MANILLA (July 7) -- Considering that his team was playing its first game in 12 days - on just one practice - IKM-Manning head baseball coach Cory McCarville felt pretty good about the Wolves’ 7-3 home win over Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton here Tuesday. IKM-M fell behind twice - 1-0 in the third and 3-2 in the fifth - but responded with a two-spot both times and added three insurance runs in the bottom of the sixth.

 DALLAS CENTER (July 7) -- A wild seventh inning ended with Harlan Community on top Tuesday night as the Cyclones knocked off second-ranked (3A) Dallas Center-Grimes 5-4 in non-conference baseball action. HCHS trailed 2-1 after six well-played innings, then scored four runs in the top of the seventh with the help of four walks. DC-G, now 13-2 overall, fought back for two in the bottom of the inning to make it close, but left the tying and winn

 CRESTON (July 6) -- The Harlan Community baseball team wrapped up Hawkeye Ten Conference play with an 11-8 win at Creston Monday night, finishing 8-2 in the league standings and tying Kuemper Catholic for third place. The Cyclones nearly let a 9-2 third-inning lead slip away before scoring two sixth-inning runs - both on steals of home - to provide some insurance for relief pitcher Joey Moser (1-1), who finished the game with three and a thir

 CRESTON (July 6) -- Trailing 6-1 after one Monday night, the Harlan Community softball team kept chipping away at the scoreboard an inning at a time against Creston. Unfortunately for HCHS, the Panthers did likewise. The Cyclones eventually cut the margin to three with a three-run sixth, but that was as close as they would get in an 11-8 Hawkeye Ten road loss that saw runs scored in the first 11 half-innings of the game. HCHS committed four e

    HARLAN – Harlan Community School District patrons should have answers next week to the many questions they have regarding the re-opening of school in August.    HCS Superintendent of Schools Lynn Johnson said hopes are that parents/guardians should have in their hands next week the plan of action on everything from if masks, social distancing and temperature checks will be required, to how lunch, education delivery and busing will be handl

    STATE – Guidance from the Iowa Department of Education released in late June allows schools to re-open with normal activities and without requirements for students and teachers to observe social distancing, have their temperatures checked when entering a building, or be required to wear a mask.    Those decisions are being left to individual school districts, state officials said.    Guidelines were posted on the department’s website to he

    COUNTY -- This summer’s restrictions might find families struggling to find activities that please everyone.  Shelby County Wellness Alliance listed numerous all-age opportunities for your family to experience by exploring what Shelby County has to offer.   •    Bowling   •    Golfing  and driving ranges•    Harlan Public Library: Grab and Go Book Bags.  Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays this summer. Free snack 2-3 p.m.

    HARLAN -- Miranda Lingle was crowned the 2020 Shelby County Fair Queen during coronation ceremonies held at the Shelby County Fairgrounds Monday evening, July 13.  First runner-up was Justine Buman (right) and second runner-up was Lucy Borkowski (left).

    COUNTY – The Shelby County Fair kicked off this week with safety and health of those involved top of mind as 4-H’ers and FFA begin to show their animals and projects at the fairgrounds in Harlan.    The Shelby County Fair Board made the decision in late June to proceed with a limited fair, one that will allow the kids to participate but limit the number of spectators and fair-goers as a way to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.    “Th