Class 1A, Substate 7Brennan Sefrit, Bedford, sr.Trey Baker, Martensdale-St. Marys, jr.Dawson Frost, Mount Ayr, sr.Tyler Peterson, Stanton, sr.Michael Schafer, East Mills, sr.Creighton Nelson, Exira-EHK, sr.Cooper Nally, Bedford, sr.TJ Harkins, Earlham, jr.Coach of the Year - Joe Franey, Martensdale-St. Marys

    REGIONAL -- Harlan Girl Scout Troop 147 assembled 55 goodie bags for the delivery drivers at Panama Transfer as a special thank you for “Keeping America Moving” especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each goodie bag contained a pop, chips and a cookie or candy bar.

    TRUJILLO, PERU – Halfway across the globe, two Myrtue Medical Center emergency room nurses this week have some sound advice for Shelby County residents now that there are three local confirmed cases of COVID-19.    “Self-isolation works,” says Frannie DeLauter.  “I think people still don’t think this is as big of a threat as it really is.    “Talking to co-workers at home, they are preparing for the worst.  This is likely the calm before t

    ELK HORN -- From establishing a new pen pal program for the residents to participate in to a game of overhead staff bingo the activity department at Salem Lutheran Homes in Elk Horn has been busy creating different activities to promote social distancing and provide entertainment for the residents.    The daily routine of in-person family visits and volunteers assisting with various activities in the building has come to a halt with the CO

MYRTUE MEDICAL REPORTED the afternoon of Thursday, April 2 that Two additional Shelby County residents have tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of cases to five.
Two additional Shelby County residents have tested positive for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of cases to five.
Age ranges of the two additional cases:

    COUNTY – Shelby County has agreed to act as the fiscal pass-through agent for a grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority that, if approved, would provide dollars for Iowa Community Kitchen to provide additional meals to those in need in Shelby County.    The board approved the measure unanimously during an electronic meeting Tuesday, March 31.    According to the grant application, Iowa Community Kitchen (ICK) has been identified

HARLAN -- As the Harlan Community School District continues with its efforts to offer educational enrichment learning opportunities, officials want to make sure that parents/guardians have the resources necessary to support this learning from the home.

    HARLAN – Iowa schools likely will remain closed through April, although school officials are awaiting final orders from Iowa Gov.

    HARLAN – The City of Harlan announced Tuesday that while the city parks will remain open, playground equipment will be off limits until further notice.    Playgrounds are closed, and residents are asked to stay off the equipment to help contain the spread of coronavirus.    City parks are open with the following guidelines:    •  Shelter houses and restrooms are closed.    •  Practice social distancing and avoid close contact with others.