HARLAN -- Prairie Rose Lake’s 2012 restoration project, which included $4 million in water quality improvements and fishery, has made Prairie Rose State Park a new tourism resource that is attracting people to the lake for a wide variety of activities including camping, fishing, swimming and hiking opportunities.    Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Biologist Bryan Hayes said,  “That investment in 2012 has really paid off, jus

    HARLAN – A few changes are coming to the Harlan Community Homecoming celebration, scheduled for the week of Sept.

    COUNTY – Shelby County Auditor and Election Commissioner Mark Maxwell has released a list of all local candidates to appear on the November general election ballot.    This year’s general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
 

    SHELBY – The City of Shelby has filed petitions in Shelby County District Court seeking titles to abandoned property in the community.    Properties at 605 Border St. and 204 Plateau St. are alleged in court documents to be abandoned, vacant and dilapidated, within the mean of Chapter 657A.10(3) of the Code of Iowa.    The city named respondents for the 605 Border St. property to be deed holder Janiece E.

    COUNTY – A former employee’s lawsuit against Shelby County and the Shelby County Emergency Management Agency has been moved to Page County.    A motion for change of venue filed by Jason Wickizer was granted in Shelby County District Court, and the lawsuit is transferred to Page County.    In addition, the court entered an order allowing motion for summary judgment papers be filed under seal at Level 1 security.

    ADAIR -- Gerald and Sharon Hoffmann of Woodbine announce the engagement of their daughter, Alexa to Jose Palacios both of Shelby. He is the son of Pedro and Kelly Palacios, Las Cruces, NM.    The couple plans to marry on October 10 at the Schafer Century Barn near Adair.
 

    HARLAN -- Randy and Jeanne Fields of Harlan announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth to Austin Euchner both of Omaha. Austin’s parents are former Harlan residents John and Kim Euchner, Sioux Falls, SD.    The couple will exchange marriage vows on September 26 in a ceremony at the Harlan Golf and Country Club.
 

    HARLAN -- Lavina Gross will mark her 99th birthday on September 13. Her family is requesting a card shower in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to 703 Dye Street Apt.

 AVOCA -- AHSTW’s fourth-quarter comeback fell two points short Friday night as the Viking football team lost their season opener to Shenandoah by a final of 24-22. The Vikings, who turned the ball over five times, trailed 14-0 at the half and 24-7 after three quarters before scoring twice in the final period.