DES MOINES — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds delivered her eighth Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol Tuesday, January 14. Shelby County EMA Coordinator Alex Londo and Former Board of Supervisor Chairman Steve Kenkel, along with other volunteers and local leaders who responded to the...
SHELBY COUNTY — Iowans have until May 7 to obtain their REAL ID to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. At the end of 2024, 73.5% of Iowa driver’s licenses were REAL ID compliant. Shelby County Treasurer Carolyn Blum said 85.51% of Shelby Countians have switched to REAL ID...
SHELBY COUNTY — In response to the nation’s mental health crisis, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Shelby County will bring Mental Health First Aid training to Harlan Thursday, February 13, 2025. This groundbreaking skills-based course gives people the tools to identify, understand...
HARLAN — Learn about the Harlan Community Library’s outdoor revitalization project at a family friendly event,“ Books & Beyond Kick-Off”, Thursday, January 23 at 5 p.m. The event will feature a kids’ activity and refreshments will be served. “The library has become so very active the last...
SHELBY COUNTY — Four officers were elected during the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Shelby County extension council organizational meeting January 7, 2025. The nine-member county extension council annually elects officers to comply with federal and state laws to aid in disseminating...
OMAHA — A Harlan native is finding out what the hype is with the Pro Volleyball Federation. Chloe Brouillard was chosen as a member of the inaugural hype squad for the Omaha Supernovas. Brouillard said the purpose of the squad, which includes cheer, dance, tumbling and stunts, is to add to the...
STATEWIDE — Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Larson Christensen of Harlan addressed a joint convention of the General Assembly on the Condition of the Judiciary Wednesday, January 15 in the House Chambers of the Iowa State Capitol. The theme of Christensen’s fifth Condition of the Judiciary...
SHELBY COUNTY — Jennifer Sellner, County Youth Coordinator with Shelby County Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, has received the Pride of Extension Award for the Southwest Area. The award was announced as part of the Southwest area County Services awards program held in Atlantic...
ELK HORN — The Exira-EHK School District is considering the possibility of a four-day school week. The district had an informational meeting Tuesday, January 7 for parents, guardians, and community members. Superintendent Trevor Miller said there were approximately 55 in attendance. “We had a...
HARLAN — Gervas Mgonja will be the new Harlan city administrator. The Harlan City Council voted unanimously to appoint Mgonja to the position during the Tuesday, January 7 Council Meeting. Mgonja brings over 20 years of experience in the financial service industry. He holds a master’s degree in...