SHELBY COUNTY — Santa was busy in the area on Saturday. The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce brought Santa to several locations in the area, including Panama, Irwin, Tenant and Portsmouth. Santa could also be found at the Shelby Fire and Rescue Hotspots Light Up The Holidays event Saturday. Kids...
HARLAN – The audience at Harlan Community High School had a taste of several plays as students performed several skits on Sunday. Before the performances began, students were inducted into the International Thespian Society Troupe. They include Gabby Gaul, Ian Shelton, Aurora Miller, Darbie...
HARLAN —“Your car warranty is about to expire. Press 1 for more details.” “You may be eligible for refinancing of your student loans.” Chances are you have received phone calls like this. Or perhaps an e-mail has come through saying a friend is in trouble in a foreign country and needs money...
HARLAN — Kristen Westergaard-Bladt, Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine, began practicing at Harlan Veterinary Associates & Referral Center this week. She will completely take over in January as Matthew Sternberg, Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine, moves on to other opportunities with Virbac Animal...
HARLAN — Harlan Community Elementary second- and third-graders entertained family and friends Monday with Christmas music. Principal Jeff Moser even got in on the fun and helped with one of the songs. The choirs are directed by Taylor Peek, bottom right.
HARLAN — Christmas came to Harlan on Saturday with the annual tree lighting. Santa Claus arrived on a fire truck, the tree was lit and many children gave their wish list to jolly old St. Nicholas. River Dillavou, 5, sits with Santa Claus to tell him his Christmas wishes at the Courthouse Square in...
HARLAN — Andrea Rietveld joined Girl Scouts in first grade. The Harlan Community High School sophomore is now a member of Troop #417 and tries to practice both the Girl Scout Law and the Girl Scout Promise everyday. Andrea has completed several projects throughout her years in Girl Scouts and has...
HARLAN – Congratulations to the six Harlan music students that were selected to participate in the 76th Annual All State Music Festival on November 19. All State Music auditions were held in October with over 4,500 music students across Iowa auditioning for the 200 member Orchestra, the 600...
HARLAN — Zachariah Rush is facing several charges after allegedly stealing a police cruiser Nov. 24 outside of Myrtue Medical Center around 1:50 a.m.Harlan police chief Derrick Yamada said it’s unclear how Rush gained access to the vehicle.“A male was brought in from the county with active severe...
HARLAN — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as the Christmas tree made its way across town to the square. Mike and Tammy Kolbe donated the tree. Street superintendent Jeff Musich said the decision on what tree becomes the holiday tree depends on if they see one they may ask if people...