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REGIONAL -- Everybody loves a classic. Or, at least, that seems to be the case with current baby name trends. According to Myrtue Medical Center, the most popular name for a little boy is James, while girls’ trends sway toward Charlotte.
REGIONAL -- The next time you go to vote, you’ll be asked for an ID. Iowa’s Election Integrity Law is taking to polling places with a soft rollout. The law requires voters to present a driver’s license, a non-driver’s ID, military ID, veteran’s ID or Voter ID Card. The new voter ID law...
HARLAN – Months of discussions at the council table about an ordinance amending the age for minors in liquor establishments has resulted in a new ordinance amendment seeing a first reading approved by the Harlan City Council last week. The council voted 5-0 (Mike Kolbe, Dave Pedersen, Sharon...
HARLAN - Inland Sea – Harlan LLC announced Reicks View Farms of Lawler, IA, has made an anchor investment in the planned state-of-the-art recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) salmon production facility.
REGIONAL -- After being shot in enemy fire three times, the first thing Glenn Dohrmann remembered was waiting in a 50-foot-long line to be taken into the Norwegian Mass Unit for operation. Dohrmann, a Shelby native, had been hit by three bullets from a machine gun being operated by a Chinese...
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DES MOINES – Bishop Heelan’s trip to the Iowa Class 3A semifinals Friday can be summed up by two words: elation and frustration.
Stymied for five innings, the Crusaders rallied to tie defending state champion Harlan in the sixth...
REGIONAL -- Across the nation, fidget spinners are stirring up a fuss.
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The spinners, which have a bearing in the center circular pad, are meant to be held while they spin.
The toy is designed with the intent to relieve stress and is advertised as assisting...
REGIONAL -- Some came to stand and gawk at them like living fossils. Others were moved in nostalgia. Many were simply amazed that they still exist. Antique motorcycles had their own night when Roar Into Harlan hosted its classic bike night on July 20 in the Historic Downtown Square of...
REGIONAL -- Hands off. As of July 1, that’s the new rule regarding phone usage while driving. With the law now a primary offense, officers can stop citizens simply for being on their mobile devices. The law is clear that phones can, however, be used for GPS. If you are caught in violation,...
COUNTY -- Brandon Burmeister has been hired as the new Shelby County Engineer effective November 16, taking over for long-time engineer Dan Ahart, who last week announced his retirement effective in November. Burmeister currently is assistant county engineer, a position he has held for four...
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