HARLAN --  The counselors in the Harlan Community School District understand how important it is for a student to feel welcomed at school.    “Kids who feel loved at home come to school to learn,” said Leanne Travis. “Kids who may not feel loved at home come to school to feel loved.

HARLAN -- U.S. Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) held a town hall meeting in Harlan Monday, Sept. 14, meeting with constituents and discussing federal topics, including everything from immigration and energy policy to the Iran deal and monetary appropriations.    Only a handful of individuals turned out for the event, held at the Pizza Ranch. 

    HARLAN --  Most teachers or school staff say working with students yields many rewards, but there also are challenges every day.    The staff and faculty in the Harlan Community School District have strived to provide the best education for their students, as well as opportunities for involvement in a variety of extracurricular activities.    Stories of success from students in the school district and beyond can make that effort worthwhile

SHELBY -- Approximately 415 students from A-H-S-T, Harlan Community, Underwood, Tri-Center, Shelby County Catholic, Iowa School for the Deaf, M and M Academy in Council Bluffs, Mindful Learning Center in Council Bluffs and Home School from Omaha and Council Bluffs area traveled to Carstens Farm Friday for the annual Carstens Youth Day.    The students learned about old-time farming and got to try their hands at some of the exhibits at the farm

MANNING -- It’s homecoming week at IKM/Manning, and the homecoming court has been selected.