COUNTY – Shelby County has applied to receive $16,000 in state funding as reimbursement for COVID-19 pandemic-related election expenses for the November general election.    Shelby County Auditor and Election Commissioner Mark Maxwell said this week that the monies come from the state through the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) and CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) Act.    Maxwell said each county in Iowa is eligible for $

    HARLAN -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig made a stop in Harlan Thursday, Sept. 10 as part of his 99-county tour of the state.    Naig (right) visited with Howard Lansman at Nelson Farm Supply about the ag economy and about how COVID-19 is affecting local businesses.    He also learned about Nelson Farm Supply’s expanded location on the east side of Harlan.

    JOHNSTON -- Albert F. “Bud” Wiuff, 91, formerly of Harlan, died Friday, Sept. 11 at MercyOne Johnston Hospice Care in Johnston.    Services will be held Friday, Sept. 18 at 3 p.m. at Ankeny Evangelical Free Church with a gathering in the outdoor courtyard following the service and a private graveside service Saturday, Sept.

Full Statement from the District:

September 14th Spartan Football Update for Friday September 18th.

Dear Students, Staff, Parents, and Community Members:

As a school district we want to abide by legal and privacy issues while still informing our communities about COVID-19 and positive cases and exposure in our area and school district.

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Can't say enough about the Harlan Community High School Cyclone Marching Band! Sounded awesome Friday night!
Watch the Harlan Newspapers for more HCHS band news over the coming month!

CONGRATULATIONS! to this year's homecoming candidates at Harlan Community High School!

Front L to R -- Jocelyn Cheek, Ashley Hall, Kylie Albertsen, Kennedy Kjergaard and Justine Buman. Back L to R -- Trey Gross, Wyatt Muenchrath, Isaiah Ahrenholtz, Jacob Schechinger and Jordan Schechinger.