MANILLA -- Funeral services for Bernice Barrett, 98, Manilla, formerly of Irwin, will be Saturday, Aug. 17 at 11 a.m. at United Methodist Church in Irwin with burial at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Irwin.    Friends may call after 10 a.m. on Aug. 17 at the church until the time of the funeral.    Barrett died Friday, July 12 at the Manilla Manor Nursing Home.    Ohde Funeral Home in Manning is in charge of arrangements.
 

    PAPILLION, NE -- Delores Mary Monahan, 80, Papillion, NE, died July 13 at Midlands Hospital.    Services were held Thursday, July 18 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Church in Portsmouth with burial in the St.

    Photo highlights from the 2019 Shelby County Fair.

    AVOCA -- On Sunday, July 21, the 47th RAGBRAI® bicycle race across Iowa will make its way through Avoca along Highway 83 and over to Walnut. For months, cities across Iowa have been preparing for a number of riders and visitors to visit their towns. 

    HARLAN – Former Harlan City Administrator Terry Cox won’t be going to jail, but will face probation, have to pay fines, costs and restitution.    During his sentencing hearing Monday, July 15 in Shelby County District Court in Harlan, Fourth District Court Judge Kathleen A.

    PANAMA -- Mike and Lisa Feldman of Panama announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica to James Klein, son of Joe and Jane Klein, Harlan.        The couple plans to wed on August 3 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Panama.

    JOHNSTON -- Former Defiance resident Della Kenkel of Johnston celebrated her 90th birthday on July 18. A card shower in her honor is planned by her family.    Cards will reach her if sent to 6068 Terrace Dr., Johnston, IA 50131.

    RURAL AUDUBON -- Laurel Nielsen of rural Audubon will mark her 85th birthday on July 20. Her family is planning a card shower in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to 1702 Yellowwood Road, Audubon, IA 50025.

    HARLAN -- Richard and Marilyn Wittrup of Harlan celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on July 6 with an afternoon reception at the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn. In the evening a dinner for family and guests was held at the Therkildsen Activity Center in Harlan.