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NEWCASTLE, ME – A former Harlan Newspapers intern and Iowa State University graduate is making a name for herself on the east coast. Maia Zewert, intern for the newspaper in the summers of 2013 and 2014, recently received the 2017 Bob Drake Young Writer’s Award from the Maine Press...
KIMBALLTON – A Kimballton author has released a new novel set back in the 1960s highlighting the coming of age of a young man set to be drafted into the service. Back in the Day, a new book by Steve Heuton, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc., and transports the reader to the...
DENVER, CO – Jacob Taggs says having a meal should be an experience – kind of an adventure of sorts that leaves the diner happy, full and glad they sat down with good friends at the table. That’s how he approaches it from the other side; from his spot in the kitchen at Annette Restaurant in...
COUNTY -- Shelby County Public Health and the newly formed Shelby County Prevent Child Abuse Council (SCPCAC) are kicking off a campaign to provide opportunities and educational events that strengthen families and support positive childhood experiences.
ELK HORN - Members of the founding committee to establish the museum in 1983 were part of the more than 130 participants at the anniversary kick-off event on Monday. Denmark’s ambassador to the U.S., Lars G. Lose, had his trip delayed due to illness, but planned to be in Elk Horn and...
HARLAN – Two Harlan Community High School Mock Trial students earned all-state attorney honors at the Mock Trial State Meet held at Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines March 26-27. Alexis Irlbeck and Hannah Bissen were awarded for their efforts at the state meet which saw two HCHS teams compete.
HARLAN -- Myrtue Medical Center Diagnostic Imaging Director Keri Schwieso said MMC has had great response from the community and are seeing new patients each week since the addition of the 3D mammography at MMC last summer. Schwieso along with Jason Eckermann, lab director at MMC, and Jill...
HARLAN – Employees of the Harlan Community School District who traditionally have been among the lowest paid will get a significant bump in hourly pay next year under a proposal approved by the HCS Board of Education last week. Associate pay increase for the 9/10 month employees will...
HARLAN -- “Is it true we got picked for IJC?,” Jazz Ensemble member Asia Williamson asked her director, Tom Cronin. “100 percent,” he replied. Cue the screaming.... In a fantastic, history-making accomplishment, the Harlan Jazz Ensemble will join the Harlan Jazz Experience as one of...
HARLAN -- If there was any question as to whether Harlan Community’s jazz program has set the Iowa bar for high school jazz music groups, look no further than who was selected for this year’s Class 3A All-State Jazz Band. Of the 21 band members announced in mid-March, nine of those come from...
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