HARLAN - Another annual local event has been canceled due to concerns over COVID-19 and how long it will impact the State and tourism.    According to Sarah McDonald, executive director, “The Shelby County Historical Museum has reached the difficult decision to cancel this years Log Cabin Day that was previously scheduled for June 7.”    She added the Museum remains closed until further notice but it is being staffed daily and is taking ph

    HARLAN -- William “Bill” Hosack, 66, Harlan, died Saturday, March 28 in Harlan.    A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.    Hosack is survived by his wife, Carmen Hosack, of Harlan; children Katie (Andrew) Sandquist of Harlan, Tom (Sarah) of Des Moines, David (Annie) of Des Moines and Jenny (Dillan) Hamilton of Avoca; sister Mary (Ron) Lisec of Wichita Falls, TX; grandchildren Nathan Sandquist, William Sandquist, Timo

    BELLEVUE, NE -- Edwin Robert Lippincott, 76, Bellevue, NE, died March 26 at Bergan Mercy Medical Center.    Graveside services with CDC recommended social distancing will be held Wednesday, April 1 at the Layton Township Cemetery, Walnut, at 2 p.m.    Lippincott is survived by his wife, Norma Jean (Hansen) Lippincott of Bellevue; son Timothy Scott (Stephanie) Lippincott of Papillion, NE; grandchildren Aleisha Lynn Lippincott of Johannesbur

    HARLAN -- Helen Marie Leinen, 87, Harlan, died March 27 at Elm Crest Retirement Community.    A private family funeral was held Monday, March 30 at 2 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, with burial in the St.

    HARLAN -- Lyle Walker of Harlan will celebrate his 77th birthday on April 4. His family is planning a card shower in his honor. Cards will reach him if sent to 1311 Victoria Street, Harlan, IA 51537.    Lyle’s family includes his wife, Marcia, and children, Jeremy Walker and Amy Walker all of Harlan.

    EARLING -- Tori Ann Langenfeld and Seth Quinn Miller both of Norwalk were married on November 2, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling. Rev. Dan Gehler performed the 2:30 p.m. double ring ceremony.    Parents of the couple are Julie and George Langenfeld, Harlan; and Shannon Miller, West Des Moines, and the late Sgt. Shawn Miller Sr.
 

First Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Shelby County
A case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in Shelby County. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), the individual is self-isolating at home.
“We encourage all residents to continue to make prevention a priority,” said Myrtue Medical Center’s Public Health Director Lori Hoch. These actions include:

 VERMILLION, S.D. -- Taylor Frederick, the daughter of Jay and Kathy Frederick, Earling, was a member of the record-setting 2019-2020 South Dakota women’s basketball team.

"To the citizens of Harlan,        The health, safety and welfare of you all has been at the forefront of community leaders' decision-making regarding operational procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic. From a community-wide standpoint, I urge you to heed the advice and directives from Governor Reynolds and Shelby Co. Public Health, intended to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 virus in Harlan and Shelby County.