AVOCA -- Pauline Myrna Mogensen, 86, Avoca, died Monday, Aug. 5 at Avoca Specialty Care.    Survivors include her children Lynn (Dave) Hall of Morrison, CO, Terri Sutton of Anchorage, AK and Randy Mogensen of Avoca.    Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca is in charge of arrangements.

    HARLAN – Harlan’s Griffin Schleimer recently completed his Eagle Scout project, constructing a full-size bocce ball court at the Harlan Community Schools Elementary building.    Schleimer, 16, the son of June and Mike Schleimer, is a junior at Harlan Community High School, has been a scout for 11 years, and is Avoca Troop 97’s 109th Eagle Scout.  He is one of only four percent of all scouts to attain the rank of Eagle Scout by earning meri

    HARLAN – A Harlan man is being accused of purchasing bomb-making materials, threatening attacks, and has been formally charged in federal court with possession of a firearm while being an unlawful user of a controlled substance, according to WHOTV, Des Moines.    The station reported Wednesday that a detention hearing was to be held to determine if Blake Cooper, 50, should be detained for allegedly purchasing the materials and threatening

    HARLAN -- This week, members of the Harlan Community High School Marching Band held camp in preparation for the upcoming year. 

    HARLAN -- The National Night Out event in Harlan was a huge success Tuesday evening, August 6 with nearly 300 people turning out to meet and visit with local law enforcement, firefighters and emergency personnel.

    DEFIANCE -- Donny Dotzler was born in Defiance and has spent most of his life in the agricultural community. During his time in Defiance, Dotzler has heard a number of stories.    Dotzler’s history of Defiance came from his father, his brother, and his own firsthand experience of Defiance’s community’s construction and changes throughout the years.

    ADAIR -- Jody Hagedorn and  Tanner Pease both of Stuart were married on June 15, 2019 at the Schafer Barn on the Hill near Adair. Rev. Robert Kersten performed the 5:30 p.m. double ring ceremony.    Parents of the couple are Larry and Beth Hagedorn, Irwin; and Mary Pease, Stuart, and the late Jeff Pease.

    PLYMOUTH, MN -- Michelle Lee and Corey Marin both of Plymouth exchanged marriage vows on May 18, 2019 at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in Plymouth. Father Curtis Lybarger performed the 2 p.m. double ring ceremony.    Parents of the couple are Richard and Pat Lee, Avoca; and Anthony and Denise Marin, Godfrey, IL.

    RURAL HARLAN -- Tara Knudson and Colton Clack both of St. Louis, MO exchanged marriage vows on May 11, 2019 at Altamont Baptist Church in rural Harlan. The 4:30 p.m. double ring ceremony was performed by Pastor Gary Golike.    Parents of the couple are Rodney and Rhonda Knudson, Harlan; and Brian and Diane Clack, Hillsboro, MO.