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 SIOUX CENTER—Lucy Borkowski had never heard of the mutation in the phospholamban gene, or PLN gene, which can cause serious heart problems and even death.    It is prevalent in areas where there are large numbers of people with Dutch heritage.    Last summer, Borkowski was hired by Dordt...
HARLAN — The Harlan City Council met Tuesday and heard a presentation regarding EMS as an essential service and an important vote for Shelby County citizens which will be coming up in the November electionTim Plumb and Alex Londo from the EMS Advisory Council gave a presentation outlining how a new...
 by Renée Brich, Managing Editor SHELBY COUNTY­ — Shelby County landowners and residents  packed the Shelby County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, July 18 to hear the Supervisors’ comments about the federal court’s temporary injunction regarding Shelby County’s ordinance restricting carbon...
HARLAN — Janet Buman recently directed a $5,000 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to the City of Harlan. Under the umbrella of the city, the Shelby County Plant Iowa committee used portions of the funds this spring to plant 25 eight-foot trees at the Shelby County Fairgrounds,...
SHELBY COUNTY — The Shelby County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted from organizations providing charitable services in Shelby County. As part of this fall grant cycle, $35,525 is available to support Shelby County nonprofit organizations and...
 SHELBY COUNTY — A federal judge has ruled the Shelby County Board of Supervisors ordinance restricting the proposed carbon dioxide pipeline conflicts with state and federal regulations and should not be enforced. The ruling by Chief Judge Stephanie Rose was filed July 10 in the federal Southern...
 SHELBY COUNTY — The deadline to register for the 2023 Drive Through Backpack program is quickly approaching. Registration (one per family) can be filled out or dropped off at Shelby County Community Outreach, 1108 8th Street, Harlan or West Central Community Action, 1017 7th Street, Harlan. The...
 SHELBY COUNTY  — For many 4-H families, the Shelby County Fair is a place where memories are made. For Tony and Ashley Nihsen, their family’s story began at the Shelby County Fair. “My husband and I met at the fair 21 years ago. It seems like a long time ago,” Ashley said. “We both showed cattle....
AREA — The Harlan Newspapers and three other local business sponsors will be offering everyone the chance to win part of $750. The “Beach You To It” BINGO contest will appear in the Friday, July 14 Harlan Newspaper. In addition, Elm Crest Retirement Community, Nelson Farm Supply and the Harlan...

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