2019 RecapOverall Record: 6-7. Western Iowa Conference: 5-2.Postseason: lost to Tri-Center 2-0 in Class 1A regional opener.2020 RosterOfficial Roster not available. Key returning players: Paige Osweiler (sr.), Sydney Zimmerman (sr.), Morgan Holtz (jr.), Julia Kock (jr.), Lexi Meek (jr.), Joselin Baxter (jr.).Returning Stat Leaders Goals: Julia Kock 12, Claire Denning 3, Ally Meyers 2, Madison Eckmann 2..... Assists: Morgan Holtz 3, A.

HARLAN -- Russell Lacy climbs the Harlan Fire Department ladder truck to untangle the American flag just before the Celebration of Life Parade for Shelby County Sheriff Sergeant Donavon Dontje Saturday, May 2.  The flag flew over Highway 44 in Harlan for the parade of vehicles to drive under.  Dontje died April 16 unexpectedly.

    STATE -- The Iowa Department of Education Tuesday announced that the state has received more than $71.6 million in federal relief for PK-12 schools through a fund to address costs incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic.    The amount is Iowa’s share of the more than $13.2 billion emergency relief provided in the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund within the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act.

    COUNTY – Two additional Shelby County businesses have been awarded grants from the Iowa Economic Development Authority as part of the state’s Iowa Small Business Relief Fund, as announced by Iowa Gov.

    COUNTY – The number of COVID-19 cases in Shelby County has risen during the past week after a two-week time period that saw no new cases.    Local officials report the number of cases stand at 13 as of early Thursday morning, up four from the previous nine cases the county has seen for the past two weeks.  All nine have recovered.    Shelby County reports that there are 117 negative cases and eight pending as of Thursday morning.    “We co

    ELK HORN -- The Exira-EHK Schools reported this week that it has learned of an individual(s) who was present at the Elk Horn school on Monday, April 27 who has tested positive for COVID-19.    The Shelby County Public Health Department is in charge of communication with individuals who may have had contact tracing.  This is within six feet for 30-60 minutes.    Officials said as the cases continue to increase, remember to use social distan

    ELK HORN -- Merlyn J Molgaard turned 95 years old on Wednesday, April 29, and was honored with a special drive-by Happy Birthday parade!    With the help of local individuals and his relatives, they arranged a  surprise parade that included approximately 40 vehicles including fire trucks, a tank, jeep, and Marne Elk Horn Telephone vehicles, to name a few.    Merlyn, the youngest of 11 children, is a WWII veteran and was in the Lost Battali

    COUNTY -- A Celebration of Life Parade was held Saturday morning, May 2 through Shelby County as an honor and tribute to Shelby County Sheriff Sergeant Donavon Dontje, who died unexpectedly April 16.  The parade traveled from Harlan to Shelby, and featured law enforcement, fire departments, rescue personnel, motorcycles and the public, who all turned out to honor Dontje.