COUNTY – Employees of Shelby County now have a new cell phone policy, designed to provide an appropriate level of monthly reimbursement for those employees utilizing their personal cell phones for county business.    The Shelby County Board of Supervisors voted 2-0 put the policy in place. 

    WAUKEE -- Michelle Bruck of Norwalk and Jason Kruse of Des Moines were married on September 22, 2018 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Des Moines. Father PJ McManus performed the double ring ceremony.    Parents of the couple are Jim and Julie Bruck, Harlan; and Paul and Virginia Kruse, Harlan.

    EARLING -- Michelle Graeve and Adam Bramley both of Kansas City, MO exchanged marriage vows on May 25, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling. Father Albert Sherbo performed the 2:30 p.m. double ring ceremony.    Parents of the couple are Tim and Ann Graeve, Manilla; and Steve and Maureen Bramley, Kansas City. 

 DENISON (Aug.

 HARLAN (Aug. 31) -- Losing to five state-ranked opponents in its first competition of the season, Harlan Community struggled for consistency and finished with a 1-5 record in Saturday’s Cyclone Volleyball Tournament. HCHS went 1-4 in Pool A and won a three-way tiebreaker for fourth place, then lost to 12th-ranked (4A) Glenwood 13-21, 15-21 in the final round of the day.

 GLENWOOD (Aug.

 MANNING (Aug.

 AVOCA (Aug. 30) -- Nick Ravlin passed for 218 yards and two touchdowns and Scott Pearson broke loose for a 64-yard touchdown run as Underwood hammered AHSTW 55-6 in non-district football action Friday night. The Eagles also forced six Viking turnovers and took total control in the first half.

    SHELBY – A Shelby home was severely damaged in an early morning fire Thursday, Aug. 29 as firefighters from three departments battled not only the blaze, but also a severe thunderstorm.    All occupants of the home were able to exit safely, and the American Red Cross is helping them with lodging and other needs.    The cause of the fire at 504 Plateau St. remains under investigation.