN — After a distinguished 42-year career at the Harlan Newspapers, Mike Kolbe is retiring January 31. Kolbe began his newspaper career as an advertising account executive in Harlan in 1983 after graduating from Iowa State University, where he received a degree in journalism/mass...
COUNCIL BLUFFS – A Shelby County man was sentenced on January 14, 2025 to more than 22 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. U.S. Attorney Richard D. Westphal of the Southern District Court of Iowa announced Thursday Sean Patrick Gifford, 41, was sentenced to 270...
AREA — Senior students throughout southwest Iowa can apply for multiple scholarships using one application now through March 15th, thanks to local nonprofit Southwest Iowa Educational Foundation (SWIEF). SWIEF solicits, awards, and manages the 100-plus scholarships for southwest Iowa students in...
Harlan – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Shelby County will host an Ag Pest Control Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The program, provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP),...
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