HARLAN – Shelby County is considering bonding for monies to fund an E911 radio project that would upgrade the county’s radio system for communications, law enforcement and fire departments. The Shelby County Board of Supervisors met with Northland Public Finance in mid-October to discuss bonding options should the county proceed with the project, estimated to cost anywhere from $2-$6.3 million, depending on final decisions on what is ne
HARLAN – The Harlan Community Schools Board of Education will be offering a $15,000 voluntary early retirement incentive for teachers again this year as part of a plan that has been a financial success for both staff and the district during the past decade and before. Up to five teachers can apply for the incentive if retiring this year, on a first-come, first-served basis, for a total district outlay of $75,000 to be paid out of the ma
HARLAN – When Rebekah Bruck takes her spot for a performance with the Iowa All-State Choir at Hilton Coliseum in Ames this weekend, she’ll be in rare company. The Harlan Community High School senior is among the handful from HCHS and uniquely talented few from across Iowa to be selected for all-state music honors for four consecutive years of high school. The daughter of Teresa and Ron Bruck, Harlan, once again will join hundreds of
HARLAN – The Harlan Community High School Theatre Department will be presenting two separate shows over the upcoming two weekends, offering theatre-goers a variety of performances including musical numbers and a comedy double feature. First up is All Together Now on Sunday, Nov. 14 at 4 p.m.
HARLAN -- Shelby County State Bank (SCSB), headquartered in Harlan, and First State Bank (FSB), based in Ida Grove, jointly announced today that they have signed a merger agreement, with SCSB acquiring all of FSB’s locations, once the banks receive regulatory approval later this year.
HARLAN – Each year since 2005, members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #941 have hosted the Harlan community’s Veteran’s Breakfast. The event is intended to bring about awareness, provide outreach and raise funds for annual undertakings. VFW officials said much like many events over the past 18 months last year’s event was cancelled, but this year’s event will be held as scheduled on Sunday, Nov.
By Bob Bjoin, Editor COUNTY – The Tuesday, Nov. 2 city/school election saw a number of positions determined by write-in vote, especially in the smaller communities throughout the county. Shelby County Auditor Mark Maxwell said one race for council in Earling saw a tie with both Jeff Fah and Joey Muenchrath receiving two votes for a third open position on the council. The Shelby County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, Nov.
HARLAN – The Harlan City Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday, Nov. 16 on a proposal to sell the north portion of the building at 1901 Hawkeye Ave.
HARLAN – Harlan Community Middle School Principal Bill Mueller has been recognized by the Iowa Association of Student Councils as the 2021-22 middle school administrator of the year. Mueller was presented his award during a ceremony held October 24 during the 41st annual Iowa Student Leadership Conference in Des Moines. “I was very honored to be recognized with this award,” Mueller said. “I have a great staff and awesome students th
HARLAN – The Harlan Municipal Utilities has voted to give chief executive officer Ken Weber a 1.875 percent salary increase, which will bring his annual compensation to $136,463.69 per year. Weber’s contract was renewed on September 24, 2020 for three years and will run through September 30, 2023.
HARLAN – The Harlan Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees gave authorization to file a lawsuit against Prairie Fire Development Group, Kansas City, MO, to recoup monies allegedly owed for work completed in the new north Harlan housing development. Efforts have been made to be paid for the services provided by HMU, but there has been no reply from the company, HMU officials said. “I’ve attempted to collect from them and not heard anyt
By Bob Bjoin, Editor COUNTY – Protecting property rights has to be a key component of the proposal by an Iowa firm to construct a carbon dioxide capture pipeline that, if approved, will make its way through five Midwest states including Iowa, and from north to south through Shelby County, local officials and landowners are saying. Affected landowners and county officials are getting their first glimpse at the Midwest Carbon Express Co2 c
IKM-Manning will present Disney's® The Little Mermaid, Jr. in two performances this weekend. You don't want to miss this as it's fantastic! 7 p.m. Saturday and a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee. Here are a few photos....there will be more in Tuesday's Tribune!
