COUNTY -- As fair season approaches, many families are readying to show off their projects at the Shelby County Fair, many of which have required months of hard work and preparation. One family participating in the Shelby County Fair is the Mulligans.    For months Mallory, Mitchell and Meredith Mulligan have been working hard on their projects as well as training their animals for show.

    IRWIN – Singles hoping to find that special someone are invited to an exciting speed dating event in Irwin Friday, July 12, with proceeds from the event being provided to the Shelby County Animal Shelter, also known as Four Paws, in Harlan.    Shelva Slifer, Harlan, and Tammy Larsen, Irwin, are organizers of the event, and they say not only will the event raise funds for Four Paws, but it will be a fun local avenue for singles to meet and

    WEST CHESTERFIELD, VA -- Jerald John Christensen, 79, West Chesterfield, VA, formerly of Harlan, died May 5 at the Golden Living Center in Petersburg, VA.    Christensen is survived by his wife, Connie; son Jarrod (Amy) Christensen; granddaughter Hailey and grandsons Connor and Daniel, all of West Chesterfield; brothers David L. Christensen of Harlan and Robert Christensen of Manning.    No services are planned. 

Wilma Darlene Eggerss, 70, Harlan, died July 2 at Elm Crest Assisted Living.    Services were held Monday, July 8 at 11 a.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca with burial in the Graceland Cemetery at Avoca.  Public visitation was held Monday from 9-11 a.m.

Michael Scott Kerr, son of Donald and Helyn (Hoss) Kerr, was born Oct. 5, 1944 in Jefferson. He passed away at Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn July 2, 2019 at the age of 74.
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    HARLAN -- Scott A. Petersen, 55, Harlan, died Thursday, June 27 in Harlan.    Services will be held Saturday, July 6 at 10:30 a.m. at United Methodist Church in Harlan with burial in the Harlan Cemetery.  Family will greet friends Friday, July 5 from 3-8 p.m.

    COUNTY -- With the Shelby County Fair quickly approaching, FFA members, 4-H members and volunteers from across the county came to clean up the fairgrounds in Harlan on Tuesday, July 2.    The fair will begin July 10 and will last until July 14. This year also marks the 150th anniversary of the fair.

    HARLAN -- According to the latest economic impact study by the Iowa Hospital Association, Myrtue Medical Center generates 613 jobs that add $29.7 million to Shelby County’s economy.    A multiplier methodology is used to determine the level of impact, which means that the health sector and employees in the health sector purchase a large amount of goods and services from local businesses, having a multiplying effect in the community.

    HARLAN -- Myrtue Medical Center CEO Barry Jacobsen received a 2.5 percent salary and benefits increase effective July 1. The $5,750 increase will bring his salary to $235,750 for the 2019-2020 fiscal year.