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HARLAN -- The Harlan Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees has voted to accept low bids for labor and materials toward installing fiber to the premises in parts of Harlan, with work to begin in late July or August of this summer. Projected as a $2.1 million project, bids came in lower by...
HARLAN -- The Harlan Municipal Airport will be updating its runway lights as part of an effort to increase its eco-friendly technology. “It keeps our municipal airport up-to-date with facilities, equipment and a reliable airport for pilots to fly in and out,” said Gene Gettys, Harlan mayor...
AVOCA -- As part of a project tour organized to demonstrate innovative downtown revitalization efforts, state economic development leaders visited downtown Avoca on June 21. Hosted by representatives of Avoca Main Street, Inc., Main Street Iowa State Coordinator Michael Wagler was joined by...
COUNTY -- “Ordinary people working together can do extra-ordinary things,” is Ron Chamberlain’s, member of Western Iowa Pioneer Cemetery Association (WIPCA), favorite saying. WIPCA attempts to do extra-ordinary things while restoring multiple cemeteries and hidden grave sites, especially in...
HARLAN -- The Harlan community once again will be treated to a fireworks show this Fourth of July, due to the fund-raising efforts of the local American Legion and financial generosity of local residents and businesses. For more than 30 years Harlan American Legion Post #150 has fund-raised...
HARLAN – Harlan Community Superintendent of Schools Justin Wagner will be paid a base salary of $167,982.20 in 2016-17 under a contract agreement approved by the HCS Board of Education Monday, June 20. Total salary and benefits package for Wagner amounts to $224,885.60. The board approved...
HARLAN – Sports enthusiasts who have gotten used to parking on the north side of Elm Street near Merrill Field during ball games on football Friday nights may have to find a new place to park their vehicles, should a proposal being considered by the Harlan City Council be approved. The...
HARLAN -- As the starting pistol is raised into the warm summer air, swimmers raise their marks on the platforms, parents shifted to the edge of the bleachers and the coaches calmly stare through their sunglasses. The Harlan Swim Team has developed over the course of decades to be a...
HARLAN -- The Harlan Fire Department is in the process of forming an association in an effort to help with financial clarity regarding donations made to the department each year. The Harlan City Council has given its blessing to the department as it seeks to develop the Harlan Fire...
HARLAN -- “On your mark, get set, read” is this year’s summer reading program theme. Harlan Community Library is teaming up with Petersen Family Wellness Center and Iowa State University Extension Office to present the athletic inspired program. “It gets them in the library,” said Pat...
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