HARLAN -- Fall evenings at Merrill Field bring the excitement of small town athletics, music and spirit.
IRWIN - “We must remember these American Heroes and speak their names when we see their family members. We can never forget those who sacrificed everything for our freedom,” said Bill Williams, co-creator of the memorial. “While this memorial is about those who have died, it was created for...
HARLAN – An Ames, IA-based firm who has plans to develop a salmon production facility in Harlan offered nearly 30 area investors and residents an inside look at their business plan as well as an opportunity to be a ground-floor investor in the project. The Tuesday meeting at the...
HARLAN – A former Harlan Community High School student helped design the landscape of a portion of Iowa State University’s campus this past spring, a project that was part of Iowa State’s Arbor Day. Katrina Knudsen, now a graduate assistant in the Horticulture Department at ISU and a 2012...
SHELBY - Iowa farm history will come to life September 10-11 at Carstens Farm during the 34th Annual Carstens Farm Days. Threshing machines, saw mill operations, crafters and vendors, quilt show, plus much more will abound at the farm. The Carstens family farm home and the many out-buildings...
HARLAN -- Emma Barnes found a passion and a cause in sewing headbands for children with hearing aids. “You know that you’re helping people and you’re helping these families,” Barnes said. “You’re improving the life of the child. Now that they are able to hear, they aren’t taking out their...
HARLAN – Harlan Police are investigating a series of burglaries and attempted break-ins throughout Harlan the past three weeks, and are asking the public for additional help in catching those involved. Police chief Frank Clark said the department has received seven reports of burglaries, of...
HARLAN -- Goals for the past year and future organizational goals for Myrtue Medical Center were reviewed at the MMC Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday morning. CEO Barry Jacobsen gave a presentation on the highlights of past and future goals. Jacobsen outlined goals under six pillars including...
REGIONAL -- The Iowa Attorney General’s Office has charged Father Paul Monahan with five counts of invasion of privacy, a serious misdemeanor. The charges stem from an alleged incident involving Father Monahan at a high school track meet in April, 2016. Father Monahan plans to plead...
HARLAN -- Harlan Municipal Utilities will begin renting a portion of their old headquarters facility on east Hwy 44 to Shelby County Community Outreach. The month-to-month lease arrangement will cover an area of approximately 20 feet by 60 feet in the southwest corner of the building. Rent...