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HARLAN -- Retired Iowa Supreme Court Justice Jerry Larson was honored last week as the longest serving justice in the history of the Iowa Supreme Court (1978-2008). Larson (middle), of Harlan, was honored by Chief Justice Cady and the justices of the Iowa Supreme Court during the court’s...
COUNTY – Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) compliance changes have led to the elimination of a local testing location, forcing those interested in pursuing their CDL to travel further to do so. Local businesses are trying to change that, however, and are teaming up with Shelby County and the...
HARLAN -- The Myrtue Medical Center Board of Trustees voted to approve a proposal for a new funding agreement increase with Shelby County for public health services. MMC CEO Barry Jacobsen stated in the current three year period, MMC has been receiving $100,000 per year from the county. MMC...
HARLAN -- The Harlan Newspapers is again teaming up with area merchants to give away $1,100 in gift certificates this holiday season. Simply find the announcement inside the Harlan Tribune or PennySaver each of the next five weeks for details, complete the registration form and deliver to...
HARLAN – Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad has appointed Harlan’s Susan Christensen as judge serving the 4th Judicial District. Christensen, 53, was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the Honorable Timothy O’Grady. Christensen currently serves as a District Associate Judge in the 4th...
HARLAN – Downtown building owners in Harlan have the unique opportunity to participate in façade improvement through a state/federal grant program being offered through the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), and being applied for by the City of Harlan. The Harlan City Council last...
HARLAN – Harlan Boy Scout Troop 90 has announced a new community project called the Harlan Avenue of Flags that kicks off this week. With the guidance of Scoutmaster Dr. Don Klitgaard and the other Troop 90 committee members, the project has three main purposes for the Boy Scouts: provide a...
DEFIANCE – Groceries, pop and beer bought at Walmart were among improper disbursements made by a former Defiance City Clerk now charged with theft, according to a special investigation by the state auditor’s office. Auditor of State Mary Mosiman released Tuesday a report on the special...
COUNTY -- Voter turnout was low for Tuesday’s municipal election that saw many incumbents elected to office as well as write-in candidates. Harlan saw only a 1.9 percent voter turnout. Incumbent Mayor Gene Gettys, Jr. received a total of 56 votes in retaining his mayor position. David H....
HARLAN – Renovations at the Harlan Airport are coming to a close this fall, as a $1.2 million runway paving project is nearly complete and Rushenberg Field gets set to re-open to aviation traffic. Crews this week are nearing the finish of a 3,000-foot, six-inch concrete overlay construction...
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