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HARLAN — Learn about the Harlan Community Library’s outdoor revitalization project at a family friendly event,“ Books & Beyond Kick-Off”, Thursday, January 23 at 5 p.m. The event will feature a kids’ activity and refreshments will be served. “The library has become so very active the last...
SHELBY COUNTY — Four officers were elected during the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Shelby County extension council organizational meeting January 7, 2025. The nine-member county extension council annually elects officers to comply with federal and state laws to aid in disseminating...
OMAHA — A Harlan native is finding out what the hype is with the Pro Volleyball Federation. Chloe Brouillard was chosen as a member of the inaugural hype squad for the Omaha Supernovas. Brouillard said the purpose of the squad, which includes cheer, dance, tumbling and stunts, is to add to the...
STATEWIDE — Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Larson Christensen of Harlan addressed a joint convention of the General Assembly on the Condition of the Judiciary Wednesday, January 15 in the House Chambers of the Iowa State Capitol. The theme of Christensen’s fifth Condition of the Judiciary...
SHELBY COUNTY — Jennifer Sellner, County Youth Coordinator with Shelby County Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, has received the Pride of Extension Award for the Southwest Area. The award was announced as part of the Southwest area County Services awards program held in Atlantic...
ELK HORN — The Exira-EHK School District is considering the possibility of a four-day school week. The district had an informational meeting Tuesday, January 7 for parents, guardians, and community members. Superintendent Trevor Miller said there were approximately 55 in attendance. “We had a...
HARLAN — Gervas Mgonja will be the new Harlan city administrator. The Harlan City Council voted unanimously to appoint Mgonja to the position during the Tuesday, January 7 Council Meeting. Mgonja brings over 20 years of experience in the financial service industry. He holds a master’s degree in...
ELK HORN — Tim Fredericksen has been caring for the Museum of Danish America (MODA) in Elk Horn since it opened in 1994. After decades of maintaining the building and grounds, Fredericksen has announced his retirement. “I started there right after it opened,” Fredericksen said. “I did all the...
SHELBY COUNTY — The Shelby County Board of Supervisors began the new year with an organizational session January 2. Newly elected officials, Supervisors Mike Kolbe and Charles Parkhurst and Auditor Taryn Knapp, took the oath of office for their positions. Bryce Schaben was elected Chairman of the...
STATEWIDE — Iowa lawmakers will reconvene January 13 for the 2025 session, and the 91st Iowa General Assembly will bring new lawmakers to the Capitol. The Republicans have a supermajority in both the Senate and the House. Steven Holt (R, Denison), who has served as Iowa State Representative for...
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