1)  Why did you get involved with your agriculturally-based career?    “I retired from being a classroom teacher in May of 2018 after 38 years as a Family and Consumer Science Educator.

    COUNTY – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach – Shelby County has developed a committee to support the agriculture and natural resources programming for the county.    The committee consists of members of the ag community who have been asked to meet on a quarterly basis to discuss the community needs and to coordinate efforts.    Here is the sixth in a series profiling committee members.    For information on the committee and its

    REGIONAL -- Myrtue Medical Center’s Blood Analysis Screening (BAS) Clinics will feature some important changes with clinics starting in February.    These changes will allow Myrtue to provide more privacy, utilize the new electronic health record for better communication with your primary care provider, and provide an additional screening option free of charge.    These changes include:    1.    New Location - Harlan BAS Clinics will be he

    HARLAN -- Glenna M. Bone, 88, Harlan, died January 20 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan.    Services will be held Thursday, Jan. 24 at 11 a.m.

    ANKENY -- Richard Morris Norgaard, 89, Ankeny, died January 16 in Des Moines.    Services will be held Saturday, Jan.

    DES MOINES -- Charles Leo Koch died Tuesday, Jan. 15 at Veterans Hospice Center in Des Moines.    Koch is formerly of Panama.  He is survived by his wife, Gerry; one son, six daughters, 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.    Visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 21 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in West Des Moines with a prayer service starting at 3:30 p.m.  Funeral mass will be held Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 10:30 a.m.

    HARLAN -- Mary Clare Klindt of rural Harlan will celebrate her 95th birthday on January 31. Her family is planning a card shower in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to 532 Ironwood Road, Harlan, IA 51537.    Her children include Kathleen Eckerman, Council Bluffs; Lois Flemming, Minden, and the late Jan Flemming; the late Lynn Klindt, Dale and Ronda Klindt, Avoca; and Dean and Julie Klindt, Harlan.

    GLENWOOD - Kenneth J. Kleffman, 66, Glenwood, died Monday, Jan.

    HARLAN – The Harlan Community School District operated within its budget, increased its solvency ratio and decreased its bond indebtedness during the 2017-18 fiscal year, according to the annual audit report prepared by Schroer & Associates and released last week.    Representatives from Schroer and Associates were not on hand to discuss the audit, but HCS Superintendent of Schools Justin Wagner and Director of Finance Brian Gubbels pr