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Harlan man wanted on murder warrant

A Harlan man is being sought by police on a warrant for first-degree murder in the death of 38-year-old Adam Angeroth of Council Bluffs in January.    The warrant was issued for Nicholas Haner, 20, of Harlan.  Two others are in custody of law enforcement.  Xavier Smith-Catchings, 16, Omaha, has been charged with first-degree murder in Angeroth’s death.  He is being held at the Southwest Iowa Detention Center in Council Bluffs on $1 million bon

Dr. Tom Osborne visits Harlan Community

    HARLAN -- Former Nebraska Cornhuskers Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Dr.

High marks for HCHS CyberPatriot Team

    HARLAN – Harlan Community High School’s CyberPatriot Team earned top honors at state competition in February, placing first in the state and semi-final rounds in the Gold Division in Iowa.    Team members Sam Buman, Evan Finken, Brian Andersen and Sam Andersen finished first in the state round vs.

Local HCHS scholarships total more than $235,000

    HARLAN - Last spring, an estimated 70 students received local scholarship awards from 48 sponsoring organizations, totaling close to $230,000 in funding and scholarships coming from other sources which would likely bring the total to well over $500,000.      The scholarships below are divided by those with applications available at the HCHS guidance web site and those available directly from the organization (available online).

Harlan proposes small tax asking increase

    HARLAN – Harlan property owners will see a tax levy decrease next year as part of a proposed budget to be considered by the Harlan City Council tonight, Tuesday, March 5.    A public hearing on the proposed $7.59 million budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year is tonight at 5:15 p.m.

Kloewers mark 65 years of marriage in March

    HARLAN -- Jerry and Pauline Kloewer of Harlan observed their 65th wedding anniversary on March 2. The Kloewers plan to celebrate with their family at a later date.    Their family is requesting a card shower in their honor. Cards will reach them if sent to 3009 Ridgeway Drive Unit 115, Harlan, IA 51537. 

Rebels halt Spartan tourney run in substate final

 CARROLL (Feb. 26) -- It’s been eight years since the Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton boys basketball team went to state in its first season as a consolidated school. On Tuesday night, the Spartans’ most accomplished four-year senior class fell one win shy of joining that coveted fraternity. In a Class 1A, Substate 8 final twice postponed and once relocated due to winter weather, sixth-ranked Sioux Central overcame a rough start to beat No.

Seven area wrestlers compete at AAU State Tourney

 DES MOINES -- Seven area youth wrestlers qualified for and competed in the 2019 AAU State Tournament held February 23-24 at Wells Fargo Arena. Competing for the Harlan Community Wrestling Club, sixth-grader Reese Koch was the lone place-winner at state, finishing fourth with a 6-2 record in the B138 weight class. Results for the other area qualifiers are as follows. Brody McKinley (Riverside Wrestling Club) qualified at B90 and went 2-2. Jess

Full list of local and regional scholarships

    HARLAN - Last spring, an estimated 70 students received local scholarship awards from 48 sponsoring organizations, totaling close to $230,000 in funding and scholarships coming from other sources which would likely bring the total to well over $500,000.      The scholarships below are divided by those with applications available at the HCHS guidance web site and those available directly from the organization (available online).

Damian Gross, 67

    LOGAN -- Damian Gross, 67, Logan, died Friday, March 1 at his home in Logan.    Funeral Mass will be held Friday, March 8 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Earling.  Visitation is Thursday, March 7 from 4-8 p.m. at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Logan.  A scripture service will be held Thursday at 6 p.m.

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