HARLAN -- Harlan Community boys basketball coach Mitch Osborn reached a new career milestone with Friday night’s 65-53 victory over St. Albert, passing Western Christian’s Jim Eekhoff for fifth place on Iowa’s list of career coaching win leaders in the sport. Osborn improved his record to 682-160 during 35 years at Elk Horn-Kimballton, Pomeroy-Palmer and HCHS.
NEOLA -- Ethan Lemon and Derec Weyer earned individual championships and five other Cyclones placed second as Harlan Community claimed the team title of Saturday’s 16-team Tri-Center Wrestling Invitational. Weyer, ranked fifth in Class 2A at heavyweight, was voted the tournament’s Most Outstanding Wrestler by the coaches after going 4-0 on the day and defeating a pair of state-ranked 1A foes.
ATLANTIC -- One night after struggling defensively in a 79-57 loss at St. Albert, the Harlan Community girls basketball team broke into the win column for the first time this season with a 48-34 victory in Atlantic Saturday night. Jocelyn Cheek led the Cyclones with 19 points in each contest. HCHS improved to 1-8 overall and 1-5 in the Hawkeye Ten Conference. See Friday’s News-Advertiser for more details.
WOODBINE -- The Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton boys basketball team improved to 9-1 overall this past weekend with a pair of road victories, winning 78-63 at Woodbine Friday night and routing ACGC 77-38 on Saturday afternoon in Guthrie Center.
HARLAN -- Long-time Harlan resident Verlee Shupe will mark her 100th birthday on Tuesday, January 15. Verlee is a resident at Elm Crest Assisted Living in Harlan. Her family is planning a card shower in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to Elm Crest Assisted Living, 2108 12th Street Apt. 153, Harlan, IA 51537.
HARLAN -- Patricia M. Murray, 69, Harlan, died Tuesday, Jan. 1 in Harlan. No visitation or services are planned. Survivors include friends and family. Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements.
WILLMAR, MN -- Laura L. Albert, 63, Willmar, MN, formerly of Kirkman, died Thursday, Dec. 27 at Carris Health Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar. Services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 11 a.m. at St.
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. Members of the committee include Elaine Baughman, extension council; Amy Thygesen, Farm Credit Services
