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HARLAN — The movement toward an electrified America quickly gained momentum in the 1880’s as research and inventions harnessed the natural power of electricity. Electric lighting was becoming common in urban areas across the country. By the end of the decade, it was abundantly clear electric power...
HARLAN — The City of Harlanannounced that Gene Gettys hasresigned from his position as CityAdministrator, effective December1, 2024. After serving the communitywith dedication and leadership,Mr. Gettys has accepted anew position in eastern Iowa.During his tenure, Gettys hasplayed a key role in...
SHELBY COUNTY — The City of Harlan has contracted with Municipal Pipe Tool Company to complete sanitary sewer main lining and point repairs this fall. City Administrator Gene Gettys said the $1.1 million dollar project is made possible due to a $500,000 CDBG award and use of ARPA funding. The...
SHELBY COUNTY —The Shelby County Auditor’s Office has been fielding concerns from voters who have received multiple absentee ballot request forms in the mail. Not to worry, says Auditor Mark Maxwell. Once an ballot applications are recorded, other applications from that voter are dismissed, but...
by Renée Brich, Managing Editor HARLAN — Ann Holt is no stranger to the staff at the Petersen Family Wellness Center. Holt visits the Wellness Center twice a day five days a week, and once a day on weekends, to walk, lift weights, and ride the stationary bike. “I have been trying to lose some...
HARLAN — Backing up a 53-foot trailer semi truck is no easy task, but thanks to a new CDL simulator at Iowa Western Community College (IWCC), this skill is now more accessible for aspiring drivers. Funded by an Industry-Recognized Credentials (IRC) Grant obtained by Harlan Community High School,...
SHELBY COUNTY – Four Shelby County residents have been nominated to serve 4-year terms on the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Extension Council. Their names will appear on the Nov. 5, 2024, general election ballot. One additional candidate has been nominated for a two-year term to...
ELK HORN — The Danish Ambassador to the United States visited Elk Horn Friday afternoon. Jesper Møller Sørensen, Chief of Mission at the Royal Danish Embassy in Washington, DC was the featured guest at a “Kaffe og kringler” (Coffee and pastry) reception at Elk Horn’s Museum of Danish America prior...
SHELBY COUNTY — It’s National 4-H Week, and Shelby County 4-H members join over six million young people across the country in celebrating. The theme for 2024 is “Beyond Ready”, acknowledging the program’s focus on preparing youth for success in all aspects of life. According to Tufts University 4...
HARLAN —Sometimes great ideas take years to put into action. That axiom is now visible for all to see with the Nishnabotna Valley Rural Electric Cooperative (NVREC) tower in Harlan is now adorned with pink lights to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout October.NVREC employee Aaron...
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