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HARLAN – Three Harlan residents have asked the Harlan City Council to review its fireworks policy, requesting that the time for shooting off displays be more limited when the July 4 holiday rolls around next year. Jeff Branstetter, Deb Jauron and Gordon von Ahsen each had their own stories...
HARLAN -- Harlan Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees has approved a three-step water rate increase, effective Sept. 1, 2017. The first step is a 3.25 percent increase in service charges for all classifications of water customers. The second step is a 3.25 percent increase in usage...
COUNTY -- There’s always a lifetime of memories to be made at the Shelby County Fair. From kids competing in the new 4-H Bottle-bucket Calf Competition to tots eating their cookie after the Pee Wee Cookie Decorating Contest, here are the highlights.
COUNTY – Harlan’s Mike Thraen is being inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame, it was announced during award ceremonies at the Shelby County Fair last week. The Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame recognizes volunteers and staff who have exhibited outstanding service to their county 4-H program. Each county...
REGIONAL – Four of the seven seats on the Harlan Community Schools Board of Education are opening as the terms end for board members Al Hazelton, Amy Rueschenberg, Lonnie Muxfeldt and Angie Monson. The seats are for four-year terms by director district that will expire in 2021. The current...
HARLAN -- Thursday was a busy night with the crowning of the fair queen and announcement of Hall of Fame honors at the Shelby County Fair.
EARLING -- In a way, August 4 will be just another day. In another sense, the day represents the end of a long recovery – as well as a new beginning – for Don Wageman and his family. It is a year after the last of his eight surgeries. It signifies that his hip will be with him forever now,...
REGIONAL -- Anyone who has encountered mosquitoes and ticks knows that they bite. Depending on the summer season, however, there may be more or less to worry about. Weather, temperature and rainfall all affect these insects. However, according to Iowa State University Entomology Professor...
COUNTY -- Most memories of the fair are fixated around your favorite, whether that be the food or the fun that was had. The Shelby County Fair is attempting to make new memories with its latest performers, Balloon Artist Poppin’ Penelope and Papa Bear, a woodcarver. “[Poppin’ Penelope is...
COUNTY – Shelby County Engineer Dan Ahart has announced his retirement effective November 15 following 21 years of service to the county. Ahart made the announcement Tuesday, July 11 at a regular meeting of the Shelby County Supervisors. Ahart said, “It is my intent, after thoughtful...
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