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SHELBY COUNTY — Jay Goodvin, known as “The Iowa Gallivant”, recently made two stops in Shelby County for his popular travel blog. Goodvin travels Iowa, promoting tourism and dining throughout the state for his 50,000 followers. When not creating content, he works as a paradeucator for the Iowa...
by Renée Brich,Managing Editor STATEWIDE — Voters in Iowa can now request an absentee ballot for the November 5 general election. County auditors will send the requested ballot October 16, the same day voters will be able to start early in-person voting. Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is...
DES MOINES —Brandt and Stacy Ferry of Kirkman were one of 44 families recently chosen to receive the Iowa Farm Environmental Leadership Award at the 2024 Iowa State Fair. The award acknowledges farmers who take voluntary actions to improve and protect our state’s natural resources, including our...
99% of American households have TV sets. The average household in America has 25 internet connected devices in it. When we look at children’s bedrooms, 40% of preschoolers have TVs in their bedrooms.” - Douglas Gentile, Ph.D.
The world is at a turning point, where screens, much like addictive...
AREA — The Shelby-Tennant Alumni Association is asking former students and classmates to help preserve the memory of the school by donating Shelby-Tennant yearbooks. Chuck Martens, member of the Alumni Association said it is uncertain what happened to the school library’s yearbooks when the school...
After this Labor Day Weekend concludes, you can stay close to home and come to the country near Shelby, Iowa September 7 & 8. Smoke, steam, straw and family fun will fill the air at Carstens 1880 Farmstead during the 42nd Annual Carstens Farm Days show. Farm Days is an event that aims to...
SHELBY COUNTY —The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office was a recipient of the Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC) Excellence in Action Award. The competitive award recognizes innovative county government employees, programs and projects. The Shelby County Board of Supervisors nominated Sheriff...
HARLAN —As adults, we know how we see and if we don’t see things clearly. But do we really know how children see? Can a child tell us that a straight line doesn’t have a sharp, straight edge? lowa KidSight, a vision screening program of the Lions Clubs of lowa and the University of lowa Stead...
HARLAN — This year, professional development for Harlan Community School District looked different with a new program called Capturing Kids’ Hearts.For two days in the full week of their professional development, teachers became students, gaining tools for a program they will be implementing...
HARLAN — Visitors and residents of Harlan are being welcomed to the city in two new ways. The City has replaced the entrance signs at the city limits on both the north and south sides of Highway 59. Harlan City Administrator Gene Gettys said the project had been in the planning process for several...
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